PremiumPremiumOpinionNZ is in economic purgatory, and indicators are flashing redOPINION: 'Are we there yet?' the kids ask. 'Nearly there,' Dad replies.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandClaim councils 'bullied' into pursuing joint water services'Leave us alone': One councillor's message to the Government.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnison to spend $600m in Bay over next decade - where will it go?The electricity distributor has big plans for the region.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConstruction to start on first of three solar farms next to small Hawke's Bay townWork on the first of three proposed solar farms near the town will begin soon.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at FieldaysThe Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.27 Jun 05:02 PM
New ZealandRemembering a strawberry pioneerBill Scott was ahead of the game in the berry-growing world.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe trial over waste shredder death adjourned The judge will reserve his decision after an August 8 hearing.27 Jun 05:00 PM
KiwiSaver'It's security': Push for KiwiSaver access to aid young farmersFederated Farmers launched a petition to change KiwiSaver rules urgently.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionHunter WellsSwedes: $7 for sheep food? – Hunter WellsOPINION: Corriedales are munching swedes for free across the South Island.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstormsSevere weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough. 27 Jun 08:24 AM
New Zealand'A win for Tarawera': Sewerage connection cost lowered to $36k per householdAn additional $4.685m has been committed to the scheme by the Government and two councils.27 Jun 07:39 AM
New ZealandMan remanded in custody after alleged road-rage knife incidentA man was arrested for alleged road rage in Tauranga last month.27 Jun 07:22 AM
CrimeMan celebrating prison release got into gang-fuelled bar brawl, landing him back in jailThe fight involved multiple people and four victims, including one who was stabbed.27 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandCover-up alleged in motorbike manslaughter caseOne man is charged with manslaughter, and another with being an accessory after the fact.27 Jun 03:39 AM
New ZealandGreystone’s Georgia Mehlhopt takes top viticulture prizeThe competition is open to contestants from Nelson, North Canterbury and Waitaki.27 Jun 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'27 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandCouncil votes to trial opening Splash Planet next winter - without the poolsIt'll run at a reduced entry price, with no pools open.27 Jun 03:04 AM
New ZealandAmelia Marsden wins Nelson Young Grower titleAmelia Marsden is keen for other young people to consider a career in horticulture.27 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandShane Jones vs an endangered moth on The CountryShane Jones, Kendall Langston, Chris Brandolino, Rachel Shearer, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.27 Jun 01:55 AM
New ZealandFormer MP Brendan Horan aims for Whakatāne council seatHe was a list MP for NZ First and cleared of allegations in 2016.27 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandEvacuations under way as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threatsA state of emergency has been declared in Nelson and Tasman as rain batters the region.27 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandYouth charged with burglary after 35 bottles of alcohol, 17 e-tablets taken from restaurantPolice arrested and charged the young person on Thursday.27 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandSon of prominent Māori activist jailed over historic child sex abuseHis accuser said the abuse occurred in Avondale and Whangārei.26 Jun 11:34 PM
New ZealandRocket Lab launches 67th rocket, prepares for next in 48 hoursThe mission sent four satellites to a 520km orbit.26 Jun 11:05 PM
New Zealand$6.1m new bridge opens after 2023 washoutThe 30m-long bridge replaces a temporary Bailey bridge in place since March 2023.26 Jun 11:01 PM
Politics'Deepest desire to serve mankind': NZ First MP Tanya Unkovich resigns as MPThe decision came this morning via a statement.26 Jun 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': Council to investigate land return to hapūThe decision comes after a petition signed by more than 2500 people.26 Jun 10:19 PM
New ZealandMotorsport legend slams NZ's plan to remove full licence driving test'That is just ludicrous. That’s not economics, that’s just stupidity.'26 Jun 10:17 PM
New ZealandRobyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining momentsThey were keynote speakers at this year's Business Women’s Network Speaker Series.26 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandActive front brings strong winds, downpours to NorthlandMetService has placed a severe thunderstorm watch on Northland until 11am. 26 Jun 09:46 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay councils set rates rises - ranging from 5.2% to 15%Napier's needed bumping to keep library open, Hastings still in cyclone struggle-street.26 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandGeothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP townThe project includes an 'attractive bath complex' using geothermal fluids.26 Jun 08:58 PM
New ZealandFinished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua familiesThe project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.26 Jun 08:39 PM
New Zealand'I’ve got kids .. a career and a mortgage': How this woman beat cancer twice Her first diagnosis at age 15 inspired a career in radiation therapy.26 Jun 08:15 PM
