New Zealand'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted outThe group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.05 Jun 07:00 AM
Boxing'Dave 2.0': Nyika begins second attempt at world title shotThe Kiwi is on the comeback after his first career loss.05 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicleHe also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres. 05 Jun 06:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leadersThree MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year. 05 Jun 05:59 AM
New ZealandFour rescued from BoP floodwatersFire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.05 Jun 05:41 AM
New Zealand$51m boost for forensic mental health servicesHealth Minister Matt Doocey announced the four-year funding increase at Waikato Hospital.05 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'It's just what we do' - Horseback hero's daring flood rescueA horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.05 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandMan charged with drugged driving over crash that killed fourThe 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.05 Jun 04:00 AM
LifestyleTop drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awardsNZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.05 Jun 03:34 AM
New Zealand'We are always on edge': Māori trust's fight against resort developmentLocal Māori claim the resort has depleted shellfish and fish stocks.05 Jun 03:27 AM
New Zealand'It was freaky': 'Bang' wakes neighbour of suspicious house fireFirefighters received multiple calls around midnight.05 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandRising concerns: Heavy rain and wind cause road closure, river surgeHawke's Bay Regional Council warned of a water surge in the Ngaruroro River.05 Jun 02:13 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds update with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, Riley Kennedy, Richard Lindroos, Chris Russell, and Murray Deaker. 05 Jun 01:50 AM
New ZealandSH2 Gisborne to Ōpōtiki closed for hours after slipsSlips closed the road for hours on Thursday after more than 100mm of rain fell in parts.05 Jun 12:20 AM
New ZealandNew hut in works as Tongariro Great Walk delays openingWalkers face a 20km trek between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts.05 Jun 12:01 AM
New Zealand'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmersSome Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.04 Jun 11:51 PM
Energy'Essential back-up': Huntly battery to bolster NZ energy supplyGenesis is building a $150m battery at Huntly Power Station.04 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero awardSettlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.04 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandThieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metalAlmost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say. 04 Jun 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Right and proper': Rotorua council agrees to return land to whānauCouncillors decided to return the land rather than sell it.04 Jun 10:11 PM
LiveNew ZealandHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
MotorsportWatch: The Kiwi aiming to break the land speed record in homemade carDave Alexander will attempt to break the record of 422km/h in his Lakester.04 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandSchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandGisborne Herald delivery delayed due to major SH2 slipsSubscribers will receive both Thursday and Friday papers on Friday.04 Jun 09:03 PM
New Zealand$1m winner as First Division struck for second time in a week in Hawke's BayPlayers in both Napier and Hastings have won Lotto First Division over the past week.04 Jun 08:40 PM
New ZealandCouple forced to 'watch our home burn' overwhelmed by support'I really didn't realise the extent of damage I would be coming home to.'04 Jun 06:04 PM
New ZealandCouncillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'04 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Inside the provincial football team beating big city clubs Football success has come without dollars and big egos at Napier City Rovers.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBest Debut: Comedian scoops major prize at festival'Now, it feels like I deserve to be up there.'04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour-lane Ruakura road gets $4.1m design stage fundingTransport Minister Chris Bishop said the NZTA board has endorsed the project.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Spring of Water: Māori-owned birthing unit reopens on East Coast after cyclone closureThe new unit, Te Puna Wai, is the only Māori-owned birthing unit.04 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimePaedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivorsHis eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre you $12m richer? Lotto numbers drawn for mega Powerball prizeCheck the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are in the money.04 Jun 08:30 AM
New Zealand$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipperThe company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.04 Jun 06:00 AM
