Country Life: Spring has sprung in the garden
The warmer weather means it's time to turn my attention back to the garden, bringing in the crops ready for harvest and preparing my seedlings for the coming season too.
Tropical depression develops into a cyclone in Cook Islands waters
A tropical depression that's been brewing in Cook Islands waters has developed into a tropical cyclone.
Healthcare out of reach, Māori seats up for grabs
Māori are going without healthcare or putting it off because of the cost and the unavailability of services, a new survey reveals.
Conditions looking good as last South Island skifield shuts for the season
The Cardrona skifield had intended to close last weekend, but after good conditions the season was extended by a week.
Purple vote collapse: Is an existential reckoning awaiting Labour and National? – Derek Cheng
'A doomsday scenario for National, but absolutely an existential moment for Labour' too.
Election 2026: Greens promise to scrap apprentice training wage, offer $2000 equipment grants
The training wage is $19.16 an hour, 80% of the $23.95 adult minimum wage.
'The power is in our hands': Young people aim for biggest youth voter turnout yet
It comes as around 166,000 young people aged 18 to 24 remain unenrolled to vote.
Car crashes, hundreds without water, after water main bursts
Water supply was expected to return to affected properties late tomorrow.
Auckland landlords ordered to pay $31,786 over damp, mouldy rental
Now the landlords must pay the family $31,786.
Labour supporters told to harness 'hope and rage'; National voters fear 'handout society'
Both Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon held rallies at different ends of the country last night, with supporters for both out in full force.
Haze over Papua from forest fires causes mass disruptions, health issues
Haze and smoke from large wildfires in Indonesia, including West Papua, have resulted in flight disruptions and respiratory problems in the region.
Starship workers describe cancer ward crisis, medication errors and mental toll amid treatment delays
Nurses say chemotherapy is delayed when qualified staff are unavailable at night.
Election 2026: Greens want universal weekly payments for nurses, teachers, health workers
Greens want to attract more people to become nurses and teachers.
Tropical Storm Champi: Another typhoon threatens Marianas
Tropical Storm Champi forecast to strengthen into a category 2 typhoon before passing over or near Guam on Sunday.
Former Newstalk ZB host Danny Watson dies after short illness
Watson hosted Newstalk ZB’s Afternoons from 2000 to 2015.
Fernhill: Body found near Ngāruroro River walkway prompts rāhui
The rāhui covers the Ngaruroro River walkway off Gordon St until October 22.
'It's unfair': Energy pricing not fit for purpose for marae
Ōwae Marae saw monthly bills go from $400 to as much as $2000.
Call for criminal groups to be declared terrorists, as PNG police seize more high-grade guns
PNG police have been stepping up counter-terrorism efforts, as MPs call for criminal groups to be declared "terrorists".
Luckless job hunter Karina Atkins who applied for 300 jobs lands role after year
The West Auckland woman battled more than a year to find work after being laid off.
Waitakere Independent candidate Bianca O’Keefe’s hoardings defaced with swastikas and profanities
Each hoarding cost 19-year-old Bianca O’Keefe five hours of minimum-wage work to buy.
Wintry blast plunges temps, SH3 Awakino Gorge swamped by flooding as heavy rain hits
Heavy rain watches cover North Otago, Dunedin and Clutha until 4pm.
The Hunt for Gollum puts Wellington back on the map for set-jetting tourists
Expedia has ranked Wellington the fifth most popular global spot for 2027 set-jetters.
Serial robber Salemona Lisipa sentenced after terrorising children in Auckland home burglary
The Court of Appeal said the 'institutionalised' offender deserved a chance at redemption.
Commerce Commission confirms it will not step in to keep Wellington water bills down
Commerce Commission chairperson says it would only step in if it made a beneficial difference to people, and it didn't want to see the agency's revenue get 'way out of line' with costs.
Auckland's Starship Hospital delays some cancer treatments due to nurse shortage
"These decisions are not made lightly and are based on clinical need," Dr Greg Williams said.
Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis excused from court, recovering from internal injuries
The actor has been charged with reckless driving and driving with excess breath alcohol causing injury.
Tertiary Education Commission defends its decision to limit nurse training enrolments
The Tertiary Education Commission says it's necessary because there are not enough student nursing placement spots available.
AI, Japan and the other tough national security choices New Zealand faces
Higher defence spending was just one among the big choices ahead that political leaders were not talking much, one professor says.
US learned 'absolutely nothing' from post-9/11 wars - Peter Bergen
The CNN security analyst says post-9/11 conflicts have a long tail, and now the US war with Iran war could drag on another two years.
'Psychological nightmare': Why New Zealand won't let a stranded woman pass through
The refusal of a transit visa means the woman has been trapped in the Cook Islands for 3 years.
Papua priest says Indonesia does not need to fear UN visit to West Papua
Father Alexandro Rangga says those in the Church meet people who have been displaced or have lost family members every day.
Poorest could face highest power bill shock in overhaul, Consumer NZ warns
Powerswitch's Paul Fuge says elderly and smaller, lower-income households will be the worst off.
Taranaki marae sees 400% power bill rise after solar install
Ōwae Marae’s monthly power bill rose from $400 to as much as $2000.
Fast-track furore as National and NZ First disagree over proposed law changes
NZ First proposes changes to fast-track law, National disagrees
Watercare apologises after deducting $6m from 44,000 customer accounts in mass billing error
A billing system upgrade brought forward payments from 43,835 customer accounts.
More loans for Hawke’s Bay water storage plans draws support and environmental concerns
National's promised $300m in loans for water storage if elected, but not everyone's happy.
PNG police seize high-powered weapons cache linked to an international syndicate
PNG's police chief says the seizure highlights the serious threat posed by transnational criminal syndicates exploiting the country for the movement of illicit firearms.
New ministry MCERT proposes 400 job cuts in restructure
Of the 400 roles proposed to be cut, 365 are vacant.
Christchurch Costco store proposed near airport in fast-track application
The South Island's first store would be on land near Christchurch airport.
New Zealand weather: Warm spring days give way to cold southerlies and possible snow
Christchurch Central was warmest today, reaching 24C.
Motorcycle rider critically injured in Te Puke Highway crash
Motorists have been told to avoid the area and expect delays.
Eight dead in September massacre at Papua New Guinea's troubled Porgera
The Kumul 23 police unit is believed to be responsible for the deaths of eight people and numerous house burnings in Porgera, near the Porgera Gold Mine.
AA says Northland speed limit flip-flops are confusing drivers
This week NZTA is reducing speed limits on five sections of state highway around the region, after they were previously increased.
Election 2026: Labour claims Kiwis paying $6000 more a year for essentials under National
Labour says groceries, power bills and petrol have all become more expensive.
Māngere has one of the country's lowest voter turnouts. We asked why
About 38 percent of Māngere voters were enrolled in the 2023 election but did not cast a vote.
Local leaders and election candidates clash over Queenstown fast-track housing
A fiery public meeting on Monday night laid bare political differences over who should get the final word on the future of the district - local councils or fast-track panels.
Wairarapa candidates grilled on vaping, housing, meth and water storage
Candidates faced a number of in-depth and quick-fire questions in front of a crowd of about 60 locals during a Wairarapa electorate debate on Monday night.
Tait International profit falls to $37.3m despite revenue growth
Staff costs rose 19% to $210m, outpacing the 14% rise in revenue.
Auckland commercial building fire: People evacuated as eight fire engines respond
The blaze was reported at 11.46am and extinguished at 12.28pm.
Tauranga City Council removes election signs over waratah concerns
Sign creator suspected offended party supporters, but another group says it was them.