Alexa Cook, Hawke’s Bay and Tai Rāwhiti reporter The fruit bowl of New Zealand is shrinking as Hawke’s Bay orchards continue to feel the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. The region is nearing the ...

HSBC’s Australasian chief economist Paul Bloxham said in an update this week that Aotearoa, which he once hailed as a “rock star” economy, had the economy has fallen largest decline in economic growth ...

A young wahine Māori is hoping to integrate te ao Māori into her business one slice at a time after becoming a Pizza Hut franchisee at just 22 years old. Caitlyn Lewin (Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri and ...

As part of ongoing work to ensure Rotorua’s community feels safer within the CBD, 13 people were arrested and 45 shopping trolleys have been returned to their respective stores, following a three-day ...

In Rolleston, where population growth has fueled increased demand for electrical expertise, Rolleston electricians from Juice Electrical offer tailored services to meet local needs. From garden ...

The PSA is urging new Health Minister Simeon Brown to make good on his promise to deliver better health outcomes for New Zealanders and lift the hiring freeze on the health workforce. When unveiled as ...

The road remains closed and will be for most of the day. We advise motorists to avoid the area. Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 2, north of Takapau this ...

Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will travel to Australia today for meetings with Australian Trade Minister, Senator Don Farrell, and the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF).

Work has begun on Tauranga’s first museum, expected to open in 2028, but the city’s heritage collection was started in 1969.

The dream has become a reality for a lucky Lotto player from Timaru after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at Park Night N Day in ...

Road safety advice for back-to-school time: Be alert as children can be unpredictable and dart out onto the road. Parents set the best example for our young people on how road users need to be safe ...

Luxon cited Taranaki and the West Coast as potential areas where mining could deliver “higher incomes, support for local business and families, and more investment in local infrastructure”.