New Zealand'A real whodunnit:' Man who killed German backpacker 21 years ago wants to clear his nameMichael Scott Wallace denies killing Birgit Brauer while she was hitchhiking in Taranaki.13 May 05:00 AM
PremiumAgribusinessFrom Foxton to first class: Kiwi berry start-up lands Emirates farming dealA 12-month Dubai trial led Emirates Bustanica to seek a commercial agreement.10 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a treasure map': New tool points CHB farmers to more profitable cropsIt gives colour-coded ratings using climate, soil, yield and economic data.09 May 06:00 PM
PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: You can cut all the town bins you like, it won't reduce your rates09 May 06:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandBack to school: Why big-name pros, ex-ABs are coaching First XV rugby09 May 04:27 AM
PremiumNew Zealand‘In danger of not being repairable’: Resolution sought for closed Tolaga Bay Wharf04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFeilding High topple Japanese champs as Kiwi schools stay unbeatenFeilding High edged Higashi Fukuoka High in the day's feature match.30 Apr 12:27 AM
Small BusinessPositive but cautious: Angel investors pull back on cheque sizes, not on dealsDeeptech ventures took 65.6% of angel capital in first quarter, above long‑term levels.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow one baby's death exposed NZ’s worst-ever serial child killer hiding in plain sight Lise Turner died in 2023, but the impact of her heartbreaking crimes continues.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day: The special flight from Auckland to Sydney that left at dawnStaff Sergeant Tina Grant will fly in memory of her husband Corporal Douglas Grant.24 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCollege van left ‘virtually empty’ after alleged diesel theft in school holidaysThe theft follows recent diesel raids in Waikato and Marton involving thousands of litres.22 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alertThe state of emergency remains for Wellington City and Wairarapa.22 Apr 03:57 AM
New ZealandPolice looking into reports of man waving for help in river find no sign of person near waterPolice were alerted about 9.30am of the sighting at the Manawatū River.21 Apr 10:23 PM
New ZealandEmergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in CartertonPolice are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.21 Apr 08:49 AM
New Zealand'Flood alarm' triggered on Tararua river, coastal campground told to prepare for evacuationRoads blocked by both flooding and landslips, and power and cell coverage is out to some.21 Apr 01:59 AM
New Zealand'There are no excuses': Police sting catches North Island shops selling nangs Those charged face fines up to $500,000 or up to two years' imprisonment.20 Apr 09:35 PM
New ZealandWellington state of emergency: 'Evolving situation' with more severe weather on wayMetService says there's a 'threat to life' from dangerous river conditions and flooding.20 Apr 07:13 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.20 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationNZ's biggest cheats: NCEA exam breach probes triple since 2019, stumping officialsNZQA says 168 potential exam breaches involved AI use.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandState of emergency remains for Whanganui and Ōhura as more heavy rain expected tomorrowA line of heavy showers is moving across the upper North Island this afternoon.19 Apr 07:37 AM
CrimePartner of slain gang member's time on the run ends behind bars after involvement in his deathJade Oldridge asked her uncle to 'smash' her partner. He was instead shot five times.19 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZTA receives 800 submissions on dropping highway speed near LevinSpeldhurst village's 720 residents fear near misses at their highway entrance.19 Apr 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumSport'Toxic' state of water polo: Chair abruptly resigns, two days after clubs call for her to step down Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.17 Apr 03:51 AM
New Zealand‘Devastating’ scenes as wildlife lay dead on dry lakebed in ManawatūThousands of eels and other taonga species were found dead at Pukepuke Lagoon.14 Apr 11:59 PM
TravelThe brewers, bakers, roasters and picklers of the Kāpiti CoastNine small-batch-obsessed producers worth seeking out on your next visit. 13 Apr 07:00 PM
WellingtonKayaker's dramatic rescue prompts police warningThe kayaker had no lifejacket, no communication and a craft not suited for the ocean. 13 Apr 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyRotorua and Feilding chase world schoolboy glory in JapanRotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High will play five games in eight days.10 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandWhen Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday. 10 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?Track to tourist magnet Coromandel beach, DoC campsites to close ahead of cyclone.09 Apr 09:28 AM
