Crime'Every day I hear his music': Family mourn hip-hop artist as killer driver jailed She had three chances to rectify her bad driving before the fatal crash occurred - Crown.08 May 07:00 AM
Politics'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changesProtests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.08 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.08 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandNew councillor aims to prove value of Māori wardHemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.08 May 06:00 AM
Energy'Like a Band-Aid': Methanex deal highlights energy supply challengesContact is buying 2.8 petajoules of gas from Methanex over eight weeks.08 May 05:44 AM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo euthanises 'extraordinary' rare birdDue to partial blindness and kidney failure, the bird was unsuitable for being released.08 May 04:47 AM
New ZealandMayor backs hapū in Bay of Islands marina battleA hapū and many community members oppose the fast-tracking of Waipiro Bay Marina plans.08 May 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped'Money is more important to them than women.'08 May 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCatfishing and strange approaches: Social media's a scary place for under 16s, parents say'The big problem is the invisible stuff that we as parents don’t see or even know about.'08 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandTeen killer attempts to appeal murder conviction 23 years laterThe victim's mother says she is shocked by the attempt – and how she learned about it.08 May 03:21 AM
New Zealand‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effortTwenty-five sailors met in Ōpua on May 2 for the Pacific Rally.08 May 02:37 AM
BoxingKiwi boxer to fight undisputed heavyweight championLani Daniels will head overseas to face Claressa Shields on July 27.08 May 02:24 AM
New ZealandFar North Council moves to adopt smokefree and vape-free policySmoking rates in the Far North are higher than the national average, at 13% vs 8%.08 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Feds update with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, Hayden Dillon, Karen Morrish, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes. 08 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandSpilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in ArapuniThe road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.08 May 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Like looking at lava': Hawke's Bay rugby star retires after freak sprig accidentTeilah Ferguson felt the boot go into her eye and knew "instantly" it was bad.08 May 12:49 AM
New ZealandViral sensation joins with Kiwi drummer for new soundSophie-Maude's viral video hit over 50 million views in early 2025.08 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandGap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZThere are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.08 May 12:02 AM
New ZealandNorthland weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstormsMetService has issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Friday until 6pm.07 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, CoromandelHeavy rain is forecast for the region. 07 May 11:03 PM
New ZealandCharities face huge bills to dump 'rubbish' donations'It's frustrating and really disappointing.'07 May 10:41 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two-vehicle crash in HamiltonThe crash was reported to emergency services at 4.30pm on Wednesday.07 May 10:19 PM
New ZealandSH1 fatal crash victim identified as Hastings womanEmergency services responded late on April 10.07 May 09:17 PM
New ZealandSeven dead on Waikato roads in AprilThe news comes as the provisional national road death toll for the month almost doubled.07 May 09:03 PM
New ZealandFonterra powers ahead with new electrode boiler at Edendale siteThe upgrades will cut emissions by 72,800 tonnes, the equivalent of removing 30,000 cars.07 May 08:58 PM
New Zealand'New normal': NZ tourism at 86% of pre-Covid levels, TIA chief tells TrenzGetting tourists on to planes is being hampered by capacity issues.07 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a 'little gem' in the CBD helps older people live fuller livesParksyde in Rotorua offers 45 activities for people aged 55 and older.07 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news briefs - Navigation bylaw, Battle of Te Kāhika honoured and art on showNews snippets from the Far North07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandDo your bit for Northland Rescue Chopper AppealAfter almost 1000 missions in Northland last year rescue helicopter appeal starts.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North soldier-firefighter spends summer on frozen continentFar North soldier Nathan Laurie is back from 24/7 sunshine and -30C in Antarctica.07 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand80-year-old kuia at coalface of Northland's meth crisis as iwi works on planNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere says we all need to join the fight against the meth crisis.07 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWairoa has one supermarket - a new study examines if its prices are fair'We are seeing the same story - just insufficient funds for the basic costs of living.'07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandRecord rainfall for parts of Northland in sodden AprilWet wet wet! April was one of Northland's wettest on record.07 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North flood prevention scheme proves its worthFlood protection works saves Far North homes from further flooding07 May 06:00 PM
