New ZealandParents prosecuted after baby tests positive for meth, brother's teeth rotten almost to the gumsSocial workers got a 'place of safety' warrant, which allowed them to remove the children.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandGangster's use of stolen gift cards leads police to drugs and loaded firearmsHead Hunter with more than 125 convictions serving more jail time over drugs and firearms.22 Mar 05:00 AM
White FernsDevine hammers South Africa again as White Ferns seal series victoryDays after her Eden Park heroics, the Kiwi legend went even better in Wellington.22 Mar 04:42 AM
PoliticsFormer National MP to run as NZ First candidate as Peters delivers State of the Nation speechWinston Peters confirmed the party would campaign on splitting up the energy gentailers.22 Mar 02:48 AM
New ZealandKiwi return to ancestral forest after 30-year effortThe first 10 of 40 western brown kiwi have been returned to Ngāti Rangi whenua.22 Mar 01:01 AM
BusinessPhilanthropist and early childhood champion Wayne Wright snr diesWayne Wright snr co-founded Best Start Educare, now with about 260 centres around NZ.21 Mar 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRural retreats chase booming wellness tourism dollar in BayMore tourists are seeking unplugged, nature-based getaways.21 Mar 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHalter tipped for raise at $3.3 billion valuation, Kiwi fund details huge gains'11 quarters to be worth more than Fonterra.'21 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandShort mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism onlineBeing an 'edge lord' online gave Ronndog Keefe a status he could not find in real life.21 Mar 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-stakes battle over billion-dollar gold mine at NZ beauty spotThe plans have divided Central Otago, with arguments on both sides. 21 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Barbering saved my life': Meet the young business owner making a big differenceThe 21-year-old's chair is a safe space where clients open up about mental health. 21 Mar 05:02 PM
New ZealandEleven Ōmāhu home owners get green light to stay after Gabrielle flooding'For close to two years, we couldn’t come home because of the uncertainty.'21 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Struggling' families to move into 24 new homesMother describes new home as ‘lifesaver’ after years living off-grid.21 Mar 04:57 PM
New Zealand'Lagged behind': When NZ farmers were urged to employ women"An effort is to be made to encourage farmers to make more use of women workers."21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Why my vege garden is good for my mental healthOPINION: My vegetable garden is great to hang out in if the day has been a bit stressful.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwifruit crop still on track for record 221 million trays despite stormsLocalised slips and flooding hit only a small number of low-lying orchards.21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The mo is back – from Magnum P.I. to MovemberOPINION: Like vinyl records, stubbies & Winston Peters, the moustache has made a comeback.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeroin addict asks judge for longer sentence after selling to woman who died from overdoseThe 25-year-old had previously suffered an overdose himself.21 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond after boat explosion in Tauranga, one injuredPolice say the blast was reported about 1.35pm; one person has suffered moderate injuries.21 Mar 01:24 AM
New ZealandMuch-loved waterfront businesses lose wharf homeThe sportfishing club will be relocated behind the new $2m floodwall.20 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandProbation officer stabbed in head and chest in NZ's worst attack of its kindTaylor Broughton had a flick knife in his pocket when he met with his probation officer.20 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandMarket family: Two decades of community, organics and fresh local foodThe weekly Hamilton market now hosts up to 50 stalls at Claudelands.20 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthHurricanes player ratings: The key partnership that gives glimpse of ABs futureOPINION: Rating the performances of Highlanders and Hurricanes players on Friday night.20 Mar 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lesser of two evils': Support for law change to allow kids to bike on footpathsNapier mum Christina Johnson didn't know it was illegal for kids to ride on the footpath. 20 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOil crisis puts businesses accused of virtue signalling in the box seat to survive – Nick StewartOPINION: Resilience is built in calm weather, not in a storm.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay tramper saw a zebra in the bush and knew he was in troubleJohn Sharpe could feel he was close to collapsing, but he had a way out.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fun-loving' boy faces 'uncertain' future after seizures, brain bleedHe has been in hospital two weeks so far, and has had two brain surgeries. 20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand115-year-old Hawke's Bay cottage sold for just $57,000It was the third-cheapest freestanding home sale nationwide in 2025.20 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst I’ve seen in 15 years': Cemetery 'mess' disappoints bereaved mumRotorua Lakes Council says there has been no change to budgets for cemetery maintenance.20 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 73'It’s good for older people to know that you can still be good as you get older.'20 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree tolls, one trip: What new Northland charges could mean for motoristsThe 26km Warkworth–Te Hana link is due to open by 2034 under a PPP deal.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housingAnalysis reveals schools with highest academic results and cheaper houses.20 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuCarving revival breathes new life into Whanganui maraeTe Ao Hou Marae in Aramoho is building a second on-site carving workshop.20 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Fuel shock and tariffs threaten to end log export price stabilityOPINION: Higher fuel and shipping costs strip up to $8 a tonne from forest owners.20 Mar 04:00 PM
