CrimeRising concerns: Northland's alleged homicide rate surpasses 2024 total As of May 1, Northland had the highest number of alleged homicides out of each district. 25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face must-win clashes to keep league hopes aliveNapier City Rovers' National League hopes rest on unleashing a prolonged winning run.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Property‘Bring a hammer’: Five state homes worth over $3m for sale ‘as is, where is’They are the first of around 100 properties KO plans to bring to market in Waikato.25 Jun 07:32 AM
PropertyHouse smashed up by cops and vandals for saleKāinga Ora was planning to demolish the house but decided to hand it over to the police.25 Jun 07:25 AM
PoliticsTama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme ItiAnother minister says Whānau Ora is 'tainted' by Te Pāti Māori connections.25 Jun 07:16 AM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant problem': Business owners clash with CBD homeless'We have watched clients pull up and then drive away.'25 Jun 05:37 AM
LifestyleBustles, ballgowns and bustiers: Why costumiers get bitten by the cosplay bug Costumiers will wear their finest garments at a fantasy event in Rotorua next month. 25 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It blows my mind': Roblox game smashes records, captures young fansNew York Times: About 35% of Grow a Garden's players are under 13.25 Jun 04:58 AM
New ZealandMan charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and runPolice arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.25 Jun 04:44 AM
KahuIndigenous exchange planned as Mike Bush becomes Victoria's police chiefIn a first, iwi dignitaries will travel to Melbourne to 'pass' Bush to Aboriginal people.25 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandAdvocates renew calls to end colony-cage egg farmsAdvocates say colony cages weren’t much better than battery or conventional cages.25 Jun 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandPrimary industry award winners on The CountryEric Roy, Todd Charteris, Bridie Virbickas, Dr Robyn Dynes, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen.25 Jun 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Mumma bear' of six mourned after fatal ATV farm accident The all-terrain vehicle rolled on farmland near Millers Flat on Thursday. 25 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandNapier schoolboy, 11, dies after what was thought to be ‘routine flu’Mateo Deveraturda was surrounded by 'love and care' in his final days at Starship.25 Jun 02:10 AM
New ZealandCould a winter playground save Splash Planet?Keeping some attractions open as a playground could extend the park's season to 160 days.25 Jun 01:55 AM
PoliticsNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New ZealandMP slams hospital discharge after homeless woman had to sleep in carNicola sought emergency housing but was told she was ineligible in Rotorua.25 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandAstrid Jorgensen's Pub Choir shines on America's Got Talent stageAstrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.25 Jun 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challengesOver half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.24 Jun 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriatesGlyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.24 Jun 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dyingFuneral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.24 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua’s Kyro Uri defies size with skills as he heads to Tai Mitchell Tournament - videoKyro Uri, Rotorua Maroon first five, will take the field in this week's Tai Mitchell Rugby Tournament in Rotorua. Video / SuppliedWatch24 Jun 09:48 PM
SportVeteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern dies at 75He covered 14 Commonwealth and Olympic Games.24 Jun 09:43 PM
New ZealandYoung leader, late hero honoured at primary industries awardsChris Allen posthumously received the Rural Hero Award for his rural advocacy. 24 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandSmall but mighty: Kyro gets set for Tai Mitchell challengeKyro Uri, 12, plays first five for Rotorua Maroon in the Tai Mitchell Tournament.24 Jun 09:26 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous driving': Public help nab teen driver in police pursuit across WaikatoDriver struck innocent motorists, and it was 'only down to luck' no one died, cop says.24 Jun 09:18 PM
Politics'Stalemate': Te Whānau-ā-Apanui settlement now increasingly unlikely with this GovernmentIwi says minister called off meeting days before settlement was due to be signed. 24 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Got up my nose': Florist told to stop playing tunes on phone while she works'I pay the rent on this shop, I pay rates on this shop, and I can’t even play music.'24 Jun 06:00 PM
Black CapsThree tests, surplus of Twenty20s as Black Caps summer fixtures announcedThe Kiwi summer will bring plenty of opportunity to prepare for the T20 World Cup.24 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Napier author thought a few friends might buy her book - then it hit Amazon's best-seller listJudi Hopkinson worked for five years on a psychological drama, and it's paying off.24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFar North couple lose home, pets in devastating fireOwners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back. 24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals seek support after 80% spike in students disciplined for weapons Figures show 526 students faced discipline for weapons last year.24 Jun 05:00 PM
