OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Happy Old Year! Why we should party like it's 1995OPINION: After cheery slogans such as 'Survive till 25', do we actually need a New Year?17 Jan 04:00 PM
CricketTeam Rugby just fall short in Black ClashRecap of the T20 Black Clash as Team Cricket and Team Rugby do battle again.17 Jan 09:39 AM
SportRunning prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800mThe teen sensation has added to his run of impressive performances.17 Jan 08:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed noteHis viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.17 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle loomsThe proposal would have allowed commercial boats to keep and sell marlin bycatch.17 Jan 04:50 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of green Honda after fatal crash near RotoruaThe crash on State Highway 30 left two people dead.16 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandFather killed on way to new job in late-night Hamilton crashFather of two Sandeep Singh had been in his new job for one week.16 Jan 10:13 PM
TalanoaYoung swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his lifeHis adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.16 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandMan dies after being pulled from water at Pilot Bay BeachPolice say the victim was unconscious and could not be revived.16 Jan 09:40 PM
New Zealand40 people airlifted to safety from Waioweka Gorge in overnight rescue missionSlips and flooding cut off trapped motorists.16 Jan 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Extremely rare' twist in toddler's recovery journey Zavier Hull has six dialysis sessions a week, each lasting nearly 10 hours.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘He fought every day’: 33yo father dies after aggressive melanoma spreads to brain'He understands Dad’s gone, but can’t quite grasp that he won’t be back.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They have taken over': CBD grapples with growing homelessness issuesOwners report aggressive acts, damage, daily clean-ups and frustration.16 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very sad': Tower Insurance to close Rotorua office, 50 jobs affectedSome staff to chose redundancy or Auckland; other affected roles change to work-from-home.16 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTicket sales booming for Warriors pre-season game in NapierOrganisers say they're 'tracking towards a sellout' for the NRL pre-season game in Napier.16 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruitsPolice say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoro bike park built by local legend now a drawcard for hidden gem tracksThe park now offers more than 6km of tracks, jumps and BMX runs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionHunter WellsHunter Wells: City boy’s tractor lesson ends in surprise hugOPINION: "I had never seen him hug his own kids, so I felt kind of proud and privileged." 16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of Bay of Islands kiwis investigation continues with two dogs seizedAround 20 kiwi have been killed in one Bay of Islands hotspot since 2023.16 Jan 06:29 AM
New Zealand'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse materialA 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.16 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandHeavy downpour brings 'knee-high' flooding to Flaxmere streetsHastings District Council is adding a 900mm pipe and detention pond by April.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'The 54-year-old's expenses were approved by his then-manager.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain causes flooding in FlaxmereHeavy rain caused surface flooding in Flaxmere, with 20mm falling in one hour. Video / Regan MunroWatch16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name driver, 21, who died in fiery crash that injured twoThe Hamilton man died and two passengers were hurt when the car they were in hit a truck.16 Jan 04:28 AM
New ZealandYouth accepts dangerous driving causing death of Kaikohe 11yo Staci WalkleyThe 18-year-old has accepted dangerous driving causing death and injury.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandBlack Clash players bring cheer to children’s ward ahead of Bay Oval showdownHadleigh Parkes switched camps this week, joining Team Cricket from Team Rugby.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman, 26, charged with murder after man dies in NapierPolice cordons remain in place on Savage Cres as a scene examination continues.16 Jan 03:45 AM
MotorsportFamily supercharged: Four brothers line up together for superstock historyThey will face up to 120 rivals in Wellington this weekend.16 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandRehette Stoltz on Gisborne council staffing, RMA reforms and 2026 planNow LGNZ president, Stoltz insists her first priority remains being mayor of Gisborne.16 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandBroadwood town brightened by recycled Kaitaia community mosaic tilesVolunteers built theft-proof mosaic tables and planters at Broadwood's pool.16 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How to win Young Farmer of the YearRachel Shearer, Alan Whetton, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Hunter McGregor, Riley Kennedy.16 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandCHB world No 1 steps up at Potts Classic athleticsBriana Stephenson is the top-ranked female heptathlete so far in 2026.16 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandMotorhome destroyed as flames tear through house-bus on SH5Police are managing traffic on SH5 as the burnt-out motorhome is towed away.16 Jan 12:00 AM