PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Iwi's message is clear – it is open for businessOPINION: Talks with Samsung, Hyundai and Pacific leaders signal its global ambitions.20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The answer to a modern midlife-crisisOPINION: Forget horsepower and chrome. What you really need is a microphone.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descentBefore he abducted his children, Phillips was both their father - and home school teacher.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk gang member pulled loaded shotgun from under sleeping children and fired it'I just fired a shot into the air,' Tiaki James Wahanga O Te Rangi Riki told police.20 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandNot-so-shared-driveway: Misleading information sees real estate salespeople fined $21,000A father-and-son sales team failed to tell buyers about potential defects on a property.19 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Distressing incident': Two cops badly attacked by dog during arrestBoth officers were taken to hospital, one requiring surgery.19 Sep 10:51 PM
New ZealandThief who has been stealing for half his life wants to quit after $25k crime spreeCole Jenkins' loot included everything from power tools to groceries and spanned regions.19 Sep 08:00 PM
OpinionHow I built a Napier Christmas lighting empireFor Mark Williams life is about adapting, pushing boundaries, and outshining expectations.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNational title hopes for Tall Black and schoolmatesNapier Boys' High haven't won an NZ basketball title since 1992. Now's the big chance. 19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandJoin the spearfishing club: 'I just really want it to flourish'The club has been running since 1999, but fears its future is at risk.19 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMortgage, rates, insurance - Buying a house now consumes our entire financial capacityA house has become a generational commitment that would make our grandparents’ heads spin.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandThe rugby-sized Hawke's Bay triathlon team taking on the worldFather, son and 13 other Bay athletes will represent NZ at the World Triathlon champs.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Heart of gold': Rotorua teen's act of kindness goes viralThe community is now rallying to support his US exchange dream. 19 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer city councillor's gold-trading business collapsesLiquidators say unsecured creditors are owed more than $300,000.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity garden grows kai and connection“Gardens grow vegetables, orchards grow fruit, but community gardens grow people.”19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ breeder pioneers Australian White sheepRoger Ramsey imported 15 live stud ewes from Australia in February 2023. 19 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Why can’t I do that?’: The moment that sparked a te reo journeyNorthland dad's children are raised in full te reo Māori immersion schooling.19 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandInjury-hobbled Magpies overwhelmed by TaranakiThe Magpies had five changes in the team from week to week. 19 Sep 09:56 AM
PropertyOlympic star’s renovated villa up for grabs - one year after $1.2m saleBuyers were hot for Eric Murray's DIY project but are selling after circumstances change.19 Sep 08:50 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely nuts': Hailstorm hits ahead of school holiday 'atmospheric river' Hail blanketed streets in Bethlehem, Tauranga, leaving lawns icy for hours.19 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandFather vs son: Tractor feud tears family business apartJustice ruled it was ‘improbable’ anyone but Lance Clark took the tractor.19 Sep 03:30 AM
Crime'Great work by our officers': Gun and ammo seized after police pursuitMan in court after stolen car leads police to firearm and ammunition.19 Sep 03:27 AM
KahuKarakia and waiata to continue after reo Māori week successUp to 120 people joined daily 8.30am sessions during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.19 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandNZ city's economy in a 'hole', says mayor, as hundreds of jobs vanishNick Smith says 'over 500' jobs will be lost with the closures of the past three months.19 Sep 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessTalley’s defamation trial hears claims of forged workplace injury filesCourt hears of Talley's injury management and claim files being falsified ahead of audit.19 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Alliance Group’s $250m rescue planChris Brandolino, Riley Kennedy, Damien O'Connor, Emma Poole, and Sandra Faulkner.19 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandMan with 5000 child abuse images avoids prison termHe denied the offending, then admitted it, then tried to deny it again.19 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand20-minute free parking approved for Tauranga city centre and fringe zonesMayor Mahé Drysdale says the move aims to support struggling city retailers.19 Sep 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Not looking very good': Cloud may spoil rare eclipse61% of the sun will be covered between 5.41am and 8.36am – or all of it if it's cloudy.19 Sep 12:54 AM
New ZealandRadio host signs off after decades on airHe returned home in 1998 after working at stations across the country.19 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'How can you be so dark and evil?': Family's question to killer as he's jailed for lifeKathleen Kawana's body found 600km away from home, six weeks after she disappeared. 18 Sep 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Golden visa': Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fundWealthy investors must commit at least $4.8m to secure a pathway to residency. 18 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandFive badly hurt in three highway crashes in less than 24 hoursTwo people have been critically injured and another three seriously injured.18 Sep 11:07 PM
New Zealand'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM