WorldChinese farmer makes splash with homemade submarineThe sub can dive to eight metres and stay underwater for 30 minutes.17 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandMotorist dies after four crashes in 40 minutes in Hawke's BaySome roads remained blocked.17 Jul 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East CoastEast Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick highlights rising poaching concerns.17 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It's on in the Tron': Robertson looking forward to final test'It’s rugby country ... you walk down the street, everyone’s so passionate.'17 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We have you surrounded': Police stood down after Hawke's Bay stand-off, search continuesA police officer could be heard speaking over a loudspeaker at the scene.17 Jul 04:06 AM
WorldWatch: CCTV shows moment drug-driver caused tractor to crash into homesFamilies were left homeless after the crash in the northern English city of Chester.17 Jul 03:49 AM
New Zealand'Unusual system': Bond delay and power supply system lead to fine for landlordThe tenant had no power for hours at a time due to a 'complicated' metering system.17 Jul 03:33 AM
New Zealand'It is unacceptable': Decorated NZ soldier lies in unmarked graveVeterans’ advocate Gavin Nicol is seeking funds to memorialise Capt Angus Smith’s grave.17 Jul 03:00 AM
AucklandNo ‘alarm bells’ about Malachi before his death, daycare saysThe daycare took photos of Malachi's bruising but did not alert authorities. 17 Jul 02:32 AM
New ZealandTwo charged with neglect 10 years after 4yo's death in KaikohePolice have continued their investigation since Alestra Kepa-Hati's death in 2015.17 Jul 02:17 AM
New ZealandChris Hipkins ponders a grand coalition on The CountryBruce Weir, Amber Brador, Chris Hipkins, Abbi Ayre, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell. 17 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandRed and black: How Whaka plans to seize rugby gloryWhakarewarewa faces Tauranga Sports in the Baywide Premier Men’s final on Saturday.17 Jul 12:12 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks team naming: 10 changes to side to face FranceScott Robertson said there was a healthy edge in the camp this week16 Jul 11:52 PM
BusinessFood stats shock: Prices soar as fruit and veges follow butter spikeThe latest Selected Price Index shows food price inflation continues to rise.16 Jul 11:24 PM
New Zealand'Rain, wind and snow': North Island in for day of wild weatherUp to 30mm of rain fell in Auckland this morning, with gusts of 70km/h on harbour bridge.16 Jul 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture coursesWITT plans to scrap agriculture courses, worrying the Taranaki farming community.16 Jul 10:23 PM
New ZealandRural community 'in shock' as industrial park greenlitIt will add up to 125 vehicle movements an hour on local roads.16 Jul 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stay on your side of the Bombays': Rotorua developer's swipe at Auckland firmsBradley is taking over a project stalled since the original Auckland developer went bust.16 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandMum killed in Waiuku crash leaves behind three children, including newbornFrances (Sesi) Latu-Vailea’s widower is now the sole caregiver of the couple’s three sons.16 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMore than half of Crown Regional Holdings' loan book flagged as 'at risk'Three companies which received Government loans have gone into liquidation.16 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandCampylobacter hospitalisations up 70% as contaminated chicken blamedHospitalisation rates for the bacterial infection rose nearly 70% in 17 years.16 Jul 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIn the palm of his hand – the rise of a third top NZ men's shotputterYou know Tom Walsh and Jacko Gill, but a third Kiwi could join them at the world champs.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I feel aggrieved': 92-year-old online shopper's warning after supermarket meat purchaseA butcher says just 65% of the meat Godfrey Rodgers received would be edible if cooked.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Tipping point to extinction': Orca expert fears marina fast-track applicationDr Visser warns the marina could be the 'tipping point to extinction' for orca.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Moving quite quickly': Fresh bout of wild weather to sweep across top of North IslandHeavy rain watches have been issued for Northland and Auckland from early tomorrow.16 Jul 09:13 AM
New ZealandWaiuku triple-fatal: Neighbour dreads watching another family grieveFirst person on scene recounts discovering woman and two kids in car.16 Jul 07:30 AM
Auckland'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failingsAn almost identical case occurred two months after Malachi's death, the doctor said. 16 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandArrests for dangerous driving during funeral processionThree people were charged with failing to stop and dangerous driving.16 Jul 04:47 AM
New ZealandWaiuku crash victims named as mother, young daughter, nieceThe woman's bereft husband, who moved from Tonga about 2002, was 'going through it'. 16 Jul 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Frankly dangerous': Gang member's alleged reckless driving near police lands him in courtCops say a patched Barbarian Stormtrooper member narrowly avoided hitting a police car.16 Jul 04:04 AM
New ZealandHow new speed limits are making Hastings schools saferThe changes are part of Hastings' early rollout of lower speed limits.16 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Member of public rams allegedly stolen vehicle in Gisborne"We strongly discourage people from taking matters into their own hands."16 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandBeekeeper advocacy group comes under pressureRifts among industry groups, charities and agencies in the beekeeping industry.16 Jul 03:00 AM
