PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLights on, nobody home: Three-storey Govt housing development still empty after seven monthsThe central Napier apartment block was completed in July, but no one's moved in yet.14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandRed tractor fan’s rare Farmall find becomes Putāruru parade favouriteThe 1953 Farmall FC sports a rare loader and grader blade combination.14 Feb 04:45 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightWoolsheds and Wagon Wheel: Glenn Dwight’s Kiwi wedding guideOPINION: The line 'rock me mama' is a universal signal that the night is about to go off.14 Feb 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolice make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' in kiwifruit tax scamA 36-year-old appeared in Tauranga District Court charged with wounding and kidnapping.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dominant position': NZ's frozen meat trade in 1939An official 1939 yearbook showed NZ's mutton and lamb dominated the United Kingdom market.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Clever ways to preserve your harvestOPINION: Got excess tomatoes and beetroot? Kem Ormond's got your back.14 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyLate Ratima winner sees Chiefs pinch ‘battle of the Bombays’ win over BluesLast year’s beaten finalists snatched a late victory at Eden Park. 14 Feb 07:48 AM
PropertyThe $18m golf ‘bach’: First luxury home to hit open market at exclusive NZ courseLuxury home overlooks the dunes in a neighbourhood where property values reach $100m.14 Feb 06:43 AM
PropertyZoo snaps up neighbouring house for $2m, spends $340,000 over RVThe "strategic" purchase will become the new home for some of its rhinos.14 Feb 06:40 AM
New ZealandMidnight rescue: Couple drive into floodwaters to save neighbours and petsJohn and Julie Clark took their tractors into a 1.5m flood to do the job.14 Feb 06:23 AM
New Zealand'Stay home': Council urges caution as small town main road cut off by landslidesRough unsealed roads are being used by locals - despite authorities' pleas to stay home14 Feb 04:16 AM
New Zealand‘She always put family first’: Son’s heartbreak after mum dies in crashDiana Tam, 44, died when her vehicle crashed on State Highway 1 near Oakleigh.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandBarter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing dealThe barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Ōtorohanga floodwaters, more wild weather on the wayOrange heavy rain warnings are in force for Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.14 Feb 01:02 AM
New ZealandWeather whiplash: Northland soaked with 299% of normal January rainSome of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.14 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan found dead inside car submerged in Ōtorohanga floodwatersEmergency services located the man and his vehicle on SH39, near Kiwi Rd.13 Feb 11:58 PM
Sport'True woodchopping champion': Former NZ timbersports representative dies aged 35Nathan McDonald was among the best axemen in New Zealand.13 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandAndy Belcher: Photographer who said ‘Yes’ to lifeObituary for The Weekend Sun on photographer Andrew Edward Belcher13 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō athlete aims for Ironman first thanks to 'life-changing' drug'It was like being picked up and put in a brand new shiny body where everything worked...'13 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland teen’s standout effort wins top Blue Light life skills awardBlue Light has run these NZ Defence Force camps for 14 years nationwide.13 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Group fight erupts outside bakery in Waikato town, police deploy taserPolice say about eight people were involved in the fight on George St.13 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThis country pub just had its best week ever. Why owners are selling up after 20 yearsWell-known publicans Mary and Chris Danielson have decided to call time after 20 years.13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPumpkins, not roses: A Hawke’s Bay couple’s non-traditional love story Aged 81 and 88, Norma and Jim's love story has grown quietly across their lifetime.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSon's neglect leads to mum's death He was paid as her fulltime carer but never sought help when her condition deteriorated.13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial helpTwo owners call for more council and government support.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner continues to probe cyclone's night of deadly chaosJoseph Ahuriri, who disappeared during the cyclone, was added to the coroner's list.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree long marriages, one big question: What really makes love last?Their stories span sneaky pub visits, cruise ship courtships and shared grief.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandZespri backs new Red80 kiwifruit to lift RubyRed salesZespri plans 100ha of Red80 licences for growers in 2026.13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Four lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disastersOPINION: New Zealand faces extreme weather, quakes, slips and tsunamis on a rising scale. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'I’m no longer fighting': How a Kiwi athlete won ultra trail-running's biggest prizeRuth Croft on running around Mt Blanc in 23 hours, overcoming bulimia and her zen bubble. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandState highways flooded as heavy rain drenches North IslandFlooding and slips are closing state highways.13 Feb 07:21 AM
PropertyElton John and KFC: The secret ingredients of jaw-dropping Waikato 'castle'“Everyone who sees it goes ‘wow’.”13 Feb 07:13 AM
Property‘Bittersweet’: Property hoarder sells derelict cottage for around $400,000 New owner has exciting plans for the run-down house.13 Feb 07:10 AM
