CrimeDouble stabbing followed gang member being told he couldn't smoke meth at property But Ernest Albert claimed he was being set up because he was trying to leave the gang.02 Nov 02:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after rural Waikato crashTwo people remain in hospital with critical to serious injuries.02 Nov 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Severe lifelong impacts': Father who injured 8-week-old baby initially blamed siblingThe father told police a toddler had fallen from the couch and on to the baby. 01 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘I’ve realised it all goes away': Temuera Morrison embraces his roots in new seriesThe Kiwi star on Hollywood, coming home and the struggle to play himself on screen. 01 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘The light went on for me’: First wahine Māori leads regional council'I always had visions myself of what should happen for our constituency.'01 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandBillion-dollar spend on highway projects a 'shot in the arm' for Hawke's Bay – AAExpressway work could start this year, and Waikare Gorge realignment within 12 months.01 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The great cushion climb - one man’s quest for his actual pillowOPINION: Why are we buying things for a room in which we spend most of the time asleep?01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGarden art doesn't have to cost the earth: Kem OrmondOPINION: Art in the garden offers a chance to express your style and creativity.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: Captain McKenzie's prolific Merino ramThe Captain's ram was so virile that its exploits were spoken of 60 years later in 1938.01 Nov 04:00 PM
Black CapsUnlikely heroes guide Black Caps to ODI series whitewash over EnglandBlair Tickner and Zak Foulkes kept their composure to earn a famous win in Wellington.01 Nov 08:17 AM
New ZealandRaglan bar rescue: Four pulled from capsized boatAll four people were rescued after their boat overturned on the Raglan bar on Saturday.01 Nov 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Creating chaos': Facebook bike stunt video lands Black Power gangster in courtThe rider was also involved in a fight between two chapters of Black Power. 01 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandMixed feelings: Beam scooters pull plug on Whangārei and wider NZ operationsThe Whangārei pilot began in 2021 with council approval for up to 300 scooters.31 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'A good man can do bad things': Man killed neighbour who was always shouting and swearing'Being a good man didn't stop you from killing my brother.'31 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It’s not just a fight; it’s a performance’: Tāme Iti’s story in his own wordsTāme Iti's life has been full of drama since he was born on the floor of a moving train.31 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical injuries': One flown to hospital after crash which blocked highwayThe crash left a highway blocked by debris overnight.31 Oct 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Best thing I've done': Four parents, five children connected by embryo donationAmy de Vetter donated her frozen embryos to Anna Keogh, who now has two daughters.31 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora housing village on affluent seafront street set to be sold'It’s a nice little complex. Most people wouldn’t know they belonged to Kāinga Ora.'31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandYou are not to blame - The women speaking out about region's daunting sexual abuse rates'They all blame themselves,' a counsellor says. 'I don’t know how to prevent that.'31 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe bean counter: How dessert maker stays on top of rising chocolate pricesCourtney Booth's supermarket trips are turning into sharemarket-style deep dives.31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCause for shell-ebration: Tortoise oracle forecasts summer scorcherThe owner of the Rotorua reptile reckons she is 'better than MetService'.31 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
New ZealandThis community garden is cultivating more than just plantsMarton Community Garden is a place to connect, share ideas and work together. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSafer Rides scheme driving change in quad bike safetyMore than 130 farm businesses installed safety bars through the scheme. 31 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after car plunges into river in Waikato Emergency crews pulled the car from the river near Te Pahu Rd at Whatawhata.31 Oct 07:28 AM
New Zealand'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
PropertyBeach town's $1 reserve drama: Buyer withdraws winning bid at the last minuteBargain hunters clash at unusual Coromandel auction.31 Oct 06:16 AM
New ZealandFootage shows car exhaust triggering massive blaze in hospital carparkNearly 30 vehicles were damaged in the blaze on October 21. 31 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Clown': Fleeing driver leaves vital clue after smashing through fenceA frustrated resident says he has had enough of boy racers.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businessesTop Energy crews are investigating a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka.31 Oct 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Rewarding': School principal retires after 38-year career'As I step away, I know the school is in good hands.'31 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandNewly-released video shows Whangārei Hospital carpark fireFire investigators found the blaze started from a hot exhaust, spreading down rows of cars. Video / Health New Zealand Te Whatu OraWatch31 Oct 03:34 AM
