New Zealand'Unacceptable': Long grass at tourist drawcard an 'eyesore'A long-time Rotorua resident says she has 'never seen the lawns like this'.12 Jan 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Frightened all the time': Inside a $3m kiwifruit tax evasion scam'Money mule' was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted after threatening to blow the whistle.12 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River searchA police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.12 Jan 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearmsPolice say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.11 Jan 11:00 PM
Kahu‘Our awa is who we are’: Generations paddle Whanganui RiverSet up nearly 40 years ago, the Tira Hoe Waka now focuses on fostering future iwi leaders.11 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSummer questions: A year of change for dairy - Fonterra's Matt Bolger reflectsMD of co-operative affairs says the sale of Mainland will deliver value back to farmers. 11 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated amid North Island forest fires as temps across NZ remain high Many centres in the North Island were pushed towards heat records on Sunday.11 Jan 06:05 PM
New ZealandPickleball boom drives plan for Bay stadiumA planned stadium over a Blake Park car park could host 12 to 14 courts.11 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSearch our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestryIkea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapsesDarren Shields says the method risks Northland scallop collapses being repeated elsewhere.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sheer terror': Armed group storm teens' flat, rob them at knifepointThe victims were herded into a room where they were threatened and assaulted. 11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the electionOPINION: The OCR, now 2.25%, is tipped to reach the bottom of its cycle in 2026.11 Jan 03:00 PM
PropertyLoan-killer suburbs: Where you can pay off the mortgage in six years and retire debt-freeFastest places to become mortgage-free revealed, and how to do it.11 Jan 07:07 AM
PropertyEast Coast v West Coast - Coromandel's battle of the bachesThe big split in the holiday peninsula’s property market.11 Jan 07:03 AM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandDeadly day on the water sparks urgent summer safety warningTwo people died in separate water incidents across New Zealand yesterday.11 Jan 01:19 AM
CompaniesMore than 80,000 impacted by Manage My Health breach in NorthlandHealth NZ says an estimated 86,000 Northlanders have been affected.10 Jan 11:31 PM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElite private school taught Tom Phillips bushcraft, shooting skillsThe future fugitive trained in bushcraft, survival, and firearms at posh private school10 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandTeenage girl hit by car outside 'out-of-control' party, driver arrestedThe 14-year-old is in Starship Hospital in a serious condition.10 Jan 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They are my heroes’: Son fought to save home during huge citrus tree nursery fireHow an unattended slash burnoff extensively damaged a Te Puna citrus tree nursery.10 Jan 07:59 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in waterThe swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.10 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandStaffer fails drug test after incident in council vehicleWhat a LGOIMA revealed about the council's fleet and how its drivers behave.10 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandBoutique living in restored Cri upstairsOne Criterion Hotel was destroyed in the earthquake. The next had two big fires.10 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer’s rare 1939 Ford truck finds new life in 'man shed'The 3-tonne 1939 Ford flathead V8 was imported from the United States.10 Jan 04:03 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Back to work. Back to realityOPINION: The first real hurdle of returning to work is the password situation. 10 Jan 04:01 PM
OpinionKem OrmondShade: The best ways to chill out in your garden this summerOPINION: Whatever you choose, remember that summer is for relaxing, not baking. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: How donkeys and mules carried kids, cargo and Kiwi troopsSix Ponui-bred donkeys were brought to Auckland Zoo in 1937 to give children rides.10 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNZ’s best beaches: Toni Street, Ali Williams, Julian Dennison share their picksFrom Whangamatā to Waiheke and beyond, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEscort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phonesAnahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.10 Jan 05:00 AM
Athletics'Couldn't quite believe it': Athletics prodigy Sam Ruthe helps visually impaired boy smash PBRuthe had planned to attend the event to meet athletes, but instead took to the track.10 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
