Rugby'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal ‘We were playing against the bloody refs’: Kirkpatrick recalls 1976 All Blacks tour.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandLarge vegetation fires 'fully contained'Fire and Emergency NZ will continue work over the coming days at Lismore and Waiinu.17 Dec 11:04 PM
PremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
PremiumNew ZealandSimply Sybil: The centenarian who passed her driver's licence, then surrendered it17 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisAlice SoperAlice Soper: The race to be the next Black Ferns coach is wide open17 Dec 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Die in prison': Family yell as man who killed wrong person handed life sentence16 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandFrom tinsel to emergency: Wairoa firefighters respond to fire moments before Christmas paradeVolunteer crews show their dedication after missing out on festive fun. 16 Dec 02:23 AM
CrimePolice issue arrest warrant for man linked to Ruatiti double homicide as hunt for him continues People are urged to call 111 if they see Cole and not to approach him.16 Dec 12:38 AM
New ZealandLismore Forest fire uncontained as weather hampers firefightingFive helicopters, heavy machinery and multiple crews are battling the blaze.15 Dec 09:25 PM
New ZealandCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBondi massacre: NZ ‘a small millimetre away' from another mass-casualty event Security experts say NZ and Australia are different but risk is growing.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitai crowned WBA Oceania champion after thriller at BX-9 in AucklandThe win was Waitai’s fourth pro belt and could earn him a WBA top 15 ranking.15 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandLismore Forest fire still not contained as crews hold the lineFire and Emergency is planning operations in the area overnight and on Tuesday.15 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandBondi Beach shooting: Former BoP man tells of terror minutes from his home'It's really sad that in our day and age, our children have to witness this.'15 Dec 01:02 AM
WellingtonElderly couple killed in Foxton Beach fire namedPolice have confirmed the fire was not suspicious.14 Dec 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Should not be approached': Police hunt man after double Ruapehu homicideHe is believed to still be in the remote Ruatiti area, near Whanganui National Park.14 Dec 10:46 PM
New ZealandFrom ‘naughty’ to champion: Young horses shine at Hawke’s Bay showjumping'She was meant to be sold, but I could never get her broken in in time for the auctions.'14 Dec 10:39 PM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
New ZealandWoman in court as police investigate Tauranga homicideThe 37-year-old is charged with assault in a family relationship.14 Dec 09:16 PM
New ZealandFirefighters still battling large wildfire burning out of control in forest blockEfforts to fight the fire near Parikino were scaled back overnight due to safety concerns.14 Dec 07:41 PM
New Zealand'Ash falling around house': Choppers, 14 crews tackle large wildfire Residents near forest blaze are ready to leave if it starts to threaten their homes.14 Dec 07:42 AM
New ZealandDouble homicide probe launched, victims found dead at rural propertyHeightened police presence in Ruatiti area as scene examination expected to take days.13 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandMan claims he was discriminated against when woman he dated cancelled his job interviewHis interview was terminated when the interviewer realised she'd briefly dated him.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s twin cities record hottest spring in 135 years - experts warn of ‘new normal’Temperatures in Hawke’s Bay, like most of the country, have been 'well above average'.12 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandBred to protect: Meet Kimi, rodent detection dog in trainingKimi's goal is to safeguard some of our most precious and protected species.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't shrink yourself': Why this trainee surgeon decided to share her life onlineHow Dr Kyla Matenga juggles her medical career, Crossfit, family life and social media.11 Dec 10:14 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awardsArdie Savea has taken out New Zealand's biggest rugby prize for the third time.11 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandFrom garden to business: How one school is sowing seeds of food and financial know-howA grant of $8750 would go towards buying materials to build a hot and shade house.10 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuote of the year: Luxon’s ‘go make a marmite sandwich’ in running for annual contestPublic voting is open until 12am on Monday, December 15, 2025.10 Dec 01:36 AM
