PremiumPremiumEconomyGovt orders mining royalty shakeup as decades-old discounts bite Crown takeNearly half of new mining permits since 2013 still use 1996 royalty rates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Wellington'Heartless suffering': Man jailed after racehorse starves to deathSPCA inspectors seized two surviving horses found emaciated and exposed.28 Nov 02:10 AM
New ZealandMāori voice at risk under mayoral panel plan, says Horizons councillor'This has come from completely left field,' says Elijah Pue.27 Nov 11:47 PM
New ZealandSoggy Auckland Santa parade in store as thunderstorms rumble over north todayThe good news is that everywhere should see a fine Saturday. 27 Nov 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Everyone loves it': TV comeback for sheep dog trials'The biggest crowd that watches any of our sports events watches the sheep dog trials.'26 Nov 10:26 PM
OpinionMichael Eaglen: How embracing the electric future now will strengthen New Zealand’s economy, industry and identityDiesel ferries burn nearly a million litres a year, driving up long-term costs.26 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil withdraws infringements for Lego sign as owner battles cancerDave Moore's artwork will stay for the moment.26 Nov 05:34 PM
New ZealandWater conservation advised before 'sun really turns up the heat'MetService says December will start warm and wet, but dry conditions could set in later.26 Nov 05:00 PM
Politics‘Extraordinary courage’: Arbiter decides redress payments for Lake Alice survivors 'The survivors have all shown extraordinary courage and resilience.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Organ donation conversation could save livesOPINION: Organ donors are heroes. 26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandCrews battle fire at Hāwera commercial buildingEight fire engines and specialist crews remain at the scene in Hāwera.25 Nov 08:08 PM
MotorsportTop riders set to light up tracks as Suzuki International Series roars backRacing starts at Taupo International Motorsport Park on December 6.25 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘I felt extremely exposed’: Physio removed his top while massaging woman, saying he was hotLance Easton had already asked the woman to remove her own top and didn't provide a towel.25 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'My little darlings': Mother farewells her three children killed in Sanson house fireMourners in colourful attire filled Crossroads Church in Palmerston North to say goodbye.24 Nov 11:33 PM
New ZealandPrivate service held for father who died at scene of Sanson house fire trple tragedyDean Field was farewelled at a private service held at his family's request.24 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandAuckland woman ordered package from 'Merchant of Death', then took her own lifeSavannah Auric is the fifth Kiwi to die after dealing with Law's company online. 24 Nov 04:00 PM
Wellington'Her angels will never be forgotten’: Business' tribute to Sanson childrenA Givealittle page for mother Chelsey Field has reached nearly $400,000.24 Nov 05:00 AM
WellingtonSecond arrest after Wellington daylight shooting at Pukehinau flatsPolice stopped the 22-year-old in Palmerston North and found a shotgun.24 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandWatch: Moment two knocked out in US debut of controversial ‘run it straight’ sportThe Utah clash has drawn over 17 million views on Instagram.24 Nov 03:00 AM
EntertainmentFrom QI to Kirikiriroa: Alan Davies set for long-awaited NZ returnThe QI star begins his 10-date New Zealand tour in Hamilton on July 31.23 Nov 08:42 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Keeping crops productive all summerOPINION: Regular harvesting really does encourage plants to keep giving.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It will take time to get answers for family’: Police still piecing together Sanson tragedyPolice officially release the names of the three children and father who died. 22 Nov 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Just crazy': Principals fear burnout as student needs and politics shake schoolsClassroom space and student learning difficulties are also challenges for principals.21 Nov 08:00 PM
RacingMarotiri Molly chases Breeders win after missing out last yearCentral Districts mare suited by weight scale in today’s Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Not an optional extra’: Tairāwhiti schools vow to keep Te Tiriti at heart of learningLawyer Tania Waikato has compiled a nationwide list of over 800 schools so far.21 Nov 02:16 AM
New Zealand‘Three beautiful angels’: Colourful farewell planned for Sanson siblings killed in house fire Mourners are asked to wear bright colours to celebrate the children’s lives.21 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandPreserving NZ's railcar history in PahiatuaVolunteers at Pahiatua Railcar Society spend Sundays restoring New Zealand icons. 20 Nov 08:05 PM
New ZealandFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselvesThe fire scorched 3000ha, about 4% of Tongariro National Park.20 Nov 01:28 AM
CrimeTeen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truckThe collision involved a car and a truck on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.20 Nov 12:08 AM
EntertainmentDick Move, Earth Tongue and Foley among 20 to get new NZOA gig fundingThis $500,000 pilot fund is designed to help local artists take their music on the road.19 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for schoolmates of Sanson fire victims lacking, guardian saysHugo, August and Goldie were killed on Saturday.19 Nov 03:50 AM
CrimeManawatū Prison out of lockdown after bomb threat triggers searchesPolice received a phone threat about 8.40am, which suggested there was a bomb on site.18 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandSchool reopens after asbestos scare linked to magic sandSchool was closed for a day so inspections could be carried out. 18 Nov 09:48 PM
