New ZealandNorthland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter ParliamentMoko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.10 Jul 02:43 AM
New ZealandWhanganui missing child safe and wellFour-year-old Harlem, who had been missing since about 9am, was found early afternoon. 10 Jul 12:05 AM
New Zealand‘Appalling and uncouth:’ Drunk lawyer suspended after grabbing colleague’s genitalsThe senior lawyer has been suspended for 'deplorable' conduct. 09 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandWhat makes a bull worth $161,000?Wairarapa farmer Keith Higgins is showing no signs of buyer's remorse with Tangihau U418.09 Jul 10:05 PM
New ZealandWaitotara Valley cut off as heavy rain breaches riverbanksNgamatapōuri is cut off, accessible only to four-wheel-drive vehicles.09 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandThe farm babysitter: 'You are human, you are allowed to have a break'Phil Thornhill is putting his skills to use and offering farmers a chance to holiday.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incidentIncidents included a staff member being held at gunpoint at Palmerston North Hospital.09 Jul 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Near-hypothermic': Tramper and dog winched to safety from freezing Tararua RangeThe frozen tramper raised the alarm after taking shelter under a large rock with icicles.09 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoad funding shifts: NZ explores tolls for new infrastructureA new $830 million toll road will open in 2026, connecting to Whangaparāoa.09 Jul 12:04 AM
New ZealandMore work needed to protect horticultural land, says industry“We need to create a legal framework that protects production."09 Jul 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWritten warning for council employee over dead possum in drinking water reservoirA member of the public notified NZ's water authority after the council staffer didn't.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Hard to understand': Candidate on council's $5m water meter planAlison Amboy says water metering decision by council left many surprised.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artworkPaul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.08 Jul 06:00 PM
Racing'Thrives on wet tracks': Belardo Boy claims 11th career winTrainer Lisa Latta plans to target weight-for-age races in early spring.08 Jul 04:59 PM
New Zealand'The truth will come out': Scott Guy's parents speak 15 years after unsolved murderScott Guy was 31 when he was shot on July 8, 2010, at the end of his driveway.08 Jul 09:03 AM
New ZealandCouple jailed for neglect of 4-year-old were suspected of his murderAshton Cresswell died in April 2017 from non-accidental head and bowel injuries.07 Jul 06:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmarkBraden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.07 Jul 09:01 AM
New ZealandHunter who feeds the hungry named Volunteer of the YearHis organisation donates venison to community groups across Aotearoa.07 Jul 06:56 AM
New ZealandAspiring pilot, Massey University student accused of sharing child abuse videos from campus Marc Dmello wanted his name secret, fearing it could harm his chance of becoming a pilot. 07 Jul 06:00 AM
WellingtonCop kissing serial shoplifter also 'hoicked up a ball of spit' and spat at policeThe officer did not give "implicit or explicit consent" for the kiss, the summary said.07 Jul 03:58 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of car linked to missing personThe victim had been missing since June 27 and was last seen driving his white 2002 Mazda.06 Jul 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kiwis support the business battler, not the shoplifterOPINION: Politicians should not be making excuses for those in society who break the law.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrazen hammer heist: Police hunt jewel thief, staff distressed after store raidAlleged thief struck before 1pm and after the robbery fled the scene in a vehicle.05 Jul 05:11 AM
New Zealand‘I've done wrong:’ How jailed sex offender tried to fool drug test with chamomile teaNow it's cost Haydn Christy his chance of being released on parole this month. 05 Jul 12:00 AM
BusinessSilicon Valley to NZ: Kiwi Facebook Marketplace inventor is back home to give backBowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away.05 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora needs to be ‘responsive to need’, says minister 'We want to take a very detailed specific look at what Whanganui needs' – Chris Bishop.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councilsNews of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Please do not do it': Man inflicted intense pain on woman during violationJudge Tompkins said Michael Mead, 64, posed a 'very high risk' in the future.04 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandFlooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recordedAll heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible. 03 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dead after crash near Feilding The road is closed for a Serious Crash Unit investigation.03 Jul 08:58 PM
Business'Time to lead': Airline founder hands over to son after 40 yearsCraig Emeny founded Air Chathams in 1984, alongside his wife Marion.03 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandRangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers titleThe 49-year-old had to miss four years of action following a shoulder injury in 2017.02 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSingapore firm partners with iwi, transforming game design with $1m investmentHidden's immersive games blend history and storytelling, inspired by Māori traditions.02 Jul 03:37 AM