New Zealand‘It’s a shame it’s come to this’: Firefighters down tools for an hour in Hawke's BayNo emergency call-outs were recorded in Hawke's Bay during the strike.17 Oct 02:28 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
New Zealand'A long road': Police dog, handler injured after fall into 'scalding' geothermal water Senior Constable Adam Johannsen suffered minor burns rescuing her.16 Oct 11:04 PM
TravelInside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a nightGuests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.16 Oct 10:30 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahīatua homicide found at Rotorua lookoutPolice seek sightings of a man, aged 40 to 50, seen near Tarawera Rd.16 Oct 07:39 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahiatua homicide found 350km away in RotoruaPolice are also appealing for sightings of the victim's missing car.15 Oct 09:50 PM
New Zealand'If I hit my kid in the head, I go to jail': Ban under-14s from contact sports – expertsThe Elephant is an online video series about the controversial topics we often avoid. 15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of baby's murder appears in courtBay of Plenty man charged over Foxton Beach incident granted interim name suppression.15 Oct 06:16 AM
New ZealandParole Board apologises after early release of killer driverTruckie Sarah Schmidt will not be recalled to serve the two weeks in prison.15 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandWorld champion athlete returns to former track and schoolHe credits his years at Collegiate and coach Alec McNab for shaping his athletic path.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTararua's Tracey Collis on leadership, community and life after the mayoraltyTracey Collis reflects on nine years as mayor as Scott Gilmore prepares to take her spot.14 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier deployed to country where father once served'As a boy, I discovered his medals and listened to his stories.'14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuMāori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councilsHamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.14 Oct 06:10 AM
WorldChild drowns in neighbour's pool after going missing in AdelaideThe child was spotted in a neighbour’s backyard pool by a police helicopter.14 Oct 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDevelopment boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure'We are not like others who simply walk away. We are doing everything we can.'13 Oct 11:00 PM
PoliticsHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Family's pain as phone-using truckie who killed 22yo gets early releaseTruck driver Sarah Hope Schmidt sent 45 Snapchat messages and received 85 while driving. 12 Oct 04:00 PM
RacingMick On Monday: The historic black-type week nobody plannedWelcome to the busiest black-type week in New Zealand thoroughbred racing history.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds without power as heavy rain and severe winds lash lower northParts of the Canterbury High Country is also getting heavy rain. 11 Oct 09:36 PM
Travel newsFrom Auckland’s Oktoberfest to Outback safaris, here’s where to go nextFive escapes that prove October’s made for adventure.11 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes paid to coach who reignited Hawke’s Bay rugbyPeter Russell's first year as Magpies coach was 2007 and they made the semifinals.10 Oct 05:57 AM
WellingtonMilitary chopper makes emergency landing at Ohakea air baseThe chopper was evacuated a couple of minutes after the emergency response began.09 Oct 10:47 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A dark, ugly night': Neighbour's dispute ends with a loaded gun and a body found in torched homeMathew Hannon handed over a gun and ammunition. Shortly after, Sidney Bridson was dead. 08 Oct 06:00 AM
