TravelSummer isn’t over: 30-plus epic adventures to squeeze in around AotearoaNew Zealand’s best active adventures to enjoy before the warm weather ends.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'There are no excuses': Police sting catches North Island shops selling nangs Those charged face fines up to $500,000 or up to two years' imprisonment.20 Apr 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.20 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationNZ's biggest cheats: NCEA exam breach probes triple since 2019, stumping officialsNZQA says 168 potential exam breaches involved AI use.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'White-collar drug': Why this region is NZ's cocaine hotspotIt comes as the country hits a record high for the drug’s consumption.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor tells truckies to drive at night to save on fuelMainfreight boss Don Braid says KiwiRail is 'missing in action' on extra rail.16 Apr 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Tragically taken': Hunter shot in bush near Dannevirke was 44-year-old fatherPolice say the fatal shooting was accidental and an investigation is underway.16 Apr 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Bugger me, if that was a forward pass': 50 years later, Nelson v Wellington rivalry runs deepStaunch rugby schools share a rich history.15 Apr 07:01 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating’ scenes as wildlife lay dead on dry lakebed in ManawatūThousands of eels and other taonga species were found dead at Pukepuke Lagoon.14 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandHow older Dannevirke drivers can protect independence with refresher courseEliza Stapley says many have not retested their knowledge for 50 years.14 Apr 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Tragic accident': School mourns 'devastating' loss of mum who died on family tripA Givealittle page has been created to raise funds to pay for Kimberly Ashcroft’s funeral.14 Apr 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFrom South Africa to Lewis Pass: How First XV rugby teams are gearing upKiwi teams have performed well against some international rivals.13 Apr 03:01 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Bulls bridge crash; highway reopensThe two-vehicle accident happened between Bulls and Sanson at about 10.55am.13 Apr 12:01 AM
New Zealand'You can’t get that bullet back': Cop's message after hunter shot dead near DannevirkeOfficer involved in retrieving a body says the incident will stay with people for life.12 Apr 11:51 PM
New ZealandE-bike rider dies in early morning Manawatū crashEmergency services were called to Banks Rd, Rongotea, at about 12.40am.11 Apr 08:53 PM
KahuHidden hymn history: The Billy Graham link to Whakaaria MaiThe video traces the hymn's origins to Billy Graham's 1959 visit to New Zealand.11 Apr 05:00 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup dream target for Crouch after brave Ōtaki victoryCrouch caps consistent season by winning the Hawke’s Bay Cup.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyRotorua and Feilding chase world schoolboy glory in JapanRotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High will play five games in eight days.10 Apr 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSam Stubbs: 'I don't want Big Tech data centres - our renewable energy is already maxed out'PLUS: Why does ChatGPT lie?09 Apr 03:04 AM
RetailIran conflict and wild weather dampen March spending in regional divideWorldline NZ processed $3.98b in March, just 0.5% higher than March 2025.08 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandDad of teen farewelled at chaotic boy racer meet says ‘his heart is still beating’The boy's father wanted to change the stereotype around boy racers after his son's death.08 Apr 06:25 AM
New Zealand‘Suspicious’ overnight farm fuel takesAlerts for unusual fuel withdrawals between 10pm and 4am are up 11%.07 Apr 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I am scared for my partner's life': Staff suffer head injuries at new mental health unitSix staff were injured within the first two months of the unit opening.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash brings down powerlines near FoxtonThe single-vehicle crash into a power pole was reported just before 4pm.07 Apr 06:52 AM
New ZealandPolice association awaits new law after 'horrendously disappointing' 200-car boy-racer gatheringPolice in full riot gear swept through Manawatū at a gathering of more than 200 cars.05 Apr 07:01 AM
New ZealandProjectiles thrown at police cars as officers shut down huge boy-racer gatheringTwo police cars were damaged near Palmerston North overnight.05 Apr 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like a switch flipped': NZ churches claim youth attendance boomChurch leaders are hailing a 'Quiet Revival'. Others say the picture is more complicated. 03 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'A mixed bag': Heavy rain set to lash parts of NZ while others chase Easter weekend sunshineA heavy rain watch is in place for the Westland ranges from midnight tonight.02 Apr 09:11 PM
New ZealandApril Fool's prank 'sells' entire Tauranga school and 500+ kidsThe school has a history of pranks, including fake visits and odd prizes.02 Apr 01:25 AM
New ZealandCocaine use doubles in New Zealand as wastewater data shows record highsPolice say weekly cocaine use now costs $3.5 million in social harm across NZ.01 Apr 04:19 AM
New ZealandHeading away for Easter? What to expect with fuel prices, traffic, road closuresKiwis have been advised to stay cautious and plan ahead for the Easter long weekend.01 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Accident waiting to happen': Sawmill fined after two workers badly injured weeks apartOne worker suffered a 20cm laceration; a second had broken bones and internal bleeding.31 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandAuckland Airport fog restrictions liftedMorning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.28 Mar 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I still remember the carnage so clearly': The day a bus tragedy rocked a schoolA first-hand account of the fatal school bus crash that rocked a small community.27 Mar 08:00 PM
