PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of dying: Why one in two Kiwis will go into debt to pay for funeralsDeath doulas and water cremation offer alternative funeral options.18 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: The $3.1b the Govt could grab - and those who would be left empty-handedThe unexpected need to account for $3.1b after a small appeals board made a big call.17 Jul 10:37 PM
SportReferee abuse: The alarming stats that highlight a troubling trendMany sports across New Zealand are seeing an increase in reported referee abuse.17 Jul 10:30 PM
RacingHorse racing: Patterson party looms at Robbie’s home-track season finaleRobbie Patterson is hoping to end his best-ever season on a high.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest at Wellington, Otago, Hamilton and TOI AucklandThis week's webisodes have all the highlights from week six's regional finals.17 Jul 07:58 AM
New Zealand'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture coursesWITT plans to scrap agriculture courses, worrying the Taranaki farming community.16 Jul 10:23 PM
New ZealandThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was holding him up': Driver gets car stuck on Waitara Bridge median barrier'He didn’t even know he was up there. He was in a daze.'16 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Monkey noises': Assault that KO'd prem rugby rival allegedly sparked by on-field racial abuseJonathan Fidow alleged his opponent made monkey noises and called him a 'black c***'.16 Jul 04:14 AM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for 'quite intense' thunderstorms, harbour bridge under wind warningAuckland faces isolated gusts up to 100km/h in exposed areas.15 Jul 02:30 AM
EntertainmentWatch: The latest highlights from Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestRegional finals from Auckland, Canterbury, Far North, Northland, Nelson and Wairarapa.14 Jul 10:25 PM
Education'A disaster': Govt's new polytechnic plan sparks debateTertiary Education Union calls disestablishment a 'disaster for regional New Zealand'.14 Jul 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZThe Winz funeral grant won't cover burials in most NZ regions. 14 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: ‘Major milestone’ for education system announced by Government 'Labour dismantled regionally-led vocational education – and we are restoring it.'14 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandFog disrupts Auckland flights, almost 60 services disruptedMeanwhile, the cleanup is continuing at the top of the South Island.13 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk remains as school holidays end amid showersThunderstorms are likely on the West Coast and around Taranaki Maunga this afternoon.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe great 'goat menace' of 1949“The day will come when goats will be declared a pest..." said Mr. H. Worsnop.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver makes lucky escape after tree crushes carHigh winds caused the large tree to fall across the road near Tokoroa.12 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandState of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZHeavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.10 Jul 07:04 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 AM
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 ZealandWatch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage trainUte driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.09 Jul 08:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The hard questions NZ must ask about fast-track mining projectsOPINION: The big financial returns from mining often flow overseas.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsensTowns like Nelson and Motueka were devastated by heavy rainfall last month.07 Jul 05:00 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 Zealand'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needsBeds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jet boat joyrides through swollen stream as severe weather batters parts of NZCivil Defence's flood safety advice warns people against playing in water.05 Jul 08:41 AM
New ZealandFarmers face new court setback in $365m bypass disputeThe Transport Agency wants to acquire 11ha of the Pascoes' cattle farm compulsorily.03 Jul 11:22 PM
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 ZealandThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.03 Jul 10:16 PM
CrimeNew Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issuesThe team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.03 Jul 07:03 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motuThe latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.03 Jul 06:00 AM
