New ZealandGroceries, spa, sex toy: Couple mix it up during shoplifting spreeThe 41-year-old and his partner would fill bags full of products then walk out.08 May 07:00 AM
Crime‘It’s messed me up massively’: Woman gives evidence in rape trialThe woman says her ex came into the house after they split and tried to strangle her.08 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncils already considering reform optionsThe Government's order for supersized councils comes as no surprise to councils.08 May 03:29 AM
Super RugbyBlues' bold selection calls for Crusaders clash: All you need to know for round 12Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.07 May 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Concerns for his wellbeing': Police seek sightings of Christchurch teen missing for a weekPolice and Corban's family say they are deeply concerned for his wellbeing.07 May 10:43 PM
Kahu'You are bringing it to life': Inside Hamilton's carve-your-own pounamu studioMore than 40 people, including Uncle Tics and Matua Bill, have carved here.07 May 06:00 PM
RacingForsman hoping good things come in threes with transtasman assaultSingle Red looks well placed to win her Australian debut on the Gold Coast tomorrow.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLetter from a childhood friend: David Attenborough writes to Taupō centenarianAttenborough turns 100 on May 8.07 May 06:00 AM
LifestyleHas TikTok really cracked the secret L&P recipe? Only Coca-Cola knows for sure Users claim the Kiwiana classic can be made at home with Coke, Sprite and lemon juice.07 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandCars 'hurtling' over hill: Why new average speed cameras are welcomedFines for drivers speeding on SH5 south of Rotorua will begin from May 12.07 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandMatamata-Piako Mayor hits out at Government with expenditure adAsh Tanner's message has prompted a pithy comeback from the Local Government Minister.06 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandDecade wait for football field in Waihī nearly overHauraki District Council has stepped in with $495,000 to stabilise the hub.06 May 10:00 PM
Entertainment‘A real gentleman’: James Bond star charms art gallery staff amid wave of celebrity sightingsAs a painter himself, director Anna Jackson says Brosnan is 'genuinely engaged' in art.06 May 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour draws battle lines in ‘all out’ fight for Māori seatsThe party has announced its seventh and final candidate for this year's election. 06 May 09:00 PM
NetballANZ Premiership coach defends netball depth after Casey Kopua, Leana de Bruin comebacksFormer Silver Ferns Leana de Bruin and Casey Kopua played in round four.06 May 08:02 PM
Boxing'Fighting ain’t for the faint-hearted': The rise of Cairo George from champ to coachAt 19, Cairo George was told he would never walk again after a motorbike crash.06 May 06:00 PM
SportOn The Up: Kiwi showjumper soaring over multiple sclerosisJulie Davey marked her 50th birthday riding at the World Cup Final in Texas.06 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe schools with the biggest fall in NCEA L3 achievement – and how they’re fixing itOur interactive graph lets you see how your school's results have improved or declined.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleCouple to sell world-renowned Waiheke distillery – with a $9m price tagPlus, who joined the Chow brothers for the launch of Auckland's newest rooftop bar?06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto numbers revealed for tonight's $8m Powerball jackpot drawThe lucky numbers have been revealed – are you a big winner?06 May 08:39 AM
New ZealandDesperate search for man missing since Anzac DayPolice say Trevor was last seen on the afternoon of April 25.06 May 07:27 AM
New Zealand'Spread out very evenly': Why thousands felt yesterday's east coast earthquakes About 70 small aftershocks have followed but no larger quakes are expected.06 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman high on meth stole car with baby inside, dumped infant on side of roadThe 59-year-old pulled out in front of traffic, cutting off cars, before noticing infant.06 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm so glad I could grab my baby': Family escape house infernoFuture Veza says the blaze spread from the couch to the whole house in seconds.06 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘That’s all you need is more sex’: Woman alleges she was raped during controlling marriageBut the man's lawyer told a judge the marriage was loving and supportive.06 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil already eyeing options over reform ultimatumSouth Waikato Mayor Gary Petley says the council anticipated the edict from Wellington.06 May 04:35 AM
BoxingHamilton boxer stuns with rapid title win over previously undefeated Chinese rivalSheilla Yama stopped Haini Mulataiaili in round two to claim the belt.06 May 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Extremely tight timeframe': Mayor reacts to reform ultimatumGovernment gives local councils three months to decide who stays and who goes.06 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandForestry firms fined $200k after truck driver dies on unsafe Coromandel roadGreg Stevens, 59, died when his loaded truck rolled on a steep forest road.06 May 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat you're most likely to die of in each decade of life in New ZealandCancer, heart disease, injury: How your risk of death changes by age.06 May 02:32 AM
EntertainmentHollywood stars descend on NZ as work ramps up on big-budget filmJennifer Coolidge and Jack Black have been spotted visiting some of Auckland's hotspots.06 May 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.05 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWannabe detective impersonated police to reel in unsuspecting teen girlsCharlie Simonsen-Kemp also pretended to work for NZTA and Hamilton City Council.05 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘A no‑brainer’: Tauranga passenger rail push gaining steamBut authorities point to big barriers for a regional passenger or commuter service.05 May 06:00 PM
