New ZealandThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Thanks to everyone': Missing Taupō man found after police appealPolice say David may be confused and walks with a distinctive shuffle.26 Dec 12:29 AM
New Zealand5-year-old rescued, one still missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident at Port WaikatoA rāhui has been placed over Port Waikato and surrounding areas.25 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandHow to stay safe on Waikato River float with flows near extreme riskFlows above 140 cumecs on the river make the float trip more dangerous.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandCream spill slicks 10km stretch of Waikato highwayPolice were alerted just before 4am and crews are clearing the road.25 Dec 06:59 PM
SportWomen who owned 2025: Kiwi stars rewrite the record booksSammie Maxwell fought back from Olympic selection doubts to a historic MTB title.25 Dec 05:01 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were soldTen players also won the Second Division and will receive more than $27,000 each.25 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandFast, fearless, hungry: US midget star leads Baypark’s summer clay assaultUSAC Midget champion Cannon McIntosh headlines the Easysteel Midget Car field.25 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' hammer attack leaves $25k damage at Hamilton primary school Melville Primary School said 30 windows were smashed with hammers.25 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandPolice and Eagle helicopter deployed to Coromandel property after Christmas Day threatPerson taken into custody after reports of threatening behaviour.25 Dec 02:44 AM
New ZealandChristmas Eve double stabbing: Pair injured in Waikato town after late-night incidentPolice inquiries are ongoing after violence leaves two in hospital.24 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandSpike in Eastern beaches rescues as swimmers ignore flags and ripsEastern region lifeguards have already carried out 69 rescues since October 25.24 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It just came for me': Holidaymaker fights off aggressive shark with paddleWhat appeared to be the same shark was later seen in shallow water near the shore.24 Dec 10:48 PM
RacingJaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own raceTrainer Lance Noble assesses team going to Ellerslie for big-race sponsors Cambridge Stud.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider Awards 2025: Celebrating the year's biggest and best society newsmakersFrom Anna Mowbray to John Key to Taika Waititi, these are the people who made headlines.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealthcare upgrade: $75m Anglesea expansion aims to transform surgery in WaikatoThe $75m project will add four theatres and 24 orthopaedic beds by 2027.24 Dec 05:00 AM
CrimePolice charge man with murder over 55-year-old's death in HamiltonResidents say they heard gunshots in a street they describe as usually quiet.24 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandBoy left swimming for life as rescue helicopter call delayedPolice initially stood down the chopper crew minutes after it launched.24 Dec 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandThe rules if you’re working, or running a business, over the Christmas breakRetail workers have clear legal rights over Christmas and New Year.23 Dec 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘She was so trusting’: Police dog Teo’s fight back after geothermal burnsTeo fell into 85C geothermal water while searching for missing man Jayleb-Che Dean.23 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandNurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visaA Section 61 bid is now the family’s last hope to restore Aidhan’s lawful stay.23 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandFrom ink guns to online: Woolworths lifer marks 50 years on the jobShe once had to memorise prices for about 250 items each week to keep her job.23 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandRentals to realising the dream: The road to first farm ownershipTheir strict budgets, low early interest and off-farm income reduced debt fast.23 Dec 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLee Gray: Why Māori values could be the key to more ethical AIMāori values like kaitiakitanga could shape fairer, more trusted AI design.23 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingNew Zealand racing’s toughest record could be broken todayTeam Telfer have a great chance of breaking a long-standing record at Cambridge today.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonFamily mourns 'most loving and caring' mum killed in Foxton Beach fire Daughter says December 9 blaze left them ‘absolutely devastated’.23 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandMeth-crazed fraudster fires shots into family's home, narrowly missing mother with babyPashion Ramsay would show fake proof that she had paid for vehicles.23 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandPest fish threat: Officials warn Lake Karāpiro perch here to stayFive adult redfin perch were later found in nearby Lake Horohoro.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandLifesaving tech: Rescue helicopter seeks new night‑vision goggles fundingThe upgraded goggles give clearer views of ridgelines, trees and low cloud.23 Dec 04:00 AM
CrimePolice name man killed in Hamilton homicide as 55-year-old, seek Subaru sightingsResidents say they heard gunshots in a street they describe as usually quiet.23 Dec 02:22 AM
EnergyElectricity Authority lays complaint over Huntly power plant code breachThe authority says missed instructions can risk regional power outages.23 Dec 01:56 AM
