New ZealandA sad day for New Zealand: Flags at half-mast, nation mourns death of Jim BolgerPM Chris Luxon said Bolger left behind a legacy that will be respected for generations.15 Oct 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
EntertainmentRock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concertsThe star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.15 Oct 05:45 PM
New ZealandUnlicensed teen driver 'huffing nangs' moments before crash that killed 5The 19-year-old also had cannabis in her system when she ploughed into another car.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead following SH1 crash near Tīrau, road remains closedDiversions remain in place as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.15 Oct 08:06 AM
New ZealandTaupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secretHe is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.15 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandAmbulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safetyAn air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.15 Oct 03:42 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
EntertainmentCounting Crows announce Auckland concert for 2026The show will mark three years since the Grammy-nominated rockers last played here. 14 Oct 10:51 PM
TravelNZ luxury lodge named as one of the world's top hotels in prestigious global awardsThe lodge has previoulsy hosted Queen Elizabeth II and celebrities including Mick Jagger.14 Oct 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why big events like Taylor Swift concerts don’t really boost the economyANALYSIS: Liam Dann answers reader questions and looks into the week's economic news.14 Oct 05:00 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
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorTe Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting A year ago, it was riding high. Now internal tensions in the caucus are boiling over.14 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandGrowing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikesMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers join the mega-strike, including 1500 senior teachers.14 Oct 02:14 AM
TalanoaMatangi Tonga founder Pesi Fonua mourned after his death at 78He launched Vava’u Press in 1979, paving the way for Tonga’s first online news.14 Oct 02:03 AM
New ZealandLack of record-keeping before death of high-risk Gisborne patientJanet Milner died in 2021, aged 50, after surgery in Gisborne.14 Oct 12:45 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic footage shows motorcyclist bowled by uteThe rider was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.13 Oct 09:51 PM
New Zealand'Life-threatening injuries:' Man attacked by group in HamiltonAn increased police presence remains in the area as the attack is investigated.13 Oct 09:23 PM
New Zealand'Peaceful and relaxing': Growing veges at Suncakes GardensDavid Ruan has spent over 10 years cultivating spray-free vegetables.13 Oct 08:29 PM
UFCFrom Hamilton to the world: Rising fight star’s biggest test yetTitus Proctor will step into Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on October 24.13 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain for BoP with orange warning in placeMetService says the heaviest falls will hit eastern areas before easing later.13 Oct 06:22 PM
RacingFake social media reports set off wild fluctuations in Everest marketsFake social media account sets off wild betting splurge.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Smail: Will housing and infrastructure keep pace with our aging population?OPINION: New Zealand must build today for the ageing population of tomorrow. 13 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fabulous young man': Waikato community mourns 14yo's motocross death'He had an incredible heart, infectious smile and was full of love and life.'13 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandStarbucks, Burger King get go-ahead for tiny Waikato town – but there's a catchThe approval comes despite overwhelming opposition from submitters.13 Oct 02:09 AM
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
PremiumPremiumRetailMalabar Gold & Diamonds opens first NZ store, plans $75m expansionThe $75m expansion will add outlets in Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch.13 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after Taupō motorcycle crash The crash happened at the intersection of Rifle Range Rd and Taharepa Rd.12 Oct 11:27 PM
SportSamara Maxwell secures historic World Series mountain biking crownThe 23-year-old Taupō rider sealed the crown with five wins from 10 rounds.12 Oct 11:26 PM
