New Zealand'Couldn't even walk': Hospo staff foil legless drunk driver who blew six times legal limitPolice are praising quick-thinking staff who hatched a plan to stop the man driving off. 04 Jul 07:20 AM
Crime'It's all safe mum': Murder accused allegedly took $85k hidden in mother's dressing gownHelen Gregory's friends have testified about missing money and suspicious phone calls.04 Jul 06:00 AM
Crime'You can’t hide': Police seize GBL, cannabis, pills in Waikato online drug bustA 40-year-old man and 42-year-old woman have been arrested and charged.04 Jul 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSurge in new vehicle sales: Industry insiders explain three factors behind spikeTesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market.04 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Social dysfunction at its worst': Two people sentenced over Rotorua teen prostitution ringJudge says Clayton Fox was by far the most culpable in teen prostitution ring.04 Jul 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Shaken' ordeal: Bar worker confronted with gun in Hamilton robberyThe suspects fled in a stolen Toyota Surf, later found in Te Awamutu.04 Jul 01:02 AM
New Zealand'A f****** ugly mess': Gang boss' text after fatal hotbox attack on mate of 20 yearsTribesmen Aotearoa president Conway Rapana says he didn't want Mark Hohua to die that day.04 Jul 12:24 AM
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
RacingMarsh attempting to teach old sprinting dog some new tricksMercurial may not be the force he once was but is well placed in Te Rapa's main sprint03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Needs to be killed': Gang president allegedly ordered fatal attack on fellow memberAfter nearly three weeks of evidence, counsel have begun delivering closing statements.03 Jul 08:00 AM
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
New ZealandSmokefreerockquest Waikato Regional FinalMore highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.Watch03 Jul 06:00 AM
Property'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter03 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ no longer in a state of 'peak tractor'New tractor registrations fell 17% to 1925, the lowest since mid-2001.02 Jul 10:24 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings: BoP acts like 'scoop' for wild weatherA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the region tonight.02 Jul 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'World-leading': New 250-student private school planned for central AucklandClasses will have a maximum of 25 students and initially cater for Year 0-10 pupils. 02 Jul 05:00 PM
Racing'He's been good': Wilson's vision for Jerricoop taking shapeEnglish rider Joshua Parker will continue his partnership with Jerricoop.02 Jul 04:55 PM
New ZealandEnraged 'mistress' kills innocent motorist while chasing man's wife over family photoWidow: 'You took a man out of this world whose heart was all about making a difference.'02 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandNoble false widow spider establishes itself in New ZealandOne of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.01 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandWet, wet, wet: Rain warning for BoP as more tropical weather loomsAn orange rain warning begins at 10am, lasting until 3am Friday.01 Jul 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCould a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague? A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.01 Jul 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo sisters started a club rugby team to honour their late parents - and won the titleOn The Up: 'We just hugged and cried and knew our parents would be proud.'01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Referee abuse is a threat to all of sport OPINION: Officials are crucial, often overlooked and vital for community sports.01 Jul 05:00 PM
RacingTrainer John Bell optimistic as Cleese resumes at Arawa ParkThe gelding returns to racing at Arawa Park on Wednesday after a nine-month break.01 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandAtmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh delugeSoldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.01 Jul 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k billKale Wright drove through a checkpoint, then sped off on the wrong side of the road.01 Jul 06:00 AM
BusinessNZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchaseKaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.01 Jul 05:43 AM
CrimeHow two child sex abuse survivors brought 'monster' to justice'Accountability matters,' one of his victims said as she confronted him after 30 years.01 Jul 05:06 AM
SportJuggling jobs and family: Warriors Women tackle challenges of top sportApii Nicholls talks balancing league and police work on The Big League Podcast.01 Jul 03:33 AM
Energy'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plantGenesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.30 Jun 11:31 PM
New ZealandFresh weather warnings issued for BoP Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.30 Jun 11:29 PM
BusinessData show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage paymentsThose most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.30 Jun 09:57 PM
