New ZealandEmergency services respond to plane crash at Whanganui AirportThe student pilot was uninjured.05 May 01:42 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statementThe contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.04 May 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Change is brewing': Wild rain and humid nights to end calm autumn spellMost regions are set to see rain by Thursday, with heavier bursts in the west.04 May 05:08 AM
New ZealandPlumber who blamed other tradies for shoddy jobs fined after floods, unsafe gas works03 May 02:00 AM
WellingtonMum brutally attacked while pregnant fights closure of charity that helped her in 'harrowing' timeBirthright Hutt Valley has existed for 68 years but is experiencing funding shortfalls.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice aware of online posts targeting Whanganui Treaty signingOnline posts urge people to bring shotguns and block the road to Kaiwhaiki Marae.29 Apr 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each regionWho to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.28 Apr 09:01 PM
Small BusinessPositive but cautious: Angel investors pull back on cheque sizes, not on dealsDeeptech ventures took 65.6% of angel capital in first quarter, above long‑term levels.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLiving in the 'backblocks' in the 1920s"Reluctance of New Zealanders to go on to farms in the backblocks has long been deplored".25 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't a great landing': WWII air gunner's one-eyed story of survivalDavid Fox, now 103, flew 30 wartime operations with the 75 (NZ) Squadron in 1944.24 Apr 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Tall poppy syndrome isn't as strong here': Why I swapped Christchurch for WhanganuiShort commutes, work-life balance and good community were draws for Fin Ocheduszko-Brown.23 Apr 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Will not be tolerated': Review ordered after prisoners escape cells in vanAll three prisoners remained locked in the vehicle and are now at Whanganui Prison.23 Apr 06:37 AM
New ZealandShow me the money! Rotorua ticket among big Lotto winsAn Auckland ticket from Whitcoulls Glenfield has won a $5.5m Powerball prize.22 Apr 07:47 PM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alertThe state of emergency remains for Wellington City and Wairarapa.22 Apr 03:57 AM
New ZealandProposed pharmacy changes could ease 'clogged-up health system'Concerns remain around workforce pressure and pharmacy reimbursement.21 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandMoutoa floodgates opened to let Manawatū River take 'shortcut' to seaThe decision was made to avoid the river flooding neighbouring properties.21 Apr 05:47 PM
New Zealand'Deliberately lit': Police launch homicide inquiry after Rangataua house firePolice have named the man found dead in the house.21 Apr 09:38 AM
New ZealandEmergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in CartertonPolice are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.21 Apr 08:49 AM
Kahu'We should celebrate': 81% back Whanganui land settlementThe Treaty settlement package totals about $55m and returns at least 4860ha.21 Apr 04:26 AM
New Zealand‘Good people doing the right thing’: Two men rescue woman from floodwaters “If she’d been there a bit longer, it might not have been the best situation.”21 Apr 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Flood alarm' triggered on Tararua river, coastal campground told to prepare for evacuationRoads blocked by both flooding and landslips, and power and cell coverage is out to some.21 Apr 01:59 AM
New Zealand'There are no excuses': Police sting catches North Island shops selling nangs Those charged face fines up to $500,000 or up to two years' imprisonment.20 Apr 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Extensive damage' after fire at historic hallFire and Emergency crews responded to the fire at the 115-year-old hall about 2am Monday.20 Apr 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.20 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Massive flooding' as severe thunderstorms hit Wellington, MetService issues ‘top priority’ warningsStates of local emergency remain in place for Whanganui and Ōhura Ward.19 Apr 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNZ's biggest cheats: NCEA exam breach probes triple since 2019, stumping officialsNZQA says 168 potential exam breaches involved AI use.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe link between fatal house fire and fatal crash near RuapehuBoth deceased are yet to be formally identified by police.17 Apr 11:57 PM
