New Zealand$3 per km to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?Some short regional hops now cost more than $3 a kilometre when booked late.04 Nov 08:21 PM
CrimeCoromandel man convicted of serious sexual offending against childrenHis crimes involved two children aged under 12 in the Bay of Plenty over three years.04 Nov 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Motorcycle tragedy painfully highlights risks of failing to take precautionsOPINION: It is up to each motorcyclist to be as safe as possible.04 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingRelief and redemption: Horse of the Year storms home at EllerslieTrainer Stephen Marsh said he was ‘bloody nervous’ but proud of the gritty win.04 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandDriven by 'greed': Mum who spent $500k on food, holidays after workplace theft appeals sentence'This was a very warped sense of entitlement to money... she was not entitled to'.04 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It never gets old': Pilot brings leopard balloon to annual festivalBalloons Over Waikato revealed the "special shapes" attending the 2026 event.04 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandSocial media to standing orders: Councillors take crash courseElected members from across the region gathered in Rotorua to sharpen their skills.04 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
SportTop prospect signs with Crusaders through 2028 as rising 'hybrid' talentCoach Rob Penney says the goal is to turn Oli Mathis into a future All Black.04 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSport‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreamsVolleyball’s renaissance in NZ is opening pathways to US colleges for young Kiwis.03 Nov 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavourOne school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.03 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil weighs tougher dog rules to protect wildlifeExperts urge a year-round ban on dogs in coastal dunes and Mount's Shark Alley.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandYouth charged with Rotorua murder loses name suppressionTwo others charged after the death at a Trigg Ave house have also been named.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We should welcome him': Luxon hoping Trump accepts invitation to visit as pair chat golf at ApecThe PM mixed and mingled with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at Apec. 02 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandBreeding the 'wagyu of lamb' in Waimai ValleyAlastair Reeves has turned his eye to new sheep traits sought after by the modern farmer.02 Nov 09:39 PM
Lifestyle'These two girls had gotten so sick': A mother's warning about the reality of measles What it’s like when your child has measles - and a GP’s warning for families. 02 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highwayThe Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.02 Nov 04:00 PM
Auckland'It's very special': New women's record time set in Auckland Marathon for back-to back champBrigid Dennehy smashed the previous women's record by more than three minutes. 02 Nov 01:31 AM
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after rural Waikato crashTwo people remain in hospital with critical to serious injuries.02 Nov 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘I’ve realised it all goes away': Temuera Morrison embraces his roots in new seriesThe Kiwi star on Hollywood, coming home and the struggle to play himself on screen. 01 Nov 06:00 PM
RacingStephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten winSwiss Prince’s Tauranga win tightened his 2000 Guineas odds from $14 to $4.50.01 Nov 07:16 AM
New ZealandRaglan bar rescue: Four pulled from capsized boatAll four people were rescued after their boat overturned on the Raglan bar on Saturday.01 Nov 05:15 AM
New ZealandButter bidding war: Woman buys 10 blocks of butter for $11,500 to beat record priceThe community pitched in to ensure a South Island triumph. 01 Nov 03:04 AM
New Zealand'A good man can do bad things': Man killed neighbour who was always shouting and swearing'Being a good man didn't stop you from killing my brother.'31 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It’s not just a fight; it’s a performance’: Tāme Iti’s story in his own wordsTāme Iti's life has been full of drama since he was born on the floor of a moving train.31 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAre cats as smart as dogs? And do they really love us?Animal behaviourist Mark Vette's new book goes deep inside the inscrutable mind of a cat.31 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGreen MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.31 Oct 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Should we have spent all our savings in early retirement?OPINION: I don't think you did too much wrong.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after car plunges into river in Waikato Emergency crews pulled the car from the river near Te Pahu Rd at Whatawhata.31 Oct 07:28 AM
New Zealand'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
TravelAn insider’s guide to the best swimming spots within an hour's drive of central AucklandA new book has found NZ’s best beaches, lakes, rivers, pools and hot springs. 31 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businessesTop Energy crews are investigating a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka.31 Oct 03:57 AM
