New ZealandUnanswered questions after Kiwi mum's mysterious death in ThailandDrescher’s son believes there's more to her death than Thai police have revealed so far.31 Oct 05:45 AM
New Zealand'Best friend': Son’s heartbreak after Kiwi mum found dead in Phuket hotelHer son is raising funds to bring her home.30 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldClaim UK migrant sex offender tried to return to prison but guards turned him awayWitness says Hadush Kebatu tried several times to walk back into jail.25 Oct 06:12 PM
New Zealand Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms priorities12 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles09 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for impregnating 12yo girl who plans to parent her childThe girl, who was in court to see Adam Busby jailed, never wants to see him again.31 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies trying to retrieve keys from burning house to take nephew to hospitalHe had escaped the fire with his young nephew but re-entered to get the key to his ute. 31 Jul 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBack in the black: Paper Plus returns to profit, renegotiates BNZ loansPaper Plus reported a $218,000 profit, bouncing back from a $553,000 loss.30 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe great 'goat menace' of 1949“The day will come when goats will be declared a pest..." said Mr. H. Worsnop.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmarkBraden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.07 Jul 09:01 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
Entertainment'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warningA boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.13 Jun 10:00 PM
Lifestyle'Blown away': Taranaki teen's heartfelt gesture for childhood friends with cancerEmmett Lawrence is fundraising for Amelia and Bodhi Neil, who both have cancer. 13 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemploymentWellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.09 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandSchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandSchool farm course sees 120 students flock to agricultureThe farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.29 May 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projectsMike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead26 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspirationAt 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Predator': Ex 'vice-president' of NZ republic was serial sex offenderBryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe EV summer road trip is an exercise in joy and techno-tantrumsA cranky driver's quest to see if the EV can ever make for a great Kiwi road trip.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealedContractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.24 Feb 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy futureGas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.22 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating unexplained death of man in StratfordThe man was found dead about 11.15pm.19 Jan 05:18 AM
New Zealand'Distressing situation': Bus drives off, strands 15yo in North Island town during toilet stopThe boy's mother needed to make a four-hour round trip to collect him.03 Jan 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Free spirit' killed in Stratford car crash named as family pays tributeThe 22-year-old died in a crash on Mountain Rd.19 Dec 05:13 PM
New ZealandOpinion: A year of change and challenges for our communityGovt faces challenges in 2024 with recession and protests as councils focus on LTP reviews16 Dec 02:11 AM
OpinionCarl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year onMP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.16 Dec 02:03 AM
