New Zealand‘Like a scene from The Purge’: Residents stunned after multiple businesses violently targeted in overnight burglariesSupermarket, petrol station, liquor store and book shop hit.31 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandRain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across countryForecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.31 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain across Auckland and North IslandHeavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZHWatch31 Aug 12:54 AM
LifestyleCelebrate this Father's Day with art, science, theatre and naturePlus, a flower festival in Epsom, The Lion King production, and things to plan ahead for.30 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Doctor’s songs of innocenceOPINION: So now the defence is under way in the murder trial.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Mysterious man' linked to major meth bust after 'suspicious' package left on doorstepBritish visitor arrested and charged after police investigation.30 Aug 07:36 AM
Crime'She did not look well': Defence tries to flip 'silly old fool' narrative at Polkinghorne murder trialThe eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna in Auckland.30 Aug 07:13 AM
New Zealand‘Money-greedy criminals’: Multimillion-dollar meth bust at Auckland AirportDrugs arrived in boxes falsely marked as containing sheets of paper.30 Aug 05:47 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after Mt Roskill robbery, reported to involve a weaponWitnesses said the man was carrying a knife.30 Aug 04:06 AM
AnalysisAnne GibsonExploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disasterIplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.30 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over Māngere East shootingThe 19-year-old male will appear in the Manukau District Court today.30 Aug 01:36 AM
CrimePolkinghorne's lawyer rips into 'intoxicated' police as defence takes the offensive at murder trialThe surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.30 Aug 01:33 AM
LiveCrime'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sisterThe surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.30 Aug 01:24 AM
CrimeFuneral for Auckland grandfather gunned down in courier van to take place todayPolice are yet to arrest anyone in connection with the fatal shooting.30 Aug 12:30 AM
LifestyleWhere can you find New Zealand's best ice cream and gelato?Two Auckland companies have been crowned for creating Aotearoa's most delicious scoops.30 Aug 12:04 AM
New Zealand33,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours; more thunderstorms to target north, westSnow is falling in the south while heavy rain and gales are set to lash much of NZ.29 Aug 10:16 PM
ConstructionFletcher Building poised for announcement on leaky pipesAfter complaints about pipes in Australia, company has been in mediation.29 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Outstanding': Police Commissioner celebrates mass gang arrestsEvery patched member of the Christchurch Comancheros chapter has been arrested.29 Aug 07:50 PM
New ZealandParents thought 4yo had constipation - then she was diagnosed with leukaemia'You never wish it on your worst enemy, to feel so helpless'29 Aug 05:31 PM
New ZealandFoodie: First peek inside Auckland’s colossal Asian supermarketThousands descend on the 3800 square metre store on opening day in Westgate Town Centre.29 Aug 08:58 AM
New ZealandNeighbours anxious after learning scientist's alleged killer lived locallyMan accused of Auckland murder appeared in court on Thursday.29 Aug 07:50 AM
New Zealand'Keep safe out there': 'Intense' thunderstorms rattle Auckland as storm finally hitsThunderstorms are creeping towards Auckland.29 Aug 06:58 AM
New Zealand'Unhealthy preoccupation with Jews': Far-right commentator under scrutiny over planned NZ visitNew Zealand denied entry to Holocaust denier David Irving in 2004.29 Aug 06:38 AM
New ZealandAlleged vigilantes in court accused of filming and posting assaultsOne is accused of claiming a person was on the child sex offenders register.29 Aug 06:03 AM
LifestyleExclusive: SPQR restaurant site has been leased - who are the new operators?The liquidators confirm new tenants will take over the iconic Auckland site.29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandBlockhouse Bay homicide: Man appears in court on murder chargeThe man is accused of killing scientist Stephen Thorpe last weekend.29 Aug 05:09 AM
New ZealandBody of missing Auckland boatie found in Manukau HarbourThe body was recovered by the Police National Dive Squad.29 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandRetired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.29 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFamily ‘heartbroken’ as hunt for man missing in Manukau Harbour continuesThe missing man's niece says the family 'were still in shock' over the capsize.29 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandMan charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highwaysThe man was arrested after a crash, and “several" reports of dangerous driving.29 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandFamily keep vigil as police divers search for missing boatie in Manukau HarbourA survivor raised the alarm after the boat sank near Puketutu Island.29 Aug 12:37 AM
New ZealandOvernight deal buys Darleen Tana more time, but Greens keen to 'move on'The parties struck a deal before Thursday's court hearing.29 Aug 12:12 AM
New Zealand'Very large dent': Police say mass gang arrests have disrupted drug tradePolice arrest 18 men as part of an 8-month-long investigation.28 Aug 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionThe five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay dealBuying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.28 Aug 10:32 PM