New ZealandPolice warn motorists: Don’t stop for hitchhiker as fugitive remains on runJeremy Robertson is still at large after the Pahīatua homicide.28 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan killed in Te Puke shooting named as police hunt two menA detective says the two men police are seeking are considered dangerous.27 Oct 11:27 PM
TalanoaOn The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factorThe 19-year-old made her debut at this year’s World of WearableArt show.27 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand Police identify victim of fatal Bay of Plenty crash Three others were taken to Tauranga Hospital, three in serious condition.27 Oct 10:57 PM
New Zealand‘Alarming gaps’: WHO warns of urgent measles risk as vaccination gaps widenEight measles cases have now been confirmed across six regions.27 Oct 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gapFive new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.27 Oct 09:12 PM
New Zealand'I've always loved competing': Rotorua athlete rises through US ranksThe former John Paul College student has spent three years at NC State University. 27 Oct 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestylePickleball: What is this billion-dollar sport doubling in size every year in NZ?Global spending on pickleball gear is forecast to hit $5.4b by 2032.27 Oct 08:19 PM
New Zealand'Harsh critic of myself': How Drysdale rates his leadership as mayorTauranga's mayor and councillors assess their performances, one year in.27 Oct 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Fully ablaze': Crews battle BoP house fireCrews stayed on site until about 12.30am.27 Oct 06:08 PM
Black Caps'He backed himself': Have Black Caps found their new Trent Boult?Zak Foulkes' opening burst paved the way for victory against England.27 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandHeir hunting: Government pockets $700k from Kiwi with no will or family membersWithout a will or any relatives, the Government banks your estate. 27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
EntertainmentWho’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across AotearoaGrammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.27 Oct 01:00 AM
Kahu‘A model worth expanding’: Bilingual course connects migrants with Māori cultureMigrants from 10 countries learned English and te reo in Rotorua.26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMongrel Mob killer stabbed stranger at 16; now he's stabbed again in prisonKayleb Renata claimed carrying a shank in prison was necessary for protection.26 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nearsCold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.26 Oct 10:34 PM
Sport'I couldn’t stop smiling': Nicol, Gray take MTB marathon titlesCoen Nicol broke clear at the 50km mark to claim the men’s 100km title.26 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandCouple’s long road to a new beginningThe Dodds' Te Puke block includes a truffière and 3.5ha of protected native bush.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why cracks in US credit markets matter for investorsSome company bonds have plunged 60% almost overnight.26 Oct 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Good luck’: NZ's Urban Polo seizes crown as rival cancels Aussie eventsF3 Polo now holds the key grounds and title of Australia’s premier urban polo event. 26 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies after shooting in Te Puke, homicide probe launchedPolice say the victim died in hospital after suffering a critical gunshot wound.26 Oct 12:13 AM
New ZealandGolf legend’s feat may beat world record after shooting his age 1569 timesIs Rotorua golfer, the late Don Boone, a record holder?25 Oct 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe election's over - now here's 5 ways Rotorua can move forward - OpinionTapsell's message of fiscal restraint and practical leadership resonated strongly.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRain, gales and swells set to interrupt weekend plans across countryRain up to 15mm/h and wind gusts reaching 90km/h are forecast for Sunday.25 Oct 06:00 AM
NPCCanterbury end NPC title drought after come-from-behind win over OtagoCanterbury have won their first NPC title since 2017.25 Oct 05:08 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps star ruled out of ODI series because of injuryKyle Jamieson will miss the series against England as a precaution. 25 Oct 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Vigilante action': A man had his truck stolen, so he took it back, along with 84 beehives The hives contained live bees, with the colonies being worth more than $33k.25 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandCyclist airlifted after serious crash shuts SH29 near TaurikoThe cyclist was flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.24 Oct 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandMum of teen who died of cancer says Oranga Tamariki contributed to 'suffering'Oranga Tamariki has apologised for mistakes made in the boy's care.24 Oct 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Seven long-term fixes to stop NZ swinging between extremesOPINION: Why New Zealand needs a bipartisan path.24 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'We should be concerned': Why low measles vaccination rates need to be liftedAn expert has warned measles can spread from one infected person to 18 others.24 Oct 08:48 PM
