New Zealand'Happened pretty fast': Young lifeguard saves girl caught in ripThe rescue came amid “gnarly sea conditions".24 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandChaos and violence: Mobster's crimes 'inevitable' from an early age, says judgeThe drug dealer fled police for more than an hour, speeding through residential areas.24 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandPerson who died at home after crash had declined transport to hospital: Hato Hone St JohnPolice were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 9.30pm.24 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandData reveals the region where it's more expensive to rent than AucklandThe national median weekly rent in Aotearoa has jumped to $625.23 Jan 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand23,000 jobs on offer: Kiwifruit industry pins hopes on big harvestAfter two bad seasons, the industry is forecasting a bumper crop23 Jan 04:04 PM
New ZealandSurf update: 'Some big waves' rolling in, praise for beachgoersThe MetService has forecast rough seas.23 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car keeps veering into traffic in 'bloody scary' 25km drive'We were all trying to get home safely and no one wanted to die on the way home.'22 Jan 08:21 PM
New Zealand'Undriveable': Fleeing drivers crash into police vehicleTwo vehicles crashed into a police car.22 Jan 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLeaked report: Problematic heart services at Waikato Hospital linked to avoidable deathsReport finds "wide recognition of avoidable preoperative mortality".22 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Damn lucky': Ex-truckie, 83, believes driving habit gave him cancerRichard Lyons was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma in September.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rough out there': Warning to walkers as 'big waves' surge up beachesA lifeguard said it was 'pretty rough out there'.22 Jan 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Significant height': Two people rescued after separate fallsBusy weekend for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter.22 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandSeaman arrested after cocaine seizure at Port of TaurangaThe man has appeared in Tauranga District Court.21 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandFleeing drivers ‘deliberately taunting’ police by live-streaming their escapadesTrend emerges amid a dramatic increase in drivers fleeing police.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after dislocated limbs and rescues as 'pretty gnarly' surf hitsThe worst ocean conditions are expected to arrive on Monday.21 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandHometown heroine: Hannah Berry nabs third Tauranga Half victory“It is wonderful to have world-class athletes here, and a privilege to win today’s event.”20 Jan 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBYO drinks: How to have a beautiful wedding for less than $600Couples who spend a little are 'just as married' as those spending a lot.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Most painful time in our lives': Family call for help after deaths of dad, mum and son'No one should have to lose so many people in such a short time.'19 Jan 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLandlords buckle under high interest rates as rental demand soarsHouse for rent gets 2224 clicks and is pulled from online site in days.19 Jan 06:51 PM
New Zealand‘When I looked down all I saw was red’: Mum’s frightening ordeal before twins’ birthA mother needed transfusions after losing 2.6 litres of blood.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLarge swell warning for North Island's east coastSwells peaking up to 3m are expected for the entire east coast of the North Island.18 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandAerobatic airshow over region's events this weekendProviding aerial entertainment for a flying school, an airshow, cricket and motor racing.18 Jan 07:56 PM
New ZealandMum’s warning after son’s scare at floating obstacle course in Tauranga'I used all of my strength to push him to the side while trying not to get sucked in.'18 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely livid': Mum of drowned teen's call after lifeguards abused"Take care of them ... they save so many people every year."18 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Extremely lucky': Four teens swept out to sea rescued by Coastguard volunteersThe group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.18 Jan 07:46 AM
New ZealandSurf lifesaver left in tears after being verbally abused while helping swimmerMan followed surf lifeguard and continued to hurl foul language and verbal abuse.18 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandHarley Shrimpton case: Alleged kidnapper now faces murder chargeThe accused has been granted interim name suppression.18 Jan 12:42 AM
New ZealandSpectacular sight as luxury ship docks off BoP coastHopefully, it's just the beginning for boutique cruise liners to come to Whakatāne.18 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandAmateur Mount golfer gets a shot at Open Championship-linked invitationalThe nine-hole final will feature 42 players from 22 countries.17 Jan 11:05 PM
New ZealandDisgraced teacher case: School fails to release documents it should have - OmbudsmanThe school says it spent $45,000 on legal costs responding to the requests.17 Jan 09:39 PM
New Zealand‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return homeIt has been 13 years since Vijender saw his family in India.17 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandMetal detectorists save the day after husband loses wife's ring'It was like trying to find a needle in the haystack ... I thought I had lost it forever.'17 Jan 05:52 PM
New Zealand'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Substantial' Auckland interest in sale of $200m Tauranga towers apartments'We haven’t seen anything of this scale before in our city.'16 Jan 05:00 PM
