PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe key focus for Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti's new police bossHawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti's new police boss has started in the role.15 Feb 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerEarnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the cornerFreightways, Port of Tauranga and Summerset offer clues on broader demand.15 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandFallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsensPeople are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.15 Feb 10:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLife inside the most secretive unit in our prison system – and who ends up thereThe unit holds 16 men judged too dangerous for mainstream prison units.15 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandCroft and Jones defend titles on tough Tarawera ultra trackHeavy rain left runners in the 102km race facing slippery slopes.14 Feb 11:13 PM
New Zealand'I felt utterly destroyed': Woman's life changed after being strangled by jealous ex'My world was very small for a long time after the incident and I couldn’t function.'14 Feb 11:00 PM
Politics'Joy and grief': Local MP opens up on his wedding held after Mount Maunganui tragedyThe MP had to abandon wedding planning to support his community amid the tragedy.14 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: AI-generated fake news on social media is dangerous and unethicalOPINION: False images of events like the Mount Maunganui slip are a threat to democracy.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrowAttention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.14 Feb 05:06 AM
New ZealandWeather whiplash: Northland soaked with 299% of normal January rainSome of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.14 Feb 12:00 AM
Sport'True woodchopping champion': Former NZ timbersports representative dies aged 35Nathan McDonald was among the best axemen in New Zealand.13 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandAndy Belcher: Photographer who said ‘Yes’ to lifeObituary for The Weekend Sun on photographer Andrew Edward Belcher13 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Willis gambles on fiscal credibility as National’s election trump cardOPINION: Nicola Willis has set a 2028-29 surplus goal and a 40% net debt track.13 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandSon's neglect leads to mum's death He was paid as her fulltime carer but never sought help when her condition deteriorated.13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial helpTwo owners call for more council and government support.13 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'High and very-high risk': The Auckland suburbs most vulnerable to landslidesRisk is 'locked-in' where homes were built before landslide risk was recognised - expert.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They have never done it': Top doctor fears no action on child abuse after Malachi Subecz's deathPaediatrician Patrick Kelly says past governments have never delivered on training.13 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne urupa dispute: Trustees have their say in courtThe court must now decide whether to overturn or rethink the dig approval.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Under his thumb': Woman sent sex offender explicit images of child in her careHe was a registered child sex offender under strict supervision.13 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandLeaving 'happy place': Residents tearful as council evacuates camp over landslide risk'It's absolutely devastating. Financially, just a massive, massive blow, I tell you.'13 Feb 02:29 AM
New ZealandTarawera Ultra 102km: Croft and Jones defend titles as rivals close inRuth Croft returns as the only woman to win all three UTMB World Series races.13 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandRising from the splashes: Theatre stages first concert after floodingThere was 'a million litres of water' - now it looks 'a million times better'.12 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandCould a $315k one-way fix solve Mount Maunganui street's parking squeeze?One resident says more parks needed, but council's one-way idea is not the right option.12 Feb 08:30 PM
New Zealand'I’m just so grateful': Mother's relief as baby survives 'scary' meningitis ordeal'Without the operation, he definitely would have died,' says mum Tearren Nanjan.12 Feb 08:02 PM
New Zealand'Safe dad energy': Tauranga mum looks for man who saved daughter from 'axe-wielding' man The teenager had been waiting to vacuum her car when the situation escalated.12 Feb 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his jobOPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Action is needed now as alarm bells ring over nangsOPINION: A stronger response is needed before more lives are lost or severely impacted.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep a grab bag close': Bay braces for heavy rainOrange warning for east of Ōpōtiki, watch for rest of region over Friday and weekend.12 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandAll Stars comp teams welcomed as Hamilton gears up for NRL showcaseMya-Hill Moana returns for her fourth All Stars comp, but her first since becoming a mum.12 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandEx-judge appointed to head Mount Maunganui landslide reviewMayor picks Paul Davison to lead council's external probe into landslide that killed six.12 Feb 02:58 AM
New Zealand‘Towering golden flowers’: Sunflower project to boost Rotorua Hospital’s children’s unitRotary club volunteers sowed 60,000 sunflower seeds on land in Ōwhata in December. 12 Feb 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Honest, kind and always there': Family remembers devoted dad after river searchDavid Roe went missing on January 23 while boating home in the Waioweka Gorge.11 Feb 11:20 PM
New Zealand‘Hugely significant for us’: Govt funding win for Aims Games in TaurangaLast year the games brought 23,425 visitors and nearly $9.8m in tourism spend.11 Feb 11:00 PM
