New ZealandBuried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakesAt least five major quakes, three around magnitude 7, shook the area.10 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandTropical low to bring heavy rain and gales to BoP and CoromandelMetService said a yellow watch for heavy rain was in place from late tomorrow. 10 Mar 09:48 PM
New ZealandGale-force winds and heavy rain close in as wild tropical storm approachesA strong wind watch is in force today for the Far North District.10 Mar 09:15 PM
New ZealandOctopus snatches Go‑Pro for a selfie session at Smugglers BayOctopus steals the show at Smugglers Bay — ‘Just Another Day in Paradise’ for local diver 10 Mar 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandThe new gold rush: Inside the race to tap NZ's critical mineralsNew Zealand has identified 37 minerals as critical to its economy and security.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrug mule used alias 'Ben Dover' to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from shipping containersA group spent four nights cutting into banana containers to retrieve the drugs.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandTropic-charged rain, 100km/h gales set to lash NZ, first severe weather alert issued MetService has issued a strong wind watch for the Far North District tomorrow.10 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandBakery had years of warnings before worker maimed, $245k fine imposedThe injured worker had his hand caught in machinery, losing a finger and part of a thumb.07 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with murdering Greymouth pensioner loses suppressionDonald Baikie was found dead at a property on Chapel St in September.05 Mar 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuitThey stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.04 Mar 01:59 AM
New ZealandForget L&P - Paeroa is the 'antique capital of New Zealand'Paeroa now has about seven antique shops and six second-hand stores.03 Mar 12:01 AM
New ZealandThames man bashes sister over head with cans of baked beansThe 60-year-old lives 'on the brink of society' rurally on the Coromandel peninsula.02 Mar 04:00 PM
Rugby'One to remember': Chiefs halfback Roe hits 50 games in Crusaders clashThe former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.27 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PropertyProfit pain, pipeline gain: $3.2b landlord sticks with big build ambitionsPrecinct has 97% occupancy in its portfolio. Planning new 56-level Auckland twin-towers.25 Feb 08:55 PM
New Zealand'You have no idea what's coming': Man drove 'mobile molotov cocktail' into partner's houseCarl Philipp, in a rage over disputed child support payments, set a car and house on fire.25 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandHighway shut for hours after fatal SH2 crashThe driver of the car died at the scene, police said this morning.24 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandJudge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concernsJudge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough. 23 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Black Falcons honour landslide victims with display over surf lifesaving eventThe carnival moved from Mount Maunganui after last month’s fatal landslide.23 Feb 01:38 AM
New Zealand'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague The women resigned after an internal disciplinary meeting at the law firm.22 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandThree injured as serious crash shuts SH25 in Hauraki PlainsTraffic is being diverted while emergency services work at the scene, police say. 21 Feb 03:41 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely terrifying’: Group storms dairy with machete, robs woman of cigarettes, moneyOne of the robbers filmed the offending on his cellphone while another jumped the counter.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSinkhole warning after suspected wastewater leak on Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastlineTreated wastewater is believed to have entered a wetland and nearby stream.19 Feb 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More rain, stronger winds': Have we had our last classic Kiwi summer?Eleven people have died in this summer’s storms, including six campers.16 Feb 10:21 PM
SportSailGP's Kiwi physio plans to row across the AtlanticShe will row 3000 nautical miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua from December.16 Feb 04:01 PM
Kahu‘Bureaucratic bullying’: Trustee says thousands in dividend funds inaccessible during recovery workMaree Brownlie says barriers to accessing trust funds after disaster had been exhausting.16 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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial helpTwo owners call for more council and government support.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Monstrous': Judge jails child sex offender for 18 yearsBarry Ramsay, 68, abused a boy and girl under 12 over a nearly three-year period.10 Feb 08:24 PM
New Zealand'One of the main guys': Comancheros treasurer jailed over drug ringJustice Jonathan Eaton said gang loyalty, not addiction, drove his offending.10 Feb 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland CBD office vacancies fall for first time since 2022 in market turning pointThe 275,000sq m of vacant offices equals 27 rugby fields. But vacancy rates fell lately.08 Feb 10:00 PM
TravelNZ’s favourite beach revealed – as voted for by youFind out who came top in five categories, plus our overall winner.07 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeInside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threatsChristchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.06 Feb 01:00 AM
