New ZealandPolice still probing Kaitāia crash that killed 31-year-old motorcyclistPolice today named the victim of the December 12 accident.22 Dec 05:53 PM
Entertainment‘Role models’: Nicki Minaj backs Trump and Vance in political turnShe voiced her support at the conservative AmericaFest event in Arizona.22 Dec 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Be on the lookout': Police warn Ruatiti bush visitors in hunt for ColeMitchell Cole, 29, is a person of interest and is believed to be armed.21 Dec 11:44 PM
EntertainmentAvatar sequel storms global box office as future of franchise hangs in balanceAvatar: Fire and Ash has opened to nearly $600m worldwide.21 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandSnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for SantaSnow warnings are in place tonight for Crown Range and Milford alpine roads.18 Dec 09:21 PM
WorldLawyer slammed over 'council estate dinner' postCritics say the party menu mocked people struggling with food costs and housing.18 Dec 06:35 AM
World'Shocks the conscience': Harvard morgue manager jailed over body parts schemeCedric Lodge removed skin, faces and organs from the morgue over two years.18 Dec 06:00 AM
World‘Unimaginable pain’: Rob Reiner’s children speak as parents' cause of death confirmedSiblings Jake and Romy Reiner issued a plea for privacy and compassion.18 Dec 02:46 AM
World'Happy Christmas': Romance fraudster’s cruel parting shot to victims in courtJudge Charles Falk branded him a 'charlatan' and jailed him for 17 years.17 Dec 07:00 AM
WorldTeaching assistant busted for driving on cocaine two hours after workTests showed cannabis, cocaine and alcohol in her system when she was stopped.17 Dec 06:48 AM
WorldYoung cop shot in head at Bondi faces long recovery as family speaks out for first timeJack Hibbert, 22, was shot in the head and shoulder on December 14.17 Dec 06:00 AM
EntertainmentSir Cliff Richard discovered he had cancer while preparing for NZ tourHe said the disease was caught early and had not spread to his bones.16 Dec 06:50 AM
World‘Went down fighting’: Bondi victim’s daughter on hero dad’s final momentsReuven Morrison died hurling bricks at a gunman to shield nearby families.16 Dec 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Perfect day': MP marries long-time partner in surprise home weddingOnly 44 guests were invited to the surprise ceremony for friends and family.16 Dec 02:10 AM
New Zealand'Renew now before rush': Minister warns Kiwis to check passports as 1.3 million near expiry date Some countries need at least six months' passport validity on arrival.14 Dec 04:00 PM
World'We can't even afford to have sex': Anger as China adds tax to contraceptivesThe drastic measure is the latest plan designed to increase the country's birthrate.14 Dec 05:30 AM
EntertainmentDick Van Dyke turns 100, reflects on life of 'magnificent indulgence'The actor won six Emmy awards from 10 nominations and a 2013 SAG Life Achievement Award.14 Dec 01:26 AM
World'Exceptionally rare': Man dies after rabies-infected kidney traced to donor’s skunk scratchThe man died in January, five weeks after receiving the transplanted kidney.13 Dec 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Incredible level of demand': Ikea scrambles to fix order and payment issuesClick and collect and some delivery services are temporarily unavailable.12 Dec 11:48 PM
WorldIllegal alien: Florida driver blames extraterrestrials after crashing stolen BMWThe BMW's owner had left the keys in the cupholder while walking his dog.11 Dec 01:20 AM
WorldSpit-take: Pensioner fined $575 after windy leaf blows into his mouthThe original £250 penalty was later cut to £150 after an appeal.10 Dec 11:38 PM
World'Even jeans would have been acceptable': Taliban says dressing as Peaky Blinders breached valuesTaliban officials insist the men were only 'advised', not formally arrested.10 Dec 09:52 PM
World'I thought he was going to kill me': Surgeon charged over abortion pill attackThe woman says she woke to find him forcing crushed abortion pills into her mouth.09 Dec 11:13 PM
Entertainment'Done his time': Dame Judi Dench backs Weinstein and 'exonerated' friend SpaceyWeinstein, jailed for 16 years, says he is grateful for Dench's 'kind words'.09 Dec 07:55 PM
New ZealandElderly couple killed as fire engulfs Foxton Beach homeNeighbours fled homes before dawn as explosions rang out across Queen St.09 Dec 06:32 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm two dead in 'explosive' Foxton Beach house fireThe fire at the coastal home was reported at about 5am today.09 Dec 12:48 AM
EntertainmentUS pop star takes on 'evil' Trump deportation adsThe edited clip changes Sabrina Carpenter's line from 'too hot' to 'illegal'.08 Dec 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Dedicated family man': Helen Clark pays tribute to her father after his death at age 103She said he was a devoted father who backed his daughters' ambitions.07 Dec 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Absolute utter nonsense': Minister hits back at former police boss' McSkimming timeline Mark Mitchell says 36 emails on the case were wrongly redirected away from his office.07 Dec 07:46 PM
New ZealandPolice bring teen’s $20k North Shore smash and grab to an endPolice will boost patrols at Auckland shopping centres as Christmas nears.05 Dec 01:09 AM
LifestylePrince Harry’s cheeky ‘King’ joke on Colbert seen as Trump digThe skit had Harry mock-auditioning for a cheesy Hallmark-style Christmas film.04 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandAsbestos fears prompt recall of more kids’ coloured sand from KmartFamilies are urged to bag the sand as asbestos waste and seek a refund.04 Dec 07:35 PM
EntertainmentTarantino slams star as ‘weakest male actor in SAG’ The director praised Austin Butler and named Black Hawk Down his top film.04 Dec 07:00 AM
WorldWanted inmate caught after ordering Ubers during three-day escape bidRockdale County had offered a $5000 reward, calling the escaper 'armed and dangerous'.04 Dec 02:39 AM
