New ZealandPrestigious Auckland private school King’s College announces new headmasterThe school leader begins as headmaster in January 2026, after Simon Lamb’s departure.07 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand actionTwo vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.06 Oct 05:29 PM
New ZealandElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKoha cafes, food banks and markets: How the regional towns are coping with hard times Small Northland towns are struggling with poverty but there are pockets of hope.04 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville's the place to be for tractor buffsThere's so much to see at the Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc and Dargaville Museum.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing historyThe 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on bus granted electronic bail, keeps name secretThe 27-year-old's next court appearance is in December. 30 Sep 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Unknown substance': Bomb squad responds to northern Auckland propertyPolice were called to Mangawhai Rd, Te Arai property after a discovery at 11.18am.30 Sep 03:07 AM
CrimeAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front lineMonte Tito, Liz Cassidy-Canning and Petrina Pitman are helping Northland's homeless.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomDeputy PM job share gets mixed review from business leadersBusiness leaders give the shared deputy role a score of 3.07 out of five.25 Sep 12:00 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
PoliticsHow coalition MPs plan to vote on their Māori wardsHow do some coalition MPs plan to vote on the Māori ward referendum? 16 Sep 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour byelection debacle demands ruling out TPMOPINION: Hipkins needs 140,000 more National voters to rule with just the Greens.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Identity over experience reshapes Tāmaki Makaurau politicsOPINION: Oriini Kaipara's win shows a Māori preference for unapologetic representation.09 Sep 05:00 PM
AucklandElectoral Commission reviews social media post by Te Pāti Māori MPOriini Kaipara won the Tāmaki Makaurau seat last night, defeating Labour's Peeni Henare.06 Sep 11:55 PM
Politics'Over the moon': Oriini Kaipara wins Auckland byelection for Te Pāti Māori“I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for my whānau, my friends, my supporters.”06 Sep 10:58 AM
Environment'End of the reign': Decades-long Pākiri sand mining battle ends as company eyes up new locationBut, MBL will need to be prepared for a new battle with Bream Bay locals.04 Sep 01:28 AM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island mayor rejects Kaipara council's guidance on Māori obligationsClutha Mayor dismisses Kaipara council's Māori obligations document as unwelcome. 02 Sep 05:00 AM
TravelWhy we moved to NZ for world-class mountain bikingOne of the world's best mountain bike photographers explains why he calls NZ home.29 Aug 06:57 PM
New ZealandWatch: Serial heckler kicked out of byelection debate over Hannah Tamaki omissionKarl Mokaraka and his supporters are "thugs and hooligans", says the debate organiser.21 Aug 05:00 AM
PoliticsLabour byelection candidate ‘mistaken’ to promise gang patch ban repeal – deputy leaderLabour leader Chris Hipkins has previously said he would not repeal the patch ban. 21 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandWhy Tāmaki Makaurau's by-election is a Labour vs Te Pāti Māori showdownPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara are key contenders.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The best of all worlds': Lifelong campers embrace Far North havenThe Lloyds camp at Houhora Heads every year, sometimes for months.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMeet the family who want to change how Kiwis eat meatMeet the PR guru and the South African farmer who defied a fire and built a beef brand.14 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Last resort': More schools struggle as teacher illness forces students homeWhangārei Boys' High had 20 teaching staff unwell, forcing Year 12s to be rostered home.14 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuKaipara council’s $52,000 report condemned as ‘anti-Maori'Mayor Craig Jepson claimed the report clarified council obligations and could save money.14 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Must be a turning point': Pharmacists call for change after baby given 13 times prescribed doseAn intern pharmacist misread the dosage, leading to the fatal error.05 Aug 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderIRD debt: Regional media firm calls in administrators; more than 20 jobs up in air'It’s a s*** sandwich and there’s no butter,' says one source but there is, in fact, hope.05 Aug 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland College faces intervention after scathing ERO reportPrincipal Duane Allen emphasises ongoing efforts to address problems raised.04 Aug 11:00 PM
