PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airportIllegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Surrounded with love': Family mourn man who died after alleged bus driver assaultPeter Te Kira's grieving daughter describes the moment he took his last breath.04 May 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Senseless violence': Two people injured after shooting in GisborneFour people have been arrested and charged after a police pursuit. 04 May 12:10 AM
Basketball'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketballHer involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.03 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWeather woes easing: 'Plenty of sunshine' forecast to bring relief to NZHeavy rain and winds are easing across Aotearoa this weekend.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Will fight for the right’: Gisborne hapū to stage hīkoi for land returnThe hīkoi starts at 8am on Monday, May 5, at Gisborne District Council offices.02 May 07:43 AM
Entertainment'Trailblazer': NZME to launch dedicated country music stationiHeartCountry New Zealand will feature global stars like Morgan Wallen and Keith Urban.01 May 11:54 PM
New ZealandWhy Gisborne locals are pushing back against relaxed alcohol rules The council consulted on excluding 'sensitive site provisions' in the CBD.01 May 04:30 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strikeThousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.01 May 02:43 AM
BusinessWhy Te Arai dune house is a standoutA ferry terminal, hotels, waterfront apartments, eye-catching new homes: who won awards?30 Apr 10:00 AM
New Zealand'Better, fairer representation': Call to reform Gisborne wastewater committeeSamuel Lewis seeks "better, fairer representation" on Gisborne's wastewater group.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandDid Cyclone Tam cause an Auckland indoor rat infestation? Professor James Russell says the increase in sightings is due to seasonal changes.29 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry services cancelled as wintry weather brings large swells, snow and stormsFerry services are cancelled for Cook Strait due to 7m swells.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits southTemps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight. 29 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate after Hastings house targeted in early morning shootingOfficers were called to the Cobham Place address about 3am.28 Apr 04:23 AM
New ZealandGang conflict warrant invoked 28 times amid Hawke’s Bay tensionsShots were fired at gang-related houses in Wairoa last Tuesday.28 Apr 01:54 AM
New Zealand'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workersOf Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: New heavy rain watch for Auckland, more flooding in NorthlandAuckland and Northland are under heavy rain watches ahead of school starting tomorrow. 26 Apr 10:11 PM
New Zealand'Terrified for our lives': Cyclists, locals, surfers oppose speed rise on scenic highway The speed limit on SH35 will increase from 80 to 100km/h by July 1.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappersShe touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand17-hr thunderstorm threat: North braces for 'dynamic' weather, new flood riskNorthland is also looking at a 19-hour rain alert that won't lapse until 3pm Sunday.26 Apr 09:23 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch for Northland as stormy weekend loomsThunderstorms are possible in Northland, with rain spreading south today.25 Apr 07:28 PM
RacingThe long-anticipated return of racing to Awapuni ended in disappointmentAwapuni's comeback meeting lasts just one race after a horse slipped.25 Apr 03:32 AM
New ZealandYoung Northlanders turning out in droves for Anzac Day ceremoniesRound up of today's Anzac Day celebrations around Northland 25 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandSubdivision deal clears path for new homes, despite quarry concernsHouses cut from a Hikurangi subdivision plan in a settlement with a concrete company.24 Apr 05:00 PM
RacingAwapuni relaunch could see Group 1 bonuses next seasonThe Palmerston North turf track took 19 months and $5.7million to refurbish.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Legal aid plays vital role in ensuring justiceOPINION: I'm proud we have a system enabling those who have no money to test legal issues.22 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeCustoms fraud: $541k Gisborne cigarette and tobacco smuggling operation exposedOperation Apron uncovered 230,600 cigarettes, 110kg of tobacco smuggled from China.22 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandWeather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issuedA severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island. 21 Apr 12:22 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Gizzy Kai Rescue and Tairāwhiti Environment Centre teaching food waste reductionThe initiative builds on the work that the organisation has done for nearly seven years.20 Apr 05:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandAuckland back under severe thunderstorm watch; homes without power for four daysVector says some power outages remain due to 'significant damage'.19 Apr 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstormsHouses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.19 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
New ZealandDoctor and nurse strike could delay 4300 surgeries and appointmentsThe union said it was the first 24-hour strike in its 35-year history. 18 Apr 03:00 AM
