PremiumPremiumSportMaadi Cup power rankings: Who are the favourites for 2026?The annual pinnacle of the NZ secondary schools’ rowing calendar starts today.22 Mar 06:10 PM
New ZealandFrom chemo to Nightglow: Mum marks cancer remission at Waikato balloon festivalTammie, a Pukekohe mum of two, marked her remission with her first big outing.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandParents prosecuted after baby tests positive for meth, brother's teeth rotten almost to the gumsSocial workers got a 'place of safety' warrant, which allowed them to remove the children.22 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandGangster's use of stolen gift cards leads police to drugs and loaded firearms22 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandHeroin addict asks judge for longer sentence after selling to woman who died from overdose21 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthHurricanes player ratings: The key partnership that gives glimpse of ABs futureOPINION: Rating the performances of Highlanders and Hurricanes players on Friday night.20 Mar 07:01 PM
BusinessFor sale Slipper Island expected to fetch more than $10 millionIt comes with an old style lodge, three chalets and two safari tents.20 Mar 07:15 AM
New Zealand'I'm sick of men who hit women': Judge lambasts 'thug' who repeatedly attacked partner'Your behaviour was cowardly ... it was utter gratuitous violence.'20 Mar 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Not strong enough': Call to tighten alcohol ad rules around childrenThree-quarters of ads near schools sit where children regularly gather.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFormer international sports star charged with obstructing police after Homegrown festivalThe man allegedly tried to interfere with police as they dealt with a matter.20 Mar 12:04 AM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo snaps up land opportunity Zoo director Baird Fleming says the land will expand herds, not add new species.20 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandColour set to fill Hamilton skies as Balloons over Waikato lifts off againThousands of people will head out before dawn to watch the mass ascensions.19 Mar 05:00 PM
Crime'It just went haywire': Husband loses control of car, crashes, killing wifeThe 54-year-old will fight for a discharge without conviction next month.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'In my blood': How a mum swapped law for tools in male-dominated fieldKerley left a 12-year law career and three kids at home to pursue the tools.19 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing$100m Waikato steel manufacturing plant wins fast-track consent'The ultimate goal is to reduce the need to import steel' – expert panel on fast-tracking.19 Mar 01:51 AM
New ZealandRefreshed Chiefs ready for Brumbies in Canberra after bye weekCaptain Luke Jacobson returns from a hip injury to lead a stacked pack.18 Mar 11:35 PM
New ZealandTauranga's Waikato Uni numbers jump, overseas students doubleThe school-leaver cohort was 6.4% larger than in 2025, which had set the previous record. 18 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandBalloons over Waikato, Relay for Life – here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?18 Mar 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Future-focused' business wins East Coast farm environment titleThe Gaddums produce chicory-finished lamb alongside premium grass-fed Angus beef.18 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandMobile plasma bus to bring life-saving donations closer to small townsNew Zealand Blood Service expects donations to rise by 4% from the bus.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnline sting: Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to confront man over indecent teen chatsA video was posted on social media outing the man. Police are now investigating.18 Mar 06:30 AM
MotorsportTeen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champsTwo new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.18 Mar 04:53 AM
BusinessPetrol jumps 10c in days as pumps run dry, Kiwis hunt for cheapest fuelNew Zealand holds 32.8 days of petrol, with 25.2 more days en route.18 Mar 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDatagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdlesWhy Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.17 Mar 10:00 PM
RacingLong-term plan decides next mission for Omega Boy Omega Boy jumps from a Tauranga Group 2 win to 2100m in the Awapuni Gold Cup.17 Mar 07:22 PM
New Zealand'Traumatised': Man injured, beloved foxy dies after attack by three dogsTwo dogs were allegedly attacked at a Tauranga park, one dead and another lucky to live.17 Mar 05:05 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps level T20 series after bowlers blow South Africa awayA weakened New Zealand had too much for the tourists in Hamilton. 17 Mar 09:21 AM
