New Zealand'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll resultDarlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.12 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis turn to freezers and firearms as meat prices biteMorrinsville butcher Graeme Hodges says homekill demand surged after Covid.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeet award-winning dairy farmer Tor PedersenThe family farm has grown from 40 hectares in 1967 to 300ha today.10 Oct 04:00 PM
RacingThe small-time trainer taking on racing’s biggest namesOne-horse trainer could upset New Zealand's biggest stables on Sunday.10 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeArrest after Father’s Day armed robbery at Hamilton steak houseOfficers found drugs, ammunition and stolen property during the raid.10 Oct 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Watched him fly into a set of power lines': Pilot’s trauma sparks call for changeSteps taken after summit hears from pilot whose friend crashed.10 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandTwo by Twos church leader quits suddenly, set to leave NZ after ‘tough year’Wayne Dean’s exit follows global scrutiny of the secretive sect.09 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandBoil water notice lifted after E. coli scare in HamiltonMore than 120 sites were tested over three days, all returning clear results.09 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleMy partner was only 60 when he was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's. This is what I've learntThe number of Kiwis with dementia will more than double in the next 25 years, study shows.09 Oct 07:30 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor struck off medical register twice now running for Gisborne CouncilRaawiri Gilgen was first struck off in 1989 for over-prescribing a depressant drug.08 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandAgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutinyGenetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ questioned ethics of past trials.08 Oct 03:19 AM
Super RugbyChiefs playmaker signs with HighlandersJamie Joseph says new signing fits the club’s long-term depth plan.08 Oct 01:28 AM
New Zealand How a simple coffee stop could cost you $85 at the supermarketOne woman was fined $80 after briefly leaving the New World Orewa car park for a coffee. 07 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton East residents to trial water meters in council pilotHamilton currently has around 60,000 water users. 07 Oct 05:00 PM
AucklandMan charged after policewoman shot in South Auckland standoffThe 47-year-old will appear in Manukau District Court today.06 Oct 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWi-Fi to induction stoves: Radioactive letters to Rutherford help illuminate his true legacyNot just the atom: historian sets out to explore a Kiwi legend's overlooked achievements.06 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHave Australia overtaken NZ at youth rugby level? What the big defeats suggestThe results have renewed calls to overhaul New Zealand's school rugby structure.06 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandWhy singer Hollie Smith is ready to 'let go of the bones' and make a bodyHer post-Covid project that grew into a nationwide tour is wrapping up. So what's next?06 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMother of Tom Phillips' children pleads guilty after crashing car while drink-drivingCat Christey's blood alcohol level was 165mg, more than three times the legal limit.05 Oct 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: All Blacks show control, composure and grit to claim Perth victoryOPINION: Quinn Tupaea's comeback in Perth completed a three-year circle of redemption.05 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandFugitive whacks police dog so hard its metal tooth is knocked outA vet testified that the injury the dog, Finn, suffered was quite rare.05 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Is the bad man coming back?': Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collectionOf the 12 guns stolen, just one, a Glock pistol, has been recovered by police.04 Oct 07:20 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 ZealandLotto player wins $1m as Powerball jackpot rises to $15mStrike Four will also climb to $1.2m in the next midweek draw.04 Oct 07:04 AM
NRL'Keep going': How Maguire has transformed Broncos before NRL grand finalWhat Maguire has achieved has been remarkable, especially turning around the culture.04 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulGregor Paul: How Jamie Joseph's presence looms over Razor's tenureScott Robertson’s All Blacks face five tough away tests in the next seven weeks.03 Oct 05:01 AM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
New ZealandSports entertainment venue to open on high-profile Napier siteGolf simulators and electronic dartboards feature in new Napier entertainment venue.02 Oct 09:42 PM
New Zealand'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
