PremiumPremiumEnergyPower prices to climb again as 2026 election battle lines formPower bills climbed 11.3% in the year to September, with more rises expected.15 Jan 05:11 PM
New ZealandDNA test uncovers WWII secret: Grandmother set to meet her real dadA family DNA test at Christmas 2023 shattered eight decades of assumptions.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBatter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton RaidersFormer All Blacks staffer Don Tricker linked Baseball NZ with the MLB club.15 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandThree dead in 48 hours: Police issue plea after crashes near RotoruaOne person died when a car burst into flames on Tuesday; two were killed in a crash today.14 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandSoundsplash and Summer Concert Tour – here's what's on in the WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?14 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentTaranaki highway closure to affect Ed Sheeran fans, holidaymakers and businessesFamilies headed to Auckland shows face extra costs and leave.14 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandIgnored notice: Embattled painting firm hit with further penalty over workplace problemsWaikato business said it had not been trading since September 2022 and was insolvent.14 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandYoung driver dead, passengers hospitalised after vehicle of interest crashes into truckBystanders and police used about 18 extinguishers to douse the burning vehicle.14 Jan 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind barsLee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMore than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools pushDavid Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo bodies found in Waikato River from separate water related incidents Missing man Aydan Brown, 39, was last seen in Chartwell in August.12 Jan 11:08 PM
Rugby'Give back to the community': Ex-All Black excited for Ngāti Porou coaching opportunityCharlie Ngatai has been named coach of Ngāti Porou East Coast.12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's important locals support independent supermarketsOPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow iwi are reshaping investment and driving the next growth waveIwi setting sights on global infrastructure and renewable energy deals.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spellA heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River searchA police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.12 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandSamoan chief convicted of slavery and human trafficking set to be sentencedSlavery convictions like Tuai’s are believed to number only five in NZ history.11 Jan 08:05 PM
RacingKaraka Millions contenders emerge as stars tune up at EllerslieEllerslie's last meeting before the Karaka Millions throws up some big-race contenders.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sheer terror': Armed group storm teens' flat, rob them at knifepointThe victims were herded into a room where they were threatened and assaulted. 11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly day on the water sparks urgent summer safety warningTwo people died in separate water incidents across New Zealand yesterday.11 Jan 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElite private school taught Tom Phillips bushcraft, shooting skillsThe future fugitive trained in bushcraft, survival, and firearms at posh private school10 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandTwo lucky Lotto players split $1m - where the winning tickets were soldThe Powerball jackpot now climbs to $10m, with Strike Four increasing to $1m.10 Jan 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They are my heroes’: Son fought to save home during huge citrus tree nursery fireHow an unattended slash burnoff extensively damaged a Te Puna citrus tree nursery.10 Jan 07:59 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in waterThe swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.10 Jan 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why does the US suddenly want to empire-build? OPINION: Readers debate US military power, empire and the legacy of the Monroe Doctrine.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Auckland'Demonic serpents': Probe launched into exorcism claims at embattled Auckland schoolTwo staff were suspended over exorcism allegations, a third for 'claims of negligence'.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRescuers scramble to incident at Piha Beach after day of water tragediesAt least two people are dead, one missing and another critically injured across NZ.10 Jan 09:08 AM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players scoop $500k as Powerball jackpots to $10mA Hamilton couple won $1m last week after a sudden cancer diagnosis.10 Jan 07:04 AM
Tennis'I had a feeling': How Wawrinka's ASB Classic withdrawal unfoldedThe Swiss great's exit has resulted in 2024 champ Alejandro Tabilo joining the main draw. 10 Jan 06:23 AM
Athletics'Couldn't quite believe it': Athletics prodigy Sam Ruthe helps visually impaired boy smash PBRuthe had planned to attend the event to meet athletes, but instead took to the track.10 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow a brutal 2024 winter is reshaping power prices, hydro plans and the Huntly fallbackMeridian is weighing a major expansion of Lake Pūkaki to boost hydro storage.09 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
