New Zealand'It never gets old': Pilot brings leopard balloon to annual festivalBalloons Over Waikato revealed the "special shapes" attending the 2026 event.04 Nov 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSport‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreamsVolleyball’s renaissance in NZ is opening pathways to US colleges for young Kiwis.03 Nov 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavourOne school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.03 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandBreeding the 'wagyu of lamb' in Waimai ValleyAlastair Reeves has turned his eye to new sheep traits sought after by the modern farmer.02 Nov 09:39 PM
Lifestyle'These two girls had gotten so sick': A mother's warning about the reality of measles What it’s like when your child has measles - and a GP’s warning for families. 02 Nov 06:56 PM
Auckland'It's very special': New women's record time set in Auckland Marathon for back-to back champBrigid Dennehy smashed the previous women's record by more than three minutes. 02 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after rural Waikato crashTwo people remain in hospital with critical to serious injuries.02 Nov 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘I’ve realised it all goes away': Temuera Morrison embraces his roots in new seriesThe Kiwi star on Hollywood, coming home and the struggle to play himself on screen. 01 Nov 06:00 PM
RacingStephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten winSwiss Prince’s Tauranga win tightened his 2000 Guineas odds from $14 to $4.50.01 Nov 07:16 AM
New ZealandRaglan bar rescue: Four pulled from capsized boatAll four people were rescued after their boat overturned on the Raglan bar on Saturday.01 Nov 05:15 AM
New Zealand'A good man can do bad things': Man killed neighbour who was always shouting and swearing'Being a good man didn't stop you from killing my brother.'31 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It’s not just a fight; it’s a performance’: Tāme Iti’s story in his own wordsTāme Iti's life has been full of drama since he was born on the floor of a moving train.31 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandHouse prices up: Second month of growth could signal start of recoveryCotality data shows national prices up 0.2% in Oct, although Auckland is still sliding.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after car plunges into river in Waikato Emergency crews pulled the car from the river near Te Pahu Rd at Whatawhata.31 Oct 07:28 AM
New Zealand'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
TravelAn insider’s guide to the best swimming spots within an hour's drive of central AucklandA new book has found NZ’s best beaches, lakes, rivers, pools and hot springs. 31 Oct 04:05 AM
Silver FernsOutrage to optimism: The mood among netball’s communityNetball’s historic own goal leaves the sport's community with ongoing questions.31 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismAccor launches Tribe Auckland as Jo&Joe gets set for quick finishAccor’s 49th site, Jo&Joe Auckland, opens November 7 with 293 beds and a rooftop bar.31 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandOne dead after serious two-car crash, SH3 near Hamilton Airport closedNZ Transport Agency said SH3 was closed and detours were in place.31 Oct 01:19 AM
New ZealandNew highway, homeless shelter, shingle business: What new councillors want to doThe region’s 22 new councillors will take their oaths in meetings across Hawke’s Bay.31 Oct 01:19 AM
LifestyleMeasles outbreak: How to know if you are protectedHealth NZ says 13 measles cases have now been confirmed nationwide.31 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'2026 likely to be trough year': SkyCity CEO on recovery forecastStill trying to sell Auckland car parks for $200m, NZICC finally opening in February.30 Oct 11:05 PM
New ZealandFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: 41 robots working inside new $90m DHL Auckland pharmaceutical warehouseTwo robot types move supplies, do physical lifting and perform boring, repetitive tasks.30 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two-vehicle crash in MatamataEmergency services were called to the crash just before 4.40pm on Thursday.30 Oct 06:55 PM
New ZealandWaitomo welcomes youngest councillor and first Māori deputy mayorIsaiah Wallace, 30, fulfils a goal first voiced on the Waitomo Youth Council.29 Oct 09:19 PM
New ZealandExpos and Gourmet in the Gardens - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?29 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandKiller’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murdererInside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Black CapsTickner, Ravindra and Mitchell guide Black Caps to series win over EnglandNew Zealand cricketers haven’t lost a home ODI series since the start of 2019.29 Oct 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket edges higher as NZME lifts earnings guidanceThe NZ sharemarket was up on Wednesday after a strong lead in from the US.29 Oct 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Incompetent but good intentions': Tradie cleared of most fraud chargesJason Lambert accused of taking on concreting and landscaping jobs but not finishing them.29 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandOne ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton weddingSharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.28 Oct 08:28 PM
New ZealandCall the pawlice: Cat burglar pinches clothes in CambridgeKevin the cat has a weakness for gardening gloves and bathing suits.28 Oct 04:00 AM
