New ZealandRecidivist shoplifter caught stealing after jailtime says she doesn't get enough on the benefitThe last time Silvia Tipene was caught she claimed it wasn't her and she'd been framed.28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-risk convicted sex offender breaches supervision order 14 timesThe 45-year-old was jailed for 12 months but will soon be eligible for parole.28 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandHuge cohort of captive-bred wētā move to 'safe haven'It's Ōtorohanga Kiwi House's biggest translocation of Māhoenui giant wētā.27 Aug 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby'Bloody atrocious': Father of player who died with CTE slams NZR after Shane Christie's deathChristie's death is another blow for head injury advocates, says John Guyton.27 Aug 10:02 PM
New ZealandBoatie fined $3000 after boat capsizes, trapping pair underneath in ill-fated Raglan Bar crossingOfficials warn of serious risks in crossing sandbars during fishing trips.27 Aug 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Gratuitous, callous': Man left unconscious in a pool of blood after tavern beating'I heard [my partner] yelling and wailing, "No, not my boy, stay with me, my boy".'27 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: First look at Taika Waititi and Brad Pitt's secret Queenstown collaborationPlus, rich-listers expecting a baby, the Kiwi equestrian glamour couple taking on Europe.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe CBD retail area with the highest percentage of empty shops in NZYet the 13% is an improvement on last year, when a startling 16.5% of shops were empty.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ housing affordability best since pre-Covid, report findsLower mortgage rates and steady income growth have helped improve housing affordability.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical condition': Multiple injuries following Hamilton car crashEmergency services were called to the scene at just before 8pm.27 Aug 09:45 AM
New Zealand'Sovereign citizen’ accused of killing cops in Australia: Does NZ face a conspiracy threat?Sovereign citizens believe they are exempt from the laws of New Zealand.27 Aug 05:50 AM
New Zealand'Repeated offending': Woman covertly filmed during sex only learned about videos two years laterJudge: Ricky Davies breached the woman's privacy in the most egregious way.27 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Shane Christie was gagged from speaking on brain injuries the year before his deathA letter from NZR told the star ex-player he couldn't speak on any brain injury solutions.27 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandFormer Māori All Black Shane Christie dies aged 39Shane Christie advocated for NZ Rugby to do more for players with head injuries.27 Aug 12:26 AM
All BlacksSixteen All Blacks released to play in NPC, Clarke returns to actionCaleb Clarke returns for Auckland against Wellington on Sunday.26 Aug 07:44 PM
New ZealandWaikato power pups put best paw forward in Top Dog compIn total, 20 finalists have been selected, including four furry workers from Waikato.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Lives at risk': Union warns Aucklanders as only aerial fire truck failsBack-up is over two hours away, increasing risk for residents in tall buildings.26 Aug 06:48 AM
New ZealandMotel killing: Mongrel Mob president's trial beginsRyan Woodford was shot in front of his partner and children in Taupō.26 Aug 06:44 AM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway off-ramp closed after serious crashOne person has serious injuries, police reported.25 Aug 10:19 PM
New ZealandMissing in Hamilton: 14-year-old girl disappeared after bus ridePaige, 14, was last seen on Hukanui Road around 11.30am today.25 Aug 07:42 AM
Sport'Raising the roof': NZ breast cancer team wins gold at world champsThe Breast Cancer Black Dragons won gold in the 1km race.25 Aug 06:39 AM
New Zealand'Deeply saddening': Search for missing fisherman at notorious spotThe person hasn't been located; the search is ongoing near Raglan.25 Aug 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithOpinion: Why Scott Robertson needs to make an SOS call to an All Blacks veteranThree top halfbacks are likely out for the tests against the Springboks.25 Aug 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns': Police seek help to find missing man Aydan was last seen on August 17 at a Snell Drive address in Chartwell, Hamilton.24 Aug 11:26 PM
New ZealandRegenerative farming family’s paddock to plate butcheryThe family farm uses regenerative agriculture and runs a micro-abattoir.24 Aug 10:25 PM
WarriorsWarriors Women beaten by SharksThe Sharks outscored the Warriors four tries to three.24 Aug 05:45 AM
SportLima Sopoaga's clutch kick secures Ranfurly Shield for WaikatoLima Sopoaga clinched Waikato’s win with a decisive 80th-minute penalty.24 Aug 03:28 AM
NPCFilipo hails Waikato's relentlessness in Ranfurly Shield triumphWaikato clinched a one-point victory with an 80th-minute penalty.24 Aug 02:55 AM
RacingDrop of Something clinches thrilling win in four-way Te Rapa finishDrop of Something won the Savabeel 2100 in a thrilling four-way finish.23 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier restaurant once named NZ's best closes; owners reveal plan for new restaurantPacifica's head chef Jeremy Rameka says 'it is time to move on and start afresh'.23 Aug 06:00 PM
WellingtonDrivers fight 'impossible' parking tickets as new tech gets triple the fines of a wardenThe council has refused to waive most of the tickets despite system errors.23 Aug 05:00 PM
RacingSterling Express storms to victory in Group 2 Foxbridge PlateSterling Express won the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate with a stunning finish.23 Aug 07:47 AM
New ZealandTanker crash: 'Gentle giant' dad died doing what he 'absolutely loved'The enormity of his 'quiet kindness' left a gentle mark on everyone he met.22 Aug 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Something fundamentally wrong when essential workers are leavingOPINION: Teachers are the ones who can turn the tide on our kids' educations.22 Aug 05:00 PM
