New Zealand‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costsWhangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe truth about homelessness: What NZ’s rising numbers revealAround 43,500 people were homeless in March 2023, about 0.9% of the population.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Rugby’s decline and the rise of the beautiful gameOPINION: Football is a sport that's growing in popularity in New Zealand. 16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after Hamilton shootingA man presented to hospital with a gunshot wound.15 Feb 10:31 PM
Super RugbyChiefs stymie Blues in grand final rematchThe Chiefs kept the Blues scoreless in the second half on their way to the win. 15 Feb 08:04 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in ViaductOver 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New Zealand‘Easy money:’ How string of life setbacks led man to become meth courierTony Looker was eventually stopped by police who found $113,000 in cash and 44g of meth.15 Feb 06:00 AM
WarriorsWarriors earn big preseason win over StormIn terms of a dress rehearsal for the NRL season, this seemed almost perfect.15 Feb 04:15 AM
New Zealand‘Give me everything you have’: Teen jailed for armed robbery spreeThe judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse. 15 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandThe final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gatherForest workers to descend on Tokoroa from far and wide.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo in custody after 'erratic driving' leads to pursuit across WaikatoReports from the public of the car being driven dangerously aided the police chase.14 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandPrisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug againHe had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.14 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for help finding missing 24yo Hamilton manHerewini left his home address on Monday and hasn’t been in touch with family since.14 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandPermanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attackHe was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.14 Feb 01:44 AM
Super RugbyChiefs v Blues line-up that’s a ‘tough team to crack’, coach saysThe Chiefs will take on the Blues in the first week of Super Rugby 2025.14 Feb 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The big selection questions ahead of opening weekendOPINION: Injuries were a concern for many teams last year.13 Feb 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyRanked: New Zealand’s top 100 Super Rugby Pacific playersIn an exercise that involved many drafts, we rank the top 100 NZ men's rugby players.13 Feb 04:44 PM
New Zealand Hamilton hot days a risk to public healthHeat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.12 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandNZ Army award caps stellar year for local fencer and recruitGisborne fencer Tim Garrick goes from top fencer to top soldier. 12 Feb 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: First photos of revamped SPQR; heir’s hens' party evictionExclusive look at Jacuzzi, formerly SPQR, which has its launch party next week.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four yearsThe last Super Rugby game in Napier attracted 9226 fans. Can the Bay beat that next week?12 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandPolice name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashesThe two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.12 Feb 03:33 AM
New ZealandMum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'12 Feb 01:03 AM
New Zealand‘I had to sit down, I was shaking’: Hamilton woman’s shock at $10.5m Powerball winThe woman was rummaging through her handbag when she found several unchecked tickets. 11 Feb 08:52 PM
New ZealandCardboard caskets and native trees: How to give your loved one a natural burialA desire for simplicity and a return to tradition has driven a rise in natural burials.11 Feb 07:09 PM
New Zealand‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom SeriesMount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.11 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandMurder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raidA 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.10 Feb 10:32 PM
Formula 1F1 icon on being a dad at 94 and why Trump is ‘the best thing’ for the worldBernie Ecclestone: 'Age is all in the mind. When you get up, think you’re 21.'10 Feb 08:06 PM
New Zealand‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train stationDaniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance rideThe petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.10 Feb 02:06 AM
Sport‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi RegattaThe new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.09 Feb 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: A match-maker’s dream and rugby’s saddest storyOPINION: The Chiefs will need no reminder how much effort is needed to beat the new Blues.09 Feb 04:46 PM
