New ZealandSAS tragedy: Chief of Army defends extensive safety reformsMajor-General Rose King's comments follow criticism from Coroner at NZSAS inquest.17 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandRuns in the family: The youngest Ruthe’s challenge to brother SamAt just 14, Daisy Ruthe won the NZ under-20 women’s 3000m in 9:46.56. 17 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandRoad blocked: Two injured as crash closes SH3 in WaitomoState Highway 3 is closed between Te Kumi Station Rd and Mangarino Rd.16 Feb 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Hard hit by the wind': Storms smash grower's berry tunnelsStrong gusts smashed 100m long berry tunnels, ripping off roofs and twisting steel.16 Feb 11:11 PM
AucklandA bang, tyre screeching and screams: Neighbours woken by fatal Auckland crash People rushed from their homes when the accident happened just after 11pm.16 Feb 10:40 PM
LifestyleFrom lanterns to lion dances: Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in AucklandLanterns, lion dances, fireworks and K-pop feature in family-friendly line-ups.16 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandDownpours drench South Island as heavy rain warnings issued Rainfall is intensifying with an overnight deluge forecast.16 Feb 09:26 AM
SportHigh jump world champion Hamish Kerr wins Supreme Halberg AwardThe 29-year-old claimed sportsman of the year, before lifting the big prize. 16 Feb 08:52 AM
New Zealand‘Talked about for generations’: Mayor warns flood damage only just emergingStates of emergency remain in place as the wild weather begins to ease.16 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'This isn’t a Botox regime': 'Young' police chief takes charge in Bay of PlentyAt 39, Superintendent Will Loughrin now leads the district.16 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSix60 drop surprise set at packed Hamilton Farmers MarketThe band slipped in at midday after rumours of a mystery act spread.16 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMost dramatic pictures of North Island storm: Downed trees, blocked highways and flooded streets More than 19,000 homes in the lower North Island are without power.16 Feb 12:27 AM
SportHalberg Awards: Who will win the supreme award?The 63rd Halberg Awards take place in Auckland tonight.15 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandInside Waikato University's 'ambitious plans' to grow Tauranga campusPlans include property buys, 300 new student beds, more staff and more programmes.15 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty flippers chased for alleged $22m in debt quietly joined new real estate firmThe taxman wants to shut Hills Real Estate down, so staff went to work for a new company.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsensPeople are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.15 Feb 10:27 AM
PoliticsRetail crime group chair picked pricier Auckland office over adviceThe group chose a $131,000 Symonds Street office over a cheaper site.15 Feb 12:50 AM
Crime'Appalling crime': Hamilton woman assaulted after confronting intruders at homePolice want CCTV or dashcam footage from the Clarkin Rd area from 8.30-9.30pm on Saturday.15 Feb 12:29 AM
New Zealand'You were my world': Daughter's tribute to dad lost in floodwatersBrent Knowles died on Friday after his car was trapped in rising floodwaters.14 Feb 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThis Kiwi says he can help billionaires stay young. I found out howTruckie-turned-entrepreneur Josh Kersten now outfits billionaires and NBA teams.14 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandRed tractor fan’s rare Farmall find becomes Putāruru parade favouriteThe 1953 Farmall FC sports a rare loader and grader blade combination.14 Feb 04:45 PM
New ZealandMidnight rescue: Couple drive into floodwaters to save neighbours and petsJohn and Julie Clark took their tractors into a 1.5m flood to do the job.14 Feb 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentLittle Nell: 'A wet orgy’s the same as a dry orgy. Everyone gravitates towards the star'Fifty years on, Rocky Horror's Columbia is as outrageous as ever – and heading this way.14 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrowAttention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.14 Feb 05:06 AM
New Zealand'It's toast': Highway bridge wrecked, ute plunges into gap amid deadly floodsResident says 250-300mm of rain fell in eight hours and some farm crops are 'decimated'. 13 Feb 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksNew Blues boss bets on bold fan experience to refill Eden Park standsTV fans are there but can the new Blues boss get supporters off the couch, to Eden Park?13 Feb 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth Ival Brownlee claimed he hadn't used since 2012 - but hair tests proved otherwise.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Seems unconscionable’: Coroner scathing of NZDF delays after elite soldier's training deathThe inquest heard NZDF has still not finished a key safety training manual.13 Feb 03:57 AM
EnergyWatch: Giant transformer arrives for $135m Huntly grid battery projectThe 100MW battery will store enough power for about 60,000 homes for two hours.13 Feb 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulScott Robertson's pathway to coaching a rival side at the Rugby World CupRobertson asked about the Reds job days after his All Blacks exit.13 Feb 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Freightways result in focus as bellwether tests signs of economic recoveryFreightways' shares hit a record high of over $15 this week ahead of the result.12 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandArmy training boss grilled over fatal NZSAS fall - and the critical report he did not readColonel Paul Hayward admitted at the inquest he had not read a key 2021 WorkSafe report.12 Feb 06:36 AM
New ZealandDamian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan welcome first childThe couple had only gone public with the pregnancy on Instagram in October.12 Feb 06:00 AM
ReviewsNo murder committed: Sophie Ellis-Bextor's dazzling show christens theatre's dancefloorThe English singer-songwriter performed at BNZ Theatre last Tuesday.12 Feb 04:00 AM
