New Zealand'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'19 Dec 05:06 PM
New ZealandShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandClandestine lab, drugs found as police hit suspected Waikato dealersAbout 16 police staff conducted search warrants in Matamata-Piako, Hauraki and Coromandel.19 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandGrandfather dies after incident involving commercial mower in the Coromandel18 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandPolice refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was dead17 Dec 08:15 PM
PremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How the Mowbrays, Luxons and Auckland’s A-list are spending Christmas17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changesA Christmas shutdown of major roadworks runs from December 19 to January 4.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung Comancheros couriers first to face justice over multi-million-dollar drug operationPolice say the Comancheros ring moved at least 30kg of drugs north and south.16 Dec 05:00 AM
TravelFrom surf to sauna in 2 minutes: The Pāuanui resort made for effortless weekendsFind exclusivity in the summertime playground of Pāuanui.15 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire seasonThe restricted season covers the entire Thames-Coromandel district.15 Dec 07:23 PM
New ZealandWaitai crowned WBA Oceania champion after thriller at BX-9 in AucklandThe win was Waitai’s fourth pro belt and could earn him a WBA top 15 ranking.15 Dec 04:00 AM
TravelGreat Barrier's modern makeover: What to know about visiting the island in 2026Aotea now offers electric dirtbikes, stargazing tours and world-class gin.13 Dec 11:00 AM
New ZealandBred to protect: Meet Kimi, rodent detection dog in trainingKimi's goal is to safeguard some of our most precious and protected species.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: Papatoetoe in court, Cars on Queen St, Pink Pathway, Central InterceptorOpinion: News and views about issues facing Auckland this week. 12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman fatally stabbed 55 times by spurned lover named for first timeChantal McDonald's children ran into their Christchurch home during the attack.11 Dec 11:03 PM
New Zealand'He had big plans': Farmer killed in crash was planning marriage proposal Tony Fox, 34, died when a car hit a power pole on SH2 near Karangahake.11 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas comes early for fans of speed reductionsSections of SH25 in the Coromandel will drop to 50km/h before the summer holiday peak.11 Dec 07:48 AM
New Zealand'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investorsAlex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.11 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDrunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor Both women suffered permanent scarring and ongoing psychological trauma.10 Dec 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Luxury lodge designer plans downsize from $25m waterfront mansion, and real estate star sells upPlus, meet the former pro-golfer set to transform The Luxury Network NZ.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We thought he was safe': Family demand answers after Mt Eden prisoner dies following attack by another inmateThe 69-year-old died 10 days after an alleged assault at the prison. 10 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFireworks spark kiwifruit orchard fire as summer risk climbsFirefighters reached the third alarm blaze and left the scene by 12.45am.10 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPatched gang member beaten for hours with various weapons, including a child's bikeThe victim, 28, had serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and broken bones.08 Dec 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire retailers to buy ex-Beca HQ, betting on $5.5b City Rail Link'City Rail Link will be a game-changer, with the Karanga-a-Hape station metres away.'08 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.07 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandSuspicious fire tears through Coromandel kiwifruit orchardThe blaze near Pāuanui started just before midnight and spread rapidly.06 Dec 06:15 PM
