WellingtonCop kissing serial shoplifter also 'hoicked up a ball of spit' and spat at policeThe officer did not give "implicit or explicit consent" for the kiss, the summary said.07 Jul 03:58 AM
New Zealand‘I've done wrong:’ How jailed sex offender tried to fool drug test with chamomile teaNow it's cost Haydn Christy his chance of being released on parole this month. 05 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous and stupid': 12 more arrested over Levin boy racer 'invasion'Two police officers were hurt, woman knocked unconscious as crowd filmed her.02 Jul 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Referee abuse is a threat to all of sport OPINION: Officials are crucial, often overlooked and vital for community sports.01 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleIconic Kiwi lolly Jaffa comes to end, quietly discontinued by manufacturerWhen shops run out of the Kiwi favourite there will be no more packets to buy.01 Jul 04:49 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after baby critically injured at Foxton Beach homeThe 6-month-old boy remains in critical condition at Starship Hospital.01 Jul 01:14 AM
RugbyTaranaki teen handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging refereeThe unnamed player lined up the referee and ran into him, knocking the ref to the ground.30 Jun 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRanfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.28 Jun 06:00 PM
RacingRising star: Shaun Fannin's quest for steeplechase success with JeskoFannin plans to target the $200,000 Grand National Steeplechase in August.27 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBen FrancisBen Francis: Sports fans lose when referees are abusedOPINION: Referees face abuse across all levels of sport and something must change.27 Jun 03:07 AM
Rugby'Disgusting': Details emerge over referee abuse leading to rugby postponementMana College fans' behaviour sparked the decision after a contentious call.27 Jun 03:04 AM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': Council to investigate land return to hapūThe decision comes after a petition signed by more than 2500 people.26 Jun 10:19 PM
SportReferee abuse leads to all Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby games being canned this weekendAn incident involving school teams has forced Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union's hand.25 Jun 07:46 AM
New ZealandSurvivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic legHe lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.21 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwiDevelopments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?20 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
RacingPlatinum Diamond leads strong contender trio in Ōtaki featureLisa Latta's top pick for Ōtaki is Platinum Diamond.18 Jun 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before MatarikiMuch of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.16 Jun 08:21 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facilityThe waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother questions why we don't have tougher boy racers laws, 12 years after daughter's death in street race'As soon as I opened the door and I saw the police... I fell to the floor. I screamed'15 Jun 05:00 PM
RacingWar Machine wins in emotional tribute to late NZ racing figuresThe 4-year-old won the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.14 Jun 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestBehind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.12 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandWatch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safetyPowerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.11 Jun 06:14 AM
PoliticsThe 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries. 11 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandFrom motel owner to mayoral candidate: Steve Gibson vows to curb Hastings rate risesOne woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.10 Jun 08:12 PM
New ZealandWellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemploymentWellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.09 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua HighwayLocals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.08 Jun 04:55 AM
New ZealandChild predator was fresh out of prison when he struck again, targeting 10 girlsKarl Salmon has a history of child sex offending. He now faces an indefinite prison term.07 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandMultiple 'Levin invasion' boy racer cars listed for sale - with a catchBuyers could score a deal on a car, if they're willing to wait for it to be released.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
New ZealandTeacher denied request to 'retire with dignity' after having sex with studentThe woman was more recently teaching at one of the country's top private girls' schools.04 Jun 06:00 AM
