PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZUnderground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.22 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRemains of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas identified, family confirmsHamas blamed a possible 'mix-up' for the initial misidentification of remains.22 Feb 07:46 AM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandFire bug on the loose in Auckland: Multiple incendiary devices planted under carsPolice launch manhunt for arsonist who torched one electric car and targeted others. 22 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSome like it hot: The final chapter for NZ's beloved firefighters calendarHow the iconic fundraiser evolved from beefcake and brawn to cancer kids and cute dogs.22 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandSeriously hurt Hawke’s Bay woman may owe her life to quick-acting copA woman who drove off a steep bank may not have been found in time if not for an officer.21 Feb 09:52 PM
SportResearchers study brains of deceased domestic violence victims for CTE insightsCTE is diagnosed post-mortem, and is linked to repeated head trauma.21 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man suffers burns after he was attacked outside his Takapuna restaurantRestauranteur received burns after man splashed hot coffee across his face.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny Church faces call to lose charity status over Pride protestPhil Twyford wants Destiny Church removed from the charities register.21 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandDriver who had seizure on motorway wants to thank car-chasing ‘hero’Jeff Benjamin jumped through the driver’s window pulling on the brake to stop the car.20 Feb 11:21 PM
Travel newsKiwi to swim Cook Strait to raise money for Ovarian Cancer New Zealand"If she can go through what she’s gone through then I can swim across that body of water."20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFour people hospitalised after chemical incident on ship at Lyttelton PortEmergency services are at the scene treating the men.20 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandFamily tragedy: Brother charged with motorcyclist’s layby murderKyle Jenkins, 18, was found dead in a creek off State Highway 15 on January 29.20 Feb 10:09 PM
Entertainment‘Anyone else feel scammed?’: Juicy Fest refund delays spark frustrationPeople are also still waiting for news on the fate of the Timeless Summer Tour.20 Feb 07:03 PM
New Zealand‘Get out’: Person in shower dashes to safety after charging battery sparks triple house fireMultiple fire crews were called to keep the fire from reaching other homes.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Oversight’: Kiwi avatar’s birthdate changed after being linked to terror attackFans called the original date 'tasteless' and 'incompetent' on social media.19 Feb 11:38 PM
LifestyleThe most common surname for NZ babies born last year revealedSingh secured the top spot for the seventh year in a row.19 Feb 11:36 PM
New ZealandFirefighters discover cannabis while battling blaze in vacant houseFive fire trucks were sent to tackle the blaze.19 Feb 08:40 PM
New Zealand‘Miracle we’re alive’: Couple wake screaming as car ploughs into houseWalls in the homes crumbled as the car barrelled into two properties. 19 Feb 08:35 PM
WorldOdds of ‘city killer’ asteroid hitting Earth increase againIt's now the most threatening space rock ever recorded by modern forecasting.19 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandWatch: Gang associates in custody after stolen sports cars race through children’s crossingTwo men got into a woman's vehicle and allegedly tried to make her drive away.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice pour cold water on potential new sighting of fugitive father Tom PhillipsPolice were alerted to four people dressed in camouflage clothes.19 Feb 05:18 AM
Super RugbyRevising punishments for streakers ‘not currently a priority’ for GovernmentHarsher penalties were sought by a group of 14 leaders from sports and stadiums in 2023.19 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Four men chase down out-of-control car after driver’s medical eventVideo shows a man with his legs dangling out of a window steering the car to safety. 19 Feb 12:24 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle ‘huge’ blaze in neighbouring Auckland homesMultiple fire crews were called keep the fire from reaching other homes.18 Feb 11:45 PM
Entertainment‘Tasteless’: Violent video game slammed for Kiwi character with mosque massacre referenceFans called the decision 'tasteless' and 'ignorant'.18 Feb 07:29 PM
New ZealandHow fresh sighting of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and kids fits into timelineTom Phillips has been credibly sighted only a handful of times since disappearing in 2021.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMr Asia: A Forgotten History - new podcast reveals full story behind NZ drug empireThe untold story behind New Zealand's most notorious drug syndicate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLargest-ever NZ airport cocaine bust uncovers 100kg smuggled in luggageCocaine amounts seized in Auckland have been increasing: 183kg found this year alone.18 Feb 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Don't eat them': Urgent recall on popular chicken nuggets after rubber contamination fearNZ Food Safety has warned shoppers not to eat the nuggets.18 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandFresh sighting of missing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his childrenThe father and his three children were spotted sitting in a layby on State Highway 4.18 Feb 12:41 AM
OpinionOpinion: How social media gave rise to fraudulent wellness influencers like Belle GibsonOPINION: Her story is only the tip of the iceberg of influencers exploiting health trends.17 Feb 11:38 PM
Travel newsWatch: Delta plane flips upside down during crash landing in TorontoA child and two adults have sustained critical injuries.17 Feb 08:50 PM
New Zealand‘If I hadn’t swerved, I would be dead’: Quick thinking saves man in horror crashAt first, police didn't believe Jaden Packer was the driver because he was walking.17 Feb 05:07 PM