New ZealandUrgent hearing: Judge orders halt to Tarawera pipeline worksHe's troubled by both the council and the group opposed to the works.28 Feb 02:13 AM
New Zealand‘Just not okay’: Instagram users flooded with violent, graphic content after glitchUsers reportedly saw drug overdoses, animal attacks and murder videos.27 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandEmpowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.27 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTributes flow after Hollywood star Gene Hackman and wife found dead in home'We have lost one of the true giants of the screen.'27 Feb 04:46 PM
EntertainmentActor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home with dogThe 95-year-old star received two Oscars and two Baftas in his acting career.27 Feb 08:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland driver’s wild wrong-way shortcutVideo of the bold and legally questionable manoeuvre was shared online.27 Feb 02:16 AM
Racing$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.27 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandLabour plane: Woman gives birth on Air NZ flightAir NZ praised crew and passengers for their quick and caring response.27 Feb 12:38 AM
Entertainment‘Lost a beautiful soul’: Co-stars lead tributes to Michelle TrachtenbergThe actress was found by her mother and couldn't be revived by emergency responders.26 Feb 09:47 PM
PoliticsReferendum possible; Parliament may shift to a four-year term, rather than three yearsGovernments could enjoy a four-year term if approved by referendum – but there's a catch.26 Feb 09:19 PM
New ZealandShopper trespassed from New World supermarket after taking photos of blocked fire exit'I was followed through the store ... before they trespassed me at the checkout.'26 Feb 08:08 PM
CrimeDowntown Auckland brawl leaves man seriously injured, police investigatingCCTV footage is being reviewed to identify those involved.26 Feb 06:35 PM
New Zealand'Moto mad little boy': Young motocross rider dies after head injury during raceA family member described him as 'a special little guy to our family'.26 Feb 12:56 AM
EntertainmentDrake’s Kiwi concerts in doubt after ticket sales cease onlineIt comes as the rapper is scheduled to have a week's break from his Australia tour.25 Feb 11:20 PM
New Zealand‘Fewer thugs trying it on’: Shopper who did botched citizen’s arrest backs law changeJustice Minister to announce change making citizen's arrest easier later today. 25 Feb 09:36 PM
Crime‘Very big loss’: $40k security fails to stop ram raid on store, two arrestedPolice are looking for a third person who ran off after crashing into a fence. 25 Feb 07:07 PM
New Zealand‘Total chaos’: Customers at Auckland’s new Pak’nSave face hour-long queuesThe $100 million supermarket opened its doors at 7.30am.25 Feb 05:05 PM
New Zealand‘Absolute moron’: E-scooter rider on motorway metres from high-speed trafficThe scooter travelled a short section on the motorway holding up vehicles unable to pass. 24 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandArrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksiteIt comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.24 Feb 10:01 PM
WorldSoul legend Roberta Flack dies at 88, leaving lasting legacyRoberta Flack taught music at 30 before breaking into the music industry in 1968.24 Feb 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Not part of NZ culture': Northern Auckland locals say crowds stripping sealife from beaches'There are hundreds of people taking anything they can find.'24 Feb 04:00 PM
Entertainment‘Deteriorated really quickly’: Dai Henwood shares cancer update'I've obviously got some tumour activity going on in my lungs.'24 Feb 05:17 AM
New Zealand‘He’s out there’: Auck residents fear more arson attacks, as footage of carport blaze emergesHooded, masked offender caught on video as he targets cars in Auckland's Greenlane. 24 Feb 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Out of this world': Humongous fungus find in BoPA BoP woman stumbled upon two giant mushrooms while on her daily walk.24 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandDefence Minister reveals new location of Chinese warships in Tasman SeaJudith Collins criticised China for not warning airlines about the live-fire drills.23 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: On-duty officer makes a splash in Manu World Champs in AucklandConstable Vincent Kahui joined in after much encouragement from the crowd.23 Feb 08:16 AM
WorldHorror in Peru: Mall roof collapse kills 6, injures 78Six people died as a shopping centre roof collapsed in northern Peru.22 Feb 11:00 PM
BoxingWatch: Joseph Parker knocks out Martin Bakole, puts world on noticeThe Kiwi needed little time to claim victory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.22 Feb 10:51 PM
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
