New ZealandPedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a weekKiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.17 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandLong delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZIt comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.17 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandStorm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plungeWhile South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast. 16 Mar 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: The overlooked potential of KiwiSaver in NZ’s infrastructure pushInvestment is a start, but let’s not miss the obvious.14 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/hMayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.12 Mar 07:48 PM
KahuHow a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedyColleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.11 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandAbuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad'I cried so hard, this is a man I fully trusted.'08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithElliott Smith: Moana Pasifika may have pulled off the heist of the seasonMoana Pasifika loose forward could have a big future in the game.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne critical, airlifted to hospital after crash near Invercargill beachThe single-vehicle crash occurred about 11.30am near Oreti Beach.04 Mar 03:21 AM
CrimeLake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife Police launched a homicide investigation in November.03 Mar 08:31 PM
CrimeEx-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forwardThe former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.02 Mar 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe rise of eco-terrorism: How far would you go to save the planet?A new Kiwi novel asks if taking direct action is more ethical than doing nothing at all.28 Feb 11:00 PM
BreakersBreakers great dies aged 46Kevin Braswell was part of the Breakers' title-winning team in 2011.24 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTough economy hits Chorus resultPost-fibre build restructure sees 30 layoffs, likely more to come.23 Feb 09:11 PM
New ZealandParole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prisonPaiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Staff it appropriately’: Call for review after major North Auckland fireThe union is requesting a review of firefighting response in dense areas.21 Feb 06:23 AM
BusinessWhere houses might have given you a 1000% capital gainBut do you get a better return from property or shares?21 Feb 04:14 AM
New Zealand‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in TaurangaThe choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.14 Feb 03:52 AM
New Zealand‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic raceGisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.12 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandHusband charged with murder over Lake Hāwea deathKaren White was killed in March 2024 and her husband has now been charged with murder.11 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan, 61, charged with murder after woman’s death in Lake HāweaA man has been charged with murdering a 60-year-old Invercargill woman.11 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandCall for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua councilThe ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.11 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
New Zealand‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stanceCouncil will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.05 Feb 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Rich Māori culture’: Rotorua to host major indigenous health conferenceOver 600 health professionals, researchers, clinicians, advocates and families will visit.04 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 280,000 bus cards to be phased out, no way to transfer creditRoughly $140,000 is being stored on the cards in Hawke's Bay alone.03 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMDMA disguised as dodgy-looking crockery smashes 'sophisticated' drug operationPolice swoop after package declared to be dining plates was actually plate-shaped MDMA.31 Jan 07:29 AM
New ZealandTen helicopters join battle to control 1200ha blaze near Tiwai PtTiwai Bridge is closed to all traffic except fire crews and smelter staff.30 Jan 05:03 AM
New Zealand‘He wasn’t going anywhere': Elite cyclists' high-speed chase to collar bike thiefProfessional cyclists took off after a $15k road bike was allegedly pinched. 20 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandElite cyclists chase down bike thief The thief attempted to pilfer the road bike from under the resting elite cyclists' noses.19 Jan 07:43 PM
New ZealandA rock and a hard place: Jailed quarry worker loses job after unexplained absenceHis partner tried to inform the company, but the details were unclear.19 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Apparently I have passed away’: Dunedin woman writes own death notice before dying on New Year’s DayBee Chittock suffered from a rare genetic condition.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024OPINION: If you're thinking of how you want to change, there's plenty of inspiration.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurder in paradise: Who killed Karen White?She was killed at her Lake Hāwea home on March 8 – but by who? Anna Leask investigates. 13 Dec 04:00 PM
