Crime‘False and malicious’: Luxury resort worker vindicated after five-year legal fightOperations manager Belle Mumby was accused of theft and forgery at Carrington Resort.07 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandAnimal rescuers say 'ugly' culture of chaining dogs a 'tragedy waiting to happen'Animal rescuers says dogs are treated as possessions rather than family in Northland.04 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelThe tour company running intrepid journeys through NZ's backyardZigZag Tours is trying to shake up how NZ's tourism market operates.04 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePolice catch teen biker after 'catch me if ya can' tauntA 14-year-old challenged police online, leading to his capture in Whangārei.04 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandSuccess with a meatball: Hastings festival named top food event of 2025Hastings Meatball Festival has won a major honour at the NZ Event Awards.03 Sep 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Fun challenge': Shy Northlander excels in bikini competitionsChloe Mackay won the bikini novice category at the ICN Hawkes Bay Championships.02 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible as far north as Auckland tonightA coronal mass ejection is expected to reach Earth’s magnetic field today.02 Sep 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Top 10 All Blacks v Springboks testsOPINION: The All Blacks-Springboks tests that have made the biggest impact.01 Sep 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Who’s going to read it?': Research taken off library shelf and transformed into art showcaseThe exhibition features 30+ local artists and opens on September 27 in Gisborne.01 Sep 09:00 PM
Crime'What I did was terrible': Farmhand who killed his boss reflects on fatal shooting Craig Ross killed Kaikohe dairy farmer Robert Green while he was eating dinner.01 Sep 06:04 AM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Northland crash Police say inquiries into the crash are continuing.31 Aug 09:42 PM
New ZealandTragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talksSantos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: Former superyacht skipper raises millions for his start-up Sea-FluxA family start-up goes global.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'It’s not their fault:' Children of man mauled to death say he wouldn't blame the dogs'If they were brought up with good people, they probably would have been good dogs.'30 Aug 08:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Govt's unrealistic supermarket goals miss the markOPINION: Finance Minister wants more supermarket firms operating, to help lower prices.29 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Party hard': The legend and legacy of NZ's Jolliest netball tournamentsThe Kurangaituku Netball Tournament in Rotorua celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.28 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandJealousy led to woman murdering cousin, assaulting partner at Far North holiday parkKaytee Ngaire Tahau, 48, admitted murdering her cousin Saralee Moke in April 2024.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He lived it the way he wanted': Barefoot Bill's legacy celebratedTributes pour in for Bill Elliott, a beloved icon of Russell.25 Aug 03:10 AM
Kahu'Appalling racist language': Race Relations Commissioner slams police emailRace Relations Commissioner condemns three recent incidents of "vile racist abuse".25 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
Crime'They had a taste for blood': Jury asked to decide if man killed by dogs let them out of caravanDefence says if victim hadn’t opened the doors, 'the dogs would still be in the caravan'.22 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumGolfWhy climate change will see top NZ golf course close for two monthsThe move was 'something of a no-brainer' with summer months getting warmer and warmer.22 Aug 03:31 AM
Crime'Vicious-looking': Dogs that mauled man to death also allegedly turned on owner'He had to go in the water to try and drown them to get them off him,' friend tells court.19 Aug 07:03 AM
Crime'My dogs have attacked my bro': Man allegedly mauled to death by pack of hungry dogs Abel Wira's 23 dogs were known for their aggressive behaviour and had bitten him before. 18 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Nothing but positive': Police Minister backs Northland police over racism claimsMark Mitchell and local MP Shane Jones say the force deserves public support.18 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The best of all worlds': Lifelong campers embrace Far North havenThe Lloyds camp at Houhora Heads every year, sometimes for months.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Last resort': More schools struggle as teacher illness forces students homeWhangārei Boys' High had 20 teaching staff unwell, forcing Year 12s to be rostered home.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ duo win world’s longest kayak race despite broken rudderThey set the event's second-fastest ever time, finishing 160km ahead of rivals.13 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'No means yes': Farmer accused of raping wife, stepdaughter and bestiality with cowsThe girl, allegedly raped nearly 300 times, feared falling pregnant before she was 12.12 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'Police nationwide are being seconded to Northland amid a surge in violent crime.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Northland is often our forgotten region, now it needs our helpOPINION: There has been a spike in violent crime in Northland this year, straining police.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a community leader from a tiny NZ town began working with Mexico's most powerful cartelExclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand. 09 Aug 08:00 PM
