New Zealand'Aunty, can you tell uncle to come': The message that led to a murder Dean Kahukiwa was shot five times in his Horowhenua home in September 2023.21 Aug 05:22 AM
CrimeLinton Jailed Soldier Spy: Why NZDF soldier tried to betray his country Crown prosecutor: 'Espionage is one thing; this is espionage by a serving soldier.' 20 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandNZDF soldier sentenced after spying attemptThe soldier gave NZDF information to someone he thought was a foreign agent. 20 Aug 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Brainless violence': Three shootings in two days in North Island townOne man turned up at a healthcare centre with a gunshot wound to his thigh.19 Aug 06:29 AM
New ZealandAttempted espionage: Soldier admits trying to give maps, numbers, passcodes to foreign country The soldier met with an undercover officer and handed over sensitive information. 18 Aug 03:39 AM
RacingFillies give Oaks Stud huge hand in first black-type age group raceThe 3-year-old season starts to warm up at Ruakākā with some familiar colours to the fore.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 20-year-old NPC captainA new captain, big names missing, but there's hope for the young Hawke's Bay Tui.14 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandThousands feel 4.9 quake in Hawke's Bay'That was easily the biggest shake I have experienced.'13 Aug 05:58 AM
New Zealand‘Will they come for me next?’ Girl asks after her father is stabbed to death in his sleep Manukura McLeod will spend life in prison for murdering the girl's dad, Dayne Rademakers.13 Aug 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Very high-risk': Rapist and groomer of teens out of jail but under strict supervisionPeter Hartley denies the offending and even tried to overturn his convictions years later.11 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLast-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semiKing's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.11 Aug 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ receives 1500 refugees each year but Hawke’s Bay doesn’t settle any. Why?Hawke's Bay would need more services and support to start taking refugees, an expert says.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Drives like a robot:' Salesman misled new Tesla owners about car's self-driving capabilityThe buyers paid an extra $6,000 for features the Tesla did not have.09 Aug 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: Farah Palmer Cup offers platform for rising rugby starsOPINION: Counties Manukau Heat aim to capitalise on depleted rival lineups.08 Aug 09:34 PM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
Wellington'You will always be remembered': 'Caring', 'passionate' 15yo mourned after fatal ATV crashTeenager Jonty Ryan was described as someone with an unshakeable connection to nature.06 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don't give up': Communities in rural police shake-up warned to fight hardMayor emphasises non-financial benefits of local police in rural areas.06 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom $817m to $2.1b in five years – one road’s cost blowout'It was basically costed on the back of an envelope.'05 Aug 07:53 AM
New Zealand'Must be a turning point': Pharmacists call for change after baby given 13 times prescribed doseAn intern pharmacist misread the dosage, leading to the fatal error.05 Aug 04:33 AM
New ZealandUnlicensed security guards accused of listening to police scanner, responding to events Police say Brent Shaw turned up at incidents before them and questioned people. 05 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderIRD debt: Regional media firm calls in administrators; more than 20 jobs up in air'It’s a s*** sandwich and there’s no butter,' says one source but there is, in fact, hope.05 Aug 12:12 AM
SportTop ref on what people should consider next time they hurl abuse during a gameDespite recent incidents, Ben O'Keeffe feels change is afoot.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Bishop: NZ trapped in infrastructure 'Gordian knot'We are getting on with building infrastructure — not just announcing it.04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandMan tried to bribe court registrar with $2 million in Bitcoin in cryptocurrency caseCryptopia was allegedly hacked in 2019, and liquidators are still trying to wind it up. 04 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explainedNorthland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandIntern pharmacist suspended after baby diesBellamere Arwyn Duncan died from phosphate toxicity at Starship children's hospital.01 Aug 08:33 AM
New Zealand'Cold-blooded execution': Gang members guilty of gunning down man in front of kids Hori Gage was murdered in retaliation for a gang fight he had nothing to do with. 01 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan laughed as he drove over rape victim. What authorities say about his release from prisonPeter Waihape ran her over while she begged for her life. 01 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I had no right to do what I did': Man who killed falsely accused 'abuser' released from jailPeter Holmes lured Jamie Ellis away from a party, then helped beat him to death. 31 Jul 02:15 AM
New Zealand’A sh*tshow that shouldn't have happened,’ defence lawyer tells murder trialHori Gage was gunned down in his car in front of his family on a Sunday afternoon. 30 Jul 08:00 AM
NPCPlayer spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC seasonTake a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.30 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandNewborn baby girl died after ‘distracted’ midwife left room for 25 minutesCoroner: Midwife Lesa Haynes should have stayed in the room with the new mother.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPharmacy error alleged in infant's death prompts urgent reviewThe Pharmacy Council acknowledged the error, calling it an 'awful tragedy'.27 Jul 06:56 PM
