New ZealandRare white tūī delights Hawke’s Bay bird watcher in apricot tree visitThe bird was spotted by regular Hawke's Bay birdwatcher Ali Allen. 18 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'There's a nuance to Ben': Sister defends long court history of man killed at Waitārere BeachBen Timmins had drugs and firearms convictions and several employment disputes.17 Jan 05:05 PM
TravelFrom craters to Emerald Lakes: A journey across Tongariro Alpine CrossingIf you’ve ever wondered what walking on Mars is like, this is as close as it gets.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEngineering marvel: The national power grid’s underground secretDeep beneath the Kaimanawa Forest Park, the Rangipō Power Station churns out 120MW. 17 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand40 people airlifted to safety from Waioweka Gorge in overnight rescue missionSlips and flooding cut off trapped motorists.16 Jan 08:43 PM
New ZealandWoman stranded for 15 hours after Air NZ flight diverted She paid for a new ticket home after being told flights were full for the next two days.16 Jan 05:37 PM
New Zealand'Extremely rare' twist in toddler's recovery journey Zavier Hull has six dialysis sessions a week, each lasting nearly 10 hours.16 Jan 05:00 PM
AucklandMost Auckland beaches unsafe to swim due to faecal contaminationHeavy rain has put many of Auckland's beaches off-limits to swimmers. 16 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandManawatū mourns classic motorcycle club president killed in crashClub president John Rushton died in a two-bike accident east of Woodville.16 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandGirl who made Waitārere 111 call 'incredibly traumatised'Police have yet to speak to the three critically injured victims of Wednesday's shootings.15 Jan 10:43 PM
New ZealandWaitārere Beach shooting: Former employer claims man was ‘troubled from the start’Veterans question military credentials of man who died in Waitārere shooting.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting 'It’s not just my brother that’s been failed by the whole thing.'15 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandGirl made ‘non-speech’ 111 call after fatal Waitārere Beach shooting, family-harm call made days earlierPolice say nobody who resided at the property held a firearms licence.14 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandWaitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was 'broken'Three survivors, aged 17, 21 and 46, remain in hospital with critical injuries.14 Jan 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Tragic family incident': One dead, three critical after Waitārere Beach shootingA 60-year-old man is dead and a woman and two young men in critical condition. 14 Jan 01:36 AM
New Zealand‘A bit of a yellow card’: Beer veteran’s wake-up call sparks sober successState of Play Brewing CEO made the switch to non-alcoholic beer and says others are too. 13 Jan 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMore than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Economy': The one word shaping this year's political battle for the BeehiveVoters rank the economy as their top concern, with health second.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan left in intensive care after being shot near children’s playgroundPolice are making inquiries into a nearby car fire to see if the incidents are linked.13 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shearer Simon Goss on breaking world recordWayne Langford, Mike McIntyre, Kate Scott, Simon Goss and Phil Duncan. 12 Jan 01:18 AM
Kahu‘Our awa is who we are’: Generations paddle Whanganui RiverSet up nearly 40 years ago, the Tira Hoe Waka now focuses on fostering future iwi leaders.11 Jan 10:51 PM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandWinning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated. 11 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New Zealand‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.09 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘An impossible job:’ How do you really know if a killer is ready to rejoin the community?Sir Ron Young: 'I've probably seen more people convicted of murder than anyone else in NZ'08 Jan 11:04 PM
Kahu'The only noise is ourselves' – inside iwi's river journeyParts of the Whanganui River are closed to other users during Tira Hoe Waka.08 Jan 10:05 PM
New Zealand‘Something awful is going to happen’: Hordes of roaming deer spark residents' fearsResidents say roaming deer are eating gardens and causing road near-misses.08 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North drivers caught at 'concerning' speeds, police issue safety pleaOne motorist was recently stopped after driving at more than twice the speed limit.07 Jan 06:17 AM
New ZealandNew Taranaki trapdoor spider discovery could be a whole new speciesThe spider is the northernmost specimen of Cantuaria yet found in New Zealand.07 Jan 03:55 AM
Wellington'They’ll never be forgotten': Mum unveils Sanson memorial after children killed in triple homicideChelsey Field says she's been touched by the kindness of 'complete strangers'. 07 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to eight after woman dies three days after crashTwo others critically injured in the accident remain in hospital.05 Jan 11:52 PM