New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandInjuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without powerMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 02:28 AM
New Zealand'It could have been any of us': Walker finds man killed by falling branch on Mount VictoriaThe man was taken to hospital with critical injuries but died soon after.21 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandCoroner ‘troubled’ four bystanders didn’t remove girl lying face down in fountainNia Lohchab, 4, accidentally drowned in Tauranga's Memorial Park in 2023.20 Oct 09:06 PM
New ZealandClose call: Snow Tane seeks recount after 21-vote Kaipara mayoral lossThe contender would be filing today at Whangārei District Court for a judicial recount.20 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
Wellington'Urgently seeking': Police release photo of wanted man in homicide probeJeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car to Rotorua.20 Oct 01:05 AM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDetain the enemy, remember the bomb: When towns become NZ Army training grounds'It's a game of cat and mouse, and you’re not necessarily the cat.'17 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric Tararua station and hunting business for sale after 100 yearsOra Station on market for the first time in 100 years.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s a shame it’s come to this’: Firefighters down tools for an hour in Hawke's BayNo emergency call-outs were recorded in Hawke's Bay during the strike.17 Oct 02:28 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
New Zealand'A long road': Police dog, handler injured after fall into 'scalding' geothermal water Senior Constable Adam Johannsen suffered minor burns rescuing her.16 Oct 11:04 PM
TravelInside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a nightGuests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.16 Oct 10:30 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahīatua homicide found at Rotorua lookoutPolice seek sightings of a man, aged 40 to 50, seen near Tarawera Rd.16 Oct 07:39 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahiatua homicide found 350km away in RotoruaPolice are also appealing for sightings of the victim's missing car.15 Oct 09:50 PM
New Zealand'If I hit my kid in the head, I go to jail': Ban under-14s from contact sports – expertsThe Elephant is an online video series about the controversial topics we often avoid. 15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of baby's murder appears in courtBay of Plenty man charged over Foxton Beach incident granted interim name suppression.15 Oct 06:16 AM
New ZealandParole Board apologises after early release of killer driverTruckie Sarah Schmidt will not be recalled to serve the two weeks in prison.15 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandWorld champion athlete returns to former track and schoolHe credits his years at Collegiate and coach Alec McNab for shaping his athletic path.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTararua's Tracey Collis on leadership, community and life after the mayoraltyTracey Collis reflects on nine years as mayor as Scott Gilmore prepares to take her spot.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi soldier deployed to country where father once served'As a boy, I discovered his medals and listened to his stories.'14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuMāori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councilsHamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.14 Oct 06:10 AM
WorldChild drowns in neighbour's pool after going missing in AdelaideThe child was spotted in a neighbour’s backyard pool by a police helicopter.14 Oct 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDevelopment boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure'We are not like others who simply walk away. We are doing everything we can.'13 Oct 11:00 PM
PoliticsHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
New ZealandStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandTight three-way Kaipara contest could hinge on just a handful of ballotsOnly 74 votes separated the three front-runners after Saturday's 'progress' count.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Family's pain as phone-using truckie who killed 22yo gets early releaseTruck driver Sarah Hope Schmidt sent 45 Snapchat messages and received 85 while driving. 12 Oct 04:00 PM
RacingMick On Monday: The historic black-type week nobody plannedWelcome to the busiest black-type week in New Zealand thoroughbred racing history.12 Oct 04:00 PM
