New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes paid to coach who reignited Hawke’s Bay rugbyPeter Russell's first year as Magpies coach was 2007 and they made the semifinals.10 Oct 05:57 AM
WellingtonMilitary chopper makes emergency landing at Ohakea air baseThe chopper was evacuated a couple of minutes after the emergency response began.09 Oct 10:47 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A dark, ugly night': Neighbour's dispute ends with a loaded gun and a body found in torched homeMathew Hannon handed over a gun and ammunition. Shortly after, Sidney Bridson was dead. 08 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor struck off medical register twice now running for Gisborne CouncilRaawiri Gilgen was first struck off in 1989 for over-prescribing a depressant drug.08 Oct 04:00 AM
PoliticsTrade Minister dodges questions on alleged ‘deal’ to hide Nash trade trip dumpingNash claims a 'deal' was reached with NZTE CEO regarding messaging to the media. 08 Oct 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer holiday at Pourerere Beach? A computer will decide if you’re allowed to stayHoliday-maker worries about online-only ballot to stay at quintessential Kiwi beach camp.07 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Earthquake-prone building rules needed tweakingOPINION: The proposed rule change could save more than $8.2b in upgrade costs.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
MotorsportDouble tragedy: Speedway community mourns death of two iconic racersRyan Terry-Daley and Nick Edmonds both tragically died in recent days.07 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Rarely come to the market’: All Black great's farm station up for saleSam Whitelock and wife Hannah have put the station on the market after eight years. 07 Oct 03:20 AM
New ZealandMum caught drink-driving after school drop-offSergeant Colin Wright said the woman was oblivious to her offending.07 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMob members in court over mass gang brawl at hotelThe brawl is believed to have started over some missing property.07 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandBody in Whanganui River confirmed as missing womanPolice found her body 46km downstream from Taumarunui on Sunday.06 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
Politics'Disturbing': Doctors slam Govt's plan to buy vapes for smokers Health NZ asked the vaping industry for quotes and talked up the PR benefits of a deal.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘What the heck?’: Teacher allegedly sexually abused boy who was half her age during sleepoversThe man says he was 12 when the woman, who was also a family friend, sexually abused him.06 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy singer Hollie Smith is ready to 'let go of the bones' and make a bodyHer post-Covid project that grew into a nationwide tour is wrapping up. So what's next?06 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandEye roll: Man's unusual inheritance moves around the countryThe Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga has taken blank eyes for artists to paint.05 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandA mate, a mission and 24 hours of coffee to help a Hawke’s Bay dad fight cancerChris Jarvis will make coffee non-stop for 24 hours at Bay Espresso Hastings.04 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I don't want to be a burden': Kiwi mum of four speaks about living with blindnessMore than 51% of working-age blind New Zealanders are unemployed, and that's increasing.03 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew police base to rise in Taradale after old station’s removalThe old Taradale police station has been removed and will be made available for sale.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaking bank in the Bay! Small town sells winning Lotto First Division ticketSaturday’s Powerball jackpot climbs to $12m after no winner last night.01 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandDid Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.01 Oct 08:12 PM
BasketballOn The Up: Basketball star turns diabetes battle into strength on and off the courtEvery day, 67 New Zealanders are diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.30 Sep 07:01 PM
EntertainmentAI is changing the music landscape. What it means for NZ artistsXania Monet’s AI-generated tracks have clocked over 17m US streams since July.30 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errorsMāori ward candidates’ profiles were left out of voting packs in three districts.29 Sep 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New expressway extension welcome newsOPINION: Other major roading projects will also benefit thousands of road users.29 Sep 04:00 PM
