New Zealand'Hellscape': Whakapapa Village evacuated as crews battle Tongariro blazeThe fire is just 20% contained. 09 Nov 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'About 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 10:33 PM
TravelBest way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the seaFrom beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered. 08 Nov 06:04 PM
New ZealandFather thought he'd found a loophole to avoid paying son's school fees, now he's got a $6500 billThe school chased payment for the fees through the Disputes Tribunal - and won.07 Nov 10:00 PM
Lifestyle‘When they woke me up, I knew something was wrong’: NZ woman’s horror surgery abroadThe $5500 operation in Istanbul has left her facing major stomach surgery.07 Nov 06:14 PM
New ZealandSunshine for most, but rain set to linger over Auckland this weekendAuckland faces a muggy weekend with showers and a risk of thunderstorms.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet weekend for Auckland, but sunshine for much of the countryAuckland faces heavy showers and possible thunderstorms, but stays near 24C.07 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandVeteran cop posthumously wins employment case against NZ Police, $25k payoutDale Kahaki died before he could see his employment claim against the NZ Police through. 07 Nov 03:41 AM
New Zealand6-month-old baby allegedly suffered significant physical injury before deathThe baby died in Starship children's hospital after being taken off life support.07 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandSecond Division Lotto prizewinners take home $18k each – where were the 27 tickets sold?The $36 million Powerball draw was not struck and will now be $40m on Saturday.06 Nov 03:31 AM
Lifestyle'End up with an amputation': Beauty therapist welcomes nail salon crackdownKim Ryan says rising ACC nail-related claims point to poor hygiene and untrained staff. 05 Nov 09:34 PM
BusinessEconomists see patchy signs of job market liftJob ads rose 3.5% in the year to September, the first lift since 2022.03 Nov 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Wanted to be a nerd': Physio looked up files on victims of crime and organ donors None of the 48 patient files he looked at were, or ever would be, his patients. 03 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandFatal sleep-out robbery: Man shot in the head for $5 and a bag of methDamon O’Rourke was murdered during a robbery by two men wearing Nomad gang patches. 03 Nov 05:00 AM
Lifestyle'These two girls had gotten so sick': A mother's warning about the reality of measles What it’s like when your child has measles - and a GP’s warning for families. 02 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: All you need to knowWhat is measles and how do you know if you are immune?01 Nov 02:08 AM
New ZealandThis community garden is cultivating more than just plantsMarton Community Garden is a place to connect, share ideas and work together. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTavern fire shuts Palmerston North school due to asbestos riskSpecialists may test school grounds for asbestos debris before reopening.30 Oct 07:18 PM
New Zealand‘Clang of the prison gates’: NZDF wants soldier who tried to spy moved to civilian prisonThe soldier was sent to military detention after trying to pass on restricted information.30 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 13 cases as risk remains highExperts warn New Zealand’s low vaccination rate leaves the country exposed.30 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandRural nurses race to lift measles vaccination rates as outbreak growsOnly 72% of Māori under the age of 5 are vaccinated against measles.29 Oct 11:12 PM
New ZealandKiller’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murdererInside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk lingers for parts of NZ, but wild weather easingThe turbulent weather should start to become more settled across New Zealand.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Inappropriate': Teacher falls pregnant after becoming caregiver for teen she used to teachShe proceeded with an application to become his caregiver, despite advice against it.28 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandPolice warn motorists: Don’t stop for hitchhiker as fugitive remains on runJeremy Robertson is still at large after the Pahīatua homicide.28 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Alarming gaps’: WHO warns of urgent measles risk as vaccination gaps widenEight measles cases have now been confirmed across six regions.27 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandParole Board to learn if convicted murderer Mark Lundy has been complying with release conditionsLundy was released from prison in May after spending more than 23 years behind bars. 27 Oct 08:32 PM
New Zealand'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'27 Oct 07:53 AM
New Zealand'Danger to the public': Builder pocketed $25k in deposits for work he never undertookMultiple complaints have been lodged against Wellington builder Colby Kelly-Nash. 27 Oct 06:00 AM
Sport'I couldn’t stop smiling': Nicol, Gray take MTB marathon titlesCoen Nicol broke clear at the 50km mark to claim the men’s 100km title.26 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ investigates measles case at Wellington Girls’ CollegeWellington Girls’ College students are told to isolate after measles exposure. 26 Oct 06:39 PM
New ZealandGame-changer: New $18b expressway endorsed to boost jobs and road safetyThe Northland Expressway from Te Hana to Whangārei is expected to boost Northland.26 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandDIY season: How to avoid ending up injury at home this summer Gardening caused over half of the region’s 4136 home-injury claims.26 Oct 04:00 PM