CrimeMan distributing child abuse and bestiality material wanted to be a 'famous child sex offender'Family and supporters in the court gallery wept during the 22-year-old's brief appearance.20 Aug 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Very sorry': NEMA addresses phone alert confusion during tsunami warningSome received up to 50 alerts due to phone reboots and network changes.20 Aug 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBackers of Napier rock pool plan excited, say feasibility study shows it's possible'If we don’t have this, in eight to 10 years’ time we won’t have a beach.'19 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attackRicky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.19 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandIcy blast hits NZ: Hail blankets regions, storms loom for AucklandStrong winds in Wellington reach gusts of 120km/h at Baring Head.19 Aug 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksAll Blacks Q&A: Rugby expert Elliott Smith answers readers' questionsNewstalk ZB's rugby expert answers readers' questions.19 Aug 05:22 AM
Wellington'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyageThere were mixed emotions on board, with some staff losing their jobs.18 Aug 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPhil Gifford: Why Rugby Championship surprises signal a thrilling competitionOPINION: James O'Connor, at 35, led the Wallabies' comeback, proving his resilience.17 Aug 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Devoy: Exporter tips to overcome US tariff challengesWai Mānuka needs $5-7 million to crack the US market.17 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I have never stolen from you': Payout for bakery worker questioned over missing money'It would be counter-productive of me to steal from people who pay my wages'.16 Aug 03:00 AM
All BlacksSenor Razor: All Blacks coach reveals connection to South AmericaAll Blacks coach reveals lessons learned from year one as he targets reclaiming the title.15 Aug 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Concerning': Rise in roaming dogs linked to lack of desexingGisborne Council received 527 reports of roaming dogs in the year to June.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.15 Aug 03:24 AM
New Zealand'Unusually strong': Wet, windy weather to hit NZ before second high brings chillConditions are forecast to change from Saturday night.14 Aug 08:25 PM
New ZealandNZ duo win world’s longest kayak race despite broken rudderThey set the event's second-fastest ever time, finishing 160km ahead of rivals.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Buyer's remorse': Landlord tried to claim back some of the $58k she paid tenant to vacate earlyThe Tenancy Tribunal said it appeared she was “feeling some form of ‘buyer’s remorse'".13 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous posturing': Noel Edmonds hits back at claims NZ show cancelledThe British TV star said he'd only agreed to three episodes in his contract.13 Aug 03:16 AM
Crime'Extremely fearful': Man's indecent act leaves young girls terrifiedHe made an error in that he thought the girls were older, the judge said.13 Aug 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Tough and tricky disease': NZ's largest farm battles bovine TB againMolesworth Station was delcared free of bovine TB earlier this year.12 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandShould we start growing rice in NZ?Yuki Fukuda, who is growing rice on a hill in Nelson, says a stable NZ crop makes sense.11 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandThere's a new type of avocado growing in New ZealandThe creamy, nutty 'Harricado' is a hardy fruit that can withstand frost.11 Aug 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchool shake-up: Why education overhaul could send more students to Cambridge examsOne-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grew.11 Aug 05:00 PM
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
ChristchurchChristchurch's new covered stadium to host Super Rugby 'Super Round' in 2026It's the first time the event will be held in New Zealand.10 Aug 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlag football: The growing NZ sport pushing for LA Olympics 2028The five-a-side version of American football is making a leap in Aotearoa. 10 Aug 01:00 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
OpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders OPINION: The focal figure could move from second fiddle to being a certain starter.09 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Desert Rd reopens as winter blast arrives with snow and showers The State Highway 1 route through the centre of the North Island had closed due to snow.08 Aug 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Never-ending': Victim's battle for reparation from the man who sexually attacked herA man took nearly nine months to pay the emotional harm reparation he proactively offered.08 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKim KnightOpinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comebackTaste-testing the socially acceptable face of fat.08 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandAdventure over: Noel Edmonds' NZ TV show reportedly axed amid failing ratingsThere was 'a great buzz' but the viewership 'just wasn't enough', a TV insider says.08 Aug 07:47 PM
New ZealandMan accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming namedA suppression order lapsed in court this morning. 07 Aug 10:49 PM
CrimeTeen's blow to boy's head sounded like 'kicking rugby ball'The teenager's violent spree began when he was just 16.07 Aug 07:00 AM
RugbyRichie Mo'unga rejoins NZ Rugby on 18-month contractHis contract includes the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.07 Aug 02:00 AM
