New Zealand'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong windsStrong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.03 Jun 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow All Black's return to NZ could solve the No 6 dilemmaFormer All Blacks loose forward likely to return home and target World Cup. 03 Jun 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsReview: Sky TV nails First XV return but misses big rugby momentREVIEW: That controversial Marlborough Boys' try and the latest in schools rugby.03 Jun 02:01 AM
SportShaun Stevenson confirms departure from ChiefsThe news comes after he sought an immediate release from his NZ contracts in December.02 Jun 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concernsOPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.02 Jun 06:01 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing tempsMetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.02 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addictionJudge Rielly: 'His confession was a cry for help, but doesn't excuse his actions.'02 Jun 06:13 AM
RugbyMo’unga shrugs off broken hand to win Japanese titleThe former All Blacks first-five played a key role in the win.01 Jun 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Tavatavanawai must be an All Black, despite Highlanders' failureOPINION: Eight talking points from the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific.01 Jun 10:00 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: NZ rugby must tackle its coaching respect issueOPINION: Assistant coaches should not forget who's the boss.30 May 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Was the remarkable schoolboy try really against the rules?ANALYSIS: 'It was not from our playbook,' the Marlborough coach Tonga Taumoefolau says.30 May 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Heart of gold': Super Rugby star's moving tribute to slain teenHeartbroken family member of homicide victim says rugby hero's gesture was special.30 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced eye surgeon gets parole but banned from CanterburyIan Dallison was jailed after attempting to murder his landlord in Christchurch in 2022.29 May 10:21 PM
SportWatch: This innovative try is dividing opinion – should it stand?World Rugby law 8.20 requires teams to kick at goal if they've indicated intent.29 May 09:00 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby Pacific finals permutationsFind out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.29 May 07:20 PM
Kahu'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial tauntsThe court granted permanent name suppression for the offender. 29 May 06:46 PM
New Zealand'Painfully relevant': Debate over flag artwork prompts its removal by galleryThe art installation, by Diane Prince, invites people to walk on a New Zealand flag.29 May 09:14 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful act': Debate ignites over walk-on flag installation, protest begins Nelson Deputy Mayor defends the art, citing its challenge to the status quo.28 May 07:26 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional chargesRickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.28 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandFather, son share recovery update after tragic ATV crash that killed 10yo The accident claimed the life of 10-year-old Jimmy Schick on May 11.28 May 05:24 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the lineAll the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 28 May 04:51 AM
New ZealandSevere weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likelyAnd there are warnings for other regions as a low-pressure system brings wild weather. 28 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim BolgerThe ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.27 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'More than disrespectful': Controversial artwork invites people to walk on NZ flagIt's not the first time the art installation has sparked outrage.27 May 06:39 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information after suspicious Nelson house fire; man charged with arsonA 47-year-old man faces arson and wounding charges after the fire.26 May 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZToday will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.26 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandCulmination of St Patrick's Day drunken flirting, or opportunistic rape while woman slept?Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.26 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbySt Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike formSt Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.26 May 05:31 AM
New Zealand'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in NorthlandMetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.26 May 05:01 AM
LiveNew ZealandNelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating wavesNelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain. 26 May 04:04 AM
PoliticsNelson Hospital redevelopment set to cost $500m over four yearsA new five-storey unit with 128 beds will be built by 2029.26 May 04:03 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North IslandWild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.25 May 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordAll-Kiwi Super Rugby final looms - Phil Gifford It would be extraordinary if the final of Super Rugby Pasifika wasn’t played in Hamilton.25 May 08:00 PM
