RacingHorse racing: Patterson party looms at Robbie’s home-track season finaleRobbie Patterson is hoping to end his best-ever season on a high.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture coursesWITT plans to scrap agriculture courses, worrying the Taranaki farming community.16 Jul 10:23 PM
New Zealand'It was holding him up': Driver gets car stuck on Waitara Bridge median barrier'He didn’t even know he was up there. He was in a daze.'16 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Monkey noises': Assault that KO'd prem rugby rival allegedly sparked by on-field racial abuse16 Jul 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZ14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers face new court setback in $365m bypass disputeThe Transport Agency wants to acquire 11ha of the Pascoes' cattle farm compulsorily.03 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandFlooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recordedAll heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible. 03 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.03 Jul 10:16 PM
CrimeNew Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issuesThe team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.03 Jul 07:03 AM
Energy'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plantGenesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.30 Jun 11:31 PM
Business'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projectsTranspower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.30 Jun 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGiant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugbyRotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.30 Jun 02:01 AM
RugbyTaranaki teen handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging refereeThe unnamed player lined up the referee and ran into him, knocking the ref to the ground.30 Jun 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.' 29 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday. 28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific noise': Woman sleeping next to grandchild as tornado smashes into homeThe grandmother heard roof iron 'peeling back' as the tornado hit with 'boom and a bang'.27 Jun 10:08 PM
New Zealand'I wouldn’t buy Black Power weed': Ex-mobster suffers baton-attack over alleged $25 drug debtTwo Black Power associates went into his home and he was hit around the head with a baton.25 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandMan who abducted a baby when he stole a car claims his actions were 'over-criminalised'Michael Jai Smith drove away as the child's distraught mother banged on the car's windows.25 Jun 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'His death has had a huge impact': Napier First XV's inspiration Coach Willie Tran praised his team's character after a tough first half.23 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contestChristchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.23 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandNumbers revealed for tonight's $25m Powerball jackpotIt's time to check your ticket for the winning numbers.18 Jun 08:23 AM
New ZealandSunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the agesKing's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.16 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warningA boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.13 Jun 10:00 PM
Lifestyle'Blown away': Taranaki teen's heartfelt gesture for childhood friends with cancerEmmett Lawrence is fundraising for Amelia and Bodhi Neil, who both have cancer. 13 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for New Plymouth woman missing for two nightsJan was last seen walking north along State Highway 3.12 Jun 06:27 AM
New ZealandAucklanders brace for stormy wake-up as thunder, lightning lash NI's westA puff of chilly air will blanket NZ this weekend – but not as cold as last Saturday.12 Jun 05:26 AM
New ZealandAttack victim faced possible amputation after dog 'ripped' chunk from his leg, 'ate it' in front of himThe man was at the property to fix a car when Boogi the dog lunged and bit his leg. 11 Jun 06:06 AM