PremiumPremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
New ZealandUnlicensed security guards accused of listening to police scanner, responding to events Police say Brent Shaw turned up at incidents before them and questioned people. 05 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandCalls made for fast-tracking of 'coward punch' laws after rugby supporter's deathDaniel Nganeko died after he was allegedly punched outside a rugby clubroom. 04 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandSub-zero temperatures as cold snap grips NZ - but La Niña's possible return loomsLa Niña may return, bringing warmer, wetter weather until October.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice remove man from Air NZ flight over 'concerning remarks'The passenger was removed from a plane at Auckland Airport due to security concerns.02 Aug 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explainedNorthland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Profound tragedy': Whānau gather in court after deadly one-punch assault outside rugby clubDaytona Thompson has been charged with Daniel Nganeko's manslaughter. 01 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeKiller 'didn't give a s***' after stabbing man through heart in night of 'no dramas'Jamie Slater has been found unfit to stand trial and will now be detained in a hospital.01 Aug 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Tired and overwhelmed' teen father breaks newborn's ribs, bruises his face and bodyHe was heard telling the baby to 'shut up' and 'go to f***ing sleep'.31 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for impregnating 12yo girl who plans to parent her childThe girl, who was in court to see Adam Busby jailed, never wants to see him again.31 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies trying to retrieve keys from burning house to take nephew to hospitalHe had escaped the fire with his young nephew but re-entered to get the key to his ute. 31 Jul 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBack in the black: Paper Plus returns to profit, renegotiates BNZ loansPaper Plus reported a $218,000 profit, bouncing back from a $553,000 loss.30 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAthletics'Crunch time': Zoe Hobbs' dash home to refine sprinting techniqueThe sprinter's visit to NZ was brief, lasting just 17 days before returning to Europe.29 Jul 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Deep sadness': New Plymouth videographer dies after assault outside rugby club'He gave his time, his energy, and his heart to our community.'29 Jul 08:06 AM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran adds fifth show to upcoming NZ tourEd Sheeran fans are spoilt for choice with new Christchurch and Auckland dates.28 Jul 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'The next Benji': Brother of Warriors star makes waves as King's go topCalvin Harris-Tavita has shown his match-winning chops in 1A First XV rugby.28 Jul 03:01 AM
New Zealand'I'll never forget that boy's screams': Man dies after running into fire for car keys after escaping with childA man was killed and a child badly-burned in a New Plymouth house fire last night.23 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandPerson dead, child hospitalised with burns after New Plymouth house fire Fire crews stopped occupants from re-entering the burning house. 23 Jul 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyKing's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-upKing's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.21 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can you afford to die?OPINION: A 'very modest' burial can cost $10,000.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 players win $20k each in Lotto second division – where tickets were soldMost of the winning tickets were sold in the North Island.20 Jul 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Sex monster' continues to minimise 18 years of rape, violence, sadism of two partnersAllan Rosewarne is now eligible for parole but remains behind bars. 20 Jul 04:00 AM
RacingRookie Joshua Brown claims Ōpunake Cup in New PlymouthThe Dalghar gelding won the $120,000 race on his 13th career start.19 Jul 06:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of dying: Why one in two Kiwis will go into debt to pay for funeralsDeath doulas and water cremation offer alternative funeral options.18 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
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 abuseJonathan Fidow alleged his opponent made monkey noises and called him a 'black c***'.16 Jul 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZThe Winz funeral grant won't cover burials in most NZ regions. 14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandThe great 'goat menace' of 1949“The day will come when goats will be declared a pest..." said Mr. H. Worsnop.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage trainUte driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.09 Jul 08:00 PM