New Zealand'Eleven months for a man's life': Charity urges mandatory coward punch minimumsWalk Without Fear wants an eight-year minimum non-parole term for such killings.15 Mar 04:04 AM
New ZealandStreet attacker ‘growled like dog’ as she bit and latched on to stranger’s armThe victim had a large open arm wound from the bite and was also bitten on the wrist.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandFrom Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appearAnalyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandFrom leap of faith to class of 1996: Te Arawa greats hit kapa haka stage againThe iwi has the reigning Te Matatini champion and runner-up teams. 11 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandGrandmother of boy killed by dogs will support accused owner in court'It feels like we are all being made to relive what happened that day.'11 Mar 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crownTe Auepo began Muay Thai at the age of 4 and competed in her first competition at 9.10 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Sudden, violent and senseless': Whānau mourn loss of teen fatally stabbed by friendJudge sentences Rakai Thompson for the killing of 17yo Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley.10 Mar 03:57 AM
New ZealandTeen's life sentence for grisly murder of farmer colleague quashedJacob Mills Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car by his ankle and dragged for 1km.09 Mar 10:46 PM
New ZealandWoman charged after fatal dog attack that killed Katikati boy, 4Timothy Rolleston, known as Timoti, was killed in a dog attack on March 28 last year.09 Mar 03:54 AM
New ZealandDavid Reesby secures second shot at Young Farmer grand finalDavid Reesby competed in 2022's grand final, finishing seventh.09 Mar 03:00 AM
SportMedal rush: The young scullers who shone ahead of Maadi CupMarlborough Boys' College rowers secured nine medals, including three gold.09 Mar 01:17 AM
ParalympicsCorey Peters fights through tough conditions to finish fifth in downhill title defencePeters clocked 1m 20.89s in a brutal race that saw 11 of 23 skiers DNF.07 Mar 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNRLRanked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRLIn a gruelling exercise, we rank the top New Zealanders currently in the NRL.03 Mar 06:01 PM
New Zealand‘Bugger off’: Man living in car stabbed resident who told him to move off his lawnAnaru Yardley told the victim he could do whatever he wanted before stabbing him.03 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Outrage as council flies American flag amid Iran attacksThe council said the flag was raised to mark AmeriCARna, a US car event.03 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandUniversity of Waikato gifted $5m for environmental science researchThe donation comes as the George Mason Charitable Trust distributes its final funds.01 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeReckless driving charges after late-night anti-social road meet in TaranakiPolice say one vehicle was impounded and 14 infringement notices issued.27 Feb 07:38 AM
New ZealandMartial artists' 100km walk to raise awareness around coward-punch violenceUFC coach Mike Angove will honour 15 coward-punch manslaughter victims on the walk.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovt crackdown finds cash wages, worker breaches at construction firmsOrganised crime groups reportedly exploit weaknesses to launder money and exploit staff.26 Feb 12:34 AM
Travel newsMid-air emergency sparked after pilots spot crack in Air NZ plane windscreen The plane from New Plymouth landed safely in Auckland. 24 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandMorning car-train crash leaves two with serious injuries near New PlymouthPolice say two people from the crash have serious injuries.24 Feb 09:11 PM
New ZealandControversial company fined for foul 'faecal and pig effluent' smells The judge said offensive smells could be 'pervasive and life-altering'.24 Feb 08:03 PM
New ZealandMinister refuses to alter safety rules for corded blinds despite toddler's deathTilly Cambie, 3, is one of many New Zealand children who have died due to corded blinds.11 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandTourism boost: Hamilton becomes international gateway to central North IslandAn interregional tourism campaign aims to build on Hamilton-Australia flights.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block BeachMultiple fire crews, including two helicopters, have been called to a large vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach in Taranaki. Video / Vicky GoodwinWatch11 Feb 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New PlymouthAn emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.11 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandWoman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats The woman was invited to stay with Sheryl Louden and took along her cats, causing tension.11 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomachHe then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived. 09 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before deathBrice Gordon managed Epstein’s US properties for years, together with his wife Karen.08 Feb 01:00 AM
SportFrom last to contenders: Phoenix women chase first A-League playoff berthThe Phoenix sit second after 12 games, with the league's best attack and defence.02 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandFour arrested after aggravated burglary at New Plymouth businessThree youths aged 16-17 and a 22-year-old man were arrested after the burglary.02 Feb 02:04 AM
PoliticsAdrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speakers ChairAdrian Rurawhe leaves as one of few MPs entitled to 'Right Honourable'.02 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruptionThe council says removing more than 100,000cu m of debris will take three months.29 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandShearing record-breaker and top UK farmer back in the BayMatt Smith is from Hawke's Bay, but represents England in the world shearing championship.29 Jan 12:00 AM
