New ZealandTeen robber given 80% sentencing discounts, back reoffending five months laterKatana Faulkner has left a trail of victims around North Island.12 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top FourAuckland provides 10 of the 26 players named in the New Zealand Schools squad.10 Sep 10:01 PM
EntertainmentWomad music festival cancelledThe festival is taking a 'purposeful rest' for 2026.10 Sep 12:59 AM
New ZealandRotorua Boys' rugby stars earn national team call-upsThe U18 camp includes live-streamed matches on the All Blacks YouTube channel.09 Sep 11:46 PM
EntertainmentTed West to Bandit Heeler: These are the TV and movie dads we loveRelationship between father (or father figure) and child has lit up screens for decades.06 Sep 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Let's make it a magpie': Sixty years of NZ's biggest rugby mascotAfter just a 10-day gestation, Hawkeye was hatched for a Ranfurly Shield debut in 1965. 05 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice identify man found dead on New Plymouth beachPolice thanked the public for help and said inquiries are ongoing.31 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandMan's plan to post box full of cannabis foiled by 'distinctive odour'Anthony Ellison also provided his name and contact details on the package receipt. 26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandHow a student’s banned speech sparked national debateAfter mediation, the school has apologised and will offer free speech training.26 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alertFlight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.24 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lotto Powerball hits an eye-watering $8mA South Island ticket won $20 million earlier this month.23 Aug 08:04 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
NPCWaikato kick last-minute penalty to take Ranfurly Shield off TaranakiIt is the first time Waikato have won the Log o' Wood since 2018.23 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandIcon or eyesore? New Plymouth power station's long redundant chimneyThe chimney has not been used for about 20 years.19 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandMan claimed he was under 'mind control' while stabbing victim multiple timesHe said he had just woken up from a 'daydream' and had been under 'MK Ultra mind control'.18 Aug 11:07 PM
New ZealandAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner says case closed despite official criticismTrans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.18 Aug 12:04 AM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
RacingBambry secures win for Horowhenua in $100,000 raceWinter warrior Chantilly Lace prevails in a tight finish for Interprovincial race. 16 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant risks eviction with 'extensive' indoor graffiti he considers artwork'I stuck a big skull on the wall, then other people came along and just started tagging.'16 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The best of all worlds': Lifelong campers embrace Far North havenThe Lloyds camp at Houhora Heads every year, sometimes for months.15 Aug 05:00 PM
RacingHabana’s handicap points punters towards TuxedoRacing on a good track at Ruakākā today and Taupō tomorrow signals spring is on the way.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoward punch: Daytona Thompson pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel NganekoHundreds of people marched from the Tukapa Rugby Club grounds to the High Court at New Plymouth, against coward punch violence. Video / Tara ShaskeyWatch14 Aug 10:46 PM
New Zealand'It must end with Daniel': Shattered whānau speak after fatal coward punchDaytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko. 14 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
New Zealand'Absolute ball': Kiwi optometrist walks length of the UK to support charitiesHis 1700km walk raised $20,000 for Eye Care for Africa and almost $2000 for Glaucoma NZ.14 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concernThe proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.13 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Real-life superhero': Steven Adams' unforgettable visit to his old schoolThe NBA star is back in his old stomping ground of Rotorua.11 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
EnergyWhy businesses are struggling with New Zealand's industrial gas crisisGas users are curtailing operations due to rising costs.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLucky punter claims life-changing $20m Powerball prizeThree other Lotto First Division winners each won $250,000.11 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandHobson's Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at New Plymouth councilThree dozen members lobbied against the council's buy-local plan.10 Aug 05:49 AM
New ZealandGisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.09 Aug 06:00 PM
