New ZealandLarge plumes of smoke seen as Ruakākā firefighters tackle Northport blazeFirefighters were called to the blaze at Northport shortly before 1pm today.08 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: DIY publishing celebratedWhanganui Zine Fest to put DIY publishing on show.07 Feb 06:08 PM
New ZealandFather contracts Covid. A year later he dies for three minutes in diving accidentHe caught Covid after a 30-second hug. A year later he nearly died in drowning accident.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Most emotional days of my life': Hunger striker reunites with dying dadKurt Lehndorf had gone without food or water for more than 60 hours.07 Feb 04:44 AM
New ZealandHeated clash in Kaitāia leads Northland police to uncover drugs, cash, and gunA skirmish on the backstreets of Kaitāia led police to make an even greater discovery.07 Feb 02:29 AM
Opinion'Deep unfairness': Truth about NZ's public holidaysA large section of our workforce don't get a day off or extra pay on public holidays.06 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Very reckless': Cell tower destruction leaves Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto without full phone, internet servicePolice urging public to pass on information about Kaiwaka and Waipu cell tower attacks.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew cancer research programme uses genomic profiling that can give patients a second chanceCancer patients who have exhausted other treatment options can get another chance.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBehind KiwiRail's failed $565m Budget bid for mega-ferriesFerries procured without extra $565m requested: saga ends with "stern" Robertson letter.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice release name of 'dangerous' prisoner on the runMichael Tautari is described as about 165cm tall and of medium-to-small build.06 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandWellness push proves record-breaking success at vaccination sitesMore than 1000 whānau were engaged across four Māori-led sites on Saturday.06 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandPolice warning as one killed and four injured in Auckland crashKiwis were being urged to drive responsibly with heavy rain expected next week.05 Feb 06:21 PM
New ZealandPrisoner let out to attend tangi now on the run, crashes car then steals anotherThe man, reported to be prisoner, crashed just after 7pm in Oakleigh.05 Feb 05:39 PM
EconomyPain at the pump: Fuel prices crack $3 in AucklandExperts warned it would happen. Now $3 a litre fuel prices have arrived.05 Feb 02:59 AM
New ZealandSexual activity at popular nudist beach not a first - community leaderAnother incident occurred in November.05 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandPeeping Tom: Recidivist voyeur has rehab increasedA perennial peeping Tom has again been caught lurking outside Dunedin homes.04 Feb 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTen memorable Waitangi momentsWaitangi has evolved from protest flashpoint to an inclusive, colourful and fun festival.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning familyA man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Five ways NZ can tackle the Omicron waveWhat should NZ be doing before the Omicron wave hits? Experts single out five focus areas.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A terrible thing': Hapū decry attack on Russell's historic flagpoleHapū, police want to hear from anyone who recognises distinctive paint, tagging.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-MP and Covid theories: The cost of a 'treacherous political rabbit hole'Former National MP Matt King on why he won't 'sell my soul to the devil'.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Warm, wet, humid Waitangi weekend for upper North IslandThe downpour on the West Coast of the South should ease.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor 'waiting for Novavax' jab now says she won't get that Covid vaccine eitherMedsafe provisionally approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine today.04 Feb 06:41 AM
New ZealandTorture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extraditionLawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.04 Feb 03:57 AM
New ZealandMāori providers adding free health checks to vaccination driveWhānau looking to check their child's overall health can do so for free.04 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Yelling and screaming': Hammer used to smash windscreen in Pt Chevalier road rage incidentThe actions of a woman armed with a hammer astonished witnesses at a busy intersection.04 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandWest Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters riseA mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.04 Feb 02:31 AM
BusinessVictory for Kiwifruit grower who fought council after massive CV hikeThe orchard's CV would have skyrocketed from $1.65m to $4.1m if the council had its way.04 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandMeth, guns and a global supply chain: Five people charged for large-scale drug operation in the Hutt ValleyThree men and two women have been arrested.04 Feb 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
RetailBriscoes forecasts its net profit to jump by 20% to $87mBriscoes Group forecasts its net profit to jump by 20 per cent to $87m.04 Feb 12:05 AM
CrimeLawyer has contracted Covid defendant saysFormer Northland prison officer's sentencing for Arms Act offending adjourned.03 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandDisgraced doctor who stupefied, sexually assaulted patients to remain in jail until JuneA disgraced GP has been denied parole for the fourth time over sexual assault of patients.03 Feb 10:50 PM
