New Zealand'Too many interruptions': Teacher strike lambasted by parentTens of thousands of teacher take industrial action next Thursday - closing most schools10 Mar 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Try not to worry': Kiwi hostage's heartfelt message to family from PapuaMehrtens was taken hostage on February 7 by the West Papua National Liberation Army.10 Mar 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Rainbow legend' and former MP Georgina Beyer dies aged 65Beyer became the first openly transgender mayor in the world in 1995.06 Mar 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Sit down. You are out of order': Karakia at council meeting after controversial banA member of the public stood and opened the meeting with a karakia.22 Feb 06:13 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Prime Minister surveys damage over GisborneHipkins says restoring infrastructure in isolated Gisborne towns a 'very big challenge'.16 Feb 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Unstable conditions' bring more heavy rain, severe thunderstorm threat to AucklandRain in Auckland would be fast-moving and wouldn’t remain over any given area for long.16 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandChild among four dead in cyclone destruction; 1442 people 'uncontactable' - 'grave fears' for some; 160,000 without powerQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.15 Feb 08:51 AM
New ZealandLive: Dramatic aerial photos - horse scrambles to roof; deadly cyclone floods devastate homesQuarter of a million people were left without power yesterday, entire communities cut off.14 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Body found washed up on Hawke’s Bay beachHawke’s Bay authorities, meanwhile, are struggling to cope with Cyclone Gabrielle impacts.14 Feb 08:58 AM
New ZealandWaipawa death referred to coroner, not considered suspiciousThe death has been referred to the coroner.08 Feb 08:35 PM
EntertainmentTVNZ Breakfast hosts shooting Trump doll sparks outrage, network apologisesThe stunt was condemned by viewers questioning whether the mock shooting was appropriate.24 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandAussie man named as victim of Lake Wakatipu water-incidentPolice name 35-year-old New South Wales man, second to die in a week at Glenorchy.23 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandOne person taken to hospital after being hit by car in WhanganuiFire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown22 Jan 04:48 PM
New Zealand'They're just kids': Furious parents slate Soundsplash organisers over queuesA 17-year-old says she felt faint and nauseous after waiting in the sun for seven hours22 Jan 06:13 AM
New ZealandRaglan Soundsplash festival ‘a shambles’: Thousands queue for hours without waterFestivalgoers have described long waits to get into the Waikato gig.20 Jan 03:55 AM
New Zealand‘Let’s get married’: Ardern’s promise to family upon resignationPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern can now refocus her effort towards her family.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch underway for person in trouble on Lake Wakatipu, GlenorchyJet boats and other swimmers are helping with the search effort, police said.19 Jan 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Can you imagine the heartache?' Family tragedy as one dead, one missing at Coromandel beachSix people from a group of seven were rescued but one person “was unable to be revived”.18 Jan 02:44 AM
New ZealandRisk of another tropical cyclone to north of countryTairāwhiti remains in a state of emergency which Civil Defence will review on Friday.18 Jan 02:30 AM
New Zealand'We were lucky to pick them up': Coastguard rescues kayakers 3km off coastCoastguard volunteers were 'very lucky' to find the two kayakers in darkness, high winds.16 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandFleeing driver rams police car after potential firearm seen in HamiltonThe police chase ended when driver crashed into fence and car caught fire in Claudlands16 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandTruck trailer rolls on Southern Motorway, traffic backs up at BombaySouthbound motorway traffic between Bombay and Ramarama is at a standstill for about 4km13 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after crash in Hunua, AucklandHunua Rd is closed between John Hill and Lockwood Rds because of the fatal crash.13 Jan 12:06 AM
New ZealandOne person airlifted to hospital after Canterbury water incidentEmergency services responded to reports of a water-related incident in Twizel.12 Jan 07:01 AM
New ZealandFine weekend ahead as forecasters keep eye on potential for more rain next weekIt comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.12 Jan 05:29 AM
New ZealandWaikato police search for 'dangerous' man after machete attack on shopkeeperPolice say 19-year-old Trayd Tahau is dangerous and should not be approached11 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandPrince Harry’s bizarre claims about Air NZ flight in memoirBooksellers were gearing up for today, the first day the book would be sold in NZ11 Jan 08:59 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car and bus crash in Auckland’s TorbayEmergency services responded to the crash on Glamorgan Dr about 6.15pm.11 Jan 09:06 AM
New ZealandLatest Lotto millionaire celebrates with cup of noodlesLotto winner to splash cash on family and pets09 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandAOS helps Waikato police arrest man, three youths for aggravated robberies13-year-old, two 17 year olds and 29-year-old arrested for months of alleged offending.08 Jan 07:31 AM
New ZealandFamily resorts to camping in living room as more bad weather predictedKaren Olson ditched her getaway with her daughters in favour of the living room07 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandWestpac should wipe overdrafts of customers hit by banking glitch - budgeting expertWestpac customers say they’re struggling to cope after banking blunder07 Jan 05:15 PM
New ZealandPrison van crashes while escorting prisoners in Auckland, one taken to hospitalThe escort van was involved in a crash Friday evening while four prisoners were inside07 Jan 07:20 AM
