New ZealandReal estate agent told to repay $23k after failing to pay rent to landlord friendDave Tomu claims a rent-free deal and cash payments, but offered no proof.25 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandLawyer says he 'wasn't thinking straight' when he made unauthorised payments from trustThe lawyer said he was a 'man on a mission' when he made the transactions to himself.24 Apr 10:56 PM
New Zealand18-hour deluge and thunderstorms to soak upper North Island before icy Anzac DayDespite the deluge, Anzac Day dawn services are forecast to be mostly dry.23 Apr 02:36 AM
OpinionAn ‘ordinary’ storm with outsize impacts – what made Wellington’s deluge so intense?22 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Deliberately lit': Police launch homicide inquiry after Rangataua house fire21 Apr 09:38 AM
New Zealand'The science just isn't there yet': Why the severe North Island floods came with little warning20 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPersonal FinanceRelationship property: Why an outdated law helped fuel a $6m legal bill 16 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandNo ‘peace of mind’ until managed retreat from vulnerable areas - iwi leader13 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dashcam captures crash in cyclone rainstorm, driver claims barrier stopped high-speed smash Footage shows the ute spinning and debris scattering across SH1.13 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay and Tararua's cyclone extremes – a 194km/h gust, 253mm of rainHighest gust in an area where people live was 126km/h in Mahia, where power is now out.12 Apr 08:47 PM
New ZealandStates of emergency continue overnight as Cyclone Vaianu risk remainsGale-force winds and large coastal swells are set to continue.12 Apr 08:37 AM
New ZealandNearly 4000 without power in Tauranga as Cyclone Vaianu set to make landfall todayA red wind warning is in effect for Great Barrier, Coromandel, Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.11 Apr 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentNew Zealand's Gilded Age: Inside the world of ultra-rich Kiwis Kiwi wealth is escalating at the top end but the average worker is being left behind. 11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTenant stops rent over rotting, leaky, mouldy home, landlord hit with $25k compo billOne wall of the Dairy Flat house was so rotten that there was a hole to the outside. 11 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandTorrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m waves: Cyclone Vaianu set to hit North IslandThe 'multi-hazard, potentially life-threatening event' is set to make landfall on Sunday.10 Apr 08:59 PM
New Zealand'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getawayBachcare is refunding Paula Baker nearly $1600 for her Whitianga stay.10 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'10 Apr 05:35 AM
New Zealand'I liked your hair': Teacher messaged young students on TikTok to be 'relatable'The girls said the teacher's messages made them feel sick.09 Apr 05:00 AM
AucklandOrganisers begin to postpone events because of Cyclone VaianuDecisions are being made before the cyclone hits parts of the North Island this weekend.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLife-threatening storm looms: When Vaianu is expected to hit North IslandAuckland has activated its Emergency Co-ordination Centre as NZ braces for the cyclone.09 Apr 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Miraculous' survival: Local farmers rescue driver after car plunges into chasm 'I saw the two tyres sticking out of the water ... How does someone survive that?'09 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into floodwaters near Rotorua after heavy rain opens hole in roadSH2 Waioweka Gorge is also closed again due to a slip.08 Apr 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'The city sells itself': Why this tech couple left Hawke's Bay for ChristchurchOne in 10 Kiwis moved regions between 2018 and 2023, according to Census data.07 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandRemnants of tropical cyclone could bring 'significant' rain and wind to Hawke's BayHeavy rain, strong winds and large swells are likely in parts of the North Island.07 Apr 03:43 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHow Jono Ridler swam the length of the North Island's East Coast | Ryan Bridge TODAYEndurance swimmer Jono Ridler explains what went down along the way. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch06 Apr 06:10 PM
New Zealand'Privileged' sex offender who tried to rape friend gets discount for ‘genuine remorse’Richards, then 18, assaulted his platonic friend after offering her refuge at home.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Sport'Very surreal feeling': Jono Ridler completes 90-day, 1367km swim Ridler arrived in Wellington at noon after swimming the length of the North Island. 04 Apr 03:52 AM
New ZealandChild found screaming in locked preschool van 80 minutes after class return from tripThe teachers were unaware the child had been left sleeping in the back of the van.03 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'A mixed bag': Heavy rain set to lash parts of NZ while others chase Easter weekend sunshineA heavy rain watch is in place for the Westland ranges from midnight tonight.02 Apr 09:11 PM
Crime'This is the offending you do when no one is watching': Crown sums up medical child abuse caseDefence lead Marie Dyhrberg, KC, says there was 'no direct proof of harm'.02 Apr 05:00 AM
Sport'New Zealanders are right behind Jono': Threats fail to derail record swim attemptRidler has swum 1325km over 87 days, spending 455 hours in the water.31 Mar 11:13 PM
