New Zealand'Chilly feeling': Temperatures set to plunge for much of New ZealandAuckland Central is expected to reach 5C on Sunday and 3C on Monday morning.07 Aug 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandDrenching ahead: NZ braces for wet, chilly shiftHeavy rain watches are in place for the South Island this week.06 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100m down bank in WaikatoDrivers are being told to delay travel to Kāwhia as State Highway 31 is down to one lane.04 Aug 07:41 AM
New ZealandRaw milk fans keep dairy farmers busy“We’re allowed 30 hours to sell the milk, but we sell out sometimes before 24 hours.”03 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandSub-zero temperatures as cold snap grips NZ - but La Niña's possible return loomsLa Niña may return, bringing warmer, wetter weather until October.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I'm watching you:' Why David Lomas is so good at finding people David Lomas, once a tough crime reporter, admits some of his TV reunions make him teary. 01 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Colder than usual': Frosty mornings forecast for much of NZSettled and calm conditions predicted for most of the country this weekend.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Widespread frosts': Temperatures to drop across NZMetService says the last of the showers will move off NZ during the next couple of days.31 Jul 06:55 AM
Sport'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student banDebate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.29 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandAppeal for witnesses after person stabbed at Manukau Bus Station, one in custodyThe victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition, police said.28 Jul 09:16 PM
Auckland'Quite terrifying:' The young baker behind Auckland pie shop's sellout success Baker Lewis Mazza-Carson sold 50 pies on his first day. Now he's aiming for 1000. 28 Jul 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan robs Whangārei bar, fires shot at ceiling and assaults patronThe man fled in what is believed to be a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates.26 Jul 12:54 AM
WellingtonMass murderer denied parole for 16th time, reveals motive for killing his kidsRaymond Ratima committed the 'horrific' murders of seven family members in 1992.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures plummet below zero, more frosty days in week aheadFrosts for Auckland, more possible tomorrow; Chch records coldest temperature of month.20 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay silt removal leader offers advice to Tasman flood recoveryHawke’s Bay taskforce moved 2.5 million cubic metres of silt across 1100 properties.20 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandFrom puppy chaos to competitive husky racing'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'19 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNot enough babies: Cost and careers affect NZ's birth rate The global fertility rate to maintain the human population is now 2.7 children per woman. 18 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Rain, wind and snow': North Island in for day of wild weatherUp to 30mm of rain fell in Auckland this morning, with gusts of 70km/h on harbour bridge.16 Jul 10:52 PM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandDavcon's Hastings home earns top honours at Central North Island awardsDavcon, Inspired Projects and Landmark Homes Hawke's Bay win at Master Builders Awards.15 Jul 12:29 AM
New Zealand'No significant changes': All calm after quake swarm at RuapehuThe temperature of Te Wai ā-moe remains stable at about 12°C.14 Jul 11:23 PM
BusinessMedian house price falls in Auckland, increases in regionsReinz report shows sales volumes below expected, more days to sell.14 Jul 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country'Like many people, I’m pretty tired. It’s been an exhausting three weeks.'13 Jul 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Life-shattering diagnosis': He can't walk, talk or breathe without a machine Three Kiwis with motor neurone disease share how they make every precious day count. 13 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeMan jailed after forcing children to witness horrific animal crueltyA man beheaded puppies in front of a girl and hung a dog by a rope from a tree. 13 Jul 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A moment of madness and impulse': The day uni lecturer gave a lesson dressed as a womanCiara Cremin says life as a trans woman is hard but now she can't live any other way. 12 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incorrectly coded': Ambulance arrives four hours after 111 call to find woman deadShe was struggling to breathe on the morning of Christmas Eve when she called for help.08 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFor the love of bread: Why Ōrewa locals are queuing up at Romeo's Diogo Riedi's grandmother taught him to make bread in a wood-fired oven in Brazil. 05 Jul 02:01 AM
Crime'You can’t hide': Police seize GBL, cannabis, pills in Waikato online drug bustA 40-year-old man and 42-year-old woman have been arrested and charged.04 Jul 05:05 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings extended as front sits over central North Island Rain started falling at the top of the country before dawn. 03 Jul 09:22 AM
