New Zealand100km/h wind gusts: Rain, thunderstorms forecast for Auckland, NorthlandA strong wind watch has been issued for Northland from 3pm until 10pm.28 May 06:22 PM
New Zealand'Drenched in blood': Fire chief awarded bravery medal after violent hospital ordealZak Bristow recognised for his actions in protecting staff and patients.28 May 05:00 PM
KahuThe rising toll of pokies and online gambling in NorthlandAbout $40.4 million was lost by players, over three times Kaikohe Library's budget.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fresh lines of inquiry': Police seek info on 77-year-old's last dayPolice are investigating a green and gold 4WD with plate LCP129.28 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandSevere weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likelyAnd there are warnings for other regions as a low-pressure system brings wild weather. 28 May 04:00 AM
PoliticsPM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian warLuxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit. 28 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandBank accused of using $1m scam victim’s hardship to dodge potential liability'This case has liability avoidance written all over it,' financial commentator claimed.27 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice Commissioner says controversial shoplifting directive 'inconsistent with his expectations'The directive sparked backlash, giving the impression lawbreakers had a free pass.27 May 07:33 AM
Crime'She told me lies': Luxury resort CEO says ex-manager's actions were 'terrifying'Operations manager Belle Mumby allegedly forged CEO Jing Ma's signature to claim overtime.27 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice release name of 77-year-old man who died in Horeke homicideDaniel Hepehi was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property on May 22.27 May 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumFootball Ferns'It's worrisome': NZF under fire for overlooking female coachesMichael Mayne was appointed head coach from a shortlist of four men.27 May 02:05 AM
New ZealandPolice directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarificationRetailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.26 May 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks'Not weak to ask for help': All Black shares mental health journeyAll Blacks prop is sharing his anxiety struggles to help others. 26 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland – specialistHealth NZ data show huge variations in wait times between regions.26 May 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZToday will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.26 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific': Mother's plea after child severely burnt by embers at Northland beachHer mother urges beachgoers to properly extinguish fires to prevent injuries.26 May 05:00 PM
Travel newsThis week's five best travel deals all around the worldHop on an expedition, ski, drink wine, and more with these deals.26 May 05:00 PM
Crime'It's just so serious': Teen set residential home on fire after fight over his phoneGreenway Trust in Dargaville supports individuals with intellectual disabilities.26 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in NorthlandMetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.26 May 05:01 AM
LiveNew ZealandNelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating wavesNelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain. 26 May 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Take a calendar to time us, not a stopwatch': Three brothers, six new hips, one epic challenge'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'26 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandDolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rulesBottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.26 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stallsThe council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.25 May 11:40 PM
New Zealand‘Beautiful darling’: Northland toddler allegedly murdered is identifiedCatalya Remana Tangimetua Pepene, 3, died last Wednesday. 25 May 11:14 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New ZealandMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.25 May 07:00 PM
PoliticsMinister defends new benefit sanctions coming into forceBeneficiaries face having half of their benefit restricted to certain spending. 25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRest home romance: Wedding bells chime for 99-year-old brideDennam and Felicia wed at rest home, proving love has no age limit.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hateOPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.25 May 05:00 PM
CrimeMan charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in KaikoheThe man will appear in Kaikohe District Court on Monday.25 May 02:26 AM
Black Ferns'I don't know how many I scored': Woodman-Wickliffe after creating Black Ferns historyPortia Woodman-Wickliffe became the Black Ferns' all time leading try-scorer.25 May 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower shift: How Meridian's $186m battery will influence energy marketMeridian's Ruakākā Bess is NZ's first large-scale grid battery storage system.25 May 12:00 AM
KahuIncoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David SeymourAct's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman charged $5.1m to track down former lover and stolen family fortune He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared. 23 May 11:00 PM
LifestyleHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youthMalcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.23 May 05:00 PM
