New ZealandFault triggers power outage to more than 23,000 Far North homes and businessesTop Energy crews are investigating a fault on the 33 kV line to Mt Pokaka.31 Oct 03:57 AM
New Zealand‘Callous and brutal’: Man who abused five partners jailed for 19 yearsJustice Rebecca Edwards imposed 19 years’ jail with a 10-year minimum term.31 Oct 02:00 AM
LifestyleMeasles outbreak: How to know if you are protectedHealth NZ says 13 measles cases have now been confirmed nationwide.31 Oct 01:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon thinks minister deserved sacking – revisit the 'farcical' interview when he couldn't sayAndrew Bayly claims he was misled about allegations made against him.31 Oct 12:44 AM
New Zealand'The best defence is immunisation': Measles outbreak continues to growHealth officials say Kiwis aged 32 to 56 are likely to need a second MMR vaccination.31 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandNgātiwai protest at law change with banned landing at Poor Knights IslandsNgātiwai members sailed 22km offshore to land illegally on the protected islands.30 Oct 09:56 PM
New ZealandEnvironment Court ruling clears way for $9.8m Greytown solar farmIt’s the first solar farm in New Zealand granted consent by the Environment Court.30 Oct 07:28 PM
New Zealand‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFighting mate wareware: Māori-led dementia programme gives hope to whānauAbout 12% of Māori over 65 show signs of mate wareware dementia.30 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘One of the most remarkable’: Sir Michael Hill’s superyacht hits marketTake a photo tour through Michael Hill's $25m floating masterpiece.30 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 13 cases as risk remains highExperts warn New Zealand’s low vaccination rate leaves the country exposed.30 Oct 12:24 AM
New Zealand‘It’s just so profitable’: Canadian super labs feeding NZ’s meth tradeJournalist Avery Haines traces the trail from Canadian labs to Kiwi streets.29 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandRural nurses race to lift measles vaccination rates as outbreak growsOnly 72% of Māori under the age of 5 are vaccinated against measles.29 Oct 11:12 PM
New ZealandThree Kiwis die every week from overdoses – so is it time to change our drug laws?Experts debate the issues on The Elephant, a video series about controversial topics.29 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime‘They feel isolated’: Crime fallout impacting older NorthlandersNorthland's level of crime has begged the question – who is suffering in the shadows?29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow low vaccination rates left NZ exposed to another measles outbreakJust 82% of 2-year-olds have both MMR doses, well below the 95% target.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiller’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murdererInside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.29 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lifeguards prepare for busy summer as surf lifesaving season gets under wayOPINION: Last summer, Northland lifeguards logged 42 rescues and 3956 preventive actions.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Really stoked’: Grassroots push powers Māori roll voter surge in GisborneTurnout on the Māori roll surged 40.5%, from 3657 voters in 2022 to 5139 this year.29 Oct 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely stoked': First kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke IslandTrail cameras caught the tiny chick exploring bush near Te Matuku Peninsula.29 Oct 02:54 AM
New Zealand'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closuresMore than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.29 Oct 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredible people': Friends mourn US couple killed in Waikato crashThe pair died on SH1 earlier this month, with three others seriously injured. 28 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandBoy in critical condition airlifted from Northland school to Starship hospitalThe child was airlifted to Auckland in a critical condition.28 Oct 09:58 PM
New ZealandTwo US tourists named after fatal SH1 crashTwo American tourists, Filipino woman named after fatal SH1 crashes28 Oct 06:44 PM
New ZealandHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleTofu or Tui? How Kiwis are naming their pets in 2025One standout remains New Zealand’s top pet name for the seventh consecutive year. 28 Oct 07:57 AM
New ZealandPolice helicopter crew in multiple Labour Weekend water rescuesA missing diver was found in Manukau Harbour after over an hour of searching.28 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
PoliticsLabour’s capital gains tax: Chris Hipkins celebrates ‘progressive’ policy amid stern warning to leaker Labour says all CGT revenue would go towards health spending including free GP visits.28 Oct 12:25 AM
New Zealand‘Alarming gaps’: WHO warns of urgent measles risk as vaccination gaps widenEight measles cases have now been confirmed across six regions.27 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandLightning brightens Northland's night skies in stunning displayLightning captured at Morningside in Whangārei about 1am on Tuesday. Video / Sarah CurtisWatch27 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: ‘He’s been the foundation’ - Students honour long-serving WBHS hockey mentorStudents led the push to honour Warren Litchfield’s 14 years of service.27 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe ‘loving lie’ that helped calm a father with dementiaKerikeri’s Maria Nicol helped care for both her parents as they lived with dementia.27 Oct 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cabinet arrogance and ‘high trust’ politics draw fireOPINION: A reader responds to Brooke van Velden’s attitude toward public consultation.27 Oct 11:00 AM
