Crime'My dogs have attacked my bro': Man allegedly mauled to death by pack of hungry dogs Abel Wira's 23 dogs were known for their aggressive behaviour and had bitten him before. 18 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Nothing but positive': Police Minister backs Northland police over racism claimsMark Mitchell and local MP Shane Jones say the force deserves public support.18 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the countryWarnings are in place for Desert Rd with the possibility of snow in the Remutaka Ranges.18 Aug 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV finalWestlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.17 Aug 10:44 PM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Absolute piece of brilliance': Celebrity chef Al Brown raves about Whangārei bakery Brown has started a video series trying a Hikurangi bakery's goods. 17 Aug 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Risk of thunderstorms': Snow and 'squally' storms to sweep across NZ next weekSnow could fall as low as 200m in some South Island areas.17 Aug 06:25 AM
Crime'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand13 players win $19k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?Two players also won Powerball Second Division.17 Aug 03:57 AM
New Zealand'I have never stolen from you': Payout for bakery worker questioned over missing money'It would be counter-productive of me to steal from people who pay my wages'.16 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandSite of Whangārei's big cat park up for sale, future in buyer's handsThe sanctuary says it houses 13 lions, two bengal tigers, and one leopard.15 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Concerning': Rise in roaming dogs linked to lack of desexingGisborne Council received 527 reports of roaming dogs in the year to June.15 Aug 06:00 PM
KahuMana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The best of all worlds': Lifelong campers embrace Far North havenThe Lloyds camp at Houhora Heads every year, sometimes for months.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More work needed to raise bowel cancer screening awareness OPINION: Figures are alarming as NZ has one of the world's highest rates.15 Aug 05:00 PM
RacingHabana’s handicap points punters towards TuxedoRacing on a good track at Ruakākā today and Taupō tomorrow signals spring is on the way.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debtHer lawyer said such a move was 'very, very rare'. 15 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Can't make payments': Air NZ system outage affects bookingsAir New Zealand's online payment systems are currently down.15 Aug 05:56 AM
EntertainmentWhat to watch: 7 TV shows to stream this weekendSay hello to a Kiwi Alien hunter and your new dating show obsession. 15 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandRetired dairy farmer knits more than 1000 blankets for neonatal babiesMike Gilligan makes colourful baby blankets for Whangārei Hospital.14 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMeet the family who want to change how Kiwis eat meatMeet the PR guru and the South African farmer who defied a fire and built a beef brand.14 Aug 07:00 PM
RacingFillies give Oaks Stud huge hand in first black-type age group raceThe 3-year-old season starts to warm up at Ruakākā with some familiar colours to the fore.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Last resort': More schools struggle as teacher illness forces students homeWhangārei Boys' High had 20 teaching staff unwell, forcing Year 12s to be rostered home.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNorthern Bass festival reveals 2025 lineup with Aitch, Dizzee RascalCapacity is reduced to 6000, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly.14 Aug 05:30 AM
CrimeLegal issue halts trial for Northland man accused of rape, bestiality with cowsA three-week trial in Whangārei District Court ended abruptly on its fourth day. 14 Aug 04:53 AM
Crime'Great result': Two arrested, stolen laptop recovered in Onerahi robbery caseThe stolen bag contained a laptop with irreplaceable university material.14 Aug 03:06 AM
KahuKaipara council’s $52,000 report condemned as ‘anti-Maori'Mayor Craig Jepson claimed the report clarified council obligations and could save money.14 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name kayaker found dead after morning outing turns tragicMatthew Taylor, 29, was the father of three young children, police say.14 Aug 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ cities face talent drain as young workers prioritise lifestyle, flexibilityOPINION: Workplaces are making changes for younger workers, why aren't our cities?13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ duo win world’s longest kayak race despite broken rudderThey set the event's second-fastest ever time, finishing 160km ahead of rivals.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wardsChala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFitness to stand trial raised in case of woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on busFamily members of the woman were in court to support her. 13 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandEight-hour suicide terror at mall - a father speaks at inquest for son's deathJordan Keil's dad, Mike, has spoken of his son's escape on the way to mental health care.12 Aug 10:00 PM
