New Zealand'Grateful no one was killed': Man clambers on campervan to rescue pensioner hurt in twisterA tornado flipped a campervan, injuring an elderly man inside.15 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for 'quite intense' thunderstorms, harbour bridge under wind warningAuckland faces isolated gusts up to 100km/h in exposed areas.15 Jul 02:30 AM
RugbyScotland coach hopeful of long-awaited All Blacks test in NZA quarter of a century has passed since Scotland last played the All Blacks in NZ.15 Jul 02:01 AM
New ZealandNo arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier homeThe house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.15 Jul 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely destroyed': Tornado flips motorhome in Northland, traps elderly manA mini tornado flipped a motorhome, trapping an elderly man inside.15 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandMan in hospital, caravans destroyed in reported tornado in NorthlandTwo caravans were lifted at Tauranga Bay Holiday Park.14 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandVaccine decline threatens 95% target as hesitancy growsFamilies are refusing vaccinations in vulnerable communities, experts warn.14 Jul 09:34 PM
Education'A disaster': Govt's new polytechnic plan sparks debateTertiary Education Union calls disestablishment a 'disaster for regional New Zealand'.14 Jul 08:54 PM
AucklandGusty day ahead: 90km/h winds may close lanes on Auckland Harbour BridgeWinds on the bridge could reach 75-80km/h between 11am and 7pm.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hoons in cars and on bikes have no place in our communitiesOPINION: Affected residents have every right to live in peace.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM sets Tāmaki Makaurau byelection date for September 6Labour confirmed its candidate on Sunday. 14 Jul 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
AirlinesRegional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation AuthorityThe chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.14 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandFog disrupts Auckland flights, almost 60 services disruptedMeanwhile, the cleanup is continuing at the top of the South Island.13 Jul 07:11 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for LabourOPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.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
ConstructionInsulation rule changes could cut $15k from new build costsNorthland builders welcome changes to insulation rules, easing building costs.13 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandKaipara Deputy Mayor loses another battle with Fire and Emergency in six-year employment disputeBut the battle may not be over as Jonathan Larsen eyes up another appeal. 13 Jul 03:00 AM
PoliticsPeeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki MakaurauHenare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.13 Jul 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Negligent': First mother-baby HIV cases diagnosed in NZ in 20 years Routine screening had effectively eliminated perinatal HIV cases – until now. 12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk remains as school holidays end amid showersThunderstorms are likely on the West Coast and around Taranaki Maunga this afternoon.12 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeAutistic man indecently assaulted by rapist who had served 33 years behind barsMark Williams wore a balaclava and entered the man's home in December 2023.12 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandHome build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150kSophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Dirtiest-minded young woman in NZ': Dame Fiona's lifetime of flouting conventionNew doco is a psychological study of the Wellington writer who flouted convention.11 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortageKāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt 11 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boomThe avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wetHydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.10 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow a sinking pallet raft set one teen on a journey to sailing successAaron aims to become a naval architect and sail to destinations like Antarctica.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The case for abolishing regional councils in NZOPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost.10 Jul 05:00 PM
RacingFoote stable favoured by global racing giant in coup for NZOne of the world's biggest racehorse owners has upped its New Zealand presence.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandState of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZHeavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.10 Jul 07:04 AM
LifestyleSmokefree Rockquest Northland Regional Finals 2025 HighlightsHighlights from Northland's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter ParliamentMoko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.10 Jul 02:43 AM
