New ZealandSevere weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possibleMetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.17 May 11:18 PM
TravelYour ultimate guide to King's Birthday weekend We’ve scoped out the best activities to do across regions in NZ.17 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglectResidents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.17 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandWeather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZThe stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday. 17 May 02:21 AM
LifestyleA Māori ‘Gidget’ Meter Maid goes to the Gold Coast with her ukulele Read an extract from Ockham NZ Book Awards 2025 winning memoir by Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku. 16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandVehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Radical change': Possible crayfish ban for Northland's east coastShane Jones says crayfish can't keep declining in the popular fishing area.16 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentorAllen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Expect a wild ride': Circus cabaret arrives in Kerikeri Haus of Yolo is an unforgettable night out.16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very tight': Builders struggle in Northland's falling marketNew building consents in the region dropped 31% in the year to March 2025.16 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe billionaires’ helipad, the 'Rolls Royce', and the neighbourhood rumour 'I was mortified to think I could be bought off' one local said about the gossip.16 May 06:00 AM
CrimeYouth worker and brother of ex-MP guilty of historical child sex abuse'I know what this is about', Taiawa Harawira said when police came to arrest him. 16 May 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Debut novel tackles themes of identity and belongingRead an exclusive extract from Shilo Kino's All That We Know.16 May 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Not worth it': Crash survivor's message this Road Safety WeekHe suffered a traumatic brain injury after a crash in June 2021.16 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRugby'Severe body blow': Historic Auckland rugby club ousted from senior comps after bylaw breach'This is probably the most serious crisis that the club has been through in its history.'15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVinery Lane renovationThe Vinery Lane eco-renovation has transformed the inner-city Whangārei building.15 May 04:56 AM
New Zealand‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professorNgāhuia te Awekōtuku won the General Non-Fiction Award for her memoir Hine Toa.15 May 12:54 AM
CrimeAlleged Lego thief nabbed in West Auckland after spree across North IslandAll the prized sets were recovered during a search in Te Atatū South.15 May 12:28 AM
PoliticsPrivileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPsTe Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.14 May 07:03 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Kaitāia teen Levi Ashwell is leading the way at St John Hato HoneKaitāia St John Hato Hone's Levi Ashwell is best Drill cadet in NZ14 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Immoral': Principals oppose charter school funding amidst education reform$153 million is allocated to establish 50 charter schools over four years.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand Council euthanises 56 dogs in two monthsFNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.14 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOckham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.14 May 09:30 AM
Crime'No one to save me': Woman claims before trial suddenly haltedComplainant alleges the abuse began the day she came into the man's care.14 May 04:58 AM
SportOn The Up: The Northland charity saving sports gearReSport Charitable Trust is celebrating two years with a sports memorabilia auction.14 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandToo many 'caught in the crossfire' of preventable crashes, senior firefighter saysIn 2024, 27 people died, and 153 were seriously injured in Northland crashes.13 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFirst look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plansFast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.13 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently. 13 May 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrugs and gangs: Research reveals messaging apps used to sell cannabis, MDMASurvey of nearly 11,000 users reveals most popular social media apps to purchase drugs.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMove Over Cancer collaboration supports cancer survivorsMobility classes on May 21 and 23 will raise money for Pinc & Steel programmes.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Redundant on maternity leave - the One NZ manager taking the telco to courtIT manager claims sacking unlawful - One NZ says redundancy process was followed.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools reimbursed $76k after school lunch programme mishapsNorthland schools got $2877 as Ministry of Education reimburses more than $76,000.13 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: New Zealand's race to spaceThe space sector added $2.47 billion to the economy in the 2023-24 financial year.13 May 04:59 PM
CrimeCannabis advocate's supporters rally as 'Gandalf' appears in courtPaul Smith, known as ‘Gandalf’, faces new charges in Whangārei District Court.13 May 05:38 AM
