Kahu'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejectedThe consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.23 May 01:16 AM
CrimeMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandInvestigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girlPolice say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.22 May 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Show us your plan to prosperity, Nicola WillisOPINION: New Zealand's infrastructure deficit is estimated at $210 billion.21 May 05:00 PM
CrimeInside the Comancheros revenge plot against bodybuilder's family after gang exit stoushIt was a messy break-up for the high-ranking patched member. His family paid the price.21 May 07:01 AM
New Zealand$10k shoplifting spree: Two of Auckland's allegedly most prolific offenders arrestedOne man faces seven charges, with three valued at over $1000, in Waitākere Court.21 May 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHospital EDs are sending up to 25 patients a day to private care with vouchersSome patients said they had used the voucher system to get a free check-up. 21 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe Doctors Bayfair opens new 'purpose-built' medical practiceThe new space allows staff to better support the needs of the 'rapidly growing' community.21 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandFormer top real estate agent's home detention bid thrown out despite 'savage' prison attackThe Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.20 May 10:13 PM
New ZealandTSB blocks probe after staff help customer send $1m to scammers'If they’ve got nothing to hide, why are they trying to evade the Ombudsman?'20 May 05:00 PM
TravelMore than 1000 flood to DoC camp website to book as new system launches Spots at Tōtaranui, Momorangi and Anaura Bay open tomorrow at 9.30am.20 May 12:11 AM
BusinessNZ's new cheapest petrol station revealedGull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing. 19 May 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWho's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Meth crisis needs a collaborative approachWe must support those on the frontline of this complex and growing emergency.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand76-year-old completes Hawke’s Bay Marathon, nears 200th race milestone'Crossing the line is the ultimate achievement - finishing is winning.'19 May 04:31 AM
New ZealandPolice inquiring after 'altercation' in KaitāiaPolice say no one had been located with injuries so far. 19 May 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar CupNathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.19 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain hits Auckland with possible thunderstorms forecast tonightA severe thunderstorm watch is forecast for Auckland until early tomorrow morning.18 May 06:03 AM
Lifestyle'Like a cartoon': Author's $65k book prize win nearly derailed by travel chaosDamien Wilkins nearly missed the awards after his flight out of Wellington was cancelled.18 May 02:04 AM
PoliticsLuxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care servicesThe Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.18 May 01:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Brave shopkeepers take on armed robbers with chair, boxesDramatic video shows the workers foiling a robbery attempt. 18 May 12:51 AM
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
