ChristchurchMotorcyclist dies in crash north of KaikōuraEmergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash site shortly after 10am.27 Nov 12:17 AM
New ZealandHundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concernThe plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.27 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandSmall Northland park joins elite list with first international Green Flag AwardPou Tu O Te Rangi Harding Park is one of five NZ winners this year.26 Nov 11:23 PM
New Zealand'We need commitment': 17,000 health staff, 2000 firefighters set for another strikeThe industrial action follows failed mediation after last month's nationwide mega-strike.26 Nov 10:02 PM
EntertainmentAgeing rockers, the Queen of Christmas and a dead guitarist: Who MPs want to see at Eden ParkNZ politicians pick the acts they’d love to see on stage as concert push grows.26 Nov 09:10 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings as South Island braces for severe conditionsUp to 230mm of rain is forecast for Westland and the Canterbury headwaters.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandClass action filed against Transpower and contractor over Northland outageAbout 180,000 people lost power for days after a tower collapse near Glorit.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highsThe Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘His laugh was infectious’: Community celebrates life of Monty KnightWayne Brown suggested renaming the hall the ‘Monty Knight Memorial Hall’.26 Nov 05:00 AM
Christchurch ‘A loving father and husband': Tributes flow for Wānaka mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt CookThomas Vialletet died alongside an American client while trying to ascend the mountain.26 Nov 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChannel Infrastructure buys 25% stake in Melbourne jet fuel pipelineAirport's new third runway and expected surge in passenger numbers highlighted.25 Nov 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM
New ZealandFrom retail to renown: Award-winning Whangārei artist finds voice through whakapapaStudying te reo Māori reshaped Josh Kiwikiwi's sense of identity and transformed his art.25 Nov 05:00 AM
ChristchurchRespected guide among two dead after Aoraki Mt Cook tragedyTwo other members of the group were airlifted from the mountain uninjured.25 Nov 02:59 AM
SportFrom cricket to the fairway: Northland trio unofficially claim unique world recordNorthland trio smash world record with daring 261m bare-handed golf ball catch.25 Nov 01:00 AM
CrimeWoman injured in overnight assault at Whangārei homePolice are appealing for sightings of a vehicle leaving the scene at speed.25 Nov 12:23 AM
New Zealand‘One tragic moment’: Family mourns 11yo and young brother-in-law after fatal fishing tripJason Paul Wharerau, 11, was found in the water near Parauwanui Beach.24 Nov 10:15 PM
Sustainable business & financeHow solar could ease NZ’s $42b power pain Power costs have jumped 40% in five years as ageing assets strain the grid.24 Nov 09:54 PM
CrimeAppeal Court upholds Northland meth dealer’s jail termPolice linked Carlyn Anderson to nearly a kilogram of meth sold in two Northland towns.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsHousing minister vows Far North among biggest winners in Govt’s new housing planThe plan shifts to a data‑driven model for social and affordable homes.24 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandOne of the biggest crane lifts in New Zealand for new bridge north of WairoaThursday's lift will be a sight to behold, and a joy for the community of Te Reinga.24 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing woman Te Anihana PomanaPomana, 25, was reported missing on August 21 from Central Auckland.24 Nov 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumCrypto‘I am winning’: Eric Watson defiant after latest US court lossEmbattled businessman speaks from Mallorca of his AI-assisted self-representation.24 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandIwi calls for Te Pāti Māori president to step down after fiery huiMore than 200 people attended the Ngāpuhi hui at Kohewhata Marae in Kaikohe.24 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandDrivers to slow to 30km/h as new school highway speed zones activatedWoodhill, Ngātaki, Oruaiti and five other schools will see new limits from this week.23 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandRotorua businesses rally to help Cebu family rebuild after deadly disastersThe family stayed in tents as their home was 'completely destroyed'. 23 Nov 10:05 PM
New ZealandNorthland schools push back on Govt’s move to drop Te Tiriti obligationThe Education Act 2020 was amended this month to drop the Treaty duty of school boards.23 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for person who fell from rocks near Cape RēingaThe missing person fell from the rocks at Tapotupoto Bay near Cape Rēinga.23 Nov 05:45 PM
CrimeA secret sex offender said he was 'proud of his life', sparking a victim to break her silenceA second victim also came forward and now Geoffrey Miller has been sent to prison.23 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘The smallest in the world’: Couple’s handcrafted gin finds home in NorthlandThe Mangapai distillery has won two trophies and 11 gold medals worldwide.22 Nov 10:00 PM
Travel newsHow do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked itParrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.22 Nov 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘He felt embarrassed and ashamed’: The hidden toll of losing your jobNorthland had the country’s highest Jobseeker Support rate at 11.4% in September.22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRebel voices: How Te Pāti Māori outcasts claim mediation turned sourMariameno Kapa-Kingi reveals that she initiated her own reconciliation with MPs. 22 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleAli Campbell returns to Northland for Waitangi weekend UB40 showThe UK singer vividly recalls reading the Treaty of Waitangi during a Northland visit.22 Nov 05:00 AM
