New Zealand'It's not a beat up': Ten Kiwis on the truth about the Australia brain drain48,000 people left for Australia in the year ended June 2025.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed on Northland beach after fatal single-vehicle crashEmergency services were called to Mahuta Gap, Te Kopuru, about 7.15am.28 Feb 04:42 AM
New ZealandPossums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestoneBut the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.28 Feb 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to schoolOPINION: When schoolkids are hit by traffic, there's no oops about it.27 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Urgent action is needed on dog attacksOPINION: Any improvements will at least go some way towards better protecting the public.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrivesA cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher shortage forcing school subject cancellations, principals say Some Auckland classes now cram in up to 35 seniors, whereas 20 to 25 is ideal.27 Feb 05:22 AM
Crime‘Imaginative grip on reality’: Murder accused's state of mind at time of ex's death questionedAnaru Morunga has been on trial for the alleged murder of his former partner. 27 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandDogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attackThe attack happened days after a Northland grandmother was killed by dogs.26 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plungeThundery Friday on the cards for some North Islanders, as chilly start greets southerners.26 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandIwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bayThe iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.26 Feb 06:54 PM
New ZealandAuckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outageFleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.26 Feb 05:18 PM
Crime'I reached, she reached, I won': Murder-accused gives new account of ex's stabbingAnaru Morunga admitted stabbing Jasmaine Reihana but denied intending for her to die.26 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandCall for ministers to stop 'derogatory' rhetoric against councilsNorthland Regional Council chairman Pita Tipene challenged Cabinet ministers at a forum.26 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandFrom guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against CrusadersRichard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.26 Feb 04:00 AM
WellingtonElectricity workers claim lengthy Wellington storm outages could have been fixed fasterWorker blames understaffing as some people were left without power for five days.26 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Whangārei roadThe crash happened on Kamo Rd in Kensington about 9.35am today.26 Feb 02:42 AM
CrimeAlleged phone scammer accused of taking $15k from elderly victimOfficers stopped a vehicle of interest on St Lukes Rd just before 1am.26 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandNorth must not be sidelined in Govt infrastructure plan, business group says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the region is not being left off the table.25 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland local says Christopher Luxon must do more in wake of dog attacksNorthland Local Democracy Reporter Susan Botting joins Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch25 Feb 07:19 PM
New ZealandSingle-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chillSouth Island centres will see a 'real contrast in temperature'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘My father, my role model, my hero’: Son rallies to support dad through stage four cancerKeith Hartley, 68, was diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer in October 2025.25 Feb 05:00 AM
NRLSeventeen Kiwi rookies who could light up NRL in 2026We look at 17 potential NRL debutants in 2026 who hail from New Zealand.25 Feb 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelWarsaw city break guide: Best things to do, where to stay, how to get aroundWorld-class museums like POLIN and the Uprising Museum anchor any weekend stay.24 Feb 11:30 PM
EnergyMeridian swings to $227m profit as wind and hydro deliver bumper half-yearMeridian swung from a $121m loss to a $227m profit on strong hydro and wind.24 Feb 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI offers free 'trusted' health, NZ start-up raises $4.5m from US politician – Tech InsiderHeidi Evidence lets Kiwis seek ad-free, sourced medical advice without logging in.24 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occurOPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.24 Feb 05:00 PM
Crime‘It was either her or me': Man accused of killing his ex claims he was trying to protect his familyAnaru Morunga told police he was 'cooked as a cooked thing' and hearing voices.24 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow experts want dog laws to change after another fatal attackDog-related injuries reached 29,220 in 2024-25, with 14,120 from bites.24 Feb 04:00 AM
