PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKnights of the pool noodle: The quirky sport of jugger draws fans in AucklandJugger players bash each other with foam weapons while trying to score with a dog's skull.09 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a community leader from a tiny NZ town began working with Mexico's most powerful cartelExclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand. 09 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders OPINION: The focal figure could move from second fiddle to being a certain starter.09 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighter's leukaemia battle sparks community supportEvan Vince, 74, has volunteered his spare time to the fire service for the past 10 years.08 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: Farah Palmer Cup offers platform for rising rugby starsOPINION: Counties Manukau Heat aim to capitalise on depleted rival lineups.08 Aug 09:34 PM
New ZealandNZ avocado exports surgeExport volumes increased 170% to 3.6 million trays this season.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRed red wine: UB40 to headline Bay Oval's first music festivalBay Oval's manager says this is the venue's first music event.08 Aug 04:00 AM
Crime'Loud noises and banging': Twin accused of 3hr assault claims he was actually hiding in bedroomThe Crown says the twins attacked Troy Hansen with their fists, feet and bar stools.08 Aug 03:36 AM
New ZealandFrom newcomer to guaranteed councillor, in just five daysFour candidates in Hawke’s Bay are elected unopposed across region's five councils.08 Aug 01:09 AM
New ZealandHobson's Pledge billboard: Whānau look at legal optionsDon Brash said the group believed it had the correct licence for using the kuia's image.07 Aug 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie Beaton: ‘Sea of mediocrity’ - NCEA is broken and needed to be scrapped OPINION: It is time to level up our learning system and step into the future. 07 Aug 10:31 PM
New Zealand‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivorsStaci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.07 Aug 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Staffing crisis': Schools roster students home amid teacher shortagesStaff sickness, leave, and a lack of relief teachers have put schools in a difficult spot.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chilly feeling': Temperatures set to plunge for much of New ZealandAuckland Central is expected to reach 5C on Sunday and 3C on Monday morning.07 Aug 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'06 Aug 06:11 PM
New ZealandChild dies after serious two-vehicle crash in KaikoheA family were travelling in one of the vehicles involved in this afternoon's crash.06 Aug 07:15 AM
Crime‘Constant and continued lies’: Judge condemns mum after baby left with lifelong brain injury'You stole from him his very future. Everything ... is now and forever taken from him.'06 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track planThe marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.05 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandWhangārei Hospital parking chaos: Complaints spike as major rebuild nearsNew parks were requested in March 2024 but weren't approved due to financial constraints.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'You can kill me': Identical twins on trial for brutal home assault and threatsThe attack allegedly involved beating the victim for three hours.05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase on bus denied bailThe 27-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with neglect.05 Aug 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Must be a turning point': Pharmacists call for change after baby given 13 times prescribed doseAn intern pharmacist misread the dosage, leading to the fatal error.05 Aug 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthland College faces intervention after scathing ERO reportPrincipal Duane Allen emphasises ongoing efforts to address problems raised.04 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandA life well lived: Celebrating Neil and Zoe Olsen of PeriaCherished members of the Peria community, Neil and Zoe Olsen, have earned deep respect and affection from generations of locals. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch04 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Cheaper than supermarkets': Trust's new mission for accessible foodCheaper butter is next on the list for Taimahi Trust's expanding store.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Warming trend': Short subtropical shift before sub-zero chill bites againSouth Island lows may hit -5C before warmer air arrives.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's futureDevelopment should be seen through a transport lens rather than road v rail.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Political cycles stall NZ infrastructure progressIt is time to stop playing political games with vital infrastructure.04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandMt Eden inmate Robert Fitzpatrick named as alleged murder victimA 32-year-old man has been charged with Fitzpatrick's murder.04 Aug 07:12 AM
CrimeConvicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades onSydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.04 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandCold snap continues before weather shift promises rain, severe galesRain is set to hit Fiordland Wednesday, spreading nationwide by Friday.04 Aug 05:24 AM