New ZealandLive: Is it Omicron? Nine cases, five Air NZ flights - all eyes on genome tests todayAir NZ crew member and nine Motueka cases will soon find out if they have Omicron.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interestPassengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.22 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandStanley Waipouri's killers denied paroleTwo men jailed for murder 15 years ago will remain behind bars after first parole hearing.21 Jan 07:34 PM
New ZealandWarning NZ on brink of 'major border failure' as outbreak looms"The Omicron pattern is continuing almost inexorably towards an outbreak in New Zealand."21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland locations of interest: Chemist Warehouse, SkyCity Casino, Pak'nSave Manukau added to listShoppers at Pak'nSave Manukau and Chemist Warehouse asked to self-monitor for symptoms.21 Jan 05:25 AM
New ZealandReview of MIQ duration needed after Palmerston North Covid-19 case - expert"We need to encompass the full range of possible incubation periods." - Prof Michael Baker21 Jan 04:55 AM
New ZealandSeveral ways Palmerston North case may have caught Omicron - expertInfection may have laid dormant for duration of MIQ stay, expert says.21 Jan 02:14 AM
New ZealandLive: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has OmicronThe Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.20 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North case confirmed as Omicron, no links to Christchurch MIQMidCentral DHB are preparing for a surge in testing, and to support people isolating.20 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Suspected Palmerston North Omicron case visited cafe, storesThe new locations of interest are listed for times between Monday and Wednesday this week.20 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandManawatū River drownings: Two men named by policePolice have release the names of the two men who drowned in the Manawatū River on Jan 2.11 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandHorror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 yearsIt's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandI was there: In a time of Halley's Comet, Concorde came to New ZealandIt was a good time to look up, back in April 1986.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGet out of town: Where to escape Auckland's sky-high house pricesHow to achieve work-life balance and pay less for your home.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolute alarm bells': Worst Summer for drownings so far since 2015There have been 22 drownings across the country for the period.03 Jan 10:15 PM
New Zealand'They just got dragged right out': Palmerston North local describes near miss in river where four drownedPolice and the council are now urging people not to swim at Ahimate Reserve.02 Jan 09:21 PM
New ZealandTwo more bodies retrieved from Manawatū River after refugee girl and woman drownReports of two missing swimmers has come just days after two others drowned there.02 Jan 05:54 PM
New ZealandChild's body found in Manawatū River searchOne body recovered; search continues today for 25-year-old woman29 Dec 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Crossed the line': Media Council rules against Indian news site for attack on Massey academic'It is unsustainable to describe it as news,' the decision read.23 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after Palmerston North hit-and-runPolice believe a driver "deliberately hit" and elderly man then fled the scene.20 Dec 01:38 AM
CrimePolice investigating hit-and-run crash after elderly man 'deliberately hit'Police said the man was hit on Grey St in Palmerston North just before 12.30pm.19 Dec 03:28 AM
TravelNZ summer travel: Five new things to do in Palmerston North & ManawatūThe top things to check out in Palmerston North and Manawatū over summer.16 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandRangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mudHeavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.13 Dec 07:15 PM
EducationStudents making most of free trades trainingClose to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi family in Indonesia's five-month fight to get vaccine, return homeNZ family struggled for months to get their children vaccinated; now they're heading home.01 Dec 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentThe Monday Q&A: Tireless environmental worker Graham Pearson enjoys the seaside life"Sticky date pudding at the Rutland Arms Inn is my go-to outing."21 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuWhangārei young entrepreneur wins prestigious award, aspires to be the first Māori vet nurse in Ngāti Hine roheArwyn Henare, 15, and team win Rangatahi Māori Company of the Year.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unworkable regulations' focus of Groundswell protestProtesters against farming regulations have again driven around Whanganui.21 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandLive: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for NorthlandCases continue to emerge across the North Island.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PMAs Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.17 Nov 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Not even cute': Cafe owner responds after 'cute waitress' controversyOwner hits back at critics, defends sign and reveals the identity of the 'cute waitress'.17 Nov 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCold case: Woman in NZ arrested over toddler's 'abhorrent' death 34 years agoThe woman was arrested in Palmerston North and faces extradition.16 Nov 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Cute waitress on duty': Cafe slammed for sexist signCritics say the sign highlights "deeply-held" sexism in the hospitality industry.15 Nov 03:20 AM