New ZealandFatal sleep-out robbery: Man shot in the head for $5 and a bag of methDamon O’Rourke was murdered during a robbery by two men wearing Nomad gang patches. 03 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThis community garden is cultivating more than just plantsMarton Community Garden is a place to connect, share ideas and work together. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTavern fire shuts Palmerston North school due to asbestos riskSpecialists may test school grounds for asbestos debris before reopening.30 Oct 07:18 PM
New Zealand'Stay inside': Fire crews battle blaze at closed Palmerston North pubEight fire trucks are at the scene of the blaze on Ferguson St.30 Oct 05:34 AM
New Zealand‘Clang of the prison gates’: NZDF wants soldier who tried to spy moved to civilian prisonThe soldier was sent to military detention after trying to pass on restricted information.30 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandMother’s warnings emerge before fatal Pahīatua assaultPolice are searching for Jeremy Robertson, last seen in the Rotorua area.29 Oct 06:15 PM
New ZealandParole Board to learn if convicted murderer Mark Lundy has been complying with release conditionsLundy was released from prison in May after spending more than 23 years behind bars. 27 Oct 08:32 PM
Sport'I couldn’t stop smiling': Nicol, Gray take MTB marathon titlesCoen Nicol broke clear at the 50km mark to claim the men’s 100km title.26 Oct 09:41 PM
New ZealandGame-changer: New $18b expressway endorsed to boost jobs and road safetyThe Northland Expressway from Te Hana to Whangārei is expected to boost Northland.26 Oct 05:00 PM
Auckland‘A no-brainer’: Wealthy businessmen pitch $20m plan to save Western Springs speedwayTerry Michaels says no council funding is needed for the new complex.25 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandMum of teen who died of cancer says Oranga Tamariki contributed to 'suffering'Oranga Tamariki has apologised for mistakes made in the boy's care.24 Oct 10:59 PM
New Zealand‘It felt like the perfect fit’: City-raised graduate finds future in ag'I had no farming background at all, so don’t let that put you off an ag career.'24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyNew Zealand's only schoolboy All BlackIn 1980, Craig Wickes became the only All Black selected in a school uniform before injury cut down his promising rugby career. Video / Carson Bluck / Sally Wenham / Mike ScottWatch24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'My wife’s going to kill me': Biker’s road from cliff fall to Whaka 100 comebackThis weekend he will race in the 50km distance at Rotorua’s biggest Whaka 100 event yet.24 Oct 02:08 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Aimee? Police search for Palmerston North teenShe was last seen in September and was reported missing last week.23 Oct 03:30 AM
BusinessRetirees struggle to cover rising billsWellington rates have jumped 47% in three years, the study shows.21 Oct 08:55 PM
New ZealandBeach Blacks duo qualify for world champs as Olympic dream buildsBrad Fuller and Ben O’Dea are the first Beach Blacks to qualify for the worlds since 2015.21 Oct 05:00 PM
WellingtonPolice fear for welfare of missing 14-year-old girlRoxanne was last seen in Palmerston North Central on Friday, October 17.20 Oct 12:38 AM
New Zealand'A long road': Police dog, handler injured after fall into 'scalding' geothermal water Senior Constable Adam Johannsen suffered minor burns rescuing her.16 Oct 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.Disability rights campaigner Paul Curry described his life as 'a hell of a ride'.15 Oct 05:59 PM
New Zealand'If I hit my kid in the head, I go to jail': Ban under-14s from contact sports – expertsThe Elephant is an online video series about the controversial topics we often avoid. 15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of baby's murder appears in courtBay of Plenty man charged over Foxton Beach incident granted interim name suppression.15 Oct 06:16 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandWorld champion athlete returns to former track and schoolHe credits his years at Collegiate and coach Alec McNab for shaping his athletic path.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDevelopment boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure'We are not like others who simply walk away. We are doing everything we can.'13 Oct 11:00 PM
Travel newsFrom Auckland’s Oktoberfest to Outback safaris, here’s where to go nextFive escapes that prove October’s made for adventure.11 Oct 05:01 PM
EntertainmentRaybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an emailThe original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.11 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?10 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsTrade Minister dodges questions on alleged ‘deal’ to hide Nash trade trip dumpingNash claims a 'deal' was reached with NZTE CEO regarding messaging to the media. 08 Oct 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rarely come to the market’: All Black great's farm station up for saleSam Whitelock and wife Hannah have put the station on the market after eight years. 07 Oct 03:20 AM