New ZealandOne seriously injured in Ruapehu crashSH1 remains open following the incident.19 Mar 01:06 AM
SportChris Rattue: Highlights from four decades in sports journalismChris Rattue relfects on the interviews with sports legends who left a lasting impression.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Avoidable’: Coroner finds patient had the means and opportunity to end his lifeShaun Gray died in Palmerston North Hospital's Ward 21 which is 'not fit for purpose'.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be fundedOther patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.17 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandYoung Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trailRiders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'14 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Don’t wait to claim your benefitOPINION: A woman has finally claimed her Veteran Spouse pension 44 years late.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 PM
New Zealand'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiserJessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.13 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash inTwo of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifterThe 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.11 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide investigation in Palmerston NorthOne person was arrested and police say those involved knew each other.10 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandRural Games success for Toa HendersonHenderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.10 Mar 08:16 PM
New ZealandAbuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing downCouncil boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.10 Mar 05:00 PM
BusinessWhen is it time to stop financially supporting your children?Lynda Moore emphasises discussing finances as living costs rise and NZ's population ages.10 Mar 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe ‘amazing’ highs and ‘huge toll’ of 38 years in real estate'I remember going home and saying to the kids ... ‘We’re going to Disneyland'.'08 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandTop axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural GamesJordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.06 Mar 10:24 PM
PoliticsBowel cancer screening eligibility age to be lowered for everyoneSimeon Brown says the move will eventually align NZ with Australia.06 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandMeth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan found with critical injuries at Palmerston North addressPolice say the man remains in hospital.01 Mar 09:07 PM
New ZealandFizzy fury: Call to ban sugary drinks from sports stadiumsDental Association says the “severity of the issue” of tooth decay in youth is alarming.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crashJeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record highConsumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandConstable who admits making 'disgusting comment' about colleague takes police to ERAThe officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.27 Feb 05:53 AM
New ZealandPilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coastThe pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.27 Feb 01:48 AM
New Zealand‘It’s awful’: Auckland schools cut back on uneaten free lunchesTwo Auckland schools cut lunch orders due to students not eating them.26 Feb 05:55 PM
New ZealandChina’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warnsChina and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.23 Feb 02:57 AM
New Zealand‘Extreme fluctuations’: What recruiters say as region’s job ads drop 22%'The job market has become more competitive.'17 Feb 07:06 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence palingCrimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.17 Feb 06:00 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming needs R&D investmentOPINION: Government investment in R&D is low in comparison with other countries.17 Feb 12:45 AM
