New Zealand'Ride free': Tributes for decorated Kiwi cop killed in US motorbike crash Detective Sergeant Brian Woodcock died in a crash in Arizona on August 18.27 Aug 04:02 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely no evidence': Doctor dismisses rickets responsible for baby's fractured ribs in sportsman trialThe expert witness rejected the defence position the injuries may have been congenital.27 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandMan dies in single-vehicle crash near Gore Emergency services responded to the crash on Old Coach Rd just after 10 this morning.27 Aug 02:39 AM
ChristchurchWoman died in police cell after 'tense and dangerous' police calloutThe death has been referred to the Coroner and Independent Police Conduct Authority.27 Aug 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: Rugby's next evolution is happening with Black Ferns' revelationOPINION: Jorja Miller is redefining the flanker role in rugby.27 Aug 02:01 AM
EntertainmentTaylor's $1m ring: Will we all want vintage-inspired engagement rings now?All about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, the ring and their relationship.27 Aug 01:39 AM
New ZealandMan arrested for importing 1m black market-bound cigarettes into NZThe cigarettes, imported from China, were falsely declared as clothes. 27 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandFormer Māori All Black Shane Christie dies aged 39Shane Christie advocated for NZ Rugby to do more for players with head injuries.27 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Ex-ministers' refusal undermines Covid inquiry integrityOPINION: The ex-ministers claim all questions were answered in private.27 Aug 12:00 AM
ChristchurchWatch: 'Could have been catastrophic': Scary near miss as child crosses roadPolice said the close call could have been a 'catastrophic event'.26 Aug 11:24 PM
Warriors'I've stayed positive:' How Warriors centre Rocco Berry has endured awful injury toll in 2025If there was an award for mental toughness in the NRL, Berry would be a strong contender.26 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandDouble weather systems to sweep strong winds, heavy rain across NZMetService has issued multiple weather warnings for parts of both main islands.26 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housingFifteen-storey blocks will be allowed in 22 areas near CBD and transport hubs.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSarah Hirini on living her dream life, and why rugby is 'the greatest sport'The player shares who inspires her and her hopes for New Zealand's future.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Woeful': Critics say Two by Twos church sexual abuse advice fails to protect victimsEx-members and experts say abuse advice more sympathetic to perpetrators.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan's plan to post box full of cannabis foiled by 'distinctive odour'Anthony Ellison also provided his name and contact details on the package receipt. 26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandUgly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years'I often get the blame from some people for the duck.' 26 Aug 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Zebra foal, giraffe die at wildlife park in ChristchurchPost-mortem analysis revealed mis-mothering main reason the zebra died.26 Aug 06:36 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for attacks on Takapuna restaurant ownersHe attacked two restaurant owners and knocked out a man in Fruit World, Rosedale.26 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWinter's final blast: Severe storm set to batter NZ, 100km/h gales to pound north Auckland Civil Defence warns strong winds could turn branches and firewood into missiles.26 Aug 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Failed to respond': Mayday call mystery deepens in Cook StraitPolice suspended the Cook Strait boat search after hours of effort.26 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandMan arrested for allegedly offering cash to students for inappropriate actsA 53-year-old man will appear in Christchurch District Court today.26 Aug 01:25 AM
Christchurch'Sincerely apologise': Music festival attendees caught up in privacy breachRolling Meadows said the error was caused by a fault of ticketing company, Flicket. 26 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing boat in Cook Strait pausedA mayday call was received last night, but no vessel has been found.25 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandSocial media experiment finds page for young girl flooded with 'distressing' contentThe experiment has led to calls for a social media age ban in NZ. 25 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'One last gasp' of winter: 'Multiple waves' of rain and wind to sweep NZAnother large low looms in the Southern Ocean - and could bring severe weather.25 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandMike McRoberts' new memoir: 'Journalism and te reo have taught me curiosity is a muscle'McRoberts says learning te reo later in life changed him and how he sees the world.25 Aug 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why Kiwis need to be vigilant to help lone wolf attacksOPINION: The SIS is not ruling out another terrorist attack fuelled by online ideology.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrade inflation? Report reveals surge in uni A-grades despite students 'performing worse' Half of all Auckland University grades in 2020 were As.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Sport'Raising the roof': NZ breast cancer team wins gold at world champsThe Breast Cancer Black Dragons won gold in the 1km race.25 Aug 06:39 AM
Sport'I just felt free': Runner's journey to World Transplant GamesThe World Transplant Games marked his dream of representing New Zealand on the track.25 Aug 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisBen Francis: 5 questions as Warriors' top-four destiny back in their handsOPINION: The Warriors are back in the box seat to finish fourth.25 Aug 04:56 AM