New Zealand'Tired and overwhelmed' teen father breaks newborn's ribs, bruises his face and bodyHe was heard telling the baby to 'shut up' and 'go to f***ing sleep'.31 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for impregnating 12yo girl who plans to parent her childThe girl, who was in court to see Adam Busby jailed, never wants to see him again.31 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies trying to retrieve keys from burning house to take nephew to hospitalHe had escaped the fire with his young nephew but re-entered to get the key to his ute. 31 Jul 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Deep sadness': New Plymouth videographer dies after assault outside rugby club29 Jul 08:06 AM
New ZealandNext pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in force29 Jul 08:04 AM
EntertainmentPlaymates, Workmates and life in acting: Matt Whelan’s new love letter to Kiwi theatreThe Netflix and Go Girls star has also taken up weightlifting.27 Jul 12:00 AM
Kahu'I broke the rule of my grandfather': All Blacks' brother on 75 hours lost at seaNearly 20 years on Hewitt says his youthful arrogance contributed to his brush with death 26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDouble trouble, brace for drenching – two weather systems bearing down on NZA second weather system will impact the North Island from Thursday.26 Jul 06:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulOpinion: The 'unicorn' hunt for the next NZ Rugby chief executiveFinding a candidate with the broad required skills is proving challenging for NZR.25 Jul 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Significant change': NZ braces for wild weather's returnMetService warns calm conditions will be coming to an end.24 Jul 07:29 PM
New Zealand'I'll never forget that boy's screams': Man dies after running into fire for car keys after escaping with childA man was killed and a child badly-burned in a New Plymouth house fire last night.23 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandPerson dead, child hospitalised with burns after New Plymouth house fire Fire crews stopped occupants from re-entering the burning house. 23 Jul 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debateAgribusiness & Trade: The dilemma of consensus among farmers on policy decisions.23 Jul 05:00 PM
Agribusiness report'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructureBuilding strong relationships with service providers is key in agriculture sector23 Jul 04:59 PM
Agribusiness report'No skin off our nose': CEO on US tariffs impact on butter ventureOpen Country looks to the United States to boost its trade as its butter venture opens23 Jul 04:59 PM
OpinionOpinion: The rise and fall of open-plan classrooms in NZ schoolsOPINION: The Education Minster says open-plan classrooms in NZ schools are to be scrapped.22 Jul 08:11 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyKing's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-upKing's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.21 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can you afford to die?OPINION: A 'very modest' burial can cost $10,000.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 players win $20k each in Lotto second division – where tickets were soldMost of the winning tickets were sold in the North Island.20 Jul 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Sex monster' continues to minimise 18 years of rape, violence, sadism of two partnersAllan Rosewarne is now eligible for parole but remains behind bars. 20 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandTop of the crops: 1930s farming competitions"All that was needed was a co-operative spirit amongst farmers."19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNewest Lotto millionaire celebrates windfall but biggest prize still up for grabsThe Powerball jackpot now rises to $8 million.19 Jul 09:04 AM
RacingRookie Joshua Brown claims Ōpunake Cup in New PlymouthThe Dalghar gelding won the $120,000 race on his 13th career start.19 Jul 06:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of dying: Why one in two Kiwis will go into debt to pay for funeralsDeath doulas and water cremation offer alternative funeral options.18 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: The $3.1b the Govt could grab - and those who would be left empty-handedThe unexpected need to account for $3.1b after a small appeals board made a big call.17 Jul 10:37 PM
SportReferee abuse: The alarming stats that highlight a troubling trendMany sports across New Zealand are seeing an increase in reported referee abuse.17 Jul 10:30 PM
