PoliticsTangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana TuriaTuria served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.02 Jan 08:46 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering strokeTuria first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.02 Jan 07:26 PM
New Zealand‘Sooty substance’: Tanker spill prompts Port Taranaki clean-upSooty spill in New Plymouth: Port Taranaki initiates rapid response.31 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossingsA deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.26 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandDriver dead after car crashes into house, resident injured, taken to hospitalMotorists are to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.23 Dec 11:24 PM
Travel newsAll the road closures that could impact your summer road tripWith lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.23 Dec 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison deathThe family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.23 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuTe reo Māori changes: Z Energy renames stations with ‘correct’ kupu‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’22 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandFormer All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photosA judge said it was psychological abuse but the offender's moral culpability was limited.20 Dec 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Free spirit' killed in Stratford car crash named as family pays tributeThe 22-year-old died in a crash on Mountain Rd.19 Dec 05:13 PM
New ZealandDangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crashPolice found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: A year of change and challenges for our communityGovt faces challenges in 2024 with recession and protests as councils focus on LTP reviews16 Dec 02:11 AM
OpinionCarl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year onMP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.16 Dec 02:03 AM
New Zealand‘It still feels surreal’: NZ’s latest millionaire claims $23.3m Powerball prizeThe New Plymouth man was oblivious of his win when he visited the shop day after draw. 16 Dec 12:49 AM
MotorsportTaranaki drivers on podiumThere was plenty of racing action at the speedway track on Saturday night.15 Dec 08:45 PM
New ZealandStratford Press bids farewell, celebrating community and historyOpinion: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Stratford Press.15 Dec 06:24 PM
New Zealand‘Came in to check... boom’: Woolworths manager says $23m Lotto winner was unaware20 people have now become multi-millionaires via Lotto wins this year.15 Dec 07:10 AM
New Zealand'We've had our hearts ripped out': Kiwi's UK death preventable according to inquestUK inquest into death of Kiwi man vindicates his family.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was just screaming': Stingray pierces fisher's boot with venomous barbIt was an eight or nine on the pain scale, a man says after being stung.13 Dec 07:45 AM
Kahu'Too divisive': Council shuts down submission on Treaty BillTRC submission warns Treaty Bill could harm Crown-Māori relations and existing ties.11 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
BusinessTodd Corp suspends dividendsBig international projects are failures, family empire says.10 Dec 07:57 PM
BusinessGreymouth Petroleum confirms strong gas flows from wellGreymouth Petroleum says gas is flowing strongly from its new well in Taranaki.10 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandTeens complete 800km challenge across North IslandThe Tauranga trio travelled under their own steam from East Cape to Cape Egmont09 Dec 08:05 PM
KahuFrom Auckland to Whanganui: New chairman's journey to leading Ngaa Rauru KiitahiTahinganui Hina returned home to Whanganui in 2018.09 Dec 03:04 AM
New Zealand'I thought he would die': Mother faces the man who took her babyHe stole her car with her baby in it and then dumped the boy on the roadside.29 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandTop NZ sports star sentenced for sending nude images of womanThe man, who cannot be named yet, threatened to post a woman's naked photos online.28 Nov 03:02 AM
KahuShane Jones defends seabed mining plans amid environmental protestsMayor insists the community opposes mining, prioritising scientific evidence on harm.27 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandGang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insigniaPeople wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.27 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandRugby player charged for alleged assault during post-match handshakesAn opponent was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital by ambulance.26 Nov 01:05 AM
New Zealand‘The cop needs to be held accountable’: Mum of man killed by 'unjustified' police shootingWhānau of man killed by police speak out on 'unjustified' fatal shooting.21 Nov 06:10 AM
New ZealandFatal shooting of unarmed Kaoss Price by police was not justified, says IPCAHis family have slammed advice to not lay charges over his unjustified fatal shooting.20 Nov 11:17 PM
Crime'I only ever tried to help': Aunt clawed, punched for mentioning niece's exThe woman was in the backseat of a car when she grabbed her aunty's hair and attacked her.20 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be namedLeslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
