New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe electorates worth watching on election nightA number of the country's 72 electorates will be hotly contested.09 Oct 07:49 PM
RugbyTaniwha and Northland Kauri notch winsNorthland men's and women's teams win their matches in Whangārei this afternoon.03 Oct 05:43 AM
New ZealandCocaine, MDMA and cash found in arrested man's crashed carPolice tracked down the man after he was involved in a crash on Sunday evening.29 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandKiwi kayak legend killed in crash near NelsonNo one else in the multisport industry has innovated as much as Andrew Martin.28 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandStormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could closeAuthorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekendSnow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.24 Sep 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProbe into NZ medical cannabis scamAuckland GP alarmed to be caught up in homegrown con.23 Sep 04:29 AM
New ZealandSchool principals split on legalising cannabisPrincipals' leader stirs up a storm by advocating cannabis legalisation.22 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandFurious residents told 'disgusting' water safe to drinkA Waverley resident shared a photo of the dark brown water that had come from their tap.19 Sep 11:28 PM
LifestyleBlack dog: Important reason Taranaki farmers stripped naked for photoshoot'It's something we have either personally battled with or has affected those close to us.'13 Sep 09:22 PM
New Zealand'There is still anxiety': Principals go doorknocking as kids slow to returnAnxious Auckland parents are still wary about sending kids back to school.10 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandPrincipal of Taranaki Green School resignsParents told in email on Wednesday that Stuart MacAlpine had said yes to another job.10 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandMoral row brewing: Catholic school sends parents 'vote no' info on cannabisCatholic school sparks legal row by taking sides on cannabis and euthanasia.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender granted parole despite high riskAaron Laurence was serving a lengthy prison sentence for sexual abuse.06 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandAnti-lockdown protests: 'Fight for your rights and freedom'Child protester clutched a sign depicting PM Jacinda Ardern as Adolf Hitler.05 Sep 07:19 AM
New ZealandFunding row: 'You can't say to people, go to Methven or Timaru'New $10m fund for private training providers favours regional schools.01 Sep 06:25 AM
New ZealandSchool saga puts Greens 'at risk' at election, Shaw has no plans to resignShaw says $11.7m funding to Taranaki Green School was 'an error of judgment'.31 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandIt's safe to send the kids to school - Chris HipkinsStudents would not be allowed back at school if the risk was too big, says Chris Hipkins.31 Aug 09:13 PM
New ZealandNational: $4.8b for school buildings, looser zoning controlsNational signals a looser approach to school zoning and would fund roll growth.31 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandGreen School funding: Shane Jones defends controversial projectNational says the Government needs to check whether taxpayers have to 'swallow the rat'.29 Aug 06:10 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, three in hospital after horror night on New Zealand roadsA woman died in Kaitaia and a pedestrian was killed in the South Island.28 Aug 07:53 PM
New ZealandPressure on Green co-leader to pull support for green schoolJames Shaw has been warned by own party to pull support for a wealthy private school.27 Aug 08:34 PM
New ZealandCops accused of manslaughter face new chargeThe officers now face another manslaughter charge in relation to the incident.26 Aug 02:21 AM
EnvironmentCouncil to prosecute meat processorRāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Southerly switch to bite north by WednesdayThunderstorms will hit western areas again early on Tuesday morning.24 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandTaranaki murder accused refused bailA man has appeared in court charged with murder following Taranaki incident.23 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandBillboard racism: Maori Party co-leader has moko kauae defaced on hoardingsFour of the Maori Party co-leader's billboards were damaged at the weekend.23 Aug 10:51 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after death in Taranaki last nightThe charges came after a man died in the town of Korito last night.22 Aug 08:39 PM
New ZealandMan dies in Taranaki shootingPolice called to incident at Korito 16km south of New Plymouth.22 Aug 10:18 AM
New ZealandNZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spendingThe Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.19 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan who fatally shot his Taranaki landlord has minimum non-parole period reduced on appealOne the day before the murder, Colin Thompson said he was going to shoot his landlord.18 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this weekRain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.16 Aug 07:32 AM