New Zealand'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blazeThe fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.16 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandBallance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plantThe proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.15 Apr 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf courseHamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.15 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessHouse prices down in most regions in year to MarchPrices either static or falling throughout NZ, only six areas had price rises lately.14 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandFatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishingA coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.14 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'Thank God I'm alive': Street fight ends with woman being run down, crushed against wallThe woman got into her ute, did a three-point turn, accelerated, and drove at the victim.14 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandWoman raped during game of 'truth, dare or command' too scared to resistHe had sex on his mind and used the game to manipulate the woman, the judge found.14 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandTaranaki organic dairy farmer weathering the droughtJanet Fleming milks 320 cows once daily and has diversified by growing botanicals.13 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandWidow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedySorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants 'justice'.13 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandLotto: 32 players split Second Division – where the lucky tickets were soldOne player walked away with $1 million after winning the First Division draw.13 Apr 05:34 AM
New ZealandSunny start to school holidays for NZ but heavy rain could move in from WednesdaySchool kids should be able to get outside for today and tomorrow's start to the holidays. 12 Apr 05:00 PM
RacingRacing powerhouse: Te Akau scores big with Dream Of The Moon winDream Of The Moon secured a decisive three-and-a-quarter length victory.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyDebutant inspires Highlanders to snap four-game losing streakThe Highlanders have beaten the Fijian Drua to claim their third Super Rugby Pacific win.12 Apr 09:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight grounded, passenger reports smell of fuelA passenger said they could smell fuel coming through the air vents.08 Apr 07:46 AM
New Zealand'Incoming!': Thunderstorms set to sweep over North IslandCivil Defence advises people to stay inside and secure loose furniture items.06 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandGreenpeace activists breach security at Taranaki port in Fonterra protestActivists stopped a ship from unloading 30,000 tonnes of palm kernel.06 Apr 01:29 AM
New Zealand‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison deathKingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSettled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramasSome places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.04 Apr 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely devastated': Hay theft hits hard during Taranaki droughtHundreds of hay bales were stolen from two properties in Taranaki.03 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandBrendan Attrill wins Taranaki farm environment awardThird-generation farmer milks 350 cows on 163ha at Huinga, focusing on sustainability.03 Apr 08:05 PM
New ZealandSouth Taranaki kura community rallies after 11 students injured in van crashThree students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.03 Apr 05:26 AM
LiveNew Zealand‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rainOrange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.02 Apr 10:48 PM
New ZealandTropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regionsSome parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said. 02 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandStudents on sports trip in South Taranaki crash, 13 people injuredHastings Rd is closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination.01 Apr 11:25 PM
Entertainment‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roastedThe comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.01 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandWhy this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ droughtAuckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.31 Mar 08:48 PM
New Zealand‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecastIt has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Predator': Ex 'vice-president' of NZ republic was serial sex offenderBryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PoliticsWildlife Act changes coming after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawfulMinister says changes will be targeted and narrow.27 Mar 09:11 PM
New Zealand‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fireThe fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.27 Mar 08:09 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash 'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'25 Mar 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Sweating profusely': Man found hiding in wardrobe after breaking into home, stealing undiesThe victim went into his bedroom to get changed and saw the man in his wardrobe.24 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandMissing New Plymouth girl found safe and wellThe girl was last seen around 2.30pm on Sunday.23 Mar 04:30 PM
