New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year's Eve weather: The places to be - and the places in for thunderstormsOne North Island region is forecast to finally see a break after a week of poor weather. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifetime of service recognised with honour: Leith Comer's success-driven mindset His service spans army leadership, Te Puni Kōkiri and iwi Treaty work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZ28 Dec 10:42 PM
PremiumNew Zealand‘I don’t know how to deal with it’: Why schools struggle with traumatic events26 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumProperty'Our challenge is to keep our heads down' – Andrew Reding on Fletcher Building in 202626 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Thanks to everyone': Missing Taupō man found after police appealPolice say David may be confused and walks with a distinctive shuffle.26 Dec 12:29 AM
New ZealandHow to stay safe on Waikato River float with flows near extreme riskFlows above 140 cumecs on the river make the float trip more dangerous.25 Dec 11:00 PM
SportWomen who owned 2025: Kiwi stars rewrite the record booksSammie Maxwell fought back from Olympic selection doubts to a historic MTB title.25 Dec 05:01 PM
New ZealandChristmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were soldTen players also won the Second Division and will receive more than $27,000 each.25 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandBoy left swimming for life as rescue helicopter call delayedPolice initially stood down the chopper crew minutes after it launched.24 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandThe rules if you’re working, or running a business, over the Christmas breakRetail workers have clear legal rights over Christmas and New Year.23 Dec 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘She was so trusting’: Police dog Teo’s fight back after geothermal burnsTeo fell into 85C geothermal water while searching for missing man Jayleb-Che Dean.23 Dec 08:14 PM
WellingtonFamily mourns 'most loving and caring' mum killed in Foxton Beach fire Daughter says December 9 blaze left them ‘absolutely devastated’.23 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandLifesaving tech: Rescue helicopter seeks new night‑vision goggles fundingThe upgraded goggles give clearer views of ridgelines, trees and low cloud.23 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: The moment a jetboat swerves, averts collision with kayaker in full flight at Huka Falls The kayaker praised the Hukafalls Jet Taupō skipper for swerving in time.23 Dec 12:07 AM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie teases a Flight of the Conchords reunionNext year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the group's biggest projects. 22 Dec 11:01 PM
New Zealand'Things can change in a heartbeat': Police warning after Taupō boat fire rescueThe man survived after swimming for over an hour in Lake Taupō with no lifejacket.22 Dec 07:20 PM
New Zealand'Got a long way to go': Teen skier continues hospital fight after shattering legs on Mt RuapehuThe 13-year-old fell about 8m off a cliff while skiing at Whakapapa in October.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet, windy Christmas lead-up for many as MetService issues new watchesThe best Christmas weather is tipped for Hastings, Christchurch and Kaikōura.22 Dec 02:00 AM
Travel newsTwice lost, twice found: Kiwi traveller's last-ditch effort to save wife's engagement ring diamondIt wasn't the couple's first scare, having lost the ring 25 years ago in Lake Taupō. 21 Dec 05:30 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being pulled from water near famed Waiotapu geothermal areaOne person is assisting police as they piece together what happened.20 Dec 09:29 PM
Travel newsWhere to eat, hike and play this summer if you are staying closer to homeBig flavours, outdoor adventures and unforgettable ways to ring in 2026.20 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe US wants to ban DJI drones due to security fears; will NZ follow suit? America is days away from freezing out the world’s dominant drone maker.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobeShe was tracked down by her vehicle, then found hiding in a Rotorua wardrobe.18 Dec 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismChateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interestOfficials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.17 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’re lost, Mum’: Unaccompanied girls stranded after seven-hour bus tripThe young sisters were left crying at Manukau with flat phones.17 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How the Mowbrays, Luxons and Auckland’s A-list are spending ChristmasPlus, meet the entrepreneur brothers behind Auckland’s new hospitality hotspot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
