MotorsportTitle showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at TaupōFans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.09 Mar 04:13 AM
New ZealandSH5 reopens: One dead after car and trailer rolls on Napier-Taupō roadEmergency crews were called to the crash on SH5 about 2.10am.08 Mar 06:20 PM
New ZealandOne person dies in SH1 crash near Lake TaupōThe crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.08 Mar 06:29 AM
KahuDual approach to healing: Rongoā Māori set to join prison health servicesThe estimated total cost of the service would be up to $9m over five years.06 Mar 05:00 PM
AucklandSummer is back: Most of the country set for warm weekendAucklanders are advised to 'slip, slop, slap and wrap' ahead of a packed sporting weekend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti highway closures: Council warns of ‘learned acceptance’ riskLeaders fear that per-capita funding models will leave Tairāwhiti behind.06 Mar 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Tracking vigorously': Tropical system looms as sizzling heat and heavy rain approaches MetService is tracking a tropical system that could affect New Zealand next week.05 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandUncertainty over Kaimanawa horse muster amid fears for future of herdKHH says 149 animals must be rehomed in 2026 or the herd could exceed 1000 in three years.05 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandVisa hurdle adds 'layer of suffering' for Australian seeking assisted dying in NZNed Kelly initially didn't meet the criteria despite 66 years in NZ and terminal cancer.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Put lives at risk': Shuttle banned from Tongariro track over weather breachMore than 100 walkers were taken to the 20km track despite weather warning, DoC says.03 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandLee Mvtthews DJ Tom Lee takes on first Ironman in Taupō this weekendThe 33-year-old DJ has swapped late nights for months of strict Ironman prep.02 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate North Island highway crashesOne car plunged into a river, and the other fatality was in a three-vehicle crash.01 Mar 05:54 PM
New Zealand'Get ready for a cold snap': Autumn bites as temps plunge 6-8C below averageA cold front brings icy winds, showers and big temperature drop.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Go as fast as you like': Kiwi drivers and riders chase 300km/h thrills'Burt Munros' from all over NZ will descend on a rural road near Reporoa this month.28 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five monthsHis mother said he had became 'very unpredictable' and endangered the family.27 Feb 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to schoolOPINION: When schoolkids are hit by traffic, there's no oops about it.27 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Over the moon': New fire truck a game changer for ski area emergenciesThe all-wheel-drive Volvo can tackle snow, gravel, mud and steep climbs.26 Feb 04:55 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea over crash that killed 10-year-old boyThe 24-year-old driver will be sentenced in Taupo District Court on April 29.24 Feb 09:23 PM
WellingtonWoman facing organ removal claims GP clinic lost her medical records The woman claimed her infertility was ignored by a Palmerston North clinic for years. 24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropesGovernment-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.23 Feb 08:39 PM
New Zealand'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwatersAfter rescuing them from their car, he put them up at his mum's house for the night.23 Feb 03:05 AM
New ZealandGovt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National ParkThe $3.5m fund will be spent over five years on the damaged areas.23 Feb 12:06 AM
New Zealand‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosisElyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.20 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Engine that gets New Zealand going': Mercury bets big on new power projectsMercury's boss says gentailers are now building new plants faster than 'Think Big'.20 Feb 06:00 PM
WellingtonWoman says years of missed care leaves her facing organ removal It was only when the woman switched practices that her tumours were discovered.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBanks Peninsula farmers and businesses counting the cost of floodsAkaroa logged 243mm in 24 hours, its wettest February day on record.18 Feb 05:46 PM
New ZealandWeather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehiclesAbout 20 cars were trapped for hours between floodwaters and a fresh slip.16 Feb 08:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact raises $525m to fast-track renewable energy buildoutNew funds will back a 200MW battery, Glorit solar and Tauhara 2 drilling.16 Feb 04:00 AM
WellingtonRoad 'disintegrating' as flooding tears through Lower Hutt suburbKamahi St in Stokes Valley has been torn up by ferocious flood waters.16 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandArchie the apprentice finds his farming feetThe 17-year-old is in his second year of the three-year Pāmu apprenticeship scheme.16 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandMost dramatic pictures of North Island storm: Downed trees, blocked highways and flooded streets More than 19,000 homes in the lower North Island are without power.16 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandBusinesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fireBusinesses now pin hopes on heavy winter snow on Mt Ruapehu to recover.15 Feb 08:44 PM
