New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
New ZealandSerious crash near Taupō leaves seven injured, two criticallyThe crash involved two cars at Broadlands Rd and Off Rd Highway.23 Aug 03:52 AM
New ZealandRoundabout construction begins at crash-prone intersectionTraffic is expected to flow on the new roundabout by March next year.23 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Flies in the ointment': Wet weekend looms for upper North IslandHeavy rain forecast for Coromandel and BoP, showers for Auckland, Northland and Waikato.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayakingSearchers found his kayak. That meant 'there's a human body somewhere'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIcy blast hits NZ: Hail blankets regions, storms loom for AucklandStrong winds in Wellington reach gusts of 120km/h at Baring Head.19 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
New ZealandWatch: Near miss as overtaking vehicle avoids collision near Whakapapa The dash cam captured the dangerous manoeuvre on the Whakapapa road.17 Aug 03:00 AM
RacingHabana’s handicap points punters towards TuxedoRacing on a good track at Ruakākā today and Taupō tomorrow signals spring is on the way.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of Tūrangi woman's murder namedLance Dickinson, 27, is charged with murdering Cherie-Lee Bell in June.14 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandRuapehu College revokes policy to lock girls’ bathrooms after outcry, principal apologisesOne parent pulled her daughter out of school after she came home to use the bathroom.14 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandWaikato River named among top three drowning 'black spots'Since 1980, 123 people have died in its murky waters. 14 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name 'treasured Mema' as Desert Rd crash victimThe two-vehicle collision happened about 1.10pm on June 7.12 Aug 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Staggeringly poor': Police shocked after stores caught selling alcohol to minorPolice 'genuinely shocked' that eight of 11 stores sold alcohol to an underage teen.12 Aug 01:32 AM
New ZealandMan admits stabbing woman 18 times outside police stationThe 23-year-old man can now be named as James Tuwhangai.12 Aug 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLucky punter claims life-changing $20m Powerball prizeThree other Lotto First Division winners each won $250,000.11 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLast-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semiKing's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.11 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandExpanded chemo services for Taupō patientsChemotherapy at Taupō Hospital is now available two days a week.10 Aug 09:26 PM
New ZealandMissed out on $20m Lotto prize? Kiwis from these three places scooped $250k First DivisionSaturday's $20m winner became the 13th Powerball multi-millionaire this year.10 Aug 12:20 AM
New ZealandMassive $20m Lotto win - where lucky Powerball ticket was soldThe Powerball number was 3, and the bonus ball was 27.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe Kiwi celebs escaping winter to spend their summers in France'You wake up with a sense of excitement because you don’t know what the day will bring.'08 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I like politicians who stick to their beliefs and challenge authorityOPINION: Can’t one TV channel at least be funded for high quality public programming?08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport18 under 18: NZ's emerging sporting talentBonnie Jansen spotlights Aotearoa's rising sports stars aged 18 and under.08 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandSpecial tourism initiative gifts weekend getaways to people in needA Waikato holiday home business wants to give back to the community.07 Aug 04:21 PM
New ZealandOur Changing World: Turning Taupō greenProject Tongariro battles invasive species to help restore vital wetlands.07 Aug 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Super motivating': Why Tauranga's triathlon coup is a big opportunity for local athletesTauranga will host the World Triathlon Championship Final in 2028.06 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandK9 team partners in crime-fightingScott and Chip's role involves tracking offenders and supporting frontline police and AOS.05 Aug 09:36 PM
New ZealandMan involved in daylight gang shooting breaches home detentionA teen offender who promised to change and avoided jail is back in court.05 Aug 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Warming trend': Short subtropical shift before sub-zero chill bites againSouth Island lows may hit -5C before warmer air arrives.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gainThe Green Party calls for renewed investment in public services and climate action.04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandCold snap continues before weather shift promises rain, severe galesRain is set to hit Fiordland Wednesday, spreading nationwide by Friday.04 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'New money': Higher-end housing development sparks strong interestPrices start at $700,000, with home and land packages from $1.4 million.03 Aug 10:31 PM
