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
New ZealandSub-zero temperatures as cold snap grips NZ - but La Niña's possible return loomsLa Niña may return, bringing warmer, wetter weather until October.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Foreign tourist fee is a no-brainerOPINION: We must hold this and the next government to reinvesting the money in DoC sites.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: When bridges struggled with farm demandsIn 1934, a lorry got stuck on a narrow bridge, delaying cream transport.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Regional councillor only candidate for $63k jobThere were 32 nominations received for 14 Waikato Regional Council seats.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Colder than usual': Frosty mornings forecast for much of NZSettled and calm conditions predicted for most of the country this weekend.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan who wanted to hear Ardern's 'neck snap' says jail is 'terrifying''I was simply sharing an opinion on an online forum ... I just would like to go home.'30 Jul 06:00 PM
EnergyNZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.30 Jul 05:41 AM
NPCPlayer spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC seasonTake a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.30 Jul 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Arduous work': What it's like for Kiwi firefighters battling wildfires in CanadaEleven Bay of Plenty firefighters are among a Kiwi contingent aiding efforts in Manitoba.30 Jul 12:04 AM
TravelBest places to take a toddler in the AlpsThese outdoor activities are delightful for the whole family. 29 Jul 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Broken by this loss': Family mourn 10yo crash victimJax Tauroa-Wall's whānau said his son was 'deeply loved by everyone who knew him'.28 Jul 02:31 AM
New ZealandNapier man named as victim of fatal crash near TaupōThe crash happened on State Highway 1 between Link Rd and Kauri Drive.28 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandPolice name 10-year-old as Taupō fatal crash victimPolice are still investigating the crash on SH1 at Motutere on July 4.27 Jul 08:37 PM
New ZealandDouble trouble, brace for drenching – two weather systems bearing down on NZA second weather system will impact the North Island from Thursday.26 Jul 06:29 AM
New ZealandBrrrrr! Rotorua, Taupō record coldest temperatures of the year The weekend will be mostly fine with a few showers expected.24 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandNapier records coldest morning of the year Napier hit its coldest temperature of the year, dropping to -2.2C on Friday.24 Jul 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Freezing conditions': Police rescue man on Tongariro Crossing The man called for help, realising he wasn't equipped for the cold.24 Jul 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Evolving and innovating': New Zealand's top holiday park namedAn annual ceremony has celebrated the best of New Zealand's 280 holiday parks.24 Jul 04:51 AM
TravelControversial 'Everyone Must Go!' campaign hailed a 'winner'Nearly 8000 extra Aussies visited in autumn, injecting an extra $22m into the NZ economy. 24 Jul 03:24 AM
New Zealand'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brotherTwo brothers headed out on a jetski. Only one came back alive.23 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandHigh Noon Express opening marks opening of Mt Ruapehu ski season The High Noon Express chairlift has a vertical rise of 398m, offloading at 2322m.22 Jul 10:02 PM
New ZealandTaupō Hospital's plan for possible closure amid doctor shortagesA plan exists for potential closure if Taupō can't find enough staff.22 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandCoroner urges caution after fatal Mt Ruapehu skiing accidentIan Howat, 64, fell in icy conditions on Mt Ruapehu, suffering fatal injuries.22 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu avalanche buries four skiers, one left with only their hand sticking out of snowThe group triggered an avalanche on the mountain's backcountry, near Glacier Knob.21 Jul 02:50 AM
Travel'Extreme hardness': Inside NZ's growing ice swimming communityIce swimmers compete in sub-5C water at St Bathans' Blue Lake.19 Jul 09:22 PM
New ZealandFrom puppy chaos to competitive husky racing'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew children’s series filmed in Bay of Plenty premieres this weekendThe series uses drones to showcase tamariki stories from above.19 Jul 12:00 AM
