New Zealand‘Living my little girl dream’: Rotorua musician takes the leap and goes soloShe resisted 'cheating' on a life saying get a 'real job'.30 Mar 09:02 PM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry chaos adds $500 to cost of each student's regatta tripBlueBridge's Connemara has been out of service for nine days so far.30 Mar 05:52 AM
New ZealandWeather clearing for North Island as low moves away, all rain watches liftedIt comes after a week of extreme weather wreaking havoc across the country.29 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms to hit central North IslandWaikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupō will experience a burst of heavy rain overnight.28 Mar 11:16 PM
AucklandAuckland Airport fog restrictions liftedMorning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.28 Mar 10:32 PM
AucklandHow two faulty vehicles sparked $1.4m Tongariro fires a month apartThe two SH47 fires were sparked by faulty vehicles a month and a few hundred metres apart.24 Mar 10:54 PM
TalanoaAir NZ flights to Pacific destination cancelled due to 'volatile' fuel costs'We know how important air services are for the Pacific,' the airline said.23 Mar 07:42 PM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Rotorua to the bench: Two local lawyers step up as District Court judgesPrue McGuire returns to Palmerston North, where she began law in 1992.23 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandKiwi return to ancestral forest after 30-year effortThe first 10 of 40 western brown kiwi have been returned to Ngāti Rangi whenua.22 Mar 01:01 AM
MotorsportTwo Kiwi rounds, one big trophy: Why Supercars’ return feels different this timeFans have made around 2.3 million visits to NZ Supercars events since 2001.20 Mar 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Success-driven' couple win farm environment award The Clodes of Te Hou Farms take a highly strategic approach to land stewardship.19 Mar 10:18 PM
PoliticsPreviously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake workProposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Worst I've ever seen it': Nurse calls out lack of support staffTaupō Hospital 'like a poor neighbour' to Rotorua Hospital, says fed-up nurse.19 Mar 05:00 AM
MotorsportTeen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania CupFour Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.19 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
MotorsportTeen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champsTwo new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.18 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandVictims named after separate fatal crashes near TaupōThe men were from Auckland and Tokoroa. 17 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandGovt loans $20m for geothermal power projects: 'Energy security is paramount'Govt's new strategy aims to see geothermal double its electricity role by 2040.17 Mar 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The debate around rongoā Māori in prison healthcareOPINION: Corrections has signalled it wants to use rongoā Māori services at 14 prisons.17 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuNgāti Rangi's plan to hold Crown agencies to settlement commitmentsEleven government agencies have joined the new framework to advance relationships.16 Mar 09:01 PM
AucklandCar wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destructionThe key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.16 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandLeslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killingsLeslie Raymond Parr killed partner Fiona Maulolo in Naenae in April 1997.16 Mar 02:57 AM
New ZealandShane Jordan claims Timbersports national title over brother JackShane Jordan, 39, clinched the title in the final hot saw event in Palmerston North.15 Mar 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSupermarket boom: Is your area about to get a new store?Woolworths Paerāta Rise will open next February with an online order hub.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt fasterIn Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summerThe Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelFrom bombing range to eco haven: A 48-hour guide to ViequesVieques’ former bombing grounds now form the Caribbean’s largest wildlife refuge.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandAnxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costsWater charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.11 Mar 09:09 PM
New ZealandWitness appeal: Police probe fatal SH5 crash near TaupōThe crash involved a green Land Rover Discovery towing two motorcycles on a trailer.11 Mar 08:26 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand to cut 1100 flights but no routes, CEO saysJet fuel has overtaken labour to become the airline's biggest cost, boss says.11 Mar 06:56 PM
New ZealandTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandKaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertaintyDoC will now fully fund an April 'mega muster' in the Central Plateau.11 Mar 01:54 AM
Energy'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot Taupō geothermal wellDrilling is due to begin about mid-2027 on the Rotokawa geothermal field.11 Mar 12:01 AM
