Motorsport'Consistency is the key': Payne on title hopes ahead of Tasmania roundKiwi sits third in the title race with 605 points, behind Cam Waters and Will Brown.09 May 05:45 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.08 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, CoromandelHeavy rain is forecast for the region. 07 May 11:03 PM
New ZealandSeven dead on Waikato roads in AprilThe news comes as the provisional national road death toll for the month almost doubled.07 May 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Brutal murders': Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole BoardLundy’s parole includes 19 conditions, such as a ban from entering Manawatū.07 May 04:48 AM
LifestyleTaupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 daysKids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.07 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandWaikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukīHe piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.05 May 10:00 PM
TourismNorth Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visitsFifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.05 May 04:02 AM
OlympicsBroken ribs, punctured lung: NZ Olympic medallist in hospital after crashHayden Wilde must stay in Japan for several weeks as he recovers from his injuries. 04 May 09:10 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile businessman Sir Bob Jones has diedHe died in Wellington today and is survived by three sons and six daughters. 02 May 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial lifeHe didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.02 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandGreen Party proposes $8b strategy to create 40k jobs"We can take control of our economy."01 May 09:40 PM
Crime'He played two people': Woman says allegedly abusive ex wrapped wire around his own neckShe warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.01 May 08:00 AM
PoliticsDoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski fieldFinancial management of the ski field has been plagued for several years. 30 Apr 03:28 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witness who reported Toyota cutting corners 'shortly' before fatal crashThe Toyota RAV4's driver is due to be sentenced next week.29 Apr 04:16 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries: Helicopter sent to two-vehicle crash near TaupōThe crash happened just before midday on State Highway 32.29 Apr 12:49 AM
New ZealandPregnant beauty therapist awarded $100k after being made to quitThe woman said the employment issues robbed her of the joy of being pregnant. 28 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projectsMike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead26 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic video footage captures Taupō mum's 50m cliff fallLouisa Redward, 43, wanted to thank the emergency services staff who rescued her.24 Apr 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weatherWarm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls. 24 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandState Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crashMotorists were warned to expect delays.24 Apr 05:49 AM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public supportThe 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.24 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures oneThe person has been flown to Waikato Hospital. 24 Apr 04:05 AM
Energy'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit runningGenesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer. 23 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandMill Rd highway receives $91.1m for design, consents in first stageThe funding has been approved by the NZ Transport Agency board.23 Apr 09:48 PM
New ZealandSH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestoneThe project was first announced in August.23 Apr 04:32 AM
KahuPlunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five monthsPlunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.23 Apr 02:10 AM
BusinessLodestone investors put up another $50m for solar projectsLodestone investors have put up another $50 million for new solar projects, 22 Apr 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.22 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandWeather damage 'substantial' as Aucklanders still without power, thunderstorm watch issuedA severe thunderstorm alert has been iussed for a large area of the central North Island. 21 Apr 12:22 AM
New ZealandOne person dead in farm vehicle accident near TaupōA person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.20 Apr 05:20 AM
New Zealand'The show must go on': Jazz fans embrace wet weather festival'It’s a good excuse to be social and listen to some music,' one local says.20 Apr 03:43 AM
New Zealand'Incredible' moment: Napier photographer captures award-winning cicada shotKirsteen Redshaw won the William C. Davies Memorial Trophy for her cicada photo.18 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew mum takes first steps with walker after 2017 spinal injuryCasey Brady, 32, was told she would never walk again after a motocross accident in 2017.18 Apr 05:00 PM
