New Zealand‘Age is not a limit’: 40 years of family and finish lines at iconic multisport eventVeteran racer Margaret Dalziel has competed at Blue Lake since 1986. 10 Feb 04:36 AM
Athletics'He’ll be giving it his all': Ruthe to push for Commonwealth Games spotSam Ruthe's dad has revealed his son's intention is to race in Glasgow.10 Feb 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Emotional' two weeks: Mum's drug funding hope for 4yo sonThe 4-year-old has cystic fibrosis and has been hospitalised several times.09 Feb 05:21 PM
PoliticsHung Parliament predicted, cost of living increases as priority issue in latest poll The polls remain tight on who will win this year's general election.09 Feb 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Be mindful': Community urged to respect ongoing grief as rāhui lifts after Mauao tragedyMain Beach and the Mauao end of Pilot Bay are now open to the public. 09 Feb 04:14 AM
Politics'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.09 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandSchool to close for funeral of Mount Maunganui landslide hero after Education Ministry U-turn The school was initially not able to shut for staffer without making up an extra day.09 Feb 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Early 2026 gains hint at solid year ahead for share investorsSmaller companies and sectors like energy and materials led January’s gains.08 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca in shallows at popular NZ beachLifeguards tracked the pod along Pāpāmoa Beach to protect swimmers.08 Feb 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Essential travel only': Convoys to escort traffic as wrecked section of highway partially reopensConvoys will run three times daily each way across the 37km Waioweka Gorge.08 Feb 12:09 AM
Travel newsFrom harbour racing to art and pride: Where to find the best of summer 2026Race, celebrate, explore and unwind with NZ’s biggest summer events.07 Feb 05:19 PM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police arrest man after 'firearms incident' in PāpāmoaAn imitation BB gun was found after police arrested the 18-year-old.07 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandYoung melanoma survivor's warning for people who 'glorify tan lines''You don’t pay for it now, but down the track when the damage surfaces – it’s too late.'06 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mauao must ultimately be reopened to the peopleOPINION: However, there needs to be time for grieving and healing first.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Respect the ocean': Surf safety focus as longboard festival hits PāpāmoaACC logged almost 6000 surfing injury claims nationwide in 2025.06 Feb 03:14 AM
New ZealandTauranga Moana's Waitangi Day dawn service honours landslide victimsMore than 200 people, including civic leaders and kaumātua, gathered at Mt Drury.06 Feb 02:41 AM
WarriorsThe expectations facing Warriors in quest for a Harold Matthews Cup three-peatFormer Warriors prop Albert Vete will coach the side as they chase a third straight title.05 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Investors brace for pivotal earnings season to show if recovery is realSkellerup kicks off a packed February earnings calendar across key sectors.05 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandSun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloudAuckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier are all set for mid to high 20s heat.05 Feb 04:06 PM
OpinionChristopher Luxon: Finding common ground – a vision for Waitangi and beyondOPINION: The PM reflects on the recent North Island tragedies and community support.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Begin to reopen': Mount Maunganui cordon to lift after deadly landslideMauao itself will remain off-limits.05 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandAncient space rock lights up Northland sky in rare fireball eventResearchers say the fireball probably broke up off Northland's west coast near Dargaville.05 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew kidney scanner boosts care for Bay of Plenty renal patientsDemand for renal procedures is rising about 25% each year in Tauranga.05 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHouse bus burnt out as missing woman found safe in Kaimai RangeNicola O'Connor, 42, contacted police herself late this morning.05 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandWhy the Bay's new lifejacket rule has stalledPlus, tips for safe boating this sunny (hopefully) long weekend.04 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandPart of road cordon near Mauao landslide to reopen A rāhui and 30m maritime exclusion zone remain in place around Mauao.04 Feb 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Nothing prepares you for it': Mayor's 'confronting' days after deadly landslideThe former rower describes the days after the disaster as the hardest of his life.04 Feb 08:03 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay severe storm relief fund tops $200kWestern Bay Emergency Response Fund donations top $200,000, include $100,000 from Zespri.04 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayor says it's unlikely Mount Maunganui landslide area will remain a campsiteCordons and shipping containers remain while experts assess and stabilise the slope.04 Feb 06:31 PM
New ZealandWhere to find the sun this Waitangi weekend as North Island heats upTemperatures in multiple North Island centres are expected to soar into the high 20s.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHave you seen her? Police appeal after Pāpāmoa woman vanishes near Kaimai trackNicola O'Connor's house bus was found on Rapurapu Track yesterday.04 Feb 08:08 AM
New ZealandTeen landslide victim farewelled at touching funeralFriends spoke about the heartbreak of missed milestones and shared memories. 04 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandState of emergency lifted as Bay moves to recoveryA local transition period now runs until March 4 to support ongoing recovery.04 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandPolice dog bites contractor amid tense search after deadly Mount Maunganui landslidePolice say the incident is under review to understand how it happened.03 Feb 04:01 PM
