New ZealandNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'You have to adapt': How a family-run bar survived 21 years of changeThe Cornerstone Bar first opened in 2004 on Tauranga’s The Strand and is celebrating.18 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobeShe was tracked down by her vehicle, then found hiding in a Rotorua wardrobe.18 Dec 10:42 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Olympic swimmer backs hometown's plan for its first 50m poolThe council will put more than $5m into expanding a school pool to Olympic length.18 Dec 08:16 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near Rotorua leaves eight injured, two flown to hospitalThe road was closed for a period but has since reopened. 18 Dec 06:24 PM
New Zealand'She was on the floor for two hours': St John changes alarm system after 91yo's harrowing ordealThe 91-year-old lay with a fractured neck waiting for an ambulance.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: Latham's brave call sees Black Caps on topOPINION: The NZ captain made a decision few of his contemporaries would - and it paid off.18 Dec 07:00 AM
Black CapsLatham, Conway centuries put Black Caps firmly in control against West Indies The openers notched 323 runs on day one of the third test to settle NZ in the box seat. 18 Dec 05:47 AM
New Zealand'Forever missed': 50yo mum loses battle with bowel cancerThough her time was shorter than she hoped, she was grateful for every day she had.18 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNetball‘Sacrificial lamb’: Willie Jackson slams Netball NZ board over Wyllie exit and silenceJackson is demanding Netball NZ chair Matt Whineray front up after Jennie Wyllie's exit.18 Dec 04:32 AM
New Zealand'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
AucklandAuckland march backs Jewish community after Sydney terror attackThe march, starting at 3pm at Aotea Square, is expected to draw hundreds of supporters.18 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandBoP road closed for several months after slipThe closure cuts off a route used by about 35 vehicles and many cyclists daily.17 Dec 10:36 PM
New ZealandLower rates, fewer services: Tauranga seeks sacrifices to meet rates capThe cap would limit annual council rates rises to a maximum of 4%.17 Dec 09:58 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLawVu hits $400m valuation as it buys fast-growing AI legal start-up A Bay of Plenty start-up signs up some big-name global customers.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga's $306m civic precinct: Who should pay?Councillors voted to use asset sale profits first to reduce project debt.17 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga family weighs move to Israel after death threats at home, Bondi attack'It makes us feel that there is no safe place for Jews anywhere.'17 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandCritical injuries in SH2 crash north of KatikatiThe road has reopened after being closed following a crash involving a truck and a van.17 Dec 03:54 AM
New Zealand'So serious': Snapchat predator case sent to High Court for sentencingHe used Snapchat aliases to target girls aged 11, 13 and 16 across three cities.17 Dec 03:00 AM
Black Caps'He's ready': Will Black Caps hand debut to rookie quick in West Indies finale?Will pace or spin take the final spot in the New Zealand XI at Bay Oval? 17 Dec 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumSilver Ferns'Out of their depth': Netball NZ power struggle deepens as former MP backs bid to oust boardMeka Whaitiri alleges NNZ breached its own rules in standing down Dame Noeline Taurua.17 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandSummer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changesA Christmas shutdown of major roadworks runs from December 19 to January 4.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil spots unconsented work at $2.4m property on real estate adA man has been prosecuted for an unconsented cabana on his Pāpāmoa beachfront property.16 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandCouple whose home burned down step up as neighbour faces same situation'We know insurance doesn't cover everything, not by a long way.'16 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Who has a spare $4000?' Seven streets must choose between chipseal and a big billAbout 435 Pāpāmoa households on asphalt streets invited to choose - with a tight deadline.15 Dec 05:05 PM
Black CapsInjury blow: Black Caps lose another fast bowler for India tourBlair Tickner has revealed details about his recovery timeline.15 Dec 03:01 AM
New ZealandCocaine haul worth $5.6m seized at Port of TaurangaThe ship carrying the cocaine began its journey in Peru and sailed via Panama.15 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandWoman in court as police investigate Tauranga homicideThe 37-year-old is charged with assault in a family relationship.14 Dec 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Magic': Turning animal tricks into teen confidenceFormer Customs dog handler Bex Tasker now runs training on her 5.6ha farm.14 Dec 08:57 PM
Black CapsBlundell returns, Hay dropped for Black Caps-West Indies test finaleSpinner Ajaz Patel also returns to the squad to play at Bay Oval. 14 Dec 04:01 PM
New Zealand'We don’t do Christmas anymore': Parents' heartbreak after 18yo's crash deathA coroner found he was sleep-deprived and probably fell asleep at the wheel.14 Dec 04:00 PM
