New ZealandNew Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.12 May 05:03 AM
New Zealand'All good': Tauranga flights resume after volcanic disruptionsFlights have resumed at Tauranga Airport after ash cloud caused closure on Sunday.12 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in AucklandKing's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.12 May 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareConcern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funderThe centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases. 11 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandAsh cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flightsFlights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.11 May 07:50 PM
New Zealand'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far NorthTattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why a US recession could be on the horizonOpinion: A major bank suggests there's a 60% chance of a US recession soon.11 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand18-year-old cricket star named top young female player in Northern DistrictsShe was the top wicket-taker in Women’s A cricket with 17 wickets.11 May 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Devastating to see': Family battles for toddler's movement progressThe family needs up to $10,000 per session for intensive therapy.10 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandPrevention pays off: Lifeguards make waves with fewer rescuesThere were just 29 rescues at Bay beaches this summer.10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Feared she'd lost half of her face': Mother's distress at dog attack on young girlA pair of former dog breeders have been sentenced after their sire attacked a 5-year-old.10 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'They can turn at any time': Mum's warning after 8yo daughter mauled by dogThe attack left Milan Tufuga with multiple leg wounds and needing stitches.10 May 12:31 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: How growing up 'on the stage' has led to an 'incredible' careerThe model and artist is walking in New Zealand Fashion Week this year.10 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Sleeping in garages': How a charity is helping children in need this winter'There’s lots of families sharing one house to try and save money.'10 May 12:03 AM
New ZealandThree-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landownersLandowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment. 09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyThe unlucky six: Stars who missed out on All Blacks jerseyBob Graham was retained as Auckland captain over Wilson Whineray in 1963.09 May 09:20 AM
New Zealand'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changesOpponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.09 May 07:21 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'A powerhouse' - looking back at 40 years of BayfairIt has grown from 27 stores to more than 140 stores and restaurants.09 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew $28m sport centre opens in Tauranga with family fun dayThe centre features four basketball-size courts with maple flooring.09 May 04:03 AM
New ZealandPreschoolers thrive with free meals in Gate PāA positive example of free meals helping kids and community.09 May 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismUber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific firstUber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.09 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandMajor drug bust: 157kg of cocaine seized at Tauranga port129 bricks of cocaine, each up to 1kg, found in two containers.09 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandRotorua man named as victim of Waikato crashThe crash happened on Tauranga Rd on January 28.09 May 12:49 AM
New ZealandBoP under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstormsA severe thunderstorm watch is active from 5pm to 11pm Friday.09 May 12:40 AM
New ZealandVeteran pilot Derek Williams retires after decades of Anzac Day flyoversWilliams survived two crashes, one in Cambridge in 2000 and another in Borneo in 2001.08 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandInside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not ownChief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'. 08 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandFour-vehicle crash on SH29 injures six, road now reopenedSix people were treated, with one in serious condition at Tauranga Hospital.08 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandHow a Tauranga festival is championing disability sports and inclusion Festival of Disability Sport preview08 May 08:45 PM
New ZealandMayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage schemeResidents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.08 May 05:00 PM
CrimeGerman tourist stabbed by drunk man who couldn't find his car keysKenneth Green swung a knife 35 times, stabbing the victim he had been drinking with twice.08 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandNew councillor aims to prove value of Māori wardHemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.08 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandViral sensation joins with Kiwi drummer for new soundSophie-Maude's viral video hit over 50 million views in early 2025.08 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, CoromandelHeavy rain is forecast for the region. 07 May 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Revealing the rich listers behind a $56m property swap; are Smith & Caughey's and Faradays teaming up?Plus, actor turns property development mogul, and celebrity stylist celebrates on Waiheke.07 May 05:00 PM