New ZealandThe council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations loomsNominations for the election closes in 11 days.21 Jul 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyKing's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-upKing's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.21 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: When parents avoid something in a school, you know it's a bad ideaOPINION: Schools spent millions reverting open-plan classrooms to single-cell.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop of the crops: 1930s farming competitions"All that was needed was a co-operative spirit amongst farmers."19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Upper Hutt man found 'safe and well'He was found this evening after a large search effort.16 Jul 08:37 AM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face crucial match in bid for top-tier footballTwo football teams with contrasting ambitions are set to battle at Bluewater Stadium.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
BusinessFormer Auckland accountant gets community detention for $94k Covid loan fraudHoward Taylor made eight Small Business Cashflow loan applications for $11,800 each.14 Jul 03:47 AM
OpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: How Wellington's woes are reshaping NZ Rugby's HQ strategyOPINION: NZ Rugby considers relocating its headquarters, questioning Wellington's future.11 Jul 10:01 PM
New Zealand‘Give it our all’: How Napier City Rovers' season hangs on crucial matches aheadWinning run needed for Napier City Rovers to secure National League spot.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmarkBraden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.07 Jul 09:01 AM
New ZealandNine Lotto players win nearly $31k each in Second Division – where tickets were soldLotto First Division Powerball was not struck and has jackpotted to $10m on Wednesday.06 Jul 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGiant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugbyRotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.30 Jun 02:01 AM
RacingWhy Ashley Dascombe's NZ debut was a race to rememberDascombe praised the trust and opportunity given by Connors at Trentham.29 Jun 06:00 PM
Racing'Great thrill': Jesko's journey to Wellington steeplechase gloryShaun Fannin co-trains Jesko with his wife Hazel and rode him to victory.28 Jun 05:00 PM
RacingRising star: Shaun Fannin's quest for steeplechase success with JeskoFannin plans to target the $200,000 Grand National Steeplechase in August.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt mourns beloved teacher and community championThe 52-year-old continued to fundraise even as her health worsened.27 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandNapier City Rovers face must-win clashes to keep league hopes aliveNapier City Rovers' National League hopes rest on unleashing a prolonged winning run.25 Jun 05:00 PM
Racing'Over the moon': Taplin's first win with father watchingJack Taplin rode his first winner aboard Pacifico at Tauranga on Saturday.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contestChristchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.23 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandCrowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'22 Jun 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Living expressions': Pou returned to Hastings Civic Square after restorationThe 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.19 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the agesKing's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.16 Jun 05:01 AM
RacingWar Machine wins in emotional tribute to late NZ racing figuresThe 4-year-old won the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.14 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSmoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubtThe council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.12 Jun 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victoryPalmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.09 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt house fire claims one life overnightFirefighters were called to Trentham just after 2am.09 Jun 06:29 PM
RacingWhy Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaserJesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.07 Jun 06:37 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes darkA rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected. 05 Jun 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concernsOPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.02 Jun 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'29 May 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Manipulative and coercive': Police promise changes after review into controversial interview modelPolice Commissioner apologises to staff, accepts IPCA findings on CIPEM use.29 May 07:39 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbySt Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike formSt Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.26 May 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'A beautiful thing': 60 years of the Aotearoa Music Awards and why they remain vitalNZ music stars and industry experts reflect on 60 years of the AMAs.24 May 09:00 PM
