New Zealand'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five monthsHis mother said he had became 'very unpredictable' and endangered the family.27 Feb 05:02 PM
Rugby'One to remember': Chiefs halfback Roe hits 50 games in Crusaders clashThe former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.27 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: No ‘oops’ about it – kids hurt, killed going to schoolOPINION: When schoolkids are hit by traffic, there's no oops about it.27 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
RacingEven racing provides punters with value as superstars get day offAn upside-down racing weekend is the calm before next week's Champions Day storm.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Blunder and mistake’: Judge spares pharmacist a conviction after karaoke bar gropingBut Timothy Cham now risks losing his New Zealand pharmacy licence over the offending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMobster claims seized red, bulldog jersey was his ex-wife's, not gang insignia After losing a bid to have it returned, he's promised his ex-wife chocolates.27 Feb 06:46 AM
New ZealandTeacher shortage forcing school subject cancellations, principals say Some Auckland classes now cram in up to 35 seniors, whereas 20 to 25 is ideal.27 Feb 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Utter mayhem': Group of 10 teen burglars' crime spree ends with three in prisonThe group stole a car and broke into businesses in Hamilton and Te Kauwhata.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandMartial artists' 100km walk to raise awareness around coward-punch violenceUFC coach Mike Angove will honour 15 coward-punch manslaughter victims on the walk.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandHamilton road-rage assault leaves victim in serious condition, police hunt offendersPolice say at least two offenders fled in a vehicle.27 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandExpect delays: Serious injuries after two-vehicle crash on SH1 in PutāruruFire and Emergency NZ crews extracted one person from a vehicle at the scene.27 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandLiquid gold on wheels: Mobile plasma bus brings donation closer to homePlasma from donations can be turned into up to 11 products to treat 50 illnesses.27 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandFive rescued after boat capsizes in choppy Lyttelton HarbourVolunteers from Coastguard Sumner and Coastguard Canterbury led the rescue.27 Feb 12:52 AM
CrimeDNA breakthrough links serial rapist to horrific 1988 teen attackRewa pleaded guilty this month after a swab matched him to the attack on the 16-year-old. 27 Feb 12:18 AM
New ZealandHamilton councillors vow shake-up after audit finds 'significant areas of concern'Councillors now face 35 procurement reforms to roll out over three years.26 Feb 11:39 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
Racing'A stupid thing to do': Leading jockey admits using cocaineSam Weatherley is one of New Zealand's top-performing jockeys26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton’s growth may lead to lower speed limits on part of Te Rapa RdUp to 2500 homes are planned, bringing more walkers, cyclists and buses.26 Feb 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora's Rotorua plans: Where 100-plus new builds are atOne large-scale project is ahead of schedule, another will finish later than expected.26 Feb 05:09 PM
New ZealandFormer student steps up to lead longstanding Hamilton dance studioKerry Davis, who took over after her mother’s death in 2019, is retiring.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Over the moon': New fire truck a game changer for ski area emergenciesThe all-wheel-drive Volvo can tackle snow, gravel, mud and steep climbs.26 Feb 04:55 PM
New ZealandFrom guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against CrusadersRichard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farmers send open letter to the GovernmentWalt Cavendish, Don Fraser, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dr Marie Elena Duter, Chris Russell.26 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandGovt crackdown finds cash wages, worker breaches at construction firmsOrganised crime groups reportedly exploit weaknesses to launder money and exploit staff.26 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandInside the new Waikato airbase keeping patients connected to critical careSpecialist nurses on board perform critical care at speeds above 536km/h.26 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandMan shot in Te Kauwhata, three arrested after firearm foundPolice say the man was shot at a Te Kauwhata address now under investigation.25 Feb 09:24 PM
PropertyProfit pain, pipeline gain: $3.2b landlord sticks with big build ambitionsPrecinct has 97% occupancy in its portfolio. Planning new 56-level Auckland twin-towers.25 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandTaupō river float turns rescue as seven pulled from waterFour men got into trouble: three people jumped in to help. 25 Feb 07:52 PM
New ZealandCha-ching! Big Lotto win for GisbornePowerball rolls over to Saturday night with a jackpot of $6m on offer.25 Feb 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomic recovery rolling north – slowly Infometrics says the economic boom in the southern regions is finally starting to spread. 25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeatings, whippings and food deprivation: Guardian admits manslaughter of boy after years of abusePauline Timu admitted slapping, whipping and filming the boy as 'discipline'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
