New Zealand'Cheeky': Man given home detention asked officer to wait 30mins while he drank beer with whānau Neahemea Day then did a runner when police turned up, fleeing through neighbouring yards.18 Feb 07:00 AM
Lifestyle'Baby Barrett 3.0 has arrived': All Black and wife welcome third childTheir daughters Billie and Coco appear in photos meeting their new sibling.18 Feb 06:09 AM
New ZealandHow Hamilton’s new Youth Council aims to give rangatahi a say'It is important we hear directly from rangatahi about the issues that matter to them.' 18 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingMarketing company preyed on customers - including elderly woman with dementiaA liquidator is trying to stop direct debits after cold callers targeted customers.18 Feb 01:47 AM
New ZealandTime Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story beganA global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.17 Feb 11:00 PM
Olympics'Craziest big air final ever': Luca Harrington misses out on medal in high-scoring finalThe final unfolded in blizzard, sleet and delays on a wild night in the snow.17 Feb 08:08 PM
New ZealandMP 'incredibly lucky' after tree crashes onto home during wild weatherThousands in lower North Island still without power days after deluge.17 Feb 07:34 PM
SportTeen swimmer chases sub-minute butterfly goal and Olympic dreamHer training week packs in eight swim sessions, two gym workouts and a run.17 Feb 07:00 PM
Silver Ferns'Absolutely some lessons': Exiting Netball NZ chair's regret about Taurua falloutFour NNZ board members will exit as the sport searches for fresh leadership.17 Feb 06:00 PM
WarriorsWarriors halfback out for 12 weeks with broken legThe halfback had surgery scheduled with a return targeted for round 11 or 12.17 Feb 05:23 PM
New Zealand‘They should lead by example’: Pensioner wins fight with NZTA over $2.60 tollBrett Jacobson was wrongly billed for his towed ute, then told he couldn't get a refund.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui man named after fatal Waikato crashThe crash happened near Matamata and is still under investigation.17 Feb 03:25 AM
New ZealandSAS tragedy: Chief of Army defends extensive safety reformsMajor-General Rose King's comments follow criticism from Coroner at NZSAS inquest.17 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking Waikato teen missing for five daysPolice believe Maiah is in Waikato but say she may have travelled to Auckland.17 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandRoad blocked: Two injured as crash closes SH3 in WaitomoState Highway 3 is closed between Te Kumi Station Rd and Mangarino Rd.16 Feb 11:59 PM
New Zealand'Hard hit by the wind': Storms smash grower's berry tunnelsStrong gusts smashed 100m long berry tunnels, ripping off roofs and twisting steel.16 Feb 11:11 PM
AucklandA bang, tyre screeching and screams: Neighbours woken by fatal Auckland crash People rushed from their homes when the accident happened just after 11pm.16 Feb 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More rain, stronger winds': Have we had our last classic Kiwi summer?Eleven people have died in this summer’s storms, including six campers.16 Feb 10:21 PM
LifestyleFrom lanterns to lion dances: Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in AucklandLanterns, lion dances, fireworks and K-pop feature in family-friendly line-ups.16 Feb 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyTreasury boss raises flags over NZ being indebted to opaque foreign investors Around 60% of new NZ Government Bonds issued are being bought by foreigners16 Feb 08:00 PM
GolfFrom comm box to tee box, Tim Wilkinson snags late New Zealand Open spotThe 47-year-old Korn Ferry Tour pro will both play and commentate at Millbrook.16 Feb 06:00 PM
SportSailGP's Kiwi physio plans to row across the AtlanticShe will row 3000 nautical miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua from December.16 Feb 04:01 PM
Kahu‘Bureaucratic bullying’: Trustee says thousands in dividend funds inaccessible during recovery workMaree Brownlie says barriers to accessing trust funds after disaster had been exhausting.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Sport'Culture is the winner': All Stars clash proves it's more than just a gamePlayers say the All Stars jersey outranks Origins and World Cups for mana.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Very underfunded': Dentists warn teen dental care model at breaking pointOne dental clinic has increased private prices to subsidise treatment for teens.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDownpours drench South Island as heavy rain warnings issued Rainfall is intensifying with an overnight deluge forecast.16 Feb 09:26 AM
SportHigh jump world champion Hamish Kerr wins Supreme Halberg AwardThe 29-year-old claimed sportsman of the year, before lifting the big prize. 16 Feb 08:52 AM
New ZealandWeather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehiclesAbout 20 cars were trapped for hours between floodwaters and a fresh slip.16 Feb 08:01 AM
New Zealand‘Talked about for generations’: Mayor warns flood damage only just emergingStates of emergency remain in place as the wild weather begins to ease.16 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'This isn’t a Botox regime': 'Young' police chief takes charge in Bay of PlentyAt 39, Superintendent Will Loughrin now leads the district.16 Feb 05:00 AM
AucklandWarning after unwanted pet fish found at Western Springs lakeHalf a tonne of koi carp, goldfish and catfish were removed from Western Springs.16 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSix60 drop surprise set at packed Hamilton Farmers MarketThe band slipped in at midday after rumours of a mystery act spread.16 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact raises $525m to fast-track renewable energy buildoutNew funds will back a 200MW battery, Glorit solar and Tauhara 2 drilling.16 Feb 04:00 AM
WellingtonRoad 'disintegrating' as flooding tears through Lower Hutt suburbKamahi St in Stokes Valley has been torn up by ferocious flood waters.16 Feb 03:06 AM
