PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBusinesses 'very distressed' by potential impact of checkpointsIt's the difficult balancing act between keeping Northland safe and the economy thriving.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot in the city: Summer scorcher to continueBeach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.10 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandLive: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virusOne person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.09 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandWaikato councillors censure chairman over racist comments, tell him to perform betterWaikato Regional councillors have distanced themselves from their chair's racist comments.09 Dec 12:33 AM
New Zealand'We hold no anger towards you', officer's family tell man who shot at himShannon Joseph Henry has to serve 50 per cent of his seven-year, eight-month term.09 Dec 12:12 AM
New ZealandYoung Waikato rugby player avoids conviction after slapping babyThe promising young rugby player has been granted a discharge without conviction.08 Dec 10:29 PM
New ZealandDrug-driving man avoids jail after killing best mate in Piopio crashMarshall Higginson had three different types of drugs in his system that day.08 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMāori leader fears group of young people putting community at riskKing Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.08 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandPair flee after pointing gun at police in HamiltonThe man pointed a firearm at officers while they were arresting a woman.07 Dec 11:16 PM
TravelHobbiton Film set to host Halfling half marathonA Lord of the Rings themed race will be run through the Waikato film set.07 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandWaikato Council chairman accused of 'racist' comments suffers Xmas party snubPoor attendance at the regional council's elected Christmas party at the weekend.07 Dec 04:06 AM
TravelThis is where you can take the kids glow worm huntingSeek out the best places in New Zealand to marvel at sparkling glow worms.07 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandWaitomo mayor worried as Covid continues to spread in his community"It's a real struggle, all this, for us in a small community," says Waitomo mayor.06 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandAbout 10 per cent of midwives still to provide MoH with vaccine evidenceThames Birthing Unit has taken on more clients since LMCs left due to the vaccine mandate.05 Dec 10:07 PM
TravelWeird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New ZealandInnovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.04 Dec 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 5-year hunt for Comancheros gang bossExclusive: NZ in talks with Turkey over return of 'international commander'.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsThree-strikes: Govt can't rule out reviewing worst crims' jail termsWarning ministers will have 'blood on their hands' if a freed criminal kills.02 Dec 03:34 AM
New ZealandThe region warned about huge spike in Covid cases this monthPrincipals have been warned they may need to help manage their community's Covid response.02 Dec 01:44 AM
New ZealandWaikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against MāoriRimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.02 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandLive: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near NelsonEighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.01 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyberattack: MoH investigation still to get under wayIndependent review into crippling IT hack won't start until the end of the year.01 Dec 05:42 PM
New ZealandLive: New virus locations, iwi roadblock plan due to Govt's 'recipe for disaster'New Zealand recorded 134 new cases while the PM's Waikato visit was met with protesters.30 Nov 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'Less stress' for students sitting NCEAIt is uncertain how many Northland students are sitting for their NCEA exams this year.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNorthland home-based childcare providers fear closing business as vaccine mandate bites inPrivate home-based care won't have government funding or safety checks.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's booster shot rollout: All you need to knowThe ministry said officials were assessing the latest information on the new variant.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelDitch the kennels and invite your dog on holidayFind an NZ family-friendly holiday where the dog is welcome too.28 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 cases continue to plateau, but new, more infectious virus variant sparks concernMost new cases are still in Auckland, where another person has succumbed to the virus.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau records first Delta caseThe case was one of four announced in the Bay of Plenty today.27 Nov 07:38 AM
New Zealand'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nearsThere were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police attending firearm incident in HamiltonCordons are in place as officers attend the incident on Dominion Rd.26 Nov 01:01 AM
New ZealandConfusing roadworks led to fatal train, car collisionTwo people died after a freight train struck their car at a level crossing in 2019.25 Nov 01:56 AM
New ZealandBody of missing fisherman confirmed as Olson CanatoyThe body washed up near Raglan at the weekend.24 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandRapid Covid tests to go on sale to public, more support for home isolationMinisters Little, Sepuloni and Verrall have made a suite of announcements today.24 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandPerson trapped in tractor after crash with truck near Te AwamutuA helicopter is being sent to the accident.24 Nov 02:44 AM