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
New ZealandFatal Hamilton baby mauling; Dog owner to go on trial in FebruaryJudge Jonathan Down labelled the case 'dreadful' and 'truly tragic'.24 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandKindy owner charged after letting woman ride on her car during 'Great Gridlock'The pre-school owner was remanded at large to reappear next year.24 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuse: Detectives to meet with St Peter's School leadershipSt Peter's School has apologised for historical abuse of former students by ex-staff.23 Nov 11:38 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid cases continue to spread; Countdown vaccine mandate for staffYesterday's cases were spread across five regions with Auckland recording the most.23 Nov 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Deceptively dangerous': One dead, nine rescued in three water incidentsThe callouts come after 53 people were rescued over the weekend.23 Nov 07:35 AM
New Zealand'Detestable betrayal of trust': School reveals details of child sex abuseProbe uncovers 19 notifications of historical abuse relating to eight former staff.23 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandVaccine verifier app goes live, Govt warns there'll be glitchesBusinesses will be able to download an app that will verify their customers' vax status.22 Nov 11:15 PM
New ZealandSon admits killing of father after pushing him through glass doorBahadur Singh was heavily intoxicated the day he had a fatal fight with his father.22 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandTraffic light system move within days of November 29: PMAfter almost 100 days, Auckland is set to see restrictions eased next week.21 Nov 10:23 PM
New ZealandBody found at notorious Waikato fishing spotThree weeks ago two fishermen failed to return from a fishing trip to the Ruapuke area.21 Nov 08:50 AM
New ZealandRelief as Waikeria Prison staffer returns negative Covid testMore than 120 people were quarantined due to a staff member being a virus close contact.19 Nov 07:56 PM
New ZealandLive: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for NorthlandCases continue to emerge across the North Island.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 50 Waikeria Prison staff isolating after Covid linkAll nursing staff at the prison are isolating, leaving the health centre short-staffed.19 Nov 07:09 AM
New ZealandHave you been here? Today's Covid locations of interestSome linked locations are in Tokoroa, Matamata, Bethlehem, Hamilton and Mt Maunganui.19 Nov 06:31 AM
New ZealandNZ not on course for dramatic spike in cases over summer - BloomfieldThe govt. are expecting cases to pop up around NZ - but not at catastrophic levels.18 Nov 08:44 PM