New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
Athletics'Couldn't quite believe it': Athletics prodigy Sam Ruthe helps visually impaired boy smash PBRuthe had planned to attend the event to meet athletes, but instead took to the track.10 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandManageMyHealth patients affected by cyber attack fear missing records, fallout from hackThe records of more than 127,000 ManageMyHealth users have been compromised.10 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow a brutal 2024 winter is reshaping power prices, hydro plans and the Huntly fallbackMeridian is weighing a major expansion of Lake Pūkaki to boost hydro storage.09 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s beyond a joke’: Repeated power cuts leave Far North residents in 'anxious state'One Kerikeri outage on January 3 cut power to 1267 homes for 2.5 hours.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On Venezuela, tourist ACC claims and UK border rulesOPINION: Several correspondents warn NZ could suffer in a world of power blocs.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOrca swim within arm's reach of Kiwi diver in 'insane' close encounterDiver Jordy Bardin shared the close encounter with her 18,000 online followers.09 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAll Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island dealModerators remove UK rugby writer's barbed responses; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap.08 Jan 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby careerInnes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.08 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I’m definitely a Scrooge!' Inside the life and rise of Anna Mowbray - from country girl to billionaire'[Ali is] such an incredible person; a big softie - he’s so open, so vulnerable, so real.'08 Jan 07:46 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesTrump jitters keep sharemarket flat in light post-holiday tradingTrading was thin, with just 18.67m shares worth $66.5m changing hands.08 Jan 05:27 AM
AucklandSeventh road death of 2026 after rural crash north of AucklandThe crash closed Pine Valley Rd for several hours yesterday and left one other injured.07 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandPolice veteran to take on The Goat after diagnosis of rare heart diseaseThe Rotorua detective’s heart now relies on a pacemaker and defibrillator.07 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
New Zealand'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldYoungest dementia patient donates brain after rare disease kills him at 24An MRI scan showed the Briton's brain had deteriorated to that of a 70-year-old.07 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandTowel shortage leaves elderly Waikato Hospital patients unable to showerWhānau worry patients without visitors may go days without a proper wash.07 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
New Zealand'Screaming for help near rocks': Lifeguards race to save trio at Tairua BeachOne person was flown to hospital by helicopter, while two went by road.06 Jan 07:57 PM
New ZealandBig year ahead: Waikato’s event calendar already packedOn January 24, five events are already scheduled across the region.06 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandSinger with cancer swaps mic for bike and credits forest rides for his survivalThe former Ready To Roll star has beaten cancer three times.06 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who holds Trump accountable?OPINION: Letter writers link Trump’s latest moves to oil, allies and global flashpoints.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJailed rapist 'swallowed razor blade' when told he had to change prison unitsKane Dawson was then charged after he refused to hand over the blade.06 Jan 06:30 AM
New ZealandNew speed zones proposed for key highwaysSpeeds at these seven rural intersections would drop from 100km/h to 60km/h.06 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after multiple rescues over busy weekendEastern region lifeguards have carried out 144 rescues this summer.06 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandCouple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepoverExperts say the kiwi was likely a lost juvenile that had simply wandered in.05 Jan 09:31 PM
New Zealand New shearing record of 732 in nine-hours for shearer Simon Goss Video review showed Simon Goss' crucial final catch was made with under a second left.05 Jan 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Our cows really surprised us': Why less is more on this dairy farmThe Burgesses' 320-cow Friesian herd now averages 700kgMS from 550kg cows.05 Jan 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.05 Jan 04:01 PM
RacingFrom mudbath to super sprint: Alabama Lass picking path to Sistema RailwayTrial this Sunday could be a crucial pointer to mare's chances in glamorous sprint race.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree Kiwi start-ups to watch as they chase big 2026 growth plansFrom cultivated meat to hydrofoiling e-boats to rewarding staff.05 Jan 04:00 PM
SportWhanganui shearer breaks nine-hour world record with 732 ewesSimon Goss broke the record with less than 50 seconds to spare. 05 Jan 07:25 AM
