New Zealand'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceilingThe ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.05 May 11:15 PM
BusinessSkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result. 05 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandWaikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukīHe piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.05 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivalsListon College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.05 May 09:04 PM
Entertainment'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealedHomegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.05 May 07:45 PM
New Zealand'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon successMatthew Liley completed the Rotorua Marathon in five hours and 50 minutes.05 May 05:00 PM
CrimeInmate imported $15m of drugs into NZ - all from behind barsGang member Elijah Daveron used phones that were smuggled into prison for the deals.05 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPrecautions in place after intensive care unit babies test positive for bacteriaWaikato Hospital would not say how many babies were affected.05 May 07:00 AM
TourismNorth Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visitsFifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.05 May 04:02 AM
New ZealandCambridge girl swaps stables for hangar as she starts NZDF careerAircraftman Blackmore previously worked at a local racing stable.05 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland welcomes new rescue helicoptersThe air rescue service is adding three new helicopters to its fleet, replacing old models.05 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandTop charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tourThe tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.04 May 11:01 PM
OlympicsBroken ribs, punctured lung: NZ Olympic medallist in hospital after crashHayden Wilde must stay in Japan for several weeks as he recovers from his injuries. 04 May 09:10 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's brightest are heading overseas for universityThe number of top achievers going overseas after school is at an all-time high.04 May 07:52 PM
New ZealandOccupants escape house fire in CoromandelFour fire crews from nearby areas helped extinguish the fire.04 May 07:50 PM
New Zealand'I was just watering them': Man living in converted drug house denies being part of cannabis opThanh Truong Ho will likely be deported after serving his jail sentence.04 May 04:00 AM
RacingTowering Vision claims stakes victory in desperate finishHandsome 2-year-old Towering Vision broke his maiden status in the best possible fashion.04 May 03:14 AM
RacingCambridge Stud savours Champagne successThe owners had other reasons to savour talented filly Lucy In The Sky's victory.04 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand$6m Lotto Powerball draw unstruck, trio $333,000 richerThree players each won $333,333, sharing first division's $1m prize.03 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandArtificial reef project aims to revive Tauranga's marine lifeNine reefs, named Peara, are 13m deep and support marine biodiversity.03 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to address NZ Super age nowOPINION: Talk of 'no frills' and 'lolly scrambles' in the Budget is just a distraction.02 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.02 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandSeymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challengesDavid Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.02 May 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial lifeHe didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.02 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandGreen Party proposes $8b strategy to create 40k jobs"We can take control of our economy."01 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandWaikato's Jo Sheridan is Dairy Woman of the Year 2025'She doesn’t just talk about change; she rolls up her sleeves and makes it happen.'01 May 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyBittersweet win for Hamilton Boys’ HighHamilton Boys' High won 61-7 against Tokai University Sagami High.01 May 09:37 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured as car hits power pole on SH29Two people with serious injuries are being taken to Tauranga Hospital.01 May 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earningsMercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought. 01 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.01 May 06:00 PM
RacingCashla Bay has form, wet-track credentials for Te Rapa featureThe juvenile race is one of the last chances this season for horses to secure black-type.01 May 05:00 PM
Crime'He played two people': Woman says allegedly abusive ex wrapped wire around his own neckShe warned other women about him on social media, saying he was psychologically abusive.01 May 08:00 AM
Crime'Smell of death': Resentment over minor accident sparked double murder, Crown saysJoseph Kwok was stabbed to death after his address was released by the Justice Ministry.01 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandBody found at Whangamatā Beach believed to be missing manPolice believe the body on the beach is Jarrod Kingi, missing since April 25.30 Apr 11:16 PM
