PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The big selection questions ahead of opening weekendOPINION: Injuries were a concern for many teams last year.13 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandKinleith Mill job cuts decision looms for 230 workersWorkers were called to an open-air meeting at 8.30am in Tokoroa.13 Feb 05:58 PM
New Zealand'Please, let me stay': The cyclone survivor living in caravan on red-zoned landFor Waikato Gray, Esk Valley is more than just a home. It is five generations of history.13 Feb 05:12 PM
RacingMatamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hopeStephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.13 Feb 04:54 PM
New ZealandBloodsuckers and beyond: Inside the intriguing world of NZ’s pestsNew Zealand is home to a fascinating range of blood-feeding creatures.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crashIn February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.13 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandReports of dogs being walked on pest-free island sparks DoC outrageTwo members of the public alerted DoC to the incident that ocurred on February 8.13 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle tragedy: The questions the probe into 14 deaths wants to answerTwo years ago Cyclone Gabrielle brought death and destruction.13 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandPolice boost presence for Mongrel Mob reunion in King CountryThe gathering will take place over five days in the Taringamotu valley area.12 Feb 10:44 PM
New Zealand‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic raceGisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.12 Feb 10:12 PM
New Zealand Hamilton hot days a risk to public healthHeat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.12 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandHot air balloon festival returns to South WaikatoThe balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.12 Feb 09:57 PM
New ZealandNZ Army award caps stellar year for local fencer and recruitGisborne fencer Tim Garrick goes from top fencer to top soldier. 12 Feb 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: First photos of revamped SPQR; heir’s hens' party evictionExclusive look at Jacuzzi, formerly SPQR, which has its launch party next week.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier prepares for first Super Rugby game in four yearsThe last Super Rugby game in Napier attracted 9226 fans. Can the Bay beat that next week?12 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandPolice name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashesThe two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.12 Feb 03:33 AM
New ZealandMum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'12 Feb 01:03 AM
RacingStar mare out as Richardson eyes juvenile debuts at Te ArohaSnazzytavi missed the Herbie Dyke Stakes due to a virus.11 Feb 07:28 PM
New ZealandPolice to monitor five-day gang reunionExtra police staff will ensure safety and minimise public disruption.11 Feb 06:55 PM
New Zealand‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana templeThe aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime‘Can’t courier $1m of drugs’: Police under scrutiny over testing of 11kg meth findA defence lawyer says all of the drug haul should have been driven to ESR in a police car.11 Feb 05:37 AM
New ZealandTough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom SeriesMount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.11 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandMurder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raidA 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.10 Feb 10:32 PM
Formula 1F1 icon on being a dad at 94 and why Trump is ‘the best thing’ for the worldBernie Ecclestone: 'Age is all in the mind. When you get up, think you’re 21.'10 Feb 08:06 PM
New Zealand‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train stationDaniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime$673,000 cash, 11.3kg meth found in drug searches, court hearsCrown says Sunia To'ofohe was a drug dealer; defence says he's a victim of poor policing.10 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandNapier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charityThe event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.10 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMidway retains Ralph Morse Shield in surf lifesaving competitionEmily Petro won the U17 ski and board, with strong finishes in iron races.10 Feb 02:29 AM
BusinessGenesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependencyGenesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly. 10 Feb 02:16 AM
New ZealandFar North woman petitions for better healthcare after 160km ambulance rideThe petition urges the Government to expand or build a new Kaitāia Hospital.10 Feb 02:06 AM
Kahu‘Awesome’: Tainui team’s triumph in Māori bowlsThe tournament attracted 98 teams, up from 64 in 2015, across multiple regions. 10 Feb 01:20 AM
