New ZealandCurtain up: Waikato Regional Theatre nears openingThe first shows, including the opening night, have been announced.06 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSecond Division Lotto prizewinners take home $18k each – where were the 27 tickets sold?The $36 million Powerball draw was not struck and will now be $40m on Saturday.06 Nov 03:31 AM
EntertainmentLily Allen wrote the Hollywood break-up album of the year. And this Kiwi helped her do itWaikato-born producer Leroy Clampitt helped craft four songs on West End Girl.06 Nov 02:10 AM
Energy'Significant public benefit': Watchdog backs Huntly power station planThe 10-year deal secures Huntly's back-up power supply until 2035.05 Nov 10:32 PM
Lifestyle'End up with an amputation': Beauty therapist welcomes nail salon crackdownKim Ryan says rising ACC nail-related claims point to poor hygiene and untrained staff. 05 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandFour Lotto players split $1m prize - are you one of the winners?The Powerball jackpot has increased to a staggering $40m this Saturday.05 Nov 08:21 PM
New Zealand‘So avoidable’: Coroner’s warning after man's fatal decision costs him his lifeCoroner Ian Telford says it 'makes this situation all the more painful'.05 Nov 06:01 PM
New ZealandFood, fun and fur: Inside Hamilton’s Gourmet in the GardenFounder Tania Simpson says the event gives people a break from their screens.05 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandTwo killed in crash near PaeroaState Highway 2 has reopened following the crash. 05 Nov 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe Auckland school rugby stars taking their game to the worldNelson College captain Tom Perkins has signed a four-year NRL deal with Newcastle.05 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhat Everest’s next generation says about respect, risk and responsibilityThe Himalayan Trust, founded by Sir Ed, still supports Sherpa communities.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMega rollover: No winner for $36m Powerball jackpot - major prize jump for next drawThe Powerball has increased to a staggering $40m next Saturday.05 Nov 07:26 AM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involvedNative plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.05 Nov 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘The worst is behind’ – Why economists see signs of turning point despite ugly job statsANALYSIS: Economists say the latest labour market data won't worry the Reserve Bank.05 Nov 02:22 AM
New Zealand'You got it wrong': Cop sprayed compliant motorist with pepper spray three timesA judge convicted the officer, saying: 'This man had not abused and/or threatened you.'05 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car and truck crash near GordontonEmergency services were called to the scene about 1pm on Wednesday.05 Nov 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priorityOPINION: Graduates of drug treatment courts are 86% less likely to reoffend.04 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFrom heartbreak to hope: Rotorua event helps families facing child cancerMC's daughter Stella was diagnosed with leukaemia just days before her 8th birthday.04 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua road closure to disrupt key route for more than a monthCrews will work Monday to Saturday, around the clock, to speed up repairs.04 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand$3 per km to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?Some short regional hops now cost more than $3 a kilometre when booked late.04 Nov 08:21 PM
CrimeCoromandel man convicted of serious sexual offending against childrenHis crimes involved two children aged under 12 in the Bay of Plenty over three years.04 Nov 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Motorcycle tragedy painfully highlights risks of failing to take precautionsOPINION: It is up to each motorcyclist to be as safe as possible.04 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingRelief and redemption: Horse of the Year storms home at EllerslieTrainer Stephen Marsh said he was ‘bloody nervous’ but proud of the gritty win.04 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandDriven by 'greed': Mum who spent $500k on food, holidays after workplace theft appeals sentence'This was a very warped sense of entitlement to money... she was not entitled to'.04 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It never gets old': Pilot brings leopard balloon to annual festivalBalloons Over Waikato revealed the "special shapes" attending the 2026 event.04 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandSocial media to standing orders: Councillors take crash courseElected members from across the region gathered in Rotorua to sharpen their skills.04 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
SportTop prospect signs with Crusaders through 2028 as rising 'hybrid' talentCoach Rob Penney says the goal is to turn Oli Mathis into a future All Black.04 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSport‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreamsVolleyball’s renaissance in NZ is opening pathways to US colleges for young Kiwis.03 Nov 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavourOne school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.03 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandYouth charged with Rotorua murder loses name suppressionTwo others charged after the death at a Trigg Ave house have also been named.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil weighs tougher dog rules to protect wildlifeExperts urge a year-round ban on dogs in coastal dunes and Mount's Shark Alley.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We should welcome him': Luxon hoping Trump accepts invitation to visit as pair chat golf at ApecThe PM mixed and mingled with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at Apec. 02 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandBreeding the 'wagyu of lamb' in Waimai ValleyAlastair Reeves has turned his eye to new sheep traits sought after by the modern farmer.02 Nov 09:39 PM
