New Zealand‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injuryBruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.08 Feb 09:24 PM
New ZealandTokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto drawThe winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.08 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandWinning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfallA Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.08 Feb 08:37 PM
RacingTuxedo stakes Derby claim with dominant Waikato Guineas winTuxedo's dominant win at Te Rapa boosts his Derby prospects significantly.08 Feb 06:03 PM
Crime‘I was pretty high’: Serial thief stole $60k focusing on donation boxes, tip jarsFor years, he was a bane on North Island businesses. But a remarkable change was reported.08 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more infoThe hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.08 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racingThe Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.08 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: One lucky Hamilton ticketholder is $10.5m richerTonight's draw offered the chance for someone to become an instant multi-millionaire.08 Feb 07:59 AM
New ZealandCops take suspected explosive into police station – then call NZSAS bomb experts for helpPolice arrested a man found with two guns, then had a surprise once back at the station.08 Feb 03:10 AM
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.'07 Feb 05:58 PM
MotorsportSuperbikes series to culminate in Waikato with new transtasman challengeThe NZ Superbike championship revs up in Invercargill tomorrow.07 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig numbers caught in cardiac surgery delays, Health NZ responds'All hospital areas have patients waiting beyond expectation,' says Health NZ.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandDelays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashesSH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.07 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandMan accused of striking police officer with car appears in courtThe incident happened at 8pm on Wednesday in Huntly.07 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandSpeed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concernsAn independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.06 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline copA police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly. 06 Feb 05:51 PM
Tennis‘I will find you, I’m going to kill you’: Kiwi tennis players reveal shocking online abuseMessages often come from international bettors upset over losing bets.06 Feb 05:00 PM
RacingLeica Lucy’s next big test as Ellis Classic looms at Te RapaRobbie Patterson: 'She is one of those horses who is a real pleasure to train.'06 Feb 04:55 PM
RacingHow Savaglee’s performance could redefine his racing careerSavaglee's draw, barrier four, gives him an advantage to stay close to the leaders.06 Feb 04:43 PM
New ZealandPM says Waitangi Treaty Grounds need not ‘dominate’ national day of celebrationPrime Minister wants Waitangi Day be celebrated across the whole country.06 Feb 06:11 AM
New Zealand‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivitiesThe Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.06 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandBlues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.05 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandPolice officer hit by vehicle, driver flees sceneThe incident comes a month after policewoman Lyn Fleming was struck by a car and killed.05 Feb 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorNCEA standards: Are schools teaching to the test?OPINION: NCEA's common assessments should reflect true literacy and maths skills.05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Seymour’s romantic beach proposal; Kiwi running billionaire’s empirePlus, is NZ rich list heiress Ali Andrews married to her French-US billionaire boyfriend?05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcamThe man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.05 Feb 07:11 AM
New ZealandCoromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.05 Feb 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from familyPolice are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.05 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway blocked at Tamahere after crashPolice were alerted to the accident at about 4pm.05 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandTruck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious conditionThe incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.05 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandLightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system 'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'04 Feb 10:29 PM
