New ZealandWaitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damageSome major roads are due to reopen today.17 Oct 03:04 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
New Zealand'It was a raging bloody fire': Farmer recounts Targa Rally crash near RotoruaOne injured person was flown to Waikato Hospital after the crash.17 Oct 01:00 AM
SportThree-hour roundtrips for training: Heartland hooker chasing Meads Cup gloryThe 31-year-old balances rugby with full-time work and family life in Christchurch.17 Oct 12:15 AM
New Zealand'A long road': Police dog, handler injured after fall into 'scalding' geothermal water Senior Constable Adam Johannsen suffered minor burns rescuing her.16 Oct 11:04 PM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Kids' mother joins legal battleThe judge has reserved her decision, but the injunction is not expected to lift yet.16 Oct 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Kids are still dying': Joint inquest considered into four motocross crash deathsThe deaths of four children happened in 'broadly similar circumstances', a coroner says.16 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over shareholders' motives Agria and Elders used their combined 56% stake to oust the board leaders.16 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandHighway closed: Two critical in South Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.20pm.16 Oct 05:29 PM
New ZealandChanging of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep inOnly Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Small towns fight incursion of big fast-food jointsOPINION: Tirau will get two drive-through fast-food joints despite opposition.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: Why Bolger’s legacy still matters for today’s leadersOPINION: The late Prime Minister was deeply connected across New Zealand.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton mayor-elect promises focus on city’s core servicesTim Macindoe won 17,848 votes, ahead of Sarah Thomson’s 9768.16 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet' election result sees new Waipā mayor leave principal roleMike Pettit secured 7044 votes, ahead of Susan O’Regan’s 5822 in the mayoral race.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
Sport'Need to wake up': McLaren drivers threatened by resurgent VerstappenRed Bull's Max Verstappen has won three of the past four races to close the gap.16 Oct 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Could have been a fatal': Police seek footage after Paeroa hit-and-runThe incident happened on State Highway 2, Paeroa, about 2pm on October 11. 16 Oct 02:36 AM
Energy‘Good to have clarity’: Genesis weighs next steps on renewables planGenesis chairwoman Barbara Chapman says the company is reviewing its equity options.16 Oct 02:09 AM
Silver FernsShoot-off: How Silver Ferns must fill attacking void against Australia The Diamonds boast 529 test caps to the Silver Ferns' 323, heading into Friday's test.16 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency warns of delayed responses during strikeFire and Emergency warns some 111 responses could be delayed during the strike.15 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandTwo injured, one critical after car hits tree south of RotoruaThe crash happened on Bryce Rd, closed for a Targa Rally stage.15 Oct 11:24 PM
New ZealandA sad day for New Zealand: Flags at half-mast, nation mourns death of Jim BolgerPM Chris Luxon said Bolger left behind a legacy that will be respected for generations.15 Oct 07:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
EntertainmentRock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concertsThe star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.15 Oct 05:45 PM
New ZealandUnlicensed teen driver 'huffing nangs' moments before crash that killed 5The 19-year-old also had cannabis in her system when she ploughed into another car.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead following SH1 crash near Tīrau, road remains closedDiversions remain in place as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.15 Oct 08:06 AM
New ZealandTaupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secretHe is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.15 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandAmbulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safetyAn air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.15 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
EntertainmentCounting Crows announce Auckland concert for 2026The show will mark three years since the Grammy-nominated rockers last played here. 14 Oct 10:51 PM
TravelNZ luxury lodge named as one of the world's top hotels in prestigious global awardsThe lodge has previoulsy hosted Queen Elizabeth II and celebrities including Mick Jagger.14 Oct 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
