Crime'It went past my hand’: B'day party fatal shooting witness describes chaos as bullets flewThe woman described the final moments before the victim was shot and fell to the ground.11 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifterThe 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.11 Mar 05:00 AM
KahuWhy John Tamihere is standing firm amid Whānau Ora funding lossJohn Tamihere believes losing the Whānau Ora contract was a Government attack on Māori.11 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy this farmer is a 'beacon of community spirit'Sharemilker Danielle Hovmand had no idea she'd been put up for an award.11 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sedan driver after Raglan aggravated robberyThe Bow St incident was reported to police about 2am on February 28.10 Mar 11:37 PM
New ZealandBoP crash leaves one critically injured, road reopensTwo others were taken to Tauranga Hospital with moderate injuries.10 Mar 11:31 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate arson as cause of Frankton fireIt took 35 firefighters to put out the blaze.10 Mar 09:35 PM
New ZealandFire crews battled blaze near Tokoroa for over five hoursThe fire covered a 100m x 70m area of pine and eucalyptus trees.10 Mar 05:49 PM
New ZealandAbuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing downCouncil boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating’: Council ignored known risks at waterfront where man died – coroner'You lose a son, you don’t come back from that,' the bereaved father of Sandy Calkin says.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang couple allegedly fled town, left child behind, after fatal 50th birthday party shootingBut their lawyers say they didn't even know anyone was injured after the shooting.10 Mar 06:30 AM
New Zealand'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in towRosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.10 Mar 04:10 AM
New ZealandFormer minister takes leave to trek Mt Everest after controversyAndrew Bayly stepped down after grabbing a staffer's arm in an 'animated' discussion.10 Mar 03:51 AM
New Zealand'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'10 Mar 03:27 AM
Golf‘Keep knocking on the door’: Alker ends year-long title droughtThe 52-year-old took out the Cologuard Classic in a playoff.10 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large commercial building ablaze in HamiltonEmergency services are responding.09 Mar 11:23 PM
SportNetball: Magic get Kaiya Kepa and Amorangi Malesala as training partnersThe two young players join the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic for the 2025 ANZ Premiership.09 Mar 10:57 PM
New ZealandR23? Why bars might raise age restrictionsA bar owner said he wouldn't be surprised if venues further raised the age restrictions.09 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandPre-planned police operation led to school lockdownOne person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.09 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandState-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parentThe fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.09 Mar 08:13 PM
Racing‘Thrilled’: How relaxed regime led to Willydoit’s Derby triumphWillydoit won the $1.25m NZ Derby at Ellerslie with a decisive performance.09 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismAuckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer eventsThe sector is facing the duelling impacts of an oversupply of rooms and reduced demand.09 Mar 04:00 PM
SportWatch: Photo finish as Olympian and 15yo share 1500m glory in DunedinSam Tanner and Sam Ruthe tied in the 1500m at the Dunedin championships.09 Mar 05:26 AM
New ZealandWhangārei council’s secret meeting on fluoridation sparks debateEighty thousand residents may have fluoridated water by March 28.09 Mar 02:57 AM
KahuIwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges aheadIwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.08 Mar 10:26 PM
SportWatch: North and South Island secondary schools rowing champsWatch all the action live as teams from secondary schools around New Zealand compete08 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandNo teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Adrian Orr was never boring - perhaps that was his biggest problemOPINION: Orr leaves in a political climate unsuited to his style.08 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuHow a Māori lens is reshaping sustainable architecture at Ōtaki campusNinety-nine percent of construction materials are sustainably sourced.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyDrua snap Chiefs' unbeaten run with famous winThe Fijian Drua have emerged victorious at Churchill Park.08 Mar 05:32 AM
Super RugbyFijian Drua fight back to stun ChiefsAll the action as the Chiefs fell to the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.08 Mar 05:25 AM
New Zealand‘Be brave’: Northland women thriving in male-dominated industriesThe International Women's Day theme is Accelerate Action for women's equality.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Today, we get justice:' Sexually abused students tell teacher as he's sent to jailGeoffrey Coker maintains he's a "scapegoat" for other teachers he claims abused pupils.07 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillor on 8am hedge trimmer errand caught drink-driving for fourth timeAnna Park was drunk at the wheel at 8am.07 Mar 03:39 AM