New Zealand'Onwards and upwards': Wildlife sanctuary out of the woods for nowIn June, SMM said it was struggling financially and could be forced to close.26 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandThe growing number of ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging up courtsA man in Dunedin argued a judge lacked jurisdiction over his theft case.26 Feb 08:05 PM
WarriorsWatch: On board with 300 Warriors fans flying to Las VegasShaun Johnson helped serve dinner on the flight, surprising fans.26 Feb 07:33 PM
New ZealandMP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith MillThe mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16mPlus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lucky punter bags $10.5 million in Powerball jackpotThe winning numbers have been drawn.26 Feb 08:20 AM
CrimeFoot fascination teacher says his 'soul was broken' when he stroked girls' feetMatthew Sue claimed one girl was walking funny and he wanted to check her feet were okay.26 Feb 06:37 AM
New ZealandPolice shoot runaway bull after two people injured in HamiltonEmergency services were alerted to a 'loose bull running around'.25 Feb 11:13 PM
New Zealand‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake TaupōVincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.25 Feb 09:03 PM
KahuWhy Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance MinisterŌpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.25 Feb 05:38 PM
New Zealand'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last timeMore than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to Tokoroa.25 Feb 03:30 PM
New ZealandOne person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in HamiltonThe crash happened on Abbotsford and Victoria Sts in Hamilton about 4.35pm today.25 Feb 04:34 AM
New Zealand‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first IronmanHe's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.25 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandArrests made after burglary accused walk past police stationIn total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.25 Feb 12:58 AM
New Zealand‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper ClubThe Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.24 Feb 11:00 PM
Formula 1Verstappen threatens to boycott F1 launch after ‘unacceptable’ booingThe FIA called the crowd's reaction 'tribalist' and expressed disappointment.24 Feb 09:54 PM
Kahu‘Feel the magic’: Excitement builds as Te Matatini 2025 beginsTe Matatini 2025 kicks off at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands.24 Feb 09:33 PM
Kahu‘Kapa haka is in my DNA’: Loreen Henare on her cultural journeyShe became a cultural ambassador, touring globally with New Zealand delegations.24 Feb 09:14 PM
New Zealand‘I laid out crystal-clear expectations’: PM got assurance from Bayly he would behaveBayly gone after putting hand on staffer's arm. Four months ago, he called man a loser. 24 Feb 08:54 PM
New Zealand ‘Kia Ora, Steve’ and little else: No answers about delays in NZ space missionAuckland University students expected satellite access last year.24 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandLast stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealedContractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.24 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandRural community still cherishes their hallThe Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a jobArsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.24 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand48 firefighters, 1 helicopter battling digger and vegetation fireThe fire was reported after 3pm.24 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandTired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mateThomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.24 Feb 04:00 AM
BusinessLook inside Auckland’s new 4223sq m Mormon temple'The best we can humanly achieve in construction and design': Inside the LDS Temple.24 Feb 03:03 AM
New ZealandMajor SH1 section closed for up to five weeksThe section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.24 Feb 02:12 AM
PoliticsEmotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incidentBayly released a statement shortly before midday.24 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato shearer breaks world merino shearing recordThe record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.23 Feb 10:08 PM
Crime‘Exposes your true instincts’: Judge slams child abuser for ‘appalling lack of empathy’He denied being a paedophile, even after pleading guilty to repeated sexual abuse.22 Feb 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ gang member pleads guilty to FBI charges, facing lengthy US prison sentenceShane Ngakuru, 45, was a key distributor of ANOM network secretly controlled by FBI22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hateful’: Police on alert as protest against Destiny Church planned for AucklandAction comes after violent scenes at Rainbow Parade last weekend. 22 Feb 03:20 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice search for missing man after car found near TongariroGeoffrey Kelly was last seen on Thursday night wearing grey shorts and a tan sweatshirt.21 Feb 11:51 PM