New ZealandMother of Tom Phillips' children pleads guilty after crashing car while drink-drivingCat Christey's blood alcohol level was 165mg, more than three times the legal limit.05 Oct 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: All Blacks show control, composure and grit to claim Perth victoryOPINION: Quinn Tupaea's comeback in Perth completed a three-year circle of redemption.05 Oct 09:01 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Abandoned Cup runners to get crack at take twoThe Matamata Cup was canned because of surface water but punters won't have to wait long.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFugitive whacks police dog so hard its metal tooth is knocked outA vet testified that the injury the dog, Finn, suffered was quite rare.05 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Is the bad man coming back?': Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collectionOf the 12 guns stolen, just one, a Glock pistol, has been recovered by police.04 Oct 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKoha cafes, food banks and markets: How the regional towns are coping with hard times Small Northland towns are struggling with poverty but there are pockets of hope.04 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandLotto player wins $1m as Powerball jackpot rises to $15mStrike Four will also climb to $1.2m in the next midweek draw.04 Oct 07:04 AM
NRL'Keep going': How Maguire has transformed Broncos before NRL grand finalWhat Maguire has achieved has been remarkable, especially turning around the culture.04 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'I was one of those kids' - Woman kidnapped by dad has message for Phillips kidsEleanor spent six months overseas with her dad before returning to state care in NZ.03 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandFarm offers unique animal encounters for kidsVisitors can cuddle guinea pigs and watch mice, chinchillas, and lizards.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South IslandsAuckland could receive 25mm of rain an hour and gusts up to 90km/h today.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGregor PaulGregor Paul: How Jamie Joseph's presence looms over Razor's tenureScott Robertson’s All Blacks face five tough away tests in the next seven weeks.03 Oct 05:01 AM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
New Zealand'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandCambridge quarry plan heads to Environment Court The quarry, if approved, would extract up to 400,000 tonnes of sand annually.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing historyThe 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessTesla full self-drive: Early Kiwi adopters wowed, but also suffer some bloopers The NZ version is branded ‘Supervised’, requiring an attentive driver at all times.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A recipe for disaster': Inexperienced driver lost control in crash that killed two teensThe teen driver was on a learner's licence and had consumed alcohol when she crashed.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She no longer felt safe': Underage teen's life ruined after sex with older manA court heard the victim had been affected psychologically, physically and spiritually.02 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandHamilton cat burglar swipes 200 items from neighboursOwner Kateshe Clark says most of the haul is socks and underwear.02 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandRising toll: Eight crashes during Motorcycle Awareness Month prompt police warningEight recent crashes left two people dead, three critical and three seriously injured.02 Oct 04:24 AM
New ZealandDoes Labour have a farming plan? The Country asks Chris Hipkins Plus listen to Harriet Bremner-Pinckney, Mark Ferguson, Deanne Parkes and Chris Russell. 02 Oct 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland median house prices fall $20k in latest monthDid spring really boost the market? Perhaps median prices are more important than volumes.02 Oct 12:55 AM
New Zealand'We are a long way from being a ghost town': Community rallies over mill closureThe plywood mill closure will cost 119 workers their jobs, Mayor Gary Petley confirmed.01 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandLeeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud ofDairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.01 Oct 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the changing business of warGlobal venture capital in defence tech hit $53.5b last year, up 33% on the previous year.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDushko Bogunovich – Intensification: Yes, but where and how?OPINION: It’s high time for the Auckland Council to drop the ‘compact city’ model.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTokoroa workers suffer double blow with 149 job losses this yearA plywood plant closure follows the paper mill shutdown that cut 130 roles in June.01 Oct 05:56 AM
New Zealand‘Just jamming up all the lockers’ - rescue gear doesn't fit in new fire trucksFire crews say vital rescue gear had to be left piled on the station floor.01 Oct 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettesAttacker Sarangi Lim told police she intended to kill the woman she bashed with a hammer.01 Oct 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the Boardroom'We've come through it': Honey sector eyes recovery after Covid collapseA new 15% US tariff poses a fresh challenge for mānuka honey sales.30 Sep 10:00 PM
