New ZealandWeekend shears double for Toa Henderson as World Champs loomThe World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in Masterton next week.22 Feb 10:09 PM
New ZealandNew manager for NZ team at world shearing champsBart Hadfield steps in after original manager Lance Waddell withdrew.05 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandSleepless nights ease as humid air lifts from AucklandWeather is expected to stay settled across most of the country through Waitangi.03 Feb 03:00 AM
WellingtonMass murderer who killed seven family members promises he won't come back for survivors28 Jan 04:00 PM
Wellington'Devastating accident': Toddler hospitalised after 'serious' drowning in home pool08 Jan 04:00 AM
WellingtonWoman describes failed attempt to stop car crashing onto train tracks'I'm sitting on the track and people are looking at me from the platform in disbelief.'03 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandCar smashes into Carterton home, person trapped under vehicleEmergency crews from three Wairarapa towns rushed to the scene.31 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandBrace yourselves: Heavy rain, severe winds, large swells and snow on wayThe weather starts to turn from this afternoon in some places.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threatSnowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible in NZ amid solar activity this weekRain and clouds might obscure the view on the South Island’s west coast.01 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rare white kiwi spotted returning to burrow in broad daylightMapuna means “prized” or “precious” in te reo.25 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the countryWarnings are in place for Desert Rd with the possibility of snow in the Remutaka Ranges.18 Aug 03:50 AM
WellingtonPolice station locked down after man presents knife at front counterThe man was eventually tasered and arrested outside the station.07 Aug 01:20 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another injured in two-vehicle crashThe crash happened about 11am, with one person dying at the scene.26 Jul 03:45 AM
WellingtonMass murderer denied parole for 16th time, reveals motive for killing his kidsRaymond Ratima committed the 'horrific' murders of seven family members in 1992.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportOn The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriersViolette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale.11 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandTramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuriesHe wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.15 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNgāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local familyThe iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.24 Apr 04:43 AM
New Zealand'They'll just get away with it': No charges laid five months after digger smashes up caféBuilding owner says everyone in the community believes they know who the digger driver is.20 Apr 11:17 PM
RetailHart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivershipHansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.10 Apr 05:30 AM
Crime‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in courtTwo relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.23 Mar 10:23 PM
Crime‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shootingTwo men, aged 23 and 25, are charged with Doreion Hard's death as mum mourns.23 Mar 09:14 PM
CrimeTwo men charged with murder after man shot in WairarapaFurther charges against the pair are being considered.23 Mar 06:43 AM
New ZealandWairarapa homicide 'doesn’t define' community, local MP saysPolice are considering charges for two men taken into custody yesterday.23 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandOne dead after river jetboat incident, police investigatingThe man was in his 20s and died at the scene.21 Mar 09:47 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from boardThe Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.06 Mar 03:25 AM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reportsWellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow. 03 Mar 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.28 Feb 04:00 PM
