LeagueChristchurch to host Kiwis, Kiwi Ferns Rugby League World Cup double-headerChristchurch's Te Kaha stadium will host two Rugby League World Cup matches next year.23 Nov 05:34 AM
New ZealandSix players strike it lucky in latest Lotto drawPowerball continues to climb, one week after three players split a record $55m jackpot.22 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandIt’s a rollover: No winners in tonight’s $5m Powerball, but one wins $700k Strike Four drawThe top prize of $5m comes a week after three players shared a record $55m jackpot.22 Nov 08:04 AM
New ZealandLawyer opens free iwi-based legal clinic in TaurangaThe 2025 Tower Local Hero Medallist has partnered with Ngāti Ranginui and the CAB.21 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandDrenched: Four BoP rivers reached warning levelsMost rivers were expected to peak overnight. 19 Nov 04:30 AM
ChristchurchCountdown on for 2026 World Buskers Festival in ChristchurchThe 2026 festival will bring acts from 12 countries to five city spots.19 Nov 12:33 AM
New ZealandDouble-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabisThe double-fatal Kaimai crash was described as ‘avoidable’ by the coroner.18 Nov 06:54 PM
New ZealandMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
New Zealand'First ticket I've bought in maybe 10 years': Family to buy first home with $18m Lotto win'It means my parents can finally retire, they have worked so hard to give us a good life'.17 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandAsbestos‑tainted Kmart product shuts some Bay of Plenty schoolsThe Ministry of Education has fielded more than 260 queries from schools.17 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandFirst winner claimed share of record $55m Powerball within hours of drawSaturday's $55 million draw was won by three players, each taking home $18.3m.16 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandWhere the winning record-breaking Lotto tickets were soldThe $55m prize was split three ways in the must-be-won Powerball draw. 15 Nov 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandTop court clears way for major water bottling expansionTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa says its kaitiaki duty will continue despite the loss.13 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Landmark development': $300m apartments planned beside Henderson film studiosApartments, creative studio spaces and offices are all planned beside the Westie studios.13 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Definitely one of my superheroes': Tributes flow for Rotorua crash victimTwo people from the same car remain in a critical condition in hospital.12 Nov 01:12 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk as wild weather set to drench upper North IslandHeavy rain watches are in place from Northland to Gisborne on Wednesday.11 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandPilot reveals chaos amid Whakaari eruption aftermathHelicopter boss was the first civilian to land on the island after its deadly eruption.10 Nov 07:05 AM
New Zealand'Motivated out of malice and spite': Woman's deceit leaves trail of victimsSally-Kae French sent fake documents to tribunals and forged emails from authorities. 08 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm watch: Downpours and hail possible for Auckland, NorthlandMetService warns risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas. 07 Nov 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Threats against local body politicians disgusting OPINION: Everyone has a part to play in stamping out this behaviour.07 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu'Would not be where I am today without her': Sisters win Kawerau council seatsThe Tongan-Māori sisters are the eldest of eight raised in Kawerau.06 Nov 07:14 PM
New ZealandTeen's day of fun ends in tragedy after 'huffing' from deodorant canFaith Wignall, 14, died after inhaling toxic butane gas.06 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's time to allow scientists to return to WhakaariOPINION: On-island monitoring equipment should be restored to White Island.06 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuHow a teen's passion for Māori wards led to shock win for mumDr Mawera Karetai won the Kōhi Māori seat without spending a dollar.05 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Cutting addiction, not increasing taxes, should be Labour's top priorityOPINION: Graduates of drug treatment courts are 86% less likely to reoffend.04 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFrom heartbreak to hope: Rotorua event helps families facing child cancerMC's daughter Stella was diagnosed with leukaemia just days before her 8th birthday.04 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandOwner reveals cause of destructive blaze at Rotorua's Mitai Māori VillageCrews battled the blaze for hours as bush behind the stage also caught fire.04 Nov 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Get up and have another go': Owner grateful no one hurt in Mitai Village fire Crews battled the blaze for hours before leaving the scene at 2.30am.04 Nov 05:54 PM
New ZealandSocial media to standing orders: Councillors take crash courseElected members from across the region gathered in Rotorua to sharpen their skills.04 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSport‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreamsVolleyball’s renaissance in NZ is opening pathways to US colleges for young Kiwis.03 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandAlmost 63,000 BoP residents exposed to flood risk, study findsThe region has a 'reasonably large amount of people' living at river mouths and lakes.02 Nov 06:42 PM
New Zealand'Severe lifelong impacts': Father who injured 8-week-old baby initially blamed siblingThe father told police a toddler had fallen from the couch and on to the baby. 01 Nov 10:00 PM
