New Zealand'Causes significant harm': Police break up North Island drug labs, arrest 10Police also located methamphetamine, a loaded pistol, cash and electronic devices.13 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandFrom quarry to sanctuary: Sculpture Park and arboretum turn over new leafDorothy and John Wakeling hand over the Waikato park after a 34-year transformation.13 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandPassenger dies in late-night Mangapai crashEmergency services were called to the Waiotira Rd crash about 10.50pm.12 Nov 06:41 PM
AucklandTwo dead after separate overnight crashes in Wellsford and MangapaiPolice say the Wellsford crash happened about 1.40am on Waiteitei Rd.12 Nov 06:31 PM
New Zealand‘Waikato, we need to talk’: Police plea after deadly month on roadsOctober saw 10 road deaths and at least 19 serious crashes recorded across Waikato.12 Nov 05:00 PM
CrimeRugby players found not guilty in 'threesome' sexual assault trialThe woman told the court she woke to find a second man in bed touching her.12 Nov 12:33 AM
TravelScaling the Duke: A perfect mix of forest, sea and adventureCraving a beautiful day hike? Plan a trip to Duke's Nose.11 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandCut projects, rising need: The fight over Northland’s lost state homesUp to 450 new Kāinga Ora homes were recently scrapped but new building is still under way.11 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuDame Lisa Carrington to enter Māori Sports Hall of FameCarrington joins Māori sporting greats at Tūrangawaewae Marae ceremony.11 Nov 03:57 PM
TravelHow a week on two wheels captures the heart of the North IslandRiders cover 340km over six days from Taihape to Whanganui.10 Nov 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hastings council should kung fu PandalandOPINION: The time for such parks has passed.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar projectDr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.10 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandRace to save Whangārei lions as rescue bid gathers paceHuha NZ says they have had some interest from potential property buyers and investors.09 Nov 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to make family money work betterOne in three first-home buyers now rely on family help to get on the ladder.08 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the new $25k-a-year private school planned for West AucklandThe school will specialise in science, technology, engineering and maths. 08 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘More shopping savvy’: Northlanders rethink how they feed their familiesFamilies are driving six hours to Auckland to buy cheaper butter in bulk.07 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'No one was harmed': ANZ Whangārei branch closed after man allegedly threatens staff with knifeA staff member sought help at a nearby superette just after 9.30am.07 Nov 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Shaken' children taken to nearby Burger King after fatal bus crashA passenger in the car died and two others were critically injured in the crash.07 Nov 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Help me': School children on bus after kapa haka event hurt in fatal Rotorua crash31 people were injured in the crash between a bus and car.06 Nov 08:19 PM
New ZealandLone ambulance overnight in Far North town highlights concerns amid growing demand Kaitāia has one ambulance overnight, with back-up from Kaikohe or Kerikeri.06 Nov 07:25 PM
New Zealand'Please conserve power use': Power restored in Far North, but capacity lowThe electricity network in parts of the Far North 'remains vulnerable', Top Energy says.06 Nov 04:23 PM
CrimeRugby player accused of sexual violation claims teammate told him the woman was keenCameron Hill and Inoke Nakadavotu have been on trial in the Whangārei District Court.06 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandCurtain up: Waikato Regional Theatre nears openingThe first shows, including the opening night, have been announced.06 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Glimmer of hope’ for Whangārei lion park and its last five big catsTwo elderly lions, Imvula and Sibili, were euthanised because of ill-health.06 Nov 03:03 AM
New ZealandWriters' final wish: Kerikeri musical returns to stage after 50 yearsValerie Harris, 81, is reviving the musical she first staged over 50 years ago.05 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandState of the Nation: Is New Zealand broken – or just bruised?Our online video series The Elephant tackles the controversial topics we often avoid.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland councilNRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.05 Nov 06:30 AM
Crime‘Threesome?’: Texts at centre of rugby players’ sexual assault trialA woman told police she woke to one of the men sexually violating her.05 Nov 05:08 AM
New Zealand$3 per km to fly: Are New Zealanders getting value from domestic air travel?Some short regional hops now cost more than $3 a kilometre when booked late.04 Nov 08:21 PM
Crime‘We on’: Rugby players accused of orchestrating unconsented sex with womanThe woman says she woke to find a man sexually violating her and jumped out of bed.04 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandLast big cats to be euthanised at Whangārei's lion park as 'no real options left'Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary confirmed the final seven elderly lions are to be put down. 03 Nov 10:26 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highwayThe Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeridian starts work on $227m Ruakākā solar farmIt is expected to produce enough electricity to power about half the homes in Northland.02 Nov 04:30 AM
