New Zealand New shearing record of 732 in nine-hours for shearer Simon Goss Video review showed Simon Goss' crucial final catch was made with under a second left.05 Jan 07:38 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandWeather chaos: Thousands still without power as 120km/h gusts down trees, topple truck29 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandStorm cuts power to thousands, SH57 closed by downed trees and truck crash, urgent save water plea29 Dec 09:04 PM
New ZealandFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZ28 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandDouble jolt: Aftershock rattles lower North Island after strong early-morning quakeThe earlier 4.7 quake at 7.16am was felt from Wellington to Whanganui.26 Dec 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Sucky thing to happen': Woman's car struck in chaotic Christmas Eve police chaseA dentist trip proved more painful than expected after a woman's car was hit in a chase.25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice pursuits in Levin end with three in custody after crashPolice twice abandoned pursuits because of dangerous driving.24 Dec 03:30 AM
Wellington'Completely reckless and unacceptable': Boy racers hurl bottles, fireworks at policeThe convoy of about 200 cars descended on the capital last night.24 Dec 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
WellingtonFamily mourns 'most loving and caring' mum killed in Foxton Beach fire Daughter says December 9 blaze left them ‘absolutely devastated’.23 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandSchool told to reinstate deputy principal in camp funds disputeAnnual Year 8 trip to Wellington led to parent's complaint about misuse of school funds. 19 Dec 11:00 PM
Sport'Stupidest thing ever': Ian Kirkpatrick slams 1976 All Blacks ref decisionKirkpatrick says neutral refs were offered for 1976 but NZR turned it down.19 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandLate-night joyride: Police track alleged youth car thieves on TikTok livestream Police tracked the youths in real time as they livestreamed on TikTok.19 Dec 01:13 AM
Rugby'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal ‘We were playing against the bloody refs’: Kirkpatrick recalls 1976 All Blacks tour.18 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimply Sybil: The centenarian who passed her driver's licence, then surrendered it'There were no shirkers, no one was entitled, all had a job to do, didn’t hold grudges.'17 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Die in prison': Family yell as man who killed wrong person handed life sentenceWaaka Davis had intended to kill another man, but he mistakenly shot Aaliyah Wilson. 16 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandWife killer seeking parole says he 'will become a very law-abiding person'Nai Yin Xue strangled his wife, then abandoned their daughter at a train station.15 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonElderly couple killed in Foxton Beach fire namedPolice have confirmed the fire was not suspicious.14 Dec 11:48 PM
New ZealandMan claims he was discriminated against when woman he dated cancelled his job interviewHis interview was terminated when the interviewer realised she'd briefly dated him.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandParole board lifts Mark Lundy media interview ban and curfew, but keeps porn limitsThe Parole Board has lifted Mark Lundy’s curfew after six months of freedom.10 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandGang member who gunned down rival in front of his children claims he is haunted by the family's screamsHori Gage was murdered by two Black Power members while in his car with his family. 09 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandElderly couple killed as fire engulfs Foxton Beach homeNeighbours fled homes before dawn as explosions rang out across Queen St.09 Dec 06:32 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm two dead in 'explosive' Foxton Beach house fireThe fire at the coastal home was reported at about 5am today.09 Dec 12:48 AM
New ZealandBOP duo dominate superbike series openerThe series now moves to Manfeild this weekend before Whanganui’s Boxing Day finale.08 Dec 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori, NZ First get funding for electorate offices they don't have. Is that fair?Some MPs have three offices, some have two, many have one, Te Pāti Māori has none.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
