New Zealand'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash outAnd a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders claim Super Rugby Pacific titleThe Crusaders saw off the Chiefs in a physical encounter in Christchurch. 21 Jun 08:57 AM
New ZealandHome scorched as hoarded goods that surrounded it go up in flamesFirefighters are keeping a close watch to ensure the piles of debris do not reignite.21 Jun 02:38 AM
Crime'I wouldn't wish it on anyone': Why are victims having to wait until 2027 for justice?Nine homicide cases this year have added to the delays in the High Court at Whangārei.21 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandNurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gamblingAngelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.20 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horsesThere are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate. 20 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, six hurt in spate of overnight house firesOne person has been found dead after a house fire in the lower North Island. 20 Jun 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Forestry skidder tipped over cliff after logging company goes bust Video of the tumble down the bank includes the caption '“pay ya bills or pay the price'.20 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Save a lot more lives': Stage 4 cancer survivor's plea for earlier screening'It would just stop a lot of people going through the trauma of advanced cancer.'20 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandBrewing kindness: The volunteers bringing comfort one cuppa at a timeThe group once had 25 volunteers, but now there are only eight.20 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleTauranga couple's 'amazing journey' to parenthood Anna Keogh and her husband Kyle were told they'd never conceive their own children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMy father was a community hero - he also sexually abused meTwo sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We'll keep the fire burning': Ngāti Oneone remains committed to land reclamation protestAn online petition supporting the hapū has over 1950 signatures.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strongRobin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following reviewTe Ngae Rd's speed limit will rise from 50km/h to 60km/h after a review.20 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIn pictures: Matariki in Beijing The Prime Minister celebrated Matariki in China. 20 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandTūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found deadThe 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today. 20 Jun 03:24 AM
New ZealandCrowds gather for Rotorua Matariki celebration at Te PuiaRotorua's Whānau Day drew more than 1700 people for Matariki celebrations.20 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand One dead, three injured in Central Otago ATV accidentOne adult died at the scene and three people suffered minor to moderate injuries.20 Jun 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's businessRoss and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.19 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing in Hawke’s Bay, one taken to hospital with serious woundsOne person was taken into custody at the scene.19 Jun 10:45 PM
New ZealandFrom the ashes: New golf clubhouse unveiled five years after devastating fireClub operations manager Rachel Beckett wants to attract events and functions.19 Jun 10:12 PM
KahuRewi Spraggon explains Puanga, Matariki’s older brotherIwi on the West Coast celebrate Puanga.19 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management planHint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.19 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Explosions’ ring out over Palmerston North as multiple cars burnFire crews were called to Tremaine Ave at 4am to tackle the blaze.19 Jun 09:44 PM
New ZealandAir NZ plane lands safely after mid-air maintenance alertFire and Emergency was on standby for an early flight from Auckland to Napier today. 19 Jun 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Living expressions': Pou returned to Hastings Civic Square after restorationThe 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.19 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandMore oval balls for Bay Oval? Sold-out Super Rugby game sparks calls for repeat'It’s an expensive asset, and it should be well-used.'19 Jun 09:00 PM
CrimeHigh schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminalThe registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison. 19 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithElliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big gameOPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.19 Jun 06:01 PM
New ZealandHow traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agricultureMatariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.19 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandWhat Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui 'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.' 19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Matariki and honours - a match made in the heavens?OPINION: Honours at Matariki needn’t take anything away from its purpose and mana.19 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeSpeeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove offTwo weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.19 Jun 08:00 AM
