New Zealand'Extra vigilant': Nine deaths in five days on mainly rural roadsSeven of nine deaths since April 10 have been on regional roads.15 Apr 12:28 AM
New ZealandXero launches misconduct probe into former boss and New Zealander of the YearXero has employed a King's Counsel to undertake a review of the events.15 Apr 12:24 AM
New ZealandResident fears Plummers Point slip could collapse ‘big time’ after cycloneAlan Whelan says the worsening slip is 'actually quite dangerous'.15 Apr 12:00 AM
Olympics'We are so ready': Dame Lisa Carrington announces pregnancyNew Zealand's most decorated Olympian is entering a new chapter. 14 Apr 11:28 PM
New ZealandHow older Dannevirke drivers can protect independence with refresher courseEliza Stapley says many have not retested their knowledge for 50 years.14 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandTararua family triumphs at New Zealand ShearsFour titles were won by Tararua District competitors at the New Zealand Shears.14 Apr 11:15 PM
AgribusinessComvita taps $30m capital raise as Singapore giant takes strategic stakeFraser and Neave will take a 19.9% strategic stake and a board seat at Comvita.14 Apr 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Zero places to go': Fears after council targets people living in carsVehicle fines have been issued and dogs seized in Monday's operation in Tauranga.14 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandTribunal cuts pensioner's rent, criticises council and housing providerThe council says it disagrees with the ruling and has lodged an appeal.14 Apr 10:35 PM
New ZealandNZME celebrates nominations at Voyager Media AwardsFinalists 'reflect the journalistic excellence that defines our newsrooms'.14 Apr 10:11 PM
New Zealand'Lives depend on it': Family dog’s $7000 fishhook nightmare Pax needed a seven‑hour overnight endoscopic procedure at an emergency vet clinic.14 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne residents split over $7.58m riverfront planLess than 28% of 250 submissions backed the baseline $7.58m spend or less.14 Apr 09:59 PM
New ZealandMayor says council 'unfairly targeted' for unelected iwi representativesLocal Government Minister Simon Watts says no Crown observer will be appointed.14 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandCashed-up dairy farmers urged to spend wiselyAdvisers warn tax can still apply if company-held funds are spent on holidays.14 Apr 09:13 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: The drama school that's empowered hundreds of teens every year for 35 years'What we teach is a vital antidote to everything that’s happening in the world.'14 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'People’s safety comes first': Cliffside camp site permanently closed'This will make sense to locals who know the area well.'14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Health NZ says flu jab stickers are fine but safe staffing ones are notNurses were told 'safe staffing' stickers were an infection risk on wards.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Haaland to Napier: The Facebook memory that saved Leo Brown's careerSurgeons once told the striker his wrecked foot meant he might never play again.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialChris HydeEditorial: The danger of individualism in a cyclone warningOPINION: If you're asked to leave in a state of emergency, the answer is simple. Leave.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsFormer All Black captain to stand for NZ First in Hawke's BayThe ex-All Black is understood to be contesting the Tukituki electorate. 14 Apr 07:15 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed pedestrian saw GP days before collision, worried he would have seizureThe 27-year-old told police after the crash he 'must have blacked out'.14 Apr 07:00 AM
SportEight-year-old powerlifter smashes world deadlift record with 90kg liftDad and coach Liam Kane now has him eyeing a 100kg deadlift by November.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandStormy days ahead: 'Large and complex' low-pressure system to cover NZ by SundayA large low on Sunday could bring widespread rain and storms to much of NZ.14 Apr 05:36 AM
New Zealand‘Under significant pressure’: Crater-sized potholes riddle Tiniroto RdA resident says the community logs three to four near misses on the road every week.14 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandPlan to extend road through middle of Flaxmere as part of village redevelopmentPlans include an extension of Henderson Rd and a new north-to-south extension. 14 Apr 04:01 AM
New ZealandLithium‑powered service cart under scrutiny after fire guts Te Arai restaurantAn initial report points to a lithium-powered service cart as the cause.14 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandAxle Reid signs off shearing season with Oxford A&P Show winThe Oxford event was one of 56 Shearing Sports New Zealand shows in 2025–26.14 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu Whakatāne evacuations praised as 'well‑founded' after stormAbout 270 Ōhope and Thornton homes were evacuated ahead of peak tides. 14 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Why Shane Jones opposes an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Peter McBride, Lucas Smith, and Todd Clark.14 Apr 02:09 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies in hospital overnight after Hamilton truck crash One person died at the scene while three were taken to Waikato Hospital.14 Apr 01:32 AM
BoxingNyika on cusp of another world title shotThe IBF has ordered David Nyika and Floyd Masson to negotiate an eliminator.14 Apr 01:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: CCTV captures high-speed roundabout skid before youth arrestsPolice said road spikes were used to stop the fleeing car at about 7.20am.14 Apr 12:55 AM
BasketballKiwi basketball star gets selected in WNBA draftCharlisse Leger-Walker is on the cusp of being the second Kiwi to ever play in the WNBA.14 Apr 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Not just a job': GP honoured for 'lifelong commitment' to rural healthDr Jo Scott-Jones has had an 'incredibly satisfying working life' based at Ōpōtiki.14 Apr 12:00 AM
