New ZealandColourful, home-made billboards a welcome change to the restDillon Tooth's election billboards are made from recycled fence posts and pallets.11 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland schools struggling to find teachers in 'dire' shortagePrincipals have had to ask PE teachers to start teaching maths to fill gaps.11 Sep 08:18 PM
New ZealandFine weather for many areas today, but heavy rain watch in the southIt will be mostly fine for most areas, but there is a heavy rain watch in the south.11 Sep 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentMick Fleetwood on surviving Fleetwood Mac and hazing Neil FinnJoining Fleetwood Mac is no easy task; "We hung him up by his toenails."11 Sep 08:00 AM
EntertainmentKiwi star's big plans for a reo Māori Hollywood musicalRob Ruha reckons it's about time to give a Hollywood musical the reo Māori treatment.11 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandOne badly hurt, power lines down in Papakura crashThe crash has brought down power lines on Papakura-Clevedon Rd.11 Sep 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Deeply concerned': New political leaflet leaked - is this racist?The pamphlet urges voters to ask the question of their local government candidates.11 Sep 04:07 AM
New ZealandTeen torture trial: 'You weren't there to see the things that I had to see'Torture trial: 15-year-old girl says she was afraid of alleged ringleader of group.11 Sep 03:55 AM
New ZealandFugitive on the run in Avondale after escaping police custodyThe 28-year-old was taken to the Avondale Police Station where he escaped custody.11 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandSynthetic drugs: epidemic examined by Crown forensic experts, new trends emergeNew research has been released into synthetic drugs after a two year study by ESR10 Sep 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnna MurrayComment | Petty squabbling, endless filler - Why does anyone watch The Block NZ?COMMENT: Despite a shambolic season, The Block won the ratings war, writes Anna Murray.10 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding closes Coromandel, Waikato roads - what's in store todaySunny conditions are expected in most parts of the country today.10 Sep 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the despair of addiction to the joy of musicFriends who met while in the depths of substance addiction release second album.10 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandOne dead in fiery crash into Auckland construction siteThe car and a shipping container on a building site were engulfed in flames.10 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles vaccines being redistributed after GPs run outThere are now 1149 confirmed cases, 959 of them in Auckland.10 Sep 07:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFatal doses: Mum says synthetics took son to 'darkness'Mum of a man who died after using synthetic drugs speaks about the 'darkness' he became.10 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandGPs told to ration measles vaccines to ensure most vulnerable get jabA third of people with measles - and more than half of under-2s - ended up in hospital.10 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandArmed robbery, police appeal for sightingsPolice say the pair threatened a staff member before nabbing cigarettes and cash.10 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous' Auckland home renovation shut down"If the place is dangerous, it needs to be fixed immediately as there are lives at risk."10 Sep 01:38 AM
New ZealandTorture trial: Teen 'begged' for accused to stopDimetrius Pairama's body was found in a steel drum at a vacant property.10 Sep 12:25 AM
BusinessSigning off: IR and ACC call time on chequesPayments by cheque will no longer be accepted by Inland Revenue and ACC after the change.09 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandAnother heavy rain warning for Auckland after Coromandel floodingHeavy rain expected in the upper North Island, while the South Island basks in the sun.09 Sep 09:20 PM
Entertainment$10,000 consolation: Block couples given cash after show flop"We're gifting $10,000 to each of the three teams who didn't take any winnings."09 Sep 09:02 PM
New ZealandFatal dose: 75 die in two years from synthetic drugsAt least 75 people have been killed as a result of synthetic drugs, says Chief Coroner09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHefty discount: Why Remuera house's reserve price has been slashedAgent says home's "intrinsic value" is probably much lower than council's valuation.09 Sep 07:17 AM
New ZealandBatten down the hatches: Severe thunderstorm warningHundreds of lightning strikes and hail the size of golf balls in Auckland and Northland.09 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandTeen torture trial: Witness tells of 17yo's final momentA young witness told police what happened inside the horror house where a girl died.09 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandGridlock on Northwestern Motorway from city after four-vehicle crashFour-vehicle crash has left one person seriously hurt, as commuters told to delay journey.09 Sep 04:55 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Housing conditions a factor in South Auckland spikeFour strains of the virus are circulating New Zealand.09 Sep 02:22 AM
EntertainmentBlock NZ winners 'heartbroken' for fellow stars 'but no sharesies, sorry'The couple said there was no plans to share the money with the other teams.09 Sep 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlow to go: The rise of booze interlock devices in NZ"This is very encouraging for a programme that has been in place less than a year."08 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandCrashes, car fire cause delays on Auckland motorwaysTwo crashes are causing delays on Auckland's motorway network early this morning.08 Sep 08:31 PM
EntertainmentThe Block NZ: Third apartment sells for reserve after TV auctionThe sale price was below reserve, meaning the couple walk away with no profit.08 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandNo break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the NorthThere is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.08 Sep 06:35 PM
