New ZealandHeavy rain and thunderstorms to lash upper north, threatening commutersHeavy rain watches are in place for Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.11 Sep 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Black Will Jordan’s double celebration; Sir John Kirwan's sweet new business Plus, the Kiwi tech entrepreneurs taking on Silicon Valley. 11 Sep 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top FourAuckland provides 10 of the 26 players named in the New Zealand Schools squad.10 Sep 10:01 PM
New ZealandTertiary institute reverses plan to close two campuses, will still cut 150+ jobsThe continuation of operations at one campus relies on government funding.10 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandTeen steps up: Gisborne fire brigade’s young volunteer answers the callGisborne relies on volunteers, with the nearest career stations hours away.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBritish diplomat welcomes NZ's higher defence spend amid ‘radical instability’High Commissioner Iona Thomas is speaking in Christchurch today. 10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's a long and shameful list – NZ needs to do betterOPINION: Big changes are needed to better protect vulnerable children in their own homes.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan installed ambo light and siren in his car hoping to become a 'good Samaritan'Court heard he wanted to activate them if he came across a car accident or a fallen tree.10 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandGodfrey out for Battle of the Bays as specialist returns for MagpiesThere's only one change to the Magpies' line-up for the Battle of the Bays.10 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandCandi-dating: Voters quiz election hopefuls in speed-dating style eventConstituents had the chance to ask candidates burning questions as voting opened.10 Sep 03:41 AM
New ZealandUnion claims Rotorua nursery closing, council says no decisions made yetThe Rotorua Lakes Council says it is discussing 'a proposal' with staff.10 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandPolice seek man with BoP, Waikato linksPolice urged people not to approach Nerehana Tetahi Wall, 35, who is wanted for arrest.10 Sep 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Thousands jailed before trial shows system is brokenOPINION: New Zealand should contract the private sector to accommodate bailed citizens.10 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua Boys' rugby stars earn national team call-upsThe U18 camp includes live-streamed matches on the All Blacks YouTube channel.09 Sep 11:46 PM
New ZealandNew expressway project north of Tauranga hits 'important milestone'Takitimu North Link Stage 2 will extend four-lane highway from Te Puna to Ōmokoroa. 09 Sep 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Awesome': Initiative aims to welcome more women to building tradesWomen now make up 6% of BCITO apprentices.09 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandFugitive dad's autopsy set for today as police probe deepensHis children Jayda, Maverick and Ember are now in the care of Oranga Tamariki.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's deathJessica Mulford's lawyer claimed the original sentence was manifestly excessive.09 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure named for sex crimes against babysitterThe Supreme Court has dismissed music promoter Pato Alvarez’s appeal. 09 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandNZ's newest millionaires celebrate Lotto win with KFC lunchThe couple has plenty of ideas about where the money would be best put. 09 Sep 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEnergy shake-up: Canadian private equity giant circles Kiwi gas business in $2.2b bidBrookfield is said to be negotiating the deal alongside New Zealand distributor Powerco.09 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandOutdoor education could 'die a slow death' under Govt proposal - teacherThere are concerns making the subject vocational only will see fewer students sign up.08 Sep 09:55 PM
EntertainmentSee you soon, Aotearoa!: The Chase star returns for charity quiz nightsTake on The Chase quiz whiz Shaun Wallace, when ‘the Dark Destroyer’ tours NZ in November.08 Sep 09:46 PM
New ZealandVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandFormer mayor claims mayoral hopeful missed 'financial mistakes' as CEOFormer council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.08 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandPolice crackdown: Motorbikes seized, teen to appear in courtHarley Davidson and Yamahas were involved in incidents.08 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island activity settles after small eruptionIt comes as a coronial inquest into the fatal 2019 eruption will soon begin.08 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate drops out due to 'health complication''I will get through this setback,' Haehaetu Barrett posted on social media.08 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattle of the Bays: Stage set for an NPC crackerGame on: Bay of Plenty fourth, the Magpies fifth, both coming off big wins.08 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM
New Zealand'I always learn new things': Teen's passion for conservationJack Karetai-Barrett is a volunteer on Whakatāne's kiwi conservation project.07 Sep 11:17 PM
TechnologyMystery data centres: Mercury says Amazon’s power thirst is real - and weighs in on pricingPower firm offers two rare, and telling, points of clarity after AWS' 'train wreck' week.07 Sep 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not asking for millions, just a paint job': Hospitality battlers plead for helpOperators on The Strand, Tauranga say foot traffic is vanishing, with businesses failing.07 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailedThe Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 3% last month.07 Sep 04:00 PM