New Zealand'You have no idea what's coming': Man drove 'mobile molotov cocktail' into partner's houseCarl Philipp, in a rage over disputed child support payments, set a car and house on fire.25 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandHighway shut for hours after fatal SH2 crashThe driver of the car died at the scene, police said this morning.24 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandJudge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concernsJudge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough. 23 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Black Falcons honour landslide victims with display over surf lifesaving eventThe carnival moved from Mount Maunganui after last month’s fatal landslide.23 Feb 01:38 AM
New Zealand'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague The women resigned after an internal disciplinary meeting at the law firm.22 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandThree injured as serious crash shuts SH25 in Hauraki PlainsTraffic is being diverted while emergency services work at the scene, police say. 21 Feb 03:41 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely terrifying’: Group storms dairy with machete, robs woman of cigarettes, moneyOne of the robbers filmed the offending on his cellphone while another jumped the counter.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSinkhole warning after suspected wastewater leak on Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastlineTreated wastewater is believed to have entered a wetland and nearby stream.19 Feb 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More rain, stronger winds': Have we had our last classic Kiwi summer?Eleven people have died in this summer’s storms, including six campers.16 Feb 10:21 PM
SportSailGP's Kiwi physio plans to row across the AtlanticShe will row 3000 nautical miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua from December.16 Feb 04:01 PM
Kahu‘Bureaucratic bullying’: Trustee says thousands in dividend funds inaccessible during recovery workMaree Brownlie says barriers to accessing trust funds after disaster had been exhausting.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrowAttention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.14 Feb 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial helpTwo owners call for more council and government support.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Monstrous': Judge jails child sex offender for 18 yearsBarry Ramsay, 68, abused a boy and girl under 12 over a nearly three-year period.10 Feb 08:24 PM
New Zealand'One of the main guys': Comancheros treasurer jailed over drug ringJustice Jonathan Eaton said gang loyalty, not addiction, drove his offending.10 Feb 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland CBD office vacancies fall for first time since 2022 in market turning pointThe 275,000sq m of vacant offices equals 27 rugby fields. But vacancy rates fell lately.08 Feb 10:00 PM
TravelNZ’s favourite beach revealed – as voted for by youFind out who came top in five categories, plus our overall winner.07 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeInside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threatsChristchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.06 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailStorms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spendingWild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.04 Feb 09:02 PM
Business2degrees completes 3G shutdown, One NZ resumes closuresPLUS: Spark reveals the number still on 3G.02 Feb 09:05 PM
New ZealandStudent volunteers help Waihī Beach cafe and gym hit by flood damageSurf Shack lost $22,500 of food and faces total damage in the tens of thousands.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century questThe marlin weighed in at just under 97kgs, and was caught off the coast of Whangamatā.02 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay storm damage: What it means for homes, businesses, and districtLong recovery for the Western Bay of Plenty after a deadly storm, with major damage.01 Feb 09:13 PM
New ZealandRare long‑tailed bat colony discovered in Hawke’s BayPekapeka-tou-roa, the long-tailed bat, is one of NZ's only two native land mammals.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKids trek 3km over rough terrain to bypass slips and reach tournament'That’s heart. That’s grit. That’s next-level commitment.'30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRun-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with carBrett Henderson was accused of intentionally hitting the man after an earlier incident.30 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandHeading to the Coromandel? What SH25 drivers need to know this weekendDrivers face stop/go controls on a 2km section at Pumpkin Hill north of Tairua.29 Jan 10:03 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanReview: Iggy Pop, 78, shows Auckland he still has a lust for life - and now so do I'I suppose I’m gonna have to die pretty soon, but not yet tonight,' the rocker told fans.29 Jan 07:23 PM
New ZealandDeadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationOver 65% of New Zealanders and key infrastructure sit within 5km of the coast.29 Jan 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New ZealandTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s for the North Island over the weekend.29 Jan 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Open for business': Mayor urges caution as Coromandel rebuilds after stormNine Thames-Coromandel homes are red‑stickered and exempt from rates.28 Jan 10:35 PM
New Zealand‘It was the compulsion to act’: Off-duty firefighter saves teen in ripVolunteer firefighter Ross Bennett swam about 150m through rough surf to reach the teen.28 Jan 10:00 PM
OpinionNZ’s sodden January explained: What’s driven this month’s big wet? - James RenwickCentral Auckland has had nearly triple its usual January rainfall so far.28 Jan 02:00 PM
