PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV finalWestlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.17 Aug 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Risk of thunderstorms': Snow and 'squally' storms to sweep across NZ next weekSnow could fall as low as 200m in some South Island areas.17 Aug 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Going it alone': Thames-Coromandel to manage own water services as Tauranga pulls outInitially, a three-way council partnership with Western Bay of Plenty was planned.14 Aug 03:37 AM
New ZealandMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
New ZealandPolice station fire no longer considered suspiciousThe fire – which destroyed a cop car and garage – was initially treated as suspicious.09 Aug 12:03 AM
PropertyAuction shocks: Auckland buyers pay over RV for neighbouring Coromandel baches“Pauanui is great. We don’t know why anyone would look anywhere else.”08 Aug 08:13 PM
RugbyNZ's ugliest trophy? 105 year-old rugby cup on the line in RotoruaThe Peace Cup was inaugurated to mark the end of World War I.08 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand150-year-old stolen bell returned to fire stationPolice found the bell at a scrap yard in South Auckland.07 Aug 11:37 PM
New Zealand'Casting them aside': Tensions rise as Tauranga bypasses water partnershipTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay 'high and dry'.06 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
New Zealand'Warming trend': Short subtropical shift before sub-zero chill bites againSouth Island lows may hit -5C before warmer air arrives.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCold snap continues before weather shift promises rain, severe galesRain is set to hit Fiordland Wednesday, spreading nationwide by Friday.04 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explainedNorthland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandEvicted tenant says her 'loud family' shouldn't have been put in a quiet areaNeighbours lodge 45 complaints, reporting frequent parties, loud music, and roaming dogs.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand15-yr-old Xavier's farming idea leads to study at CambridgeXavier, a keen beekeeper, also completed leukaemia treatment last year.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Regional councillor only candidate for $63k jobThere were 32 nominations received for 14 Waikato Regional Council seats.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic featThe journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.01 Aug 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Perfect addition': Craft beer joins Hawke's Bay wine festivalCraft beer joins celebration of finest wine and food at Harvest Hawke's Bay.01 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandNext pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in forceDriving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility.29 Jul 08:04 AM
TravelCompleting NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journeyFor quality, screen-free family time, a Great Walk really delivers. 29 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandOrganic honey - from bush to boutique in CoromandelThe Mackenzies won gold and silver at the Outstanding Food Producer Awards this year. 28 Jul 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant painThe doctor overlooked a crucial ultrasound finding before removing part of her thyroid. 28 Jul 04:29 AM
New Zealand'Vile, degrading': Predator contends teen victim wouldn't have visited if he was unhappyShane Bell's victim told the court he wanted the 49-year-old jailed for a long time.27 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings issued as heavy rain, high winds loomHeavy rain and strong winds are expected from late Monday to early Wednesday.27 Jul 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandFrom an "act of vandalism" to cultural icon: Auckland Museum's extraordinary origin story A century ago, the foundation stone was laid for the city's most ambitious civic project.25 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandOngoing police presence: Tauranga drug bust leads to arrestA hazmat truck was present during the police operation in Tauranga.24 Jul 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Evolving and innovating': New Zealand's top holiday park namedAn annual ceremony has celebrated the best of New Zealand's 280 holiday parks.24 Jul 04:51 AM
EntertainmentJason Momoa on All Blacks' shock Chief of War cameos and NZ obsession'Aotearoa, I’m coming home baby', an excitable Momoa tells Jenni Mortimer.19 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'It's been spent': Father and daughter who stole $159k in ATM heist say cash is goneThe pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.18 Jul 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Exciting': Seaweed seed bank, marine rehab unite effortsThe seaweed seed bank is a 'living library' of native kelp species from various regions.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews rescue driver from car that hit buildingOne person was rescued and is now with St John.18 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandMan hides out in bush for 5 months after slicing victim with machete over $20Christopher Millen went bush, stealing a rifle, tools and a sheep from a nearby house.17 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Moving quite quickly': Fresh bout of wild weather to sweep across top of North IslandHeavy rain watches have been issued for Northland and Auckland from early tomorrow.16 Jul 09:13 AM
New Zealand'End my suffering': Mum's grief after toddler's fall from moving uteNorthland mum Tyla Simona wants her son’s death to make a difference.15 Jul 05:00 PM
