New Zealand‘Exemplary’ community leader jailed for part in airport drug import ringThe syndicate's 'logistics organiser' stored large amounts of cash at his sister's house.03 Feb 09:45 PM
TravelSouth Island area becomes official International Dark Sky SanctuaryIt's the fifth Dark Sky Sanctuary in Aotearoa.03 Feb 06:49 PM
PoliticsGovt adds new sanctions to beneficiary traffic light schemeThe minister says consequences for job seekers are having a 'positive impact'.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ’s biggest new supermarket opens this monthMore than 250 staff will work at the new store; over 200 job offers have been made so far.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan spotted luring, beating then capturing swan at Auckland's Western SpringsThe penalty for killing protected species is up to two years' jail or a fine up to $100k.02 Feb 02:14 AM
New Zealand'A force of nature': Tributes flow for Dame Iritana TāwhiwhirangiNational leaders have praised her impact on Māori education.02 Feb 01:14 AM
World‘A lot of unknowns’: Death toll in mall plane crash rises to seven dead, 19 hurtThe impact of the crash showered debris over homes and vehicles in the area.01 Feb 08:47 PM
TravelBest Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of themThe winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Let me just play for five more minutes’: Partner on beach as swimmer swept to death at PihaPartner held on to hope for 'miracle' before body found after swimmer caught in rip.01 Feb 04:24 AM
New Zealand‘Disappointing’: Second police officer posing in gang colours sparks controversyOfficer shown posing in Mongrel Mob vest and hat. Police say behaviour below expectation.01 Feb 12:37 AM
New ZealandMan takes case against hotel after Coke flavour isn’t availableTaiming Zhang wanted a Jack Daniels with Coke No Sugar but the hotel only had Coke Zero.01 Feb 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Big dreams’: Missing Piha swimmer wanted to buy house with partner; body found on nearby beach'Devastated' family now trying to fly to NZ from India.31 Jan 09:18 PM
New Zealand‘Beyond unacceptable’: Two toddlers walk out open daycare door A teacher accidentally left a door to the street open and the two 1-year-olds walked off.31 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Can I suck your toes?’: Mum’s Marketplace sale takes sickening twist'He wouldn't get out of my house... then he asked to suck my toes.' 31 Jan 08:44 PM
New ZealandCop who cheated death on the front line now faces biggest fight of his lifeA police officer is having to self-fund treatment for multiple myeloma.31 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘The doctors said he wouldn’t walk': Meningitis fighter defies oddsMaiaorere Turner's family now need $35,000 so he can safely get in and out of the house.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Act Party president named as former political figure who abused teenage boysTim Jago was Act's president and abused teens in the 1990s.31 Jan 04:14 AM
BoxingMea Motu hospitalised upon return to NZ after world title fightMotu was back in NZ on Tuesday after travelling to the UK for a world title unification.31 Jan 01:36 AM
New ZealandSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
New Zealand‘The grief is heavy’: Driver charged, community mourns after 11-year-old cyclist killed'Flashbacks of what happened come and go all the time.'30 Jan 10:28 PM
WorldWatch: Traffic control radar shows moment of deadly plane crash; Trump blames ‘diversity’No survivors after helicopter collides with aircraft carrying 64 in Washington DC.30 Jan 10:07 PM
New Zealand‘We apologise’: Lunches to arrive late across Auckland schools due to oven glitchSchools will be reimbursed for buying food due to delayed lunches.30 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘It was vicious’ – Dramatic conclusion to Auckland police chase caught on video'One minute he was fine and then the next he was beaten to a pulp.' 30 Jan 08:11 AM
WorldPotomac plane crash: Former Russian ice skating world champs among victims as search continues for survivorsThere were 64 passengers on board the aircraft and three on the Black Hawk helicopter.30 Jan 07:44 AM
World‘Highest risk ever’: Asteroid threat prompts global actionExperts suggest using a spacecraft to deflect the asteroid and prevent impact.29 Jan 09:48 PM
Entertainment‘Artists always pull this s***’: Drake in hot water after making huge change to NZ showsThe move highlights a trend that is becoming a regular occurrence in NZ's events industry.29 Jan 09:41 PM
New Zealand'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.29 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandKiwi found dead in Northland DoC trapA woman found a kiwi dead in a trap in Northland's Puketi Omahuta forest.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘My kid is dying’: 111 ambulance calls unanswered as baby chokes and turns blueThe mum performed CPR while the dad called for help.29 Jan 06:30 AM
Politics'Send the Mexicans home': Greens ask PM to condemn ministers' 'racist' rhetoricNZ First's Shane Jones yelled 'Send the Mexicans home' during Tuesday's debate.29 Jan 04:55 AM
PoliticsThe 38 roads where speed limits will be increasedThe changes will take effect by July 1.29 Jan 12:51 AM
New Zealand‘He would wrap you in a hug’: Dame Tariana, family besotted with ‘beautiful’ rugby playerThe family plans to bring the 29-year-old’s body to Whangaehu.28 Jan 10:23 PM
New Zealand$60,000 damage to liquor store ram-raided for ‘couple of bloody Woodstocks’The owner fears for his and his staff's safety.28 Jan 09:18 PM
EntertainmentJames Blunt announces one-off NZ showThe British musician will perform his 2004 album Back to Bedlam.28 Jan 08:37 PM
