TravelSummer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in nowFrom sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.29 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandWoman seeks $350k in damages after pregnancy ended in stillbirthTaranaki Base Hospital's management of her diabetes while she was pregnant was inadequate.28 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely traumatic': Man died from fall in ED after his 'high-risk' status was overlookedLeonard Collett was seen struggling to walk back to his bed. Soon after, he fell and died.26 Sep 06:00 AM
Talanoa‘It’s a shame’: Leaders question Māori stage breaking away from other Polyfest performers15 Sep 07:52 AM
RacingStunning comeback from jockey after horror injury runTough as nails, Elen Nicholas is back in the saddle in style.15 Sep 03:12 AM
New Zealand'Too fast': Cancer survivor died in sea biscuit river tragedyA coroner said the jet ski towing her was speeding and called for more 5-knot limit signs.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow Shavaughn Ruakere overcame her private ‘shame’ for historic new roleIt's her most daunting challenge so far.13 Sep 09:01 PM
New Zealand'A most enjoyable afternoon': The Women’s Institute in NZ"The underlying aims of the Institute are homemaking, co-operation, and citizenship."13 Sep 05:00 PM
Auckland'Ran out of options': Fugitive accused of $1.8m scam surrenders after year on the runHe's accused of splurging $117,000 on luxury jewellery before handing himself in.12 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandTeen robber given 80% sentencing discounts, back reoffending five months laterKatana Faulkner has left a trail of victims around North Island.12 Sep 07:00 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
EntertainmentWomad music festival cancelledThe festival is taking a 'purposeful rest' for 2026.10 Sep 12:59 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
EntertainmentTed West to Bandit Heeler: These are the TV and movie dads we loveRelationship between father (or father figure) and child has lit up screens for decades.06 Sep 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Let's make it a magpie': Sixty years of NZ's biggest rugby mascotAfter just a 10-day gestation, Hawkeye was hatched for a Ranfurly Shield debut in 1965. 05 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice identify man found dead on New Plymouth beachPolice thanked the public for help and said inquiries are ongoing.31 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandMan's plan to post box full of cannabis foiled by 'distinctive odour'Anthony Ellison also provided his name and contact details on the package receipt. 26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandHow a student’s banned speech sparked national debateAfter mediation, the school has apologised and will offer free speech training.26 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alertFlight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.24 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lotto Powerball hits an eye-watering $8mA South Island ticket won $20 million earlier this month.23 Aug 08:04 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
NPCWaikato kick last-minute penalty to take Ranfurly Shield off TaranakiIt is the first time Waikato have won the Log o' Wood since 2018.23 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandIcon or eyesore? New Plymouth power station's long redundant chimneyThe chimney has not been used for about 20 years.19 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandMan claimed he was under 'mind control' while stabbing victim multiple timesHe said he had just woken up from a 'daydream' and had been under 'MK Ultra mind control'.18 Aug 11:07 PM
New ZealandAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner says case closed despite official criticismTrans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.18 Aug 12:04 AM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
