PremiumPremiumAthletics'Crunch time': Zoe Hobbs' dash home to refine sprinting techniqueThe sprinter's visit to NZ was brief, lasting just 17 days before returning to Europe.29 Jul 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Deep sadness': New Plymouth videographer dies after assault outside rugby club'He gave his time, his energy, and his heart to our community.'29 Jul 08:06 AM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran adds fifth show to upcoming NZ tourEd Sheeran fans are spoilt for choice with new Christchurch and Auckland dates.28 Jul 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'The next Benji': Brother of Warriors star makes waves as King's go topCalvin Harris-Tavita has shown his match-winning chops in 1A First XV rugby.28 Jul 03:01 AM
New Zealand'I'll never forget that boy's screams': Man dies after running into fire for car keys after escaping with childA man was killed and a child badly-burned in a New Plymouth house fire last night.23 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandPerson dead, child hospitalised with burns after New Plymouth house fire Fire crews stopped occupants from re-entering the burning house. 23 Jul 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyKing's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-upKing's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.21 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can you afford to die?OPINION: A 'very modest' burial can cost $10,000.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 players win $20k each in Lotto second division – where tickets were soldMost of the winning tickets were sold in the North Island.20 Jul 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Sex monster' continues to minimise 18 years of rape, violence, sadism of two partnersAllan Rosewarne is now eligible for parole but remains behind bars. 20 Jul 04:00 AM
RacingRookie Joshua Brown claims Ōpunake Cup in New PlymouthThe Dalghar gelding won the $120,000 race on his 13th career start.19 Jul 06:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of dying: Why one in two Kiwis will go into debt to pay for funeralsDeath doulas and water cremation offer alternative funeral options.18 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
RacingHorse racing: Patterson party looms at Robbie’s home-track season finaleRobbie Patterson is hoping to end his best-ever season on a high.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture coursesWITT plans to scrap agriculture courses, worrying the Taranaki farming community.16 Jul 10:23 PM
New Zealand'It was holding him up': Driver gets car stuck on Waitara Bridge median barrier'He didn’t even know he was up there. He was in a daze.'16 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Monkey noises': Assault that KO'd prem rugby rival allegedly sparked by on-field racial abuseJonathan Fidow alleged his opponent made monkey noises and called him a 'black c***'.16 Jul 04:14 AM
New Zealand'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZThe Winz funeral grant won't cover burials in most NZ regions. 14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandThe great 'goat menace' of 1949“The day will come when goats will be declared a pest..." said Mr. H. Worsnop.12 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage trainUte driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.09 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmarkBraden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.07 Jul 09:01 AM
New Zealand'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needsBeds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers face new court setback in $365m bypass disputeThe Transport Agency wants to acquire 11ha of the Pascoes' cattle farm compulsorily.03 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandFlooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recordedAll heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible. 03 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.03 Jul 10:16 PM
CrimeNew Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issuesThe team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.03 Jul 07:03 AM
Energy'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plantGenesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.30 Jun 11:31 PM
Business'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projectsTranspower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.30 Jun 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGiant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugbyRotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.30 Jun 02:01 AM
RugbyTaranaki teen handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging refereeThe unnamed player lined up the referee and ran into him, knocking the ref to the ground.30 Jun 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.' 29 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandSevere weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday. 28 Jun 05:00 PM
