New Zealand|UpdatedSummer is here: Heat alerts issued, Christchurch tops 30C already, while east coast sizzlesHastings is forecast to reach 37C on Sunday, with 35C expected in Napier.08 Jan 10:13 PM
PremiumRetail‘Insider with an outsider’s perspective’: New DB chief maps out beer’s next eraHart returns to DB after 26 years overseas with Heineken and his own firm.08 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeNeglectful German Shepherd breeder tries to overturn nine-year dog-ownership ban 07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFruit fly found in Auckland suburb; restrictions in placeBiosecurity officers will step up fruit fly trapping within up to 1500m of the find.07 Jan 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Waiting game': Northland patients left in dark as 45 GP clinics hit by health data hackManage My Health has not named the clinics hit, leaving many patients in limbo.07 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather in Northland to remember the Battle of Ruapekapeka PāThe 180th anniversary events commemorate the final engagement of the 1845-46 Northern War.07 Jan 01:57 AM
New Zealand45 GP practices affected by Manage My Health cyber hack identified in one regionUrgent High Court injunctions have revealed the scale of two recent cyber attacks.06 Jan 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumLeague'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngstersElijah Taylor wants to use social media to inspire and help the next generation.06 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Who holds Trump accountable?OPINION: Letter writers link Trump’s latest moves to oil, allies and global flashpoints.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards issue warning after multiple rescues over busy weekendEastern region lifeguards have carried out 144 rescues this summer.06 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandThirteen injured after truck and van crash in Far NorthSeven patients were taken to Kaitāia Hospital, including three in moderate condition.05 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandCouple surprised to find kiwi trying to have a sleepoverExperts say the kiwi was likely a lost juvenile that had simply wandered in.05 Jan 09:31 PM
SportWhanganui shearer breaks nine-hour world record with 732 ewesSimon Goss broke the record with less than 50 seconds to spare. 05 Jan 07:25 AM
New Zealand'He just wanted to get away': Runaway bull sparks panic at rodeoThe 800kg bull escaped through a weak fence during the Kaitāia event.05 Jan 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housingFifteen-storey blocks will be allowed in 22 areas near CBD and transport hubs.05 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas holiday road toll halves again but police say ‘still too many’Seven people died on the roads over the Christmas period, down from 15 the year before.04 Jan 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthwest Busway plan makes headway, but full fix still years awayStage one includes new stations at Brigham Creek, Westgate and Lincoln Rd.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She was just so happy': Missing dog Rimu reunited with owner days after yacht capsizeThe curly-coated retriever was still wearing her bright orange lifejacket.04 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the oceanThe 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.03 Jan 11:43 PM
New ZealandWeather: SH35 partially reopens, motorists urged to be cautiousThe highway near Tolaga Bay was closed overnight due to flooding.03 Jan 07:51 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after 'water-related incident' at Northland beachPolice were called to the beach near Dargaville at about 6.50pm Saturday.03 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandLucky Lotto player wins $1 million as Powerball jackpot rolls overThe $5m prize comes after the New Year’s Eve Powerball went unstruck.03 Jan 07:03 AM
New ZealandFour in hospital after SH1 Brynderwyn crash, road reopensTwo of the four injured people are in a critical condition.03 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandSerious crash closes SH1 near Brynderwyns, multiple people injuredThe two-vehicle crash was reported about 12.45pm03 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
