Crime'You don’t like being told what to do': Judge jails repeat offender who cut off her ankle braceletNgakurarangi Kohu reversed 15 metres into a police car, narrowly missing an officer.14 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Groupthink self-interest': Chambers lays into former top cops as recruits graduateThe Police Commissioner has described this week as 'appalling' and a 'kick in the guts'.14 Nov 12:51 AM
New ZealandTop court clears way for major water bottling expansionTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa says its kaitiaki duty will continue despite the loss.13 Nov 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Causes significant harm': Police break up North Island drug labs, arrest 10Police also located methamphetamine, a loaded pistol, cash and electronic devices.13 Nov 06:07 AM
New ZealandFrom quarry to sanctuary: Sculpture Park and arboretum turn over new leafDorothy and John Wakeling hand over the Waikato park after a 34-year transformation.13 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandRain, wind and thunder to close out week before sunshine returnsThunderstorms and possible hail could hit Auckland, Northland and Waikato.13 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandHōkūleʻa returns to Waitangi, 40 years after voyage that revived Māori wayfindingStan Conrad, now a master navigator, first sailed on Hōkūleʻa at age 22.13 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEndangered fairy tern stalls major solar development north of AucklandContact Energy says the appeal could delay the solar farm by up to a year.12 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandPassenger dies in late-night Mangapai crashEmergency services were called to the Waiotira Rd crash about 10.50pm.12 Nov 06:41 PM
AucklandTwo dead after separate overnight crashes in Wellsford and MangapaiPolice say the Wellsford crash happened about 1.40am on Waiteitei Rd.12 Nov 06:31 PM
New Zealand‘Waikato, we need to talk’: Police plea after deadly month on roadsOctober saw 10 road deaths and at least 19 serious crashes recorded across Waikato.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
CrimeRugby players found not guilty in 'threesome' sexual assault trialThe woman told the court she woke to find a second man in bed touching her.12 Nov 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurch'Final piece of the puzzle': Prime site in quake-ravaged Cathedral Square listed for saleThe 1400sq m site sits beside the $150m Sheraton hotel redevelopment.11 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandLandlord loses bid to recover water rates from former tenantThe landlord sought $646.36 in backdated water bills 18 months after the tenant moved out.11 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelScaling the Duke: A perfect mix of forest, sea and adventureCraving a beautiful day hike? Plan a trip to Duke's Nose.11 Nov 09:00 PM
SportWellington school to represent NZ at NFL Flag Football Championships: On The UpHutt Intermediate School beat Te Atatū to book their ticket to San Francisco in 2026.11 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandCut projects, rising need: The fight over Northland’s lost state homesUp to 450 new Kāinga Ora homes were recently scrapped but new building is still under way.11 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuDame Lisa Carrington to enter Māori Sports Hall of FameCarrington joins Māori sporting greats at Tūrangawaewae Marae ceremony.11 Nov 03:57 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk as wild weather set to drench upper North IslandHeavy rain watches are in place from Northland to Gisborne on Wednesday.11 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It's time to give it back': Te Pāti Māori MP links Tongariro blaze to call for land returnShe said the blaze was a sign the sacred lands should be returned to Māori.10 Nov 11:51 PM
TravelHow a week on two wheels captures the heart of the North IslandRiders cover 340km over six days from Taihape to Whanganui.10 Nov 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hastings council should kung fu PandalandOPINION: The time for such parks has passed.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTom Phillips was hunted in Marokopa bush by elite NZSAS trackersOfficial documents show armed soldiers expert in tracking joined police to find fugitive.10 Nov 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
New Zealand‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar projectDr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.10 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandRace to save Whangārei lions as rescue bid gathers paceHuha NZ says they have had some interest from potential property buyers and investors.09 Nov 05:19 PM
New ZealandLotto Second Division: 39 players win $16k each – where were tickets sold?The $40 million Powerball went unstruck and will now be $45m on Wednesday.09 Nov 05:22 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch continues across upper North IslandMetService says rainfall could cause flash flooding and hazardous driving.09 Nov 02:57 AM
Politics'Scourge on our society': Government unveils major meth action planSecurity agencies will band together to find drugs, fight cartels – and heal communities.09 Nov 01:19 AM
Entertainment'It probably saved my life': Paddy Gower's cancer scareThe TV host went in for a routine check, but got life-changing news.09 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: How to make family money work betterOne in three first-home buyers now rely on family help to get on the ladder.08 Nov 06:00 PM
