New Zealand'Best friend': Son’s heartbreak after Kiwi mum found dead in Phuket hotelHer son is raising funds to bring her home.30 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldClaim UK migrant sex offender tried to return to prison but guards turned him awayWitness says Hadush Kebatu tried several times to walk back into jail.25 Oct 06:12 PM
New ZealandTaupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secretHe is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.15 Oct 03:46 AM
New Zealand Landslide re-election for Moko Tepania as Far North Mayor confirms priorities12 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles09 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies trying to retrieve keys from burning house to take nephew to hospitalHe had escaped the fire with his young nephew but re-entered to get the key to his ute. 31 Jul 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBack in the black: Paper Plus returns to profit, renegotiates BNZ loansPaper Plus reported a $218,000 profit, bouncing back from a $553,000 loss.30 Jul 02:00 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
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
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
Entertainment'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warningA boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.13 Jun 10:00 PM
Lifestyle'Blown away': Taranaki teen's heartfelt gesture for childhood friends with cancerEmmett Lawrence is fundraising for Amelia and Bodhi Neil, who both have cancer. 13 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandWellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemploymentWellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.09 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandSchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandSchool farm course sees 120 students flock to agricultureThe farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.29 May 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projectsMike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead26 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up - 'Truly humbling': NZ teacher's four decades of inspirationAt 62, he's taught the children and grandchildren of former students.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Predator': Ex 'vice-president' of NZ republic was serial sex offenderBryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe EV summer road trip is an exercise in joy and techno-tantrumsA cranky driver's quest to see if the EV can ever make for a great Kiwi road trip.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealedContractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.24 Feb 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy futureGas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.22 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating unexplained death of man in StratfordThe man was found dead about 11.15pm.19 Jan 05:18 AM
New Zealand'Distressing situation': Bus drives off, strands 15yo in North Island town during toilet stopThe boy's mother needed to make a four-hour round trip to collect him.03 Jan 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Free spirit' killed in Stratford car crash named as family pays tributeThe 22-year-old died in a crash on Mountain Rd.19 Dec 05:13 PM
New ZealandOpinion: A year of change and challenges for our communityGovt faces challenges in 2024 with recession and protests as councils focus on LTP reviews16 Dec 02:11 AM
OpinionCarl Bates: Christmas under the mountain - a year onMP Carl Bates reflects on the year that was 2024.16 Dec 02:03 AM
MotorsportTaranaki drivers on podiumThere was plenty of racing action at the speedway track on Saturday night.15 Dec 08:45 PM