New ZealandMan was showing grandson how to light kerosene fridge moments before deadly explosionThe tragedy has prompted a warning about the dangers of mixing fuels.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsBayly claims he was 'misled' before quitting Cabinet over staffer incidentThe National MP says he regrets resigning and will fight to clear his name.30 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandWoman now living in 'state of survival mode' after partner's meth-fuelled attackHe head-butted her, slammed her hand in a car door then kicked her with steel-cap boots.29 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at two27 Oct 03:25 AM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nears26 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandFrom politics to pot: How an ex-health promoter's ideals led to drug convictionsPolice estimated Aaryn Barlow's cannabis haul was valued at $420,000.24 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to eight cases as more infections expectedWellington and Taranaki each have one new confirmed case of measles.24 Oct 04:18 AM
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandArmed standoff: Nelson man allegedly threatened to blow up buildings within 100m radiusThe man, supported in court by several people, said 'I love you all' as he was led away.24 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandFire crews hopeful weather helps contain Pōrangahau blazeOne blaze remains uncontained on the outskirts of Pōrangahau.23 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandMeasles alert after ferry trip sparks nationwide exposure warningHealth NZ says six active measles cases are confirmed across the country.23 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandHow long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?Another burst of severe weather is forecast to arrive from Labour Day.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix measles cases confirmed as ferry exposure sparks national alertAbout 350 ferry passengers have been contacted by Health NZ.23 Oct 04:32 AM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Cafe, supermarket, ferry sites named as locations of interestHealth NZ lists a Nelson cafe, toilet block and supermarket as possible exposure sites.23 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandHow to prepare before life‑threatening gales hit tomorrowMetService issues highest weather alerts it can for Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury. 22 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s just gutting': Kaikōura man devastated after house destroyed in blazeFive homes were destroyed as gale-force winds whipped through the region.22 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandFourteen fire crews respond to Kaikōura hedge fireCrews were alerted to the Hāpuku fire shortly after 1.30pm.21 Oct 01:43 AM
Lifestyle30 under 30: Meet the Kiwi TikTok stars shaping culture onlineFrom food hacks to fashion, these young Kiwi creators are taking NZ to the world.20 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandWeather: Road reopens after high winds topple truck's trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway Gusts up to 130km/h are hitting the Canterbury High Country today.19 Oct 09:20 PM
New ZealandMan dies in house fire in Tasman townEmergency services were called to the scene about 10.50am today.19 Oct 06:58 AM
SportWarriors sign teen rugby talent Harry Inch through to 2027Andrew McFadden says Inch brings 'real toughness' to the Under-21 side.17 Oct 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCWhy a Kiwi No 8 chose Welsh club ahead of Super RugbyAnderson was named Tasman’s Player, Man and Defender of the Year.16 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandEye surgeon who tried to kill landlord on how people now treat him on the golf course'I keep to myself, I keep busy doing individual activities'.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.16 Oct 07:00 AM
LifestyleAge changes mean more NZ women to get free mammograms Rita, 74, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her diagnosis was helped by where she lived.14 Oct 10:06 PM