RacingEncouraging start to new season for glamour gallopers at TaupōSome of New Zealand's elite thoroughbreds started their new season at Taupō on Monday.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Warming trend': Short subtropical shift before sub-zero chill bites againSouth Island lows may hit -5C before warmer air arrives.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Reidy: Why KiwiRail's bold electrification plan is crucial for NZ's futureDevelopment should be seen through a transport lens rather than road v rail.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gainThe Green Party calls for renewed investment in public services and climate action.04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100m down bank in WaikatoDrivers are being told to delay travel to Kāwhia as State Highway 31 is down to one lane.04 Aug 07:41 AM
New ZealandCold snap continues before weather shift promises rain, severe galesRain is set to hit Fiordland Wednesday, spreading nationwide by Friday.04 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandPolice seek video from hip-hop event in Hamilton murder probeOfficers also want to speak to people about three specific vehicles in Hamilton CBD.04 Aug 01:27 AM
New ZealandĀtiamuri fatal crash victim namedThe crash happened on State Highway 30 at 5am, July 25.03 Aug 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'New money': Higher-end housing development sparks strong interestPrices start at $700,000, with home and land packages from $1.4 million.03 Aug 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisThe bolter that would add depth to All Blacks packThe question of who will come into the squad is blurred by injuries.03 Aug 07:29 PM
New ZealandSub-zero temperatures as cold snap grips NZ - but La Niña's possible return loomsLa Niña may return, bringing warmer, wetter weather until October.03 Aug 05:00 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Galloping elite sneak back to work todayIt may be Grand National week but some of NZ's best horses return at today's Taupō trial.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandLocal elections see candidate shortage as voter turnout concerns growCandidate shortages may decrease already low voter turnout in local elections.03 Aug 05:03 AM
LifestyleRecord-breaking win: Hawke's Bay brewery shines with three top trophiesBrave Brewing Co won three of 18 categories at the beer awards.03 Aug 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksWho’s in, who’s out? Predicting the All Blacks Rugby Championship squadInjury setbacks at halfback, loose forward and prop could force change to the All Blacks.02 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandPastures Past: When bridges struggled with farm demandsIn 1934, a lorry got stuck on a narrow bridge, delaying cream transport.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandNational scandal: Inquest finally delivers answers on Malachi Subecz murder'He was just a very, very special kid to me' - his mum described herself as a pushover02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Take extra caution': Lamp-post fire causes delays on highwayA lane had to be blocked to allow firefighters to do their work.01 Aug 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explainedNorthland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandSome Hawke’s Bay shops may stop offering PayWave due to surcharge ban: Retail advocate'Why would the business owner want to pay for that when they can’t on-charge?'01 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand15-yr-old Xavier's farming idea leads to study at CambridgeXavier, a keen beekeeper, also completed leukaemia treatment last year.01 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShihad frontman recalls time on tour with 'lovely' Ozzy OsbourneOn the last night of the Australian leg of the tour, the rock legend shared his thoughts. 01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Regional councillor only candidate for $63k jobThere were 32 nominations received for 14 Waikato Regional Council seats.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Colder than usual': Frosty mornings forecast for much of NZSettled and calm conditions predicted for most of the country this weekend.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Visible police presence': Multiple arrests made at Rotorua gang tangiZain Matenga Taikato-Fox, 20, died in Rotorua Hospital last week.01 Aug 09:56 AM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wallJudge: Chad Erueti has 'an unimpressive history of violence' and needed to be jailed.01 Aug 08:00 AM
UFC'No coincidences': Michelle Montague's journey to history-making UFC contractMontague will make her UFC debut in Perth in September. 01 Aug 06:01 AM
New Zealand87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic featThe journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.01 Aug 03:47 AM
CrimeKiller 'didn't give a s***' after stabbing man through heart in night of 'no dramas'Jamie Slater has been found unfit to stand trial and will now be detained in a hospital.01 Aug 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Perfect addition': Craft beer joins Hawke's Bay wine festivalCraft beer joins celebration of finest wine and food at Harvest Hawke's Bay.01 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks v France in Hamilton: Fans excited to have All Blacks back in townLocals of all ages were stoked to have the ABs in town last month.31 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato tourism sector has reason to celebrate, RTO saysThe news comes after several recent funding announcements.31 Jul 06:00 PM
PropertyWorld-famous Kiwi house built from 12 shipping containers sells for over $2mIt took 16 months for the right buyers to make a move on unique luxury property.31 Jul 05:22 PM
