RacingGreat New Zealand Hurdle favourite faces huge challenge with weightThe new Great New Zealand jumps racing carnival starts at Te Aroha today.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeOfficer who shot Phillips was part of elite police unitPolice say he’ll receive counselling and undergo a psychological assessment.Watch18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang leader guilty: Jury convicts Mongrel Mob president of Taupō motel murderRyan Woodford was shot dead in front of his partner and children in Taupō.18 Sep 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Jet services return to Hamilton with new Christchurch link after 25 yearsThe new service will add 25,000 extra seats between Hamilton and Christchurch.18 Sep 07:20 AM
New Zealand'A bigger risk': The alarming history of the man who shot Brownie the dog in the head at supermarketPolice once issued a plea not to approach Daniel Livingstone, 'a high-risk offender'.18 Sep 04:49 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Injunction remains, lawyers continue fightA judge has forbidden media from publishing any of the arguments made today.18 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandMob boss murder trial: Jury to start deliberating after final arguments heardTeina Williams is accused of shooting dead Ryan Woodford at point-blank range in 2022.17 Sep 09:40 PM
RacingLeading jumps trainers launch triple threat in Great NZ HurdleIt may have a new name but our biggest hurdle race is dominated by the same trainers.17 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
CrimeSuitcase murder trial: PlayStation records shed light on children's final day aliveThe Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.17 Sep 02:29 AM
New ZealandEmergency response after van flips on rural highway Police say the road remains partially blocked while the scene is cleared.17 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandMan shoots dog in the head after it barked at him in supermarket carparkDanny Livingstone then shot the dog's owner in the arm. 17 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionYou may hate the chained-up priests – but Gaza is our generation’s Springbok Tour momentRev Scottie Reeve says the protest may seem over-dramatic but it was the only option left.17 Sep 12:47 AM
KahuPāpāmoa Primary celebrates Te Wiki o Te Reo MāoriLand artist Kenrick Smith painted the logo using only chalk, water and grass.17 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
Kahu'We need Māori voices influencing the decisions that affect our whenua'Julie Herewini says Whanganui’s first Māori ward election offers a historic opportunity.16 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandMum pleads for action as excluded 13-year-old left without schoolThree Hamilton schools have refused to take him after his exclusion.16 Sep 10:31 PM
New ZealandKids feel like Super Rugby stars at NZ’s biggest junior rugby festival120 teams and more than 10,000 supporters are expected to attend.16 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandLeo Molloy's assault case dropped, restaurateur blasts cops & releases CCTV of incident The matter is not closed for the Auckland identity, who claims police targeted him. 16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closureMayor says it had been a tough year for the district.16 Sep 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksUPDATED: Where does Wellington disaster sit in rankings of every ABs v Boks test ever played?Ranking all 108 test matches played between the All Blacks and the Springboks.16 Sep 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'The market is not broken': Contact pushes back on reform callsContact chairman Rob McDonald says lower prices depend on building new power capacity.16 Sep 05:00 AM
Travel'I don’t sugarcoat things': Celebrity chef's straightforward advice for the next generationJosh Emett once worked 100-hour weeks as a young chef.16 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsHow coalition MPs plan to vote on their Māori wardsHow do some coalition MPs plan to vote on the Māori ward referendum? 16 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandIncoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regionsSevere weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.16 Sep 01:34 AM
Black FernsRising star called into Black Ferns squad ahead of semifinalMererangi Paul scored twice on debut last year and has 12 Black Ferns caps.16 Sep 01:14 AM
PoliticsGovt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationallyMPs will debate the changes under urgency in the House today.16 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandPiarere roundabout project completeConstruction of the 60-metre roundabout on the intersection of SH1 and SH29 began in 2024.16 Sep 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'The cheapest unit of gas is the one you do not use': EECA chief's warningEECA says simple fixes like sealing steam leaks can slash energy use by 30%.16 Sep 12:00 AM
RacingNew Zealand Oaks moving to Ellerslie to save Group 1 statusOne of the classics of NZ horse racing is moving to Auckland.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Something he always wanted': Kiwi twins quit jobs to hike 780km, fulfilling dad's dreamThe 38-day pilgrimage will take them through France and Spain.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty Insider: Biggest deals of 2025, 'pre-sales' event for $300m Seascape towerThe biggest single 2H24 sale was $66.5m but the largest 1H25 sale, $242.7m, eclipsed that.15 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom Mandela to Motown: Soweto Gospel Choir bringing powerful new show to NZ stagesThe tour opens in Hamilton on March 28, before shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.15 Sep 10:01 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for fatal crash while chasing partner's wife was 'overwhelmed by emotions'Sharanjit Kaur killed Jono Baker while driving recklessly in an oncoming lane.15 Sep 07:00 AM
