New Zealand'The NZ we fell in love with': Kiwis rally to support restaurant owners after gay slursThe owners say the incident hurt them but the support they've had has been overwhelming.18 Nov 07:16 AM
BusinessHouse prices in South Wairarapa near national medianStrong demand, combined with limited supply, in region neighbouring Wellington.17 Nov 05:23 PM
New ZealandKiwi linked to PM's daughter Neve hatches at Tararua wildlife centreA kiwi named by PM Jacinda Ardern has hatched13 Nov 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Drunk as a skunk' – how a serial drink-driver got let offPolice "stubbornness" resulted in the offender getting off the hook.10 Nov 06:35 PM
NPCRugby: NZ Heartland XV lose to Vanua XV in second clashErrors and penalties in slippery conditions prove costly in rematch with home side.09 Nov 10:48 AM
New ZealandPM names kiwi chick about to be born in Tararua districtPM Jacinda Ardern has been asked to name a kiwi chick in Masterton.07 Nov 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Heavy-handed': Innocent schoolboy arrested twicePolice identified the 16-year-old as a robbery suspect who had escaped from custody.05 Nov 08:34 PM
New ZealandHorror surgery: Man's leg catches fireAs a result, he underwent the removal of damaged tissue, and skin grafting.04 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandChild murderer brutally stabbed a prisoner, threatens to kill again in shocking court outburstStephen Williams has admitted trying to kill another inmate in a brutal prison attack.31 Oct 08:49 PM
NPCNorth Otago too strong in Meads CupHome town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.26 Oct 06:11 AM
New ZealandAnother day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for othersAs usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.26 Oct 05:41 AM
SportCrazy or confident? ABs fan's bold RWC tattoo"Crazy" All Blacks fan got a tattoo labelling the New Zealand as RWC 2019 winners.24 Oct 11:44 PM
CrimeStolen dog found by police at Northland property"It's like taking a family member."22 Oct 04:00 PM
NPCRugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland ChampionshipNorth Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.20 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandWeather: Nice weekend, nasty weekSpring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.18 Oct 09:06 PM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matchesSome old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.13 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandMeet the country's youngest mayor, aged 28Campbell Barry was born in the 1990s.11 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandFine weather with a few showers expected this weekendFine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.11 Oct 03:59 AM
RugbyRugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate roundTop four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.06 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandHoli-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak weekIt's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.05 Oct 07:01 AM
New ZealandHacker could have health data of one million New ZealandersA hacker may have accessed personal health information of one million people.05 Oct 02:48 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwi teacher who had an affair with a pupilNatasha Miller was in a relationship with her student when she was 23 and he was 16.05 Oct 12:48 AM
RugbyRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across boardOnly one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.22 Sep 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelMartinborough: What makes Toast tickLinda Meads takes a look at Martinborough's big day out for food and wine.16 Sep 07:00 PM
KahuPūkaha launches new cultural immersion tourPūkaha National Wildlife Centre, along with local iwi, has developed a new cultural tour.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.15 Sep 05:00 PM
RugbyHeartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladderRobbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag15 Sep 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBringing back bittern: Hawke's Bay's efforts to save rare birdBittern have lost 98 per cent of the wetlands they call home. Hunters led a push to help.13 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Church became a place of trauma': Marist brother sentenced for child sex crimesThe 72-year-old abused three young girls in the 1970s while working in Wairarapa.11 Sep 01:54 AM
RugbyHeartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North OtagoTeams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.08 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Thunderstorms, gales, heavy rain and large hail forecastMetService is forecasting changeable weather for the weekend, in true spring style.05 Sep 06:33 AM
PoliticsSmall towns being decimated by meth - BennettToo soon for New Zealand to be talking about a cannabis referendum, says Paula Bennett.03 Sep 08:00 PM
RugbyRugby: West Coast on top of Heartland ChampionshipOnly West Coast and North Otago still unbeaten after two games.01 Sep 02:35 AM
