Crime'Somewhat reckless': Drug dealer caught after using own name to sell stolen items onlineThe car dealer has been jailed on drugs, weapon and receiving charges.19 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyA century of school pride on the line at New Zealand’s oldest rugby tournamentThe Quad marks 100 years in Whanganui with Wellington chasing win No 34.17 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandTranstasman gang crackdown: Guns, $150k cash, cars and drugs seized, arrests madeFive people were arrested in NZ during the joint operation by law enforcement agencies.13 Jun 07:17 AM
New ZealandCocktail of unstable, humid atmosphere and warm seas a perfect recipe for lightning strikes05 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for top half of North Island after 6200 lightning strikes pummel south04 Jun 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Should have known better': Judge criticises businessman who cut native trees04 Jun 07:34 AM
New Zealand'Terrified': Bullet from drive-by shooting just missed occupant who was watching TVThe shooting stemmed from a $40,000 drug debt owed to the King Cobras gang.29 May 07:38 AM
New Zealand44-hour long weekend washout: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind to lash south then move northHeavy rain and gale northerlies will hit the South Island from Sunday.28 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after water-related incident at Kaiteriteri BeachThe person was found unresponsive on the beach and could not be revived.28 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandMicrochips, desexing: The region with strict new rules on cat ownershipThe council says the rules aim to promote responsible and humane cat ownership.27 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'The cost of living here is chaotic': How much Aucklanders really earnFrom a bus driver to a banker, 25 workers talk anonymously about their incomes25 May 05:00 PM
Economy‘Another headwind for growth’: ASB warns of wider cost shock from Middle East conflictASB says a quarter of the economy faces high exposure to shock arising from the Iran war. 24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMiles, dogs, farmers - the road to the national sheep dog trialsTitle hope Brian Dickison and five dogs have a 13-hour road trip, and 3-4 hours by ferry.22 May 06:00 PM
Christchurch'Super-mum': Parakeets Trixie and Nacho raise 55 chicks for species' survivalNacho and Trixie have raised 55 chicks, including 33 this breeding season.21 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandStrong winds and rain to lash South Island after frosty calm spell'This is quite a bit stronger than we’ve had for a few weeks now.'20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Permanent liability': Farmers blast Great Taste Trail route planThe possibility of a cycle path cutting through working farms has raised alarm.19 May 10:35 PM
New Zealand'You held me down and raped me': Truck driver jailed for highway attack Crown says man raped woman in 'the cruddy cab of a truck in the middle of nowhere'.19 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMystery after 'sudden death' in Blenheim, road closedWairau Bar Rd is closed between Ferry Rd and Dicks Rd in Blenheim.19 May 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: Sacred Heart attack too much for defending champsSacred take heart from a huge second half to beat defending 1A champions.19 May 12:40 AM
TravelYour next art escape: Hidden galleries, trails and workshops around AotearoaFrom glassblowing to bone carving, get hands-on in NZ. 18 May 07:00 PM
CrimeHostel fire killer breaches 501 deportation order weeks after return to NZReuben Lambie set fire to a packed hostel in Perth, killing a mother-of-three. 17 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandViolent land feud: Man hanged from tree, slashed with sickle fights for refugee protectionThe man feared he would be harmed by a 'mentally unstable man' from his village in India. 16 May 03:00 AM
New Zealand'May appear confused': Police search for missing man last seen leaving hospitalDiabetic man could be trying to get to other towns, police say.16 May 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumSportSurfing’s rare gift: Sharing Raglan’s perfect waves with the world’s bestRaglan has delivered exceptional surf as the World Surf League rolls in.15 May 07:00 PM
BusinessHouse sales slide as Iran war, fuel costs and rate fears hit buyersNational sales in April fell 7.9% year on year, REINZ data shows.14 May 05:00 PM
Crime'Ridiculous': Diesel blunder sinks enraged man's firebomb planSam Kawe tried to torch a house with diesel-filled Molotov cocktails.14 May 06:54 AM
New ZealandHostage siege gunman told victim they would both leave the house in coffinsPhillip Clinton Mant has now come before the Parole Board for his first hearing.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after crash on rural Marlborough roadEmergency services were called to Waihopai Valley Rd about 10.05am yesterday.12 May 11:38 PM
AucklandWinter is coming: Auckland temps to plummet, coldest nights since SeptemberThe week ahead is forecast to be a pearler – but a cold one. 12 May 02:41 AM
