New ZealandCouple must pay architect $33k for house sketches they didn’t like The pair weren't happy with the holiday home designs, so they refused to pay. 29 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRanfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.28 Jun 06:00 PM
RacingRising star: Shaun Fannin's quest for steeplechase success with JeskoFannin plans to target the $200,000 Grand National Steeplechase in August.27 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestMore exciting performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.27 Jun 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lagNew Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.24 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contestChristchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.23 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandTararua District Council to install water metersMeter installations will begin at the end of this year and will make things 'fairer'.22 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandSurvivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic legHe lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.21 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwiDevelopments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?20 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Explosions’ ring out over Palmerston North as multiple cars burnFire crews were called to Tremaine Ave at 4am to tackle the blaze.19 Jun 09:44 PM
New ZealandLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
RacingPlatinum Diamond leads strong contender trio in Ōtaki featureLisa Latta's top pick for Ōtaki is Platinum Diamond.18 Jun 06:37 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Behind the scenes at this year's Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestSee performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.18 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.18 Jun 01:03 AM
RacingBranciforti targets Cambridge race ahead of Polytrack Championship defenceShe'll compete in the Kylie Little Racing 1300 and be ridden by Michael McNab.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity expert acknowledges theft risk at radioactive waste site The facility stores radioactive waste near NZDF assets in Manawatu.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before MatarikiMuch of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.16 Jun 08:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the agesKing's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.16 Jun 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facilityThe waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother questions why we don't have tougher boy racers laws, 12 years after daughter's death in street race'As soon as I opened the door and I saw the police... I fell to the floor. I screamed'15 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coastOne survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies. 15 Jun 02:37 AM
Racing'Weather won't help': Challenges face Mercurial at Te RapaRainy conditions could challenge Mercurial, who struggles on heavy tracks.13 Jun 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIndian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilotsHundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.13 Jun 12:11 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestBehind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.12 Jun 01:57 AM
New ZealandToddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycareThe boy might have survived if he received prompt treatment, the coroner said.11 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandSupermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolleyThe mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNumbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prizeTime to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.11 Jun 08:21 AM
New ZealandWatch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safetyPowerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.11 Jun 06:14 AM
PoliticsThe 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries. 11 Jun 03:11 AM
New ZealandInvestigator says missing US student 'appears to be safe' despite ongoing police searchPrivate investigators say there's no immediate concern for Will's safety.11 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandUS student's mum flies to NZ amid 'traumatising' disappearanceWill was last seen in Palmerston North between May 30 and June 1.10 Jun 11:33 PM
New ZealandFrom motel owner to mayoral candidate: Steve Gibson vows to curb Hastings rate risesOne woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.10 Jun 08:12 PM
