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
Super Rugby'Wrecking ball': Ex-All Blacks midfielder signs with Moana PasifikaIt comes as the Auckland-based side announced the mass departure of 15 players.10 Jun 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victoryPalmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.09 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandWellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemploymentWellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.09 Jun 09:01 PM
New Zealand'It means a lot': Hunting contest's crucial role in rural rescue'Pongaroar' brings together hundreds of hunters, farmers, locals and spectators.09 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challengesPlus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.08 Jun 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessOn The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venturePortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.08 Jun 05:00 PM
TourismSarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua HighwayLocals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.08 Jun 04:55 AM
New ZealandTen players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were soldThree players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.08 Jun 04:00 AM
Olympics'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streakThe kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'07 Jun 10:00 PM
RacingWhy Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaserJesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.07 Jun 06:37 AM
New ZealandChild predator was fresh out of prison when he struck again, targeting 10 girlsKarl Salmon has a history of child sex offending. He now faces an indefinite prison term.07 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandAustralian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio servicesHMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.06 Jun 07:44 PM
RacingTrainer upbeat as Pacific Breeze aims for 2YO Championship FinalPacific Breeze aims to qualify for the $60,000 2YO Winter Championship Final.06 Jun 05:15 PM
New ZealandPermit reduction likely for Gisborne truck routeNew maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Human error' behind massive Lower North Island internet outageThe outage, caused by human error, lasted over an hour, affecting 118,000 services.06 Jun 05:35 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes darkA rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected. 05 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandSchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Run it straight' games deserve condemnation OPINION: The activity has horrified those who work so hard to prevent head injury. 04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher denied request to 'retire with dignity' after having sex with studentThe woman was more recently teaching at one of the country's top private girls' schools.04 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandStudy reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayHawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.03 Jun 11:47 PM
New ZealandLawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship 'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.03 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concernsOPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.02 Jun 06:01 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attackThe animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.02 Jun 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Shocked, actually': Rotorua healthcare leader reflects on decades of service Hariata Vercoe has been recognised for her services to Māori, health, and the community.02 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday Honours 2025: Retirement not the end of work for honoured veterinary professorProfessor Joe Mayhew received the King’s Birthday honour for equine medicine.02 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Try-hard idiots': Police Minister blasts ‘cowardly’ boy racers ahead of Tauranga 'invasion'Police expect more 'anti-social road user gatherings' this weekend.31 May 07:45 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous and stupid': Levin boy racers run over woman’s legs, set diesel alight on streetPolice condemn behaviour as 'incredibly reckless' and vow to arrest all those involved.30 May 08:42 PM
