EntertainmentWatch: The latest highlights from Smokefreerockquest and ShowquestRegional finals from Auckland, Canterbury, Far North, Northland, Nelson and Wairarapa.14 Jul 10:25 PM
Education'A disaster': Govt's new polytechnic plan sparks debateTertiary Education Union calls disestablishment a 'disaster for regional New Zealand'.14 Jul 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZThe Winz funeral grant won't cover burials in most NZ regions. 14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandState of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ10 Jul 07:04 AM
New ZealandWaitotara Valley cut off as heavy rain breaches riverbanksNgamatapōuri is cut off, accessible only to four-wheel-drive vehicles.09 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Close call as ute nearly hit by heritage trainUte driver so fast 'he wouldn't have been able to stop if he wanted to' – witness.09 Jul 08:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The hard questions NZ must ask about fast-track mining projectsOPINION: The big financial returns from mining often flow overseas.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsensTowns like Nelson and Motueka were devastated by heavy rainfall last month.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmarkBraden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.07 Jul 09:01 AM
New Zealand'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needsBeds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jet boat joyrides through swollen stream as severe weather batters parts of NZCivil Defence's flood safety advice warns people against playing in water.05 Jul 08:41 AM
New ZealandFarmers face new court setback in $365m bypass disputeThe Transport Agency wants to acquire 11ha of the Pascoes' cattle farm compulsorily.03 Jul 11:22 PM
New ZealandFlooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recordedAll heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible. 03 Jul 10:55 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.03 Jul 10:16 PM
CrimeNew Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issuesThe team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.03 Jul 07:03 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motuThe latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.03 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Referee abuse is a threat to all of sport OPINION: Officials are crucial, often overlooked and vital for community sports.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Energy'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plantGenesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.30 Jun 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGiant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugbyRotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.30 Jun 02:01 AM
RugbyTaranaki teen handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging refereeThe unnamed player lined up the referee and ran into him, knocking the ref to the ground.30 Jun 01:58 AM
New ZealandSevere weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday. 28 Jun 05:00 PM
LiveNew ZealandSnow dump hits alpine passes, tornado smashes century-old villa MetService warns severe weather will continue, with more thunderstorms on the horizon.28 Jun 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Horrific noise': Woman sleeping next to grandchild as tornado smashes into homeThe grandmother heard roof iron 'peeling back' as the tornado hit with 'boom and a bang'.27 Jun 10:08 PM
New ZealandEleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumpsIcy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.27 Jun 10:05 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
New ZealandRobyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining momentsThey were keynote speakers at this year's Business Women’s Network Speaker Series.26 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandFeral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation parkAn eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.25 Jun 07:40 PM
