New Zealand'I'll never forget that boy's screams': Man dies after running into fire for car keys after escaping with childA man was killed and a child badly-burned in a New Plymouth house fire last night.23 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandPerson dead, child hospitalised with burns after New Plymouth house fire Fire crews stopped occupants from re-entering the burning house. 23 Jul 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debateAgribusiness & Trade: The dilemma of consensus among farmers on policy decisions.23 Jul 05:00 PM
Agribusiness report'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructureBuilding strong relationships with service providers is key in agriculture sector23 Jul 04:59 PM
Agribusiness report'No skin off our nose': CEO on US tariffs impact on butter ventureOpen Country looks to the United States to boost its trade as its butter venture opens23 Jul 04:59 PM
OpinionOpinion: The rise and fall of open-plan classrooms in NZ schoolsOPINION: The Education Minster says open-plan classrooms in NZ schools are to be scrapped.22 Jul 08:11 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Tribunal calls taihoa on seabed mining claimThe tribunal has left the door open if the process turns out to be unfair.21 Jul 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyKing's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-upKing's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.21 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can you afford to die?OPINION: A 'very modest' burial can cost $10,000.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 players win $20k each in Lotto second division – where tickets were soldMost of the winning tickets were sold in the North Island.20 Jul 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Sex monster' continues to minimise 18 years of rape, violence, sadism of two partnersAllan Rosewarne is now eligible for parole but remains behind bars. 20 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandTop of the crops: 1930s farming competitions"All that was needed was a co-operative spirit amongst farmers."19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNewest Lotto millionaire celebrates windfall but biggest prize still up for grabsThe Powerball jackpot now rises to $8 million.19 Jul 09:04 AM
RacingRookie Joshua Brown claims Ōpunake Cup in New PlymouthThe Dalghar gelding won the $120,000 race on his 13th career start.19 Jul 06:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of dying: Why one in two Kiwis will go into debt to pay for funeralsDeath doulas and water cremation offer alternative funeral options.18 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: The $3.1b the Govt could grab - and those who would be left empty-handedThe unexpected need to account for $3.1b after a small appeals board made a big call.17 Jul 10:37 PM
SportReferee abuse: The alarming stats that highlight a troubling trendMany sports across New Zealand are seeing an increase in reported referee abuse.17 Jul 10:30 PM
RacingHorse racing: Patterson party looms at Robbie’s home-track season finaleRobbie Patterson is hoping to end his best-ever season on a high.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest at Wellington, Otago, Hamilton and TOI AucklandThis week's webisodes have all the highlights from week six's regional finals.17 Jul 07:58 AM
New Zealand'Lunacy': Farmers fight cuts to Taranaki agriculture coursesWITT plans to scrap agriculture courses, worrying the Taranaki farming community.16 Jul 10:23 PM
New ZealandThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was holding him up': Driver gets car stuck on Waitara Bridge median barrier'He didn’t even know he was up there. He was in a daze.'16 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Monkey noises': Assault that KO'd prem rugby rival allegedly sparked by on-field racial abuseJonathan Fidow alleged his opponent made monkey noises and called him a 'black c***'.16 Jul 04:14 AM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for 'quite intense' thunderstorms, harbour bridge under wind warningAuckland faces isolated gusts up to 100km/h in exposed areas.15 Jul 02:30 AM
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
PoliticsRevealed: ‘Major milestone’ for education system announced by Government 'Labour dismantled regionally-led vocational education – and we are restoring it.'14 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandFog disrupts Auckland flights, almost 60 services disruptedMeanwhile, the cleanup is continuing at the top of the South Island.13 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk remains as school holidays end amid showersThunderstorms are likely on the West Coast and around Taranaki Maunga this afternoon.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe great 'goat menace' of 1949“The day will come when goats will be declared a pest..." said Mr. H. Worsnop.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver makes lucky escape after tree crushes carHigh winds caused the large tree to fall across the road near Tokoroa.12 Jul 04:00 AM
