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- Tom Phillips search and inquiryQuiet since 16 Dec 2025
- NZME board takeover bidQuiet since 31 Mar 2025
- ASB Classic 2026 player announcementsQuiet since 10 Dec 2025
- Warriors 2025 NRL seasonQuiet since 14 Sep 2025
- All Blacks v Springboks 2025Quiet since 5 Oct 2025
- Home loan rates and OCR pass-throughQuiet since 18 Dec 2025
- Pacific Championships 2025Quiet since 9 Nov 2025
- Silver Ferns 2025 season and coachingQuiet since 18 Nov 2025
- Lower South Island storm and recoveryQuiet since 11 Dec 2025
- Black Caps v West Indies Tests 2025Quiet since 22 Dec 2025
- All Blacks v France series 2025Quiet since 20 Jul 2025
- July 2025 heavy rain and windQuiet since 31 Jul 2025
All stories
October 2026
- Police officer pleads guilty to database misuse and reckless driving
- Court rejects ACC treatment injury claim regarding Alecia Sanderson's death
- Police search for vulnerable man missing from Taita home
- Luxon and Hipkins face off in second leaders' debate
+3 - Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hastings hit-and-run crash
- Luxon 'looking forward to' Leaders Debate, Hipkins vows he's PM-in-waiting
+2 - Nelson councillor retains seat after successful appeal against conviction
September 2026
- Jason Winstanley appointed as next RNZ chief executive
- Small seal causes brief traffic halt in downtown Wellington
- Waikato police officer named after stealing $68,000 from pensioner
- Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong to run as independent for Parliament
- Petrol prices sail past $5 a litre on Hauraki Gulf island as costs start rising again
- Primary school principals report more children starting school without toilet skills
- Nine injured in two-car collision in Hamilton
- Man arrested after alleged carjackings and stolen vehicle crash in Auckland
- Two people in critical condition after Rānui incident
- Auckland households and businesses to receive Entrust dividend
- Man charged with perverting course of justice in Auckland murder case
- Police return to Christchurch red zone searching for Rowena Walker
- Brooke van Velden delivers final speech in Parliament
- Karure black robin wins Bird of the Year 2026
- Billboards accidentally revealed City Rail Link opening date early
- Woman injured after fainting in hot shower while sick with flu
- Person dies in hospital after serious Lincoln vehicle crash
- Woman wounded in armed attack in Mount Victoria
- South Island temperatures expected to drop by 10C
- Fundraiser launched for children of woman who died in Nelson
- Shaun Wallace to tour New Zealand for charity quiz events
- Leopard seal that drew crowds to Petone Beach has died
- Auckland man urges e-scooter helmet use after severe facial injuries
- Woman named following fatal State Highway 1 crash
- Man arrested after stolen ute rams Taupō tool store
- State Highway 2 blocked near Pakipaki after two-vehicle crash
- Co-conspirator testifies in Ellerslie double-murder trial
- Police search for missing 12-year-old girl in West Auckland
- Whanganui senior constable suspended over alleged drug dealer tips
- Auckland Council votes to challenge fast-track developers
- Auckland to host 2028 PSA Squash World Championships
- Two people hospitalised after serious two-vehicle crash in Far North
- Cold front to bring heavy rain across South Island this weekend
- Coroner calls for mandatory reporting of medically unfit drivers
- Winton Land resumes trading after appointing new chair
- Cyclist critically injured in Avondale car crash
- Seddon residents urged to conserve water after major main leak
- Labour demands MBIE chief executive resign after misleading MPs
- Rosmini College student tests positive for meningococcal disease
August 2026
- Inquest begins into Benjamin Hale death in Waikato River
- Netball NZ selects Mowbray-Williams bid to replace ANZ Premiership
- Grey Power calls for support as older Kiwis struggle with costs
- Fire damages two properties in Ōtaki
- Driver allegedly steals car after crash and hits four vehicles
- Fisherman dies after falling into water at Ninety Mile Beach
- Woman dies in hospital after Timaru car accident
- Fog restrictions in place at Auckland Airport
- Te Pāti Māori proposes new tax rates and various new taxes
- Two tiny Christchurch homes sell above their rateable values
- Worker died after eating toxic mushrooms in Marlborough Sounds
- Man jailed for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine in a stock pot
- Man pleads guilty to abducting and sexually abusing boy in Havelock North
- Dilworth sex offender delayed moving into home near school and kindergarten
- Staple food prices have risen faster than wages over ten years+1
- Forever chemicals detected in Lake Rotorua prompting calls for testing
- Northland fans welcome team home with Ranfurly Shield
- Prisoner arrested after fleeing Dunedin Airport following missed flight
- Auckland sees worst week for flu hospitalisations in 10 years
- Gang associate jailed for contempt after refusing to vacate seized house
- Woman pleads guilty to concealing newborn in Albert Park rubbish bin
- Concept designs revealed for Okains Bay Museum redevelopment
- Sister of Philip Polkinghorne describes scene of Pauline Hanna's death
- National out of government in new Talbot Mills poll
- Victim hospitalised with seizures following Epsom rampage
- Fog restrictions at Auckland Airport cause flight delays and cancellations
- Ngāi Tahu proposes replacing South Island councils with five new entities
- North Shore man charged with threatening to kill National MP
- Dairy farmer launches free grocery price comparison app
- Jett Cleary seeks release from Warriors contract to return to Penrith
- Man arrested after school bus window smashed with cricket bat
- Coroner warns against DIY tree felling after Invercargill man's death
- Napier player wins $1m Lotto jackpot as Powerball rolls over
- Heavy rain watches issued for Northland and Bay of Plenty
- Warriors face Panthers in NRL round 23 match
- Joseph Parker forgives nutritionist after suspension is lifted
- New laws for retail crime and citizen’s arrest powers pass
- Three people arrested for alleged retail thefts in Hutt Valley
- Cold snap increases electricity demand and household costs
- Du’Plessis Kirifi to play second five-eighths for Wellington
- Joseph Parker cleared to return to boxing after drugs ban lifted
- Driver arrested after two-car crash in Johnsonville
- New Drury and Paerātā railway stations open in South Auckland
- Police investigate fatal crash involving 19-year-old in Dunedin
July 2026
- Opportunity Party reveals 2026 election candidates and tax plan details
- Gang member arrested after Whangārei drug raid
- Auckland councillors reject proposed 33 per cent pay rise for board members
December 2025
- Police disrupt convoy of 200 vehicles in Wellington
- Kayaker narrowly avoids collision with jetboat on Waikato River
- Police dive squad searching for missing fisherman north of Thames
- Man arrested after stolen ute gets stuck in mud during burglary
- Major banks increase some fixed home loan interest rates
- Banksy exhibition featuring 150 works opens in Christchurch
- One person dead and three injured in Waipā vehicle crash
- At least 16 people killed in Bondi Beach terror attack+5
- Family Court orders former officer to pay woman for abuse
- Motorcyclist dies following single vehicle crash near Kaitaia
- Businesses struggle amid New Zealand energy crisis
- Venus Williams to headline 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland
- All Blacks 2026 schedule confirmed with four home tests
- Temperatures forecast to remain high across New Zealand
- Erica Stanford receives petition to reinstate Treaty obligations for school boards
- Emergency crews battle fire flare-up near Eyrewell
- New Zealand economy expected to recover in 2026
- West Indies secure historic draw against Black Caps in Christchurch
- Jacinda Ardern reveals pregnancy details and conversation with Queen Elizabeth II
- Auckland FC supporters target Wellington Phoenix coach with offensive post
- North Island heat and South Island weather rollercoaster forecast
- Police investigate attempted abduction in Takanini
- Butter prices unlikely to decrease as quickly as they rose
- Jacob Duffy takes five wickets as Black Caps lead West Indies
- Kmart sand product recalled after testing positive for asbestos
- Hawke’s Bay pair complete New Zealand-first drone surfing feat
- Casper Ruud confirmed as second seed for 2026 ASB Classic
- Government considers legislation to overturn veterans' entitlement court ruling
- Teen arrested after Christchurch dairy owner stabbed during robbery+2
- Woman in McSkimming case calls for wider police culture inquiry
- Auckland beaches flagged due to sewage overflows+2
- Media challenge reporting restrictions on Tom Phillips case in High Court+4
- David Nyika discusses fiancée's cancer diagnosis ahead of boxing return
November 2025
- Employment Relations Authority orders PR firm to pay deceased worker
- State Highway 36 closed near Tauranga after car hits power pole
- Peter Burling cleared to race in SailGP grand final
- Police exhaust all leads in gang-related Christchurch shooting investigation
- Two climbers killed in fall on Aoraki Mt Cook
- Class action filed against Transpower and Omexom over Northland power outage
- Mountain guide and client die in Aoraki Mt Cook fall+1
- Tauranga flights cancelled following Whakaari White Island volcanic activity
- Police investigate serious assault on Whangārei woman in her home
- Private funeral held for father who died in Sanson house fire
- Worker critically injured in Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse accident
- Kane Williamson returns to Black Caps squad for West Indies Test
- Tenancy Tribunal rulings highlight landlord restrictions in New Zealand rental market
- Fundraiser reaches nearly $400,000 for mother of children killed in Sanson fire
- Jacinda Ardern discusses death threats and writes letter to younger self
- Details revealed for proposed NZ20 private cricket league
- Winston Peters to campaign against new regulatory services law
- Two people killed in State Highway 1 crash north of Timaru
- Chris Bishop warns of challenges funding road programme
- Christchurch unveils performer lineup for 2026 World Buskers Festival
- Police suggest more hidden campsites may exist in Waikato bush
- Naomi Osaka withdraws from 2026 ASB Classic
- Hungarian fugitive used false name to avoid prison in Auckland
- Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain and warm temperatures to New Zealand
- Dunedin man on trial for alleged murder of former employee
- Heavy rain warnings issued for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel
- Severe thunderstorm and hail disrupt Cup Week at Riccarton Park
- Little blue penguins nesting under Coromandel home disturb local couple+1
- Resident calls for stronger police response after Welcome Bay disorder
- Experts criticise New Zealand workplace safety on Pike River anniversary
- Ten arrested as police dismantle four methamphetamine labs in North Island
- Rain and wind affect North and South Islands
- Ikea to host three secret Auckland parties before store opening
- Orange heavy rain warning issued for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
- Silver Ferns defeat Scotland as Maddy Gordon shines in Glasgow
- Crews monitor hotspots after Tongariro National Park wildfire
- ANZ New Zealand reports record $2.53 billion annual profit
- Rural bootcamp in Pukehina supports mental health and fitness
- Out-of-control wildfire spreads through Tongariro National Park+3
- Man charged after Lamborghini crash and fire in Remuera
- Commerce Commission approves coal stockpile deal at Huntly Power Station
- Police investigate unexplained death of woman in Hastings
- Police seek public assistance to locate wanted Lower Hutt man
- Venus Williams confirmed for 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland
- Eli Katoa undergoes surgery after suffering seizures during match
- Record numbers participate in Auckland Marathon as new course records set
- Home loan fixed rates drop below 5 per cent
- Jillaroos defeat Kiwi Ferns in Pacific Championships clash
- All Blacks prepare for Ireland test match in Chicago
October 2025
- Four sentenced for violent Auckland home invasion and kidnapping
- Luxon highlights value of Trump and Xi Jinping meeting
- Clutha district farmers seek assistance following wind storm damage
- Two men charged with murder over Te Puke shooting
- NZDF officer deployed to Israel to monitor Gaza peace efforts
- National sprinter revealed as winner of NPC mascot race
- New Zealand and Malaysia agree on halal certification deal
- Temu unable to verify source of magnets swallowed by boy
- Two people injured in head-on crash near Queenstown
- Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes south of Napier
- Severe weather forecast for Labour Day weekend across New Zealand
- Tonga and Samoa face off in Pacific Championship rugby league
- Severe storms cause damage across North Canterbury
- Rāhui placed after person dies near Teal Bay
- Waikato and Bay of Plenty butchers win sausage awards
- Silver Ferns maintain unity following coach controversy and series loss
- Large fire breaks out on hills near Pōrangahau
- MetService warns of heavy rain and gales across New Zealand
- Police search for missing 14-year-old girl in Palmerston North
- World's largest blueberry variety to be grown in New Zealand+2
- Fat Freddy’s Drop to tour in 2026 following member's death
- Wellington Phoenix draw with Perth Glory in A-League opener
- Auckland FC draw with Melbourne City in season opener
- Ken Couper elected as Whangārei mayor
- New mayors elected across New Zealand in close local elections
- Drink driver jailed after Auckland crash killed two sisters
- Government announces $90m for flood resilience projects across New Zealand
- Counting Crows to perform in Auckland in March 2026
- Kingi Karanga to remain in prison for at least 12 months
- Hollie Davidson appointed to referee All Blacks test against Wales
- Whangārei and Kaipara mayoral races remain undecided after first results
- Wendy Schollum leads Hastings mayoral race ahead of special votes
- Richard McGrath elected as new Napier mayor
- MetService forecasts wet and windy weekend for central regions
- Teenager arrested after three-hour search for alleged car thief
- Ngātiwai leader challenges government authority over foreshore and seabed law
- Officer charged in death of Whangārei teenager can be named
- Rescued sheep Millie seeks new home after surviving in Central Otago
- Banks lower variable mortgage rates following OCR cut
- Teddy Swims performs to sold-out crowd in Christchurch
- Reserve Bank expected to cut official cash rate today
- Jakub Mensik to return to Auckland for ASB Classic
- Government releases quarterly plan with 33 priorities for the year end
- Labour defends opposition to banning protests outside private homes
- Experienced Kiwis squad named for Pacific Championships
- Julia DeLuney appeals conviction for mother's murder in Khandallah
- Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and strong winds
- Flipped caravan causes delays on Hawke’s Bay Expressway
- Westpac to reduce home loan interest rates from Friday
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for upper North Island
- Tim Robinson scores unbeaten century against Australia at Bay Oval
- One dead and one critical after Far North crash
- Household net worth required to join New Zealand's top 1 per cent
September 2025
- Police investigate suspicious fire at vacant Avondale home
- Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in East Auckland
- Warriors reserve grade win maiden NSW Cup title
- Ngāti Tūwharetoa paramount chief Sir Tumu Te Heuheu dies aged 84
- Farmers in Hawke's Bay and Manawatū face green drought
- Scott Barrett ruled out of Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park
- Ryan Fox targets greater success following two PGA Tour wins
- One person seriously injured in Woolston two-vehicle crash
- Police seek witnesses after woman allegedly assaulted in Pāpāmoa
- All Blacks prepare for Bledisloe Cup clash against Wallabies at Eden Park
- Police searching for identity of man found dead in Heathcote Valley
- Estimates vary on how much savings are needed for retirement
- Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain and severe gales
- Wet and windy conditions expected for start of school holidays
- Tool adds second Auckland concert due to high demand
- Severe weather causes chaos across South and lower North Island
- Wattie's seeks anti-dumping duties on imported peaches
- Stuff editor addresses police criticism over Tom Phillips reporting
- Thunderstorms and wind gusts pose flooding risk across North Island
- Bumper avocado crop drives prices down
- Rugby player in critical condition after falling from Dunedin roof
- Jayda Phillips helped police locate siblings in Waikato bush
- Neighbours hear gunfire during police shootout with Tom Phillips+1
- Experts suggest dedicated minister to lead fight against organised crime
- Tom Phillips previously sought help with broken down vehicle
- Police investigate after Tom Phillips is fatally shot and children found+2
- New players join All Blacks squad ahead of second Springboks test
- Tom Phillips killed in police shootout after Marokopa children found
- Clear skies forecast for total lunar eclipse in New Zealand
- All Blacks defeat South Africa to extend Eden Park winning streak
- Deportation law changes respond to Mama Hooch rapists, says Stanford
- Auckland Museum proposes cutting up to 30 jobs
- Road closed in Hastings after serious incident leaves three injured
- Māori Queen delivers first public address at Koroneihana
- Jesse Kriel to captain Springboks against All Blacks at Eden Park
- Highlanders sign Argentinian lock Tomas Lavanini for 2026 season
- Shamah Riley pleads guilty to assaulting Nelson supermarket manager
- Police seek witnesses after stolen car nearly hits students in Christchurch
- Man charged after police officers sprayed with water in Cambridge
- Westport dairy farmer survives lightning strike
- Selection challenges for All Blacks ahead of Springboks test
- Lower Hutt shop manager hospitalised after assault by group of youths
- Man pleads not guilty to drug driving causing toddler's death
- Local business buys assets of closed Palmerston North cafe
- Six60 and Supergroove among acts for Homegrown festival in Hamilton
- Springboks aim for rare win against All Blacks in Auckland
August 2025
- Labour leads National on cost of living in new Ipsos poll
- First New Zealand woman to play at Wimbledon dies aged 101+1
- Manhunt continues for Australian man accused of killing two police officers
- Wairarapa bach destroyed by fire on Ocean Beach Road
- Police seek help finding missing 39-year-old Hamilton man
- Woman charged after suspicious house fire in Belfast
- Recidivist shoplifter Silvia Tipene caught stealing from Woolworths
- Whanganui expects wet and windy weekend as winter ends
- World-famous Galloway bull for sale in Waikato+2
- Herbs keyboard player and songwriter Tama Lundon has died
- Crash on Northern Motorway causes delays near Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Sixteen All Blacks released to play in NPC matches
- Man charged after assault and robbery of elderly tourists in Hobsonville
- Police searching for 14-year-old girl missing from Hamilton
- Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds to play Wellington in 2026
- Retirees in paid-off homes struggle with rising costs
- Discussion rises over online public shaming after Coldplay concert incident
- Napier restaurant Pacifica has closed its doors
- Waikato wins Ranfurly Shield after late comeback against Taranaki
- Scenic Drive in Titirangi reopens after two years of repairs
- Kapa haka performer Temutu Ehau identified as man who died in Rotorua
- Warriors sign winger Haizyn Mellars on three-year deal
- Auckland Council approves initial phase of intensification plan
- Dargaville Hospital patients asked to sign consent for lack of overnight doctors
- Large police operation disrupts North Shore traffic
- Inmate secured after spending night on Otago Corrections Facility roof