Homicide investigators say this is a “tragic and avoidable death of a much-loved mother, grandmother and sister”.
New Zealand
5:51pm
Police said the incident occurred south of the Mangawhai township.
5:34pm
The Ministry of Education closed the school's boarding hostels late last year due to student safety concerns.
3:58pm
Greg Foran was the chief executive officer of Air New Zealand from 2020 to 2025.
3:22pm
The blaze wiped out 11 classrooms and key student support services, with online learning to begin as the school rebuilds.
3:19pm
2:22
Emergency services received reports of a "grievous assault" on Fitzgerald Ave at around 12.20pm.
1:44pm
Emails included in the latest tranche of files seem to show the former prince passed on information about potential investment opportunities and overseas visits during his work as a UK trade envoy.
World
12:22pm
Police allege that the 33-year-old twin brothers deliberately exploited their identical appearance, frequently swapping clothes, phones and identification documents to evade identification.
11:15am
1:32
Savannah, 23, featured in an episode of the quiz show which was broadcast in late January, despite her episode first being recorded almost two years earlier in February 2024.
10:39am
The Kiwi snowboarder led after a superb first run and is on track for her first gold medal in the event.
Sport
10:15am
0:22
Police received multiple calls about a vehicle swerving into oncoming traffic near Hamilton on Sunday afternoon.
10:07am
Both banks have reduced their six‑month mortgage rate while raising some others, citing rising wholesale funding costs and ongoing pressure in fixed‑rate markets.
9:56am
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the mosque attacker’s appeal hearing begins, and the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother continues.
9:03am
Speaking to TVNZ's Breakfast, the Prime Minister said he was "well aware of what that trope is all about" and that Trump should apologise for the sharing of the post.
8:53am
0:31
A 24‑year‑old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, with more charges being considered.
8:18am
Donald Woodford died after after he tried, without success, to return explosives to the store he bought them from and police.
6:00am
Police said they were called to Roscommon Rd in Clendon Park about 3.18pm.
Sunday 4:54pm
A health warning was issued by Health New Zealand yesterday and covered several areas.
Sunday 4:16pm
NZTA Waka Kotahi said the Khyber Pass Rd off-ramp was closed and advised road users to avoid the area.
Sunday 3:06pm
SH2 will reopen to one lane from Monday, weeks after extreme rain triggered dozens of slips and cut the lifeline route between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki.
Sunday 2:00pm
2:32
Ben Barclay, who served as one of New Zealander’s flagbearers during the opening ceremony, finished seventh, while defending X Games gold medalist Luca Harrington finished ninth.
Other Sport
Sunday 12:30pm
A MyLotto player from Invercargill has become an overnight millionaire as Powerball jackpots to $12m.
Sunday 10:53am
Emergency services were called to the scene on Horseshoe Bush Rd shortly after 1.30am.
Sunday 9:00am
Retirement offers a range of opportunities that, if played right, can make your last decades of life some of the most fulfilling yet.
Life
Sunday 6:00am
Police said it was notified of the crash at the intersection of Waterworks Rd, Kaitoke at around 4pm.
Sat, Feb 7