Zoo snaps up neighbouring house for $2m, spends $340,000 over RV

The "strategic" purchase will become the new home for some of its rhinos.

Review: Max indulgence: Servo‑station quality slushies at home

If you crave thirst-quenching, ice-cold drinks, you’ll love the Ninja Slushi.

Rising from the splashes: Theatre stages first concert after flooding

There was 'a million litres of water' - now it looks 'a million times better'.

Cam Melville Ives chases medal in snowboard halfpipe final

Live updates of the snowboard men’s halfpipe final featuring Cam Melville Ives.

Why this season could define Perofeta’s Blues and All Blacks future

Strong start could force the Blues into a tough choice between Perofeta and Barrett.

Lawson improves on day three of F1 pre-season testing, posts fastest top speed

The 24-year-old completed Racing Bulls’ final day of the first test.

Editorial: Super Rugby sets the highest standards in the sport

OPINION: Super Rugby produces more Rugby World Cup winners than any other competition.

Morning quiz: How many sides does a hectogon have?

Afternoon quiz: What European country do the Faroe Islands belong to?

Sudoku - test yourself

Crosswords

High wind, high stakes: Black Foils back on home water after Perth crash

Can NZ cash in on critical minerals and still stay wary of mining?

How to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this year

‘Flush and forget': Why wastewater failures keep happening

MetService severe weather warning: Friday, February 13, 2026

$2b Queenstown development, Du Val back in court, My Food Bag GLP-1 push

Christchurch mosque gunman sentence appeal: What was his defence?

Media Insider: Kiwi TV producer faces fraud charges, Reporter quits TVNZ

Zoo snaps up neighbouring house for $2m, spends $340,000 over RV

The $18m golf ‘bach’: First luxury home to hit open market at exclusive NZ course

Elton John and KFC: The secret ingredients of jaw-dropping Waikato 'castle'

‘Bittersweet’: Property hoarder sells derelict cottage for around $400,000

Record-breaking Kiwi teen track star Sam Ruthe on his astonishing achievements and fleet-footed family

Sam Ruthe is only 16-years-old and already clocking record-breaking speeds.

Duncan Garner: Forget the cost of living and power prices. The Greens want whales to be become human

The Green Party calls this progressive; I call it reckless.

From bro’Town to the rag trade, Ant Sang stitches up his next act

Why this bro'Town creative's latest project might be his most significant yet.

Delicious Japanese street eats from the back lanes of Tokyo

French-Japanese writer Laure Kié recreates some of her favourite dishes.

The happiest kingdom outside of Disneyland!

Is this the best way to retire?

Are you renovating for you or your buyers?

Create a handsome, family home without affecting its resale value.

The new face of retirement living

Low-maintenance living, harbour views and life on your terms.

Mum didn’t feel safe at home anymore

Paul vowed he would always take care of his mum. Then came the turning point.