New ZealandMount Maunganui search enters second night as families face anguished wait for outcomeMultiple families are in tears amid the heavy-duty search equipment.23 Jan 08:20 AM
AucklandAuckland beaches off limits as wastewater warnings hit long weekend swimmersAt least 15 Auckland beaches now carry 'do not swim' alerts.23 Jan 07:00 AM
SportBroncos star Kotoni Staggs joins 'run it straight' challenge amid safety fearsThe Broncos say they view their player's hit as a staged promotional video.23 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandFlatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shootingJack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.23 Jan 06:00 AM
BusinessAuckland restaurant in liquidation, closing Mt Eden premisesLiquidator says the restaurant had been struggling with working capital for some time.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'As good as it gets': Why inflation jump points to higher interest ratesMarkets now expect at least one interest rate rise, with two possible by the year's end.23 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandEarly warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mount campground revealedLocal man said he called 111 to report unstable ground several hours before the disaster.23 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandLocals only on fragile lifeline road as coastal communities cut offThe closure comes as Northland and Auckland prepare for a long weekend.23 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandWeather update: Storm-hit regions to face strong winds and thunderstorms this weekend22 Jan 11:41 PM
Today20°C15°CScattered showers, some heavy with thunderstorms and hail possible in the morning and afternoon. Westerlies, gale in exposed places, gusting 100 km/h.
Saturday21°C16°CA few showers. Strong southwesterlies, turning northwesterly for a time in the morning.
New ZealandWife clings to hope for man swept away in Mahurangi RiverHe was swept away after pushing his young nephew towards a life-saving branch.22 Jan 02:24 AM
AirlinesChristchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon AirlinesIsland airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes.19 Jan 05:12 AM
EntertainmentThe Pope and the 'Princess': Auckland tenor's run-in with Vatican security"I don’t think I can eat pizza here any more."17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldUS clamps down on Pacific visas with bans, bonds and suspended migrationFiji faces a halt on new US migration visas from January 21, but tourists can still go.17 Jan 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Problematic': 541 new Auckland apartments unsold, 20% of stock built in last three yearsDownturn in house sales sparked more unsold apartments but also many terraced homes too.21 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWynyard Quarter residents decry 'indefensible' 23-storey waterfront building plansPlans submitted for fast-track refer to the project's height as being a marker and a plus.20 Jan 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Can't quite believe it': Man wins $599,000 Christchurch houseJoe Leggat was given a box containing his prize ... keys to a new house.19 Jan 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Two projects set to launch worth $3b signal an incredible year for the industryOuch. Turning down an invitation to the ceremony marking the $2b Mainland event hurt. 19 Jan 07:00 PM
SportBroncos star Kotoni Staggs joins 'run it straight' challenge amid safety fearsThe Broncos say they view their player's hit as a staged promotional video.23 Jan 06:01 AM
RacingWorld’s fastest racehorse perfect poster boy for historic Karaka saleHistoric yearling sales at Karaka have the perfect post boy.23 Jan 03:09 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC chief sets bold 2026 goals on and off the pitchAuckland FC aim to go one better this year – and to keep boosting fan experiences.23 Jan 01:53 AM
New Zealand'It's so good for them': How to juggle kids' after-school activitiesCosts can be a barrier but parents say the benefits are worth it.22 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A2 Milk's sell-off, and what the rain will mean for gentailersChina's 2025 births fell to 7.92 million, the lowest level recorded since 1949.22 Jan 07:00 PM
Formula 1‘Be ruthless’: Ex-Red Bull driver urges Liam Lawson to consider new teamDespite securing his F1 seat for 2026, the Kiwi’s future with Red Bull is uncertain. 22 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionScott Caldwell: This housing back-down couldn’t be coming at a worse time for AucklandOPINION: Inner-city hubs like Kingsland have lost 15% of locals aged 15-29 in five years.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPenny Tucker: You are not going to incentivise anyone to build 2 million houses all over AucklandOPINION: Transport, design and infrastructure matter just as much as housing numbers.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Whatever the election result, tax hikes and welfare cuts loomOPINION: Ignore slogans promising the impossible: the numbers don’t lie.22 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingKinnaird ticks all the right boxes for a Karaka Millions winnerTe Akau's record is hard to look past when trying to find Karaka Millions winners.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandProperty flippers face wave of company collapses as liquidators chase $28m debt 22 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply shattering': Mount Maunganui landslide search enters night with up to nine unaccounted for22 Jan 10:23 AM
EntertainmentAmerican reality star knocked to ground during Auckland supermarket robbery22 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Somebody had to do something': 'Mother of K Rd' honoured for decades of advocacy22 Jan 04:00 AM
Sailing'This is what we love': The big challenge of The Ocean Race's 2027 leg to Auckland22 Jan 02:24 AM
