New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likelyThunderstorms are possible in the western and southern South Island this evening.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland Lotto player scoops $6.2m, others win prizesTicket holders nationwide won between $28,928 and $200,000 last night. 20 Dec 08:13 PM
Crime'It makes you feel sick': A parent's guilt after doctor groomed and abused boysKāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook abused teenage boys after befriending their families. 15 Dec 07:00 AM
WellingtonSeveral attackers injured during fatal Waikanae home invasion, police sayPolice say Michael Tofts was killed in a 'targeted home invasion'.14 Dec 09:27 PM
Wellington'A bit puffy': Woman unknowingly pushed through heart attack symptoms to finish scenic hikeJoan Whincup didn't realise she was battling a heart attack as she walked up a hill.13 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne yacht club’s future uncertain as hapū seeks council to honour land return commitment12 Dec 03:00 AM
Dynamic BusinessNew Russell McVeagh boss bets on AI and Queenstown growthRussell McVeagh’s new Queenstown office has already exceeded first-year goals.08 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: Trust, not growth, may decide who wins the 2026 electionOpinion: Inflation still outpaces wages, leaving households feeling poorer.07 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessInside One NZ's push to automate its network with AIOne NZ now runs 31 AI agents beside staff, from billing to network control.07 Dec 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarbara Edmonds: Future Fund plan swaps property speculation for innovationOpinion: Labour plans a New Zealand Future Fund to invest in Kiwi infrastructure.06 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThe secrets behind the best chief executive in the countrySophie Moloney’s five-year turnaround has lifted Sky’s share price to around $3.50.05 Dec 02:39 PM
Today21°C15°CFine apart from an early morning shower or two. Northwesterlies, strong at times this afternoon.
New Zealand'Begging and pleading was music to your ears': Woman confronts abuser with 'nappy porn' fetishMan dressed his victim in a nappy and forced her to suck a dummy before raping her.21 Nov 06:00 AM
LifestyleMistletoe and misprints: Xmas gift tags at The Warehouse sold with spelling errorTouted as having 'unique festive designs', their uniqueness extends to the spelling.21 Nov 05:59 AM
New Zealand'Screaming got louder': Police launch homicide investigation after Waikanae deathOne neighbour told RNZ he heard raised voices and what sounded like gunshots.19 Nov 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Every shot is a story of survival': Kiwi winners in conservation contestTasman’s Nic Wooding was an Oceania winner with her glowing study of a velvet mushroom.19 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan thought he could hear cyclist's thoughts and was under attack, so he ran him downThe driver has now been found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity. 13 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillors back rethink of controversial Grey St layoutGisborne's cycle-friendly trial, aimed at slowing traffic, inspired intense opposition.12 Nov 04:39 AM
The CountryRentals to realising the dream: The road to first farm ownershipTheir strict budgets, low early interest and off-farm income reduced debt fast.23 Dec 04:02 PM
The Country'I know everyone on my road': Hugh Jackson on farming and rural lifeThis popular story was from March, before Jackson was named 2025 Young Farmer of the Year.23 Dec 04:01 PM
The Country'Talking point': 1930 Ford pick-up turns heads at farmers' marketsThis April 2025 story about an iconic little Ford Model A pick-up truck proved popular.23 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: Rhubarb, a very confusing vegetableThis guide to growing rhubarb was the most-read "Kem Ormond's vegetable garden" in 2025.23 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryScars of the cyclone: Work to reopen beloved waterfall track set to beginEntire areas were shut off by flooding and slips, and some accessways are yet to reopen.22 Dec 05:00 PM
The Country'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventureAlistair Niven & Carol Palmer's avocado adventure was a top story of 2025 on The Country.22 Dec 04:01 PM
Driven Car GuideBMW’s M4 GT3 Evo goes full send into Fortnite and Rocket LeagueBMW M Motorsport has added the M4 GT3 Evo to Fortnite and Rocket League platforms.23 Dec 03:05 AM
Driven Car Guide7 tips for taking your dog on a roadieHere are 7 handy hints for taking your best mate on a summer roadie!23 Dec 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideOur 10 most popular car reviews of 2025: turns out there’s a Chinese brand you all really likeGoodbye to 2025 and hello to our most popular car reviews of the year.22 Dec 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideAston Martin’s Valhalla goes virtual with Fortnite and Rocket League debutAston Martin Valhalla debuts in Fortnite and returns to Rocket League from 18 December. 22 Dec 04:05 AM
OneRoofTop dollar homes: Inside the biggest house sales of 2025Jason Statham’s former crib among the biggest property deals this year.23 Dec 05:00 PM
OneRoofLuxury Golden Bay lodge that hosted TV shows sells for record $20mWesthaven Retreat snapped up by a New Zealand family after six-year search for new owners.23 Dec 04:01 PM
OneRoofClassic Auckland campground eyes Kiwi buyer after getting 'affordable' price tagAgent selling Ōrere Point says the holiday park industry is "on steroids" right now.23 Dec 03:01 PM
OneRoofNZ’s most desirable homes of 2025 - Bachelor sweethearts v Block heroesFrom $1 reserve do-ups to "rock-star" pads, these were the houses buyers loved the most.23 Dec 01:02 PM
OneRoof28% of homes sold in spring 2025 went to first-time buyers The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.22 Dec 07:00 AM
OneRoof'Watch this space': Dotcom, Bitcoin Jesus and the 'vanishing' Queenstown mansionHouse linked to internet mogul likely to hit the market again.21 Dec 06:28 AM
TravelBest way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the seaFrom beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered. 08 Nov 06:04 PM
WellingtonWatch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highwayA passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.05 Nov 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGreen MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.31 Oct 06:01 PM
CompaniesFinalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 AwardsA new S&P/NZX 50 index debuts, giving listed firms greater visibility and insight.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGreen MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.31 Oct 06:01 PM
CompaniesFinalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 AwardsA new S&P/NZX 50 index debuts, giving listed firms greater visibility and insight.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco FestivalUp to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February. 21 Oct 05:00 PM
WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truckThe extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
EntertainmentRaybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an emailThe original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.11 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto winsPowerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.24 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandNo toilets, no refunds: Passengers stranded on Wellington train handed 'travel johns'Metlink handed out chemical toilet bags as makeshift loos on board.19 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandPhotographers called to capture NZ’s wild beauty in $15k photo contestPhotographers are competing for a $15,000 prize pool across six categories.19 Sep 05:20 AM
