WellingtonBody found in burned-out car on Kāpiti beachPolice were notified of a vehicle fire about 12.45am on the beach near Peka Peka Rd.23 Apr 08:29 PM
New ZealandShow me the money! Rotorua ticket among big Lotto winsAn Auckland ticket from Whitcoulls Glenfield has won a $5.5m Powerball prize.22 Apr 07:47 PM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alertThe state of emergency remains for Wellington City and Wairarapa.22 Apr 03:57 AM
New ZealandEmergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in CartertonPolice are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.21 Apr 08:49 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.20 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumSchool Rugby'Bugger me, if that was a forward pass': 50 years later, Nelson v Wellington rivalry runs deep15 Apr 07:01 PM
New Zealand'Tidiest solution': Goldsmith leans towards axing Broadcasting Standards Authority14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionErica Lloyd: Auckland has the bones to be a global deep tech hub – if it backs itselfRocket Lab and LanzaTech alumni are spawning new deep tech ventures across the city.28 Mar 12:00 AM
Project AucklandPort of Auckland unveils mega cruise ship terminal and 24/7 freight pushAuckland cruise terminal upgrade aims to double ship calls and visitorsWatch27 Mar 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPenny Tucker: Why Auckland must be at the centre of growthCity leaders want a national ports plan so Auckland’s waterfront can be freed up.27 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandEden Park boss urges Auckland to think bigger on global stageNick Sautner wants Eden Park to anchor a new destination precinct for the city.27 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandLand search begins for new South Auckland hospital site at DruryA new hospital for South Auckland is one step closer, with Health Minister Simeon Brown announcing a land search has begun for the new site.Watch27 Mar 01:34 AM
Wednesday17°C10°CPartly cloudy with a few showers developing in the morning. Northeasterlies, turning northwesterly in the morning.
Thursday17°C3°CMainly fine, chance of a shower until afternoon. Southeasterlies, easing in the afternoon.
PremiumPremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.29 Mar 11:00 PM
WellingtonNZ Post backs down on decision to pull services for 10 lucky storesWellington's Marsden Books was one of 10 successful stores around the country. 29 Mar 07:36 AM
Wellington'Pretty stupid': Teenager applying for supermarket job says AI made false comments about his personalityThe AI told Jesse he might “struggle with distractions" when doing mundane tasks.24 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandStrike of luck! Rotorua and Tauranga Lotto players win bigFour players Bay of Plenty-wide cashed in over the weekend. 22 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandFamily vow to rebuild 46-year business after huge fireThe blaze on John F Kennedy Drive took about 11 hours to contain. 19 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandGisborne councillors back waste hub site despite mana whenua oppositionCouncillors backed 275 Lytton Rd despite opposition from Te Kurī ā Tuatai Marae.13 Mar 04:27 AM
The CountryLiving in the 'backblocks' in the 1920s"Reluctance of New Zealanders to go on to farms in the backblocks has long been deplored".25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondGlasshouse or tunnel house: Which works best for your winter veges?OPINION: Kem Ormond explains how simple structures can extend your vege season.25 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryThe iwi plan to turn mussel spat into long-term wealthThe venture could return up to $1.2m a year to each of four iwi.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn Dwight‘Love you, Mum’ – imagining an Anzac soldier’s text messages: Glenn DwightOPINION: 'Heading out soon. Bit of a trip with the boys. Apparently, it’ll be busy.'24 Apr 05:05 PM
The CountryFrom Gallipoli hero to hedge cutter: The story behind a broken sabre'I can’t help you much more, boys, but go on, you are doing splendidly.'24 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'It’s pretty compelling': Report shows increase in farm worker wagesThe average farm worker's pay has risen 3% to $72,778 a year across 13 roles.24 Apr 04:09 AM
Driven Car GuideForthing Taikon first drive: two models that look the same are totally differentTaikon comes in RWD super hybrid and FWD pure-electric versions, at very sharp prices.26 Apr 06:05 AM
Driven Car GuidePure-electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 1050 grille lights and a certified vegan interiorCompany claims C-Class EV will be as smooth as an S-Class on a trip.26 Apr 04:05 AM
Driven Car GuideChinese carmaker Seres granted patent for voice-controlled in-car toilet: so you can go on the goToilet would deploy from under a passenger seat with a push or voice command.26 Apr 02:05 AM
Driven Car GuideFord Tourneo Courier is part-van, part passenger-car and 100 per cent funCourier can be had as a commercial van or SUV-adjacent people mover.26 Apr 12:05 AM
OneRoofKing Charles III's West Auckland mansion - what happened nextNew owner begins multi-million-dollar restoration of 120-year-old home.26 Apr 07:52 AM
OneRoofJunk-filled property back on the market after devastating fireOwner forced o sell a year after buying "as is, where is" home at heated auction. 26 Apr 07:45 AM
OneRoofFive homes under $1m in New Zealand's hottest housing marketLuxury properties are within reach in Dunedin.25 Apr 04:09 PM
OneRoof'Cheapest in years': Whangamatā beach unit sells for $332,500 - and makes profit!Vendors pleased to strike a deal after three years of trying to find a buyer.25 Apr 08:14 AM
OneRoofCar king’s historic estate hits the market after 50 years Multi-million-dollar waterfront home has been restored to its former glory.25 Apr 08:05 AM
OneRoofAucklanders who saved a South Island icon now selling for over $15.5m The legendary Olivers precinct are on the market for the first time in 16 years.24 Apr 09:08 AM
SportMaking a splash: Dive-bombing stars to watch at Manu World Champs finalsOnly 130 competitors remain in the chase for $40,000 in cash and prizes.12 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police in tense Kāpiti Coast operation, cordons in placeThe road is closed to traffic while police negotiators speak to a person at the property.11 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandWho is responsible for maintenance of this neglected $70k sculpture?The 2011 work honours local voyaging traditions with its red, reed-like moving rods.11 Mar 04:00 AM
WellingtonMan charged with murdering woman at Raumati Beach house The woman was found dead at a Raumati Beach house on February 8. 04 Mar 02:29 AM
New ZealandWho is responsible for maintenance of this neglected $70k sculpture?The 2011 work honours local voyaging traditions with its red, reed-like moving rods.11 Mar 04:00 AM
WellingtonMan charged with murdering woman at Raumati Beach house The woman was found dead at a Raumati Beach house on February 8. 04 Mar 02:29 AM
WellingtonHighway shut overnight after fatal single-vehicle crash at PaekākārikiPolice say the Serious Crash Unit has completed its scene examination.02 Mar 05:45 PM
WellingtonTransmission Gully speed limit rising to 110km/h from MondayThe move comes after major fix-ups of the billion-dollar highway, which opened in 2022.11 Feb 10:30 PM
Wellington'Beautiful lady': Woman who died in Kāpiti Coast remembered as 'strong' and a 'soul searcher''She was a soul searcher and a believer in the stars'.11 Feb 02:03 AM
WellingtonMan arrested after police find woman's body at Raumati Beach homeA 24-year-old man will appear in the Porirua District Court later today.08 Feb 07:23 PM
Wellington'I wouldn't have survived': Killed chopper pilot's heroism in crash rememberedIn 1998, Joseph Keeley dragged a badly injured Rick Lucas from a burning wreck. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed in Paekākāriki Hill chopper crash lost dad in same way decades agoJoseph Keeley, 54, died last week near Wellington alongside passenger Cole Ritchie, 25.02 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandPolice name victims of Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crashThe pair were killed when their aircraft went down last week.02 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandGisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industryThe group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.30 Jan 06:12 AM
