TravelNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Deeply connected': Planting project unites community and tourismThe Ōkārito initiative has planted more than 6000 native trees.01 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe most stressful thing I found about moving from the UK to New ZealandA dual British-Kiwi writer shares his first four months living in Auckland.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialShadow summer: The frontline workers holding up everyone else’s holidayOPINION: Frontline and service workers keep holidays humming, without taking one.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMinimalist, meek homes among national NZIA prize-winnersIt doesn't have to be flashy to win. Ingenuity and beauty in style caught judges' eyes.28 Dec 02:00 AM
EntertainmentMcFadyen on a mission to break the spell of digital devicesThe DJ is launching a 'Flight Mode' project to help young people cope with digital life.27 Dec 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: New Zealand through migrant eyes – fairness, freedom and family lifeOPINION: Why New Zealand quietly became the country I chose to call home.26 Dec 10:00 PM
SportWomen who owned 2025: Kiwi stars rewrite the record booksSammie Maxwell fought back from Olympic selection doubts to a historic MTB title.25 Dec 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We walked away from the lazy Kiwi summer — phones in handOPINION: Leaders who stay online all summer quietly teach staff to do the same.25 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleHide the pickle and dancing for cash: The Christmas traditions Kiwis loveKiwis share their festive family traditions and the sometimes-questionable origin stories.24 Dec 06:59 AM
New ZealandMonth-long fireworks ban announced in holiday hotspots, starting nowThe moratorium covers private fireworks, but approved public New Year displays stay on.22 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo elephant Anjalee loses calf in stillbirth at Australian zooKeepers supported Anjalee through labour, but the calf was stillborn.22 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
SportKiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth SevensBoth teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.22 Dec 03:21 AM
New Zealand‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
TravelWhere locals really eat, drink and shop in RotoruaSkip the usual online recommendations and tap into Rotorua's local side.20 Dec 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic response' as Tiny Town reopens at Splash PlanetYear 10 Karamū High School students designed every feature of Tiny Town.17 Dec 10:34 PM
TravelInside Mangawhai’s hidden gem where serenity and surf are side by sideThe three chalets sit just a minute’s walk from Mangawhai’s cafés and shops.14 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandHastings makes a splash as bombers chase Z Manu World Champs grand final spot'Outstanding qualifier: supportive crowds and a record number of registrations.'10 Dec 12:19 AM
BusinessTourism tallies up in October, record from AustraliaNew Zealand's visitor numbers reach 93% of the country's pre-pandemic peak.09 Dec 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Turn your hearing aids up': Supergran DJ to make Rhythm and Vines debut, and historySuperGrans will run a GranStand chill zone with kai, games and alcohol-free drinks.09 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessTwo Kiwi apps named among the world’s best in Apple’s 2025 App Store AwardsStraight outta Christchurch.04 Dec 11:12 PM
Kahu'Forever our hero': NZ boxer dies saving sons on beach holiday in TongaSemisi Kalu's wife Alexandria Ma'ilei Kalu will lay him to rest in Papatoetoe tomorrow.04 Dec 04:00 PM
All BlacksRivalries renewed: Former All Blacks to take on Wallabies legends in Anzac Day clashFormer All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder to take field; David Campese to manage Aussie team.30 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelSmall-town secrets: Your insider’s guide to Central OtagoFrom Clyde to Cromwell, locals share their favourite hidden gems.29 Nov 07:12 PM
Travel newsWhere to find Auckland’s most joyful ways to kick off the holiday seasonThe best Auckland summer events this December.29 Nov 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Summer and skin cancer – it's time to take stock of how sunsmart we areOPINION: Warmer months can mean more fun, but there is a serious side too.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Business'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiledDevelopers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.28 Nov 05:39 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe biggest relationship mistakes people make over Christmas - and how to avoid themEnding a relationship kindly can be the most loving act this festive season.23 Nov 10:02 PM
EntertainmentLenny Kravitz loses dreadlocks after fan grabs him mid‑song in BrisbaneThe 61-year-old rocker said a fan ripped four dreadlocks from his head.23 Nov 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismIntrepid NZ outpaces global growth as travel firm eyes $1.15b milestoneThe company plans to carry more than 10,000 Kiwi travellers this year.21 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Billionaire Jillian Friedlander dines with British royalty; Inside Deepak Chopra's celebrity spiritual retreat... in AntarcticaPlus, Rich Lister Mark Francis and Kiwi actor Karl Urban spotted at Sydney's polo opener. 19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland holiday park ditches TVs to help guests switch off and spot kiwiGuests can hear kiwi calls and may spot the native bird after dark.18 Nov 10:00 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: New cafés, Christmas markets, and luxury dining hotspots for kiwi travellersFestive markets, new dining, and unique travel experiences for Kiwis this season.15 Nov 06:23 PM
