New Zealand'You can go get f****d': Drink driver who taunted police convicted after crash that killed mateAron Templeton drank about 16 standard drinks before getting behind the wheel.23 Feb 09:22 PM
EnergyMercury lifts profit and dividend as strong hydro boosts $537m earningsNet profit rebounded to $20m from a $67m loss during 2024's price spike.23 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandTeen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropesGovernment-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.23 Feb 08:39 PM
BoxingBoxer Emile Richardson inks three-year deal with BX-9Richardson made his pro debut in November last year.23 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt considers indemnity against financial loss for new thermal electricity investmentsCrown indemnity could drive new investment in thermal electricity, mitigate political risk23 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandFinal week of summer brings sun, heat and scattered showersTemperatures are forecast to linger in the mid-20s for much of the country.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough yearIwi have had three consecutive years of difficulty, but 2025 showed a modest improvement.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concernsJudge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough. 23 Feb 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyBig green bet: Genesis taps investors for $400m to cut coal and boost renewablesGenesis Energy's coal power output tumbled to 164GWh, cutting first-half costs. 23 Feb 05:11 AM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwatersAfter rescuing them from their car, he put them up at his mum's house for the night.23 Feb 03:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Black Falcons honour landslide victims with display over surf lifesaving eventThe carnival moved from Mount Maunganui after last month’s fatal landslide.23 Feb 01:38 AM
BoxingBattle of the Pacific: Welterweight clash set to decide Yama’s title shotSheilla Yama’s move up in weight class finally secures her a long-sought opponent.23 Feb 12:31 AM
New Zealand'Happy and adorable boy': Dad admits killing 10-month-old son Mustafa AliMukzameel Mukhzar Ali pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter.22 Feb 10:41 PM
New ZealandMemorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unitA new memorial now stands by the last remnant of Lake Alice, its lone tower.22 Feb 08:52 PM
EnergyGenesis Energy plans $400m equity raise after record first-half profitThe Government will invest $198m to keep its 51% stake in Genesis Energy.22 Feb 07:53 PM
New Zealand'No evidence of remorse': Law firm staff caught emailing racial slurs about colleague The women resigned after an internal disciplinary meeting at the law firm.22 Feb 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthHighlanders v Chiefs player ratings: The ABs midfield clash that could decide selectionOPINION: Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i was immense with an 80-minute, match-turning display.21 Feb 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleJob in Auckland but home in Mexico: Meet family taking remote work to extreme'It does feel like I'm on holiday when compared to everyday life in New Zealand.'21 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandFrom horror fall to horse haven: Couple build new Cambridge training baseMaija Vance rebuilt her life after a fall from her horse left her initially paralysed.21 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Nukes' Josh Parker shares favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.21 Feb 04:00 PM
RacingJaarffi’s Group 1 win caps golden run for Cambridge StudMare gets deserved victory in $600,000 Ōtaki-Māori Classic at Ellerslie.21 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandThree injured as serious crash shuts SH25 in Hauraki PlainsTraffic is being diverted while emergency services work at the scene, police say. 21 Feb 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: New Zealand's fiscal 'directors' are sailing us towards a debt reckoningOPINION: An ageing population is driving faster growth in health and super costs.20 Feb 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosisElyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.20 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Engine that gets New Zealand going': Mercury bets big on new power projectsMercury's boss says gentailers are now building new plants faster than 'Think Big'.20 Feb 06:00 PM
SportSwimmer turned power cyclist eyes Commonwealth GamesShe took up competitive para-cycling only in 2023 after eight years in swimming.20 Feb 04:01 PM
WellingtonWoman says years of missed care leaves her facing organ removal It was only when the woman switched practices that her tumours were discovered.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandShoplifter shoves frozen crayfish down pants, goes back for mud cakeThe 32-year-old had sorted himself a three-course meal. Trouble is, he didn't pay for it.20 Feb 07:00 AM
CyclingOlympic silver medallist Nicole Shields calls time on high-performance careerShields won silver in the women's team pursuit at Paris 2024.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Absolutely terrifying’: Group storms dairy with machete, robs woman of cigarettes, moneyOne of the robbers filmed the offending on his cellphone while another jumped the counter.20 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seize 200kg of illegal drugs, arrest 11 in major undercover sting involving 'dark web'Police said multiple firearms were intercepted following the nine-month investigation.20 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandMan delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the roadCalem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver. 20 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldThe secret operation to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorThe former duke was held in a standard custody cell and risk assessed.19 Feb 11:48 PM
