New ZealandAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
New Zealand'Deepest regret': Teacher asked colleagues if they wanted to 'do a line' at work Christmas partyAnother teacher was caught sniffing white powder from a classroom desk.03 Dec 06:00 AM
BusinessBilly bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in AucklandIkea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.03 Dec 03:00 AM
ChristchurchHeadline acts to open Christchurch's new $683m covered stadium announcedBoth Six60 and Synthony will perform full sets before a joint finale of hits.03 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandSt Arnaud caravan crash blocks road, injures twoPolice say the caravan overturned about 5.55pm on Korere Tophouse Rd.02 Dec 05:57 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyCondor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming02 Dec 02:55 AM
PoliticsTrust on the line: Police set new targets after McSkimming fallout and device audits02 Dec 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Please walk on me': Councillor shocked but art gallery backs NZ flag exhibition01 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Drink-driver's brother critically injured in 5am road smashThe men had been at a 60th birthday all night and Ralph Smith just wanted to get home.01 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSecond rain band to lash Auckland overnight, possible thunderstormsEarlier torrential rain left cars driving through door-high flooding in Onehunga.30 Nov 07:04 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Auckland as torrential rain hits and more wild weather loomsA second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.30 Nov 04:44 AM
New ZealandTruck and motorhome collide in Picton, one feared seriously hurtThe two vehicles crashed on Dublin St in the South Island town.28 Nov 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOceania Healthcare sells seven rest homes, cuts support office staff by 20%$3b retirement giant aims to increase income, repay debt, save costs.27 Nov 10:44 PM
WorldElectric bike thief steals bar’s 2.4m nutcrackerCCTV shows the thief balancing the 2.4 m nutcracker on an electric bike.26 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandWas it you? Winning tickets sold in Rotorua and KatikatiPowerball rolls over to Saturday night with an $8m jackpot up for grabs.26 Nov 05:51 PM
Crime'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axeFrank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.26 Nov 04:00 AM
Golf'You'll always be our hero': Cop dies days after major golfing milestoneThe ex-national clan lab manager is being remembered as 'the best husband and father'.26 Nov 04:00 AM
All WhitesKiwi sporting royalty connect in New YorkRyan Nelsen and Andrew Pragnell met Brooklyn Nets boss Sean Marks while in New York.25 Nov 11:08 PM
New ZealandEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandDisgraced surgeon jailed for attempted murder of landlord warned by Parole Board for victim ‘threats’He asked to move back to Canterbury, where his judge partner still lives.25 Nov 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAll Blacks player ratings for 2025: Every performance assessedWho was the best-performing All Black in 2025?25 Nov 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM
Sustainable business & financeHow solar could ease NZ’s $42b power pain Power costs have jumped 40% in five years as ageing assets strain the grid.24 Nov 09:54 PM
New Zealand'This is not a bad dream': Woman addresses motorist who killed her partner as he crossed the road'I forgive you, Daniel, but you need to be held accountable.' 24 Nov 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGreater threat than asbestos: Renewed call to ban silica AGB has opened a new Nelson factory producing zero-silica benchtops.24 Nov 03:00 AM
Travel newsHow do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked itParrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.22 Nov 09:58 PM
Golf'Taken everything I own': Cop completes major golfing milestone weeks before he diesThe 58-year-old vowed to complete every 18-hole golf course in NZ amid a cancer diagnosis.22 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAmerican star scoops NZ Screen Award, Tamahori honoured with posthumous acclaimOther winners included the cast of hit film Tinā and Shortland Street. 21 Nov 10:00 AM
New ZealandSweltering temperatures for parts of New Zealand as mercury hits 30CUnfortunately the weather deteriorates for some over the weekend.21 Nov 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulInside Rugby: Chairman Kirk's nuclear option for coaching dilemmaOPINION: David Kirk has acknowledged All Blacks appointment process was flawed.21 Nov 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRevenue down, profit up for Oceania after expenses cutThe $150m Helier opened in 2023, was 69% empty in 2024 but that has dropped to 45% now. 20 Nov 09:10 PM
AucklandAir NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issueFlight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.20 Nov 04:21 AM