New Zealand756 lightning bursts light up night sky as cold blast lashes lower South IslandWind gusts in Invercargill reached 100km/h as the system swept through.16 Apr 12:06 AM
New ZealandHard cash! Midweek windfall for lucky Rotorua Lotto playerThirteen second division winners in Wednesday's draw. 15 Apr 08:08 PM
PremiumSchool Rugby'Bugger me, if that was a forward pass': 50 years later, Nelson v Wellington rivalry runs deepStaunch rugby schools share a rich history.15 Apr 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRadioactive seeds to treat prostate cancer: First Hawke's Bay patient back on motorbike in weeksNick Mardle said he felt 'privileged' to be paving a path for other Hawke's Bay men.15 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘The beauty in the ordinary’: Biscuit ads spotlight real Kiwi livesThe Life Needs a Biscuit series features 24 unscripted Kiwi mini-docos.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Desperately wanted baby': Labour MP opens up on devastating recent miscarriage15 Apr 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Calculating, deceitful': Serial con woman jailed for web of tax, loan and passport frauds15 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeAssault outside MSD office left victim with teeth knocked out after alleged name-callingThe victim suffered a second blow after she coughed and her veneers fell out and broke.15 Apr 02:00 AM
Super Rugby'Heartbreaking decision': Moana Pasifika looking for a lifelineMoana Pasifika will provide support to all players and staff during this transition.14 Apr 11:30 PM
SportWhere is she now? Toni HodgkinsonA Kiwi Olympian's records have stood the test of time.14 Apr 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisAll Blacks watch: The duo that can be locked in for Rennie's first testOPINION: The experienced pair are simply playing too well to ignore.14 Apr 02:01 AM
Christchurch‘A decision that really hurts’: Crusaders ditch horses from new stadiumThe six horses have led the Crusaders out at every home game since 1996.13 Apr 10:32 PM
Travel newsFrom Alaska to Vanuatu: Limited-time luxury cruise and resort offers on nowCruise savings, island escapes and food-filled getaways to inspire your next trip.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s not just a boys’ world' at the Methven Ute MusterThe Methven A&P show pays homage to the ute each year with its Ute Muster.12 Apr 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordCanes star ticks the top three boxes required for All Blacks captaincyOPINION: Cam Roigard showed he is a potential future All Blacks captain.12 Apr 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Awkward problem': Nelson start-up raising $2m to tackle haemorrhoids in USTim O'Donoghue talks to Tom Raynel about his pharmaceutical start-up Healthtex.12 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMan destroys furniture, cuts down tree in chainsaw rampage over ex'I let my anger get the better of me,' Ethan Phillips told a court.12 Apr 05:00 AM
Crime'A changed man:' Man with bad driving record lay trapped in wreck next to dead friendDamien Whitlow had 300 convictions. Then he learned a hard lesson as a passenger.10 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'10 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies after two-vehicle crash in Tasman DistrictPolice were called to the two-vehicle crash just after 12.40pm today.10 Apr 02:59 AM
New ZealandWhen Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday. 10 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandFuel squeeze fallout: Sixty-one Hawke’s Bay return flights cut by Air NZHawke's Bay Airport will lose 61 return flights compared with its usual schedule.09 Apr 09:31 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders lose All Blacks duo for Australia trip: All you need to know about Super Rugby round nineEverything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.09 Apr 08:30 PM
CrimeKebab restaurant owner posed as an immigration adviser to siphon money from his employeeHalil Akbaba was caught when the real immigration official walked into the kebab cafe.09 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldKiwi film-maker’s grandson, 21, stabbed to death in busy London park brawlFinbar Sullivan was a keen film-maker who shot drill and rap videos as 'Sully Shot It'.09 Apr 04:00 AM
RetailIran conflict and wild weather dampen March spending in regional divideWorldline NZ processed $3.98b in March, just 0.5% higher than March 2025.08 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandAre you $10m richer? Check your Powerball ticket nowThe lucky numbers have been drawn.08 Apr 08:32 AM
CrimeMother found guilty on all seven charges she mistreated child during medical care'A taxing trial for all concerned' – Justice Lisa Preston08 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandLong-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags onDomestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.08 Apr 03:30 AM
Super Rugby'We had our hands tied': The reason why Super Rugby only had three games over Easter weekendJust three games were played while rival codes had up to eight fixtures.08 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandIncoming: Direct cyclone threat looms as North Island faces wild week of rain and windNiwa warns most scenarios indicate landfall somewhere in the upper North Island.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyReal estate agents censured over early access, family ties and deposit failuresHouse keys, relationships, trust accounts, leaky homes and roof age were complained about.07 Apr 02:30 AM
