New ZealandHelicopter responds to incident at busy Coromandel beachEmergency services were alerted to the Hahei Beach incident at 3.23pm.19 Jan 03:57 AM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Gold Coast pool parties, Queenstown luxury, food tours and epic bike adventuresPoolside beats, alpine luxury, foodie walks and epic rides shape this season’s travel hits17 Jan 05:30 PM
AucklandAuckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafeMore than 20 Auckland beaches remain under 'do not swim' black flags.17 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Pies, beer and beach, that’s my plan': Emotional scenes as Kiwis make it home for Christmas19 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Fell face first onto the tarmac': Family complain to Jetstar after elderly man faceplants onto concrete17 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandNew measles case in Auckland as total reaches 31 nationwideThe new case brings the national measles total to 31 since the outbreak.15 Dec 07:52 AM
New ZealandGeminids meteor shower: Best time to see it in New Zealand skiesThe Geminids come from debris left by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid.14 Dec 01:35 AM
TravelHow to beat the Christmas airport rush as Auckland braces for bumper summer trafficDomestic travel peaks in December, while international numbers surge in January.11 Dec 05:00 AM
TravelAir NZ is opening its new Lookout Lounge at Auckland Airport - and we took a look aroundHead inside the new lounge for a first look before it opens to the public tomorrow.10 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 30 cases as Auckland concert named location of interestMeasles alerts also cover Wellington ferries and several Auckland malls.05 Dec 03:43 AM
EntertainmentSnow, carols and ghosts: A Christmas Carol opens at the Civic tonightThe Civic Theatre production mixes live music, carolling and falling snow.03 Dec 02:36 AM
BusinessWatch: Inside Auckland’s $1 billion new convention centreThe $1b centre will open to the public on February 11 next year.01 Dec 03:32 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Joyce DiDonato dazzles in luminous night with NZ Symphony OrchestraREVIEW: Joyce DiDonato dazzled in Berlioz' Les Nuits d'ete with NZSO and Gemma New.30 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Doolan: Hotels should be hosts not hustlersOPINION: Some hotels charged $720-$800 on a recent big night, matching quality and demand.30 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service after software recallAbout 6000 Airbus A320 family jets worldwide needed urgent software fixes.30 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandAir NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this eveningThe airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.29 Nov 07:29 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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWho broke Auckland? My three hours on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus Portaloos, road cones and an elephant named Tom – how we're selling Tāmaki to tourists. 27 Nov 06:00 PM
AucklandAuckland swelters through record-hot November day as humidity soarsMetService warns the sticky heat may linger until Tuesday.27 Nov 04:23 AM
AucklandFinal chapter in bitter wrangle as Waikaraka Park’s $11m speedway opens after revampCourt action was lodged over the lawfulness of the council decision to move the speedway.27 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandMan lost overboard in Tasman Sea from Auckland-bound Disney cruise shipThe ship searched for five hours but was unable to find the 73-year-old.23 Nov 10:30 PM
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
EntertainmentWhitianga Summer Concert cancelled as Iggy Pop tour adds Auckland dateThe new Auckland show at Spark Arena is set for January 29.19 Nov 03:59 AM
Travel newsHot Deals: Luxury cruises and tours across Fiji, Japan, Hong Kong, UK, Italy, and SingaporeLuxury cruises, foodie tours, and island escapes across Fiji, Japan, Hong Kong and more.17 Nov 04:33 PM
TravelThe 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visitTravel writer Laura House calls the city 'both local and effortlessly cosmopolitan'.15 Nov 04:25 AM
BusinessAuckland hotels expecting a boost with two upcoming major eventsHotel rooms could hit full capacity as Auckland hosts Metallica and a global summit.11 Nov 09:43 PM
Travel newsAir New Zealand beer, Gold Coast restaurants and other trending travel newsNew heights, stays, and markets waiting to be discovered.08 Nov 05:05 PM
Auckland'It's very special': New women's record time set in Auckland Marathon for back-to back champBrigid Dennehy smashed the previous women's record by more than three minutes. 02 Nov 01:31 AM