PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider ones to watch: The Kiwi couples, entrepreneurs and stars chasing a huge 2026From All Whites and SailGP to AF Drinks, Kiwis are plotting global moves.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE partyThe rich and famous include Jeff Bezos, Michael Jordan, David Geffen and many more.31 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
AucklandSuitcase mix-up sends Kiwi woman’s bag on unexpected trip to AustraliaHer viral Waiheke community post drew comments from Europe, the US and Britain.31 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFootballThe 'Palestinian Pele' whose death puts our sporting privilege in focus – Michael BurgessOPINION: Reports say Gaza has lost 264 sports facilities, with 184 completely destroyed.31 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandFake Bookabach listing: 'Who did I just pay $10,000 to?'A group of Kiwi friends arrived at the Gold Coast to find they had been duped.31 Dec 02:59 AM
Athletics'A proper race': Teen record-breaker chases 1000m record at homeSam Ruthe is aiming to start 2026 with another record on his home track in Tauranga.31 Dec 02:01 AM
New ZealandWhy the court cancelled man's $300k 'gift' to ex-wifeThe court's decision followed a messy family dispute.31 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket flat on last day of trading for 2025The NZX had a quiet end to the year, with the main index closing flat on the half-day.31 Dec 01:15 AM
New ZealandFaces of R&V: Meeting the locals working Gisborne’s iconic festivalGisborne locals fill roles from security to waste crews and coffee carts.31 Dec 01:10 AM
Auckland FC'It has to be': Auckland FC target revenge after bizarre home loss to Newcastle JetsAuckland FC have lost just three of 19 home matches at Go Media Stadium30 Dec 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘Noise is not the same as progress’: Te reo leader’s warning after royal honourProfessor Tom Roa has been fighting for te reo Māori for more than 50 years.30 Dec 09:53 PM
BusinessArise Sir Rod: Xero founder knighted after $21.78b tech successXero founder is now investing in start-ups and pushing power reform.30 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to OPINION: Squeezed by two kinds of bad economy at once – economists call it stagflation.30 Dec 09:00 PM
TravelKiwi tourist thought grounded cruise ship on reef near PNG was 'going to sink’ There were 80 passengers and 44 crew on board the Coral Adventurer.30 Dec 08:33 PM
LifestyleHidden Auckland: Five summer spots worth going out of your way to findHow to find Auckland’s kauri giant, ‘old city’ lanes and fossilised forests.30 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty exciting': Boy, 10, breaks club record with marlin nearly as big as tinnyFather and son estimate it took 45 minutes to reel in the 'electric blue' fish.30 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sportPāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionHelen Clark farewells father George, 103, after life spanning a century of changeOPINION: George Clark lost three uncles in World War I before he was even born.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Media and marketingJournalists and broadcaster receive higher honoursThe New Year 2026 Honours List recognises four giants of New Zealand media.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Tauranga mayor to Ukraine lifeline: Honour for Tenby PowellTenby Powell becomes an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2026.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Have you got the right person?': League stalwart stunned by top honourJenny Nahu has spent 50 years driving rugby league in Rotorua.30 Dec 04:00 PM
SportSports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year HonoursScott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Could not be revived': Woman suffers medical episode on Qantas flight from AucklandEmergency services were called to Sydney International Airport about 12pm NZT. 30 Dec 09:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man saved after trying to help windsurfer trapped in 'washing machine' conditionsThe Police Eagle helicopter and ambulance crews were sent to the scene.30 Dec 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Holiday blues make for quiet end to NZX year NZX's 2025 performance trails 2024 but is up 3% for the year.30 Dec 05:21 AM
New ZealandWild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll southAbout 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.30 Dec 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Heroes': Inside the 12-hour rescue effort to save elderly man from bushThe man was carried out 'taco style' on a stretcher in heavy rain.30 Dec 04:30 AM
Entertainment‘We felt like caged animals’: Popular festival offers refund after queues, buses and toilet chaosOne attendee described her day out as the 'worst experience ever'.30 Dec 03:15 AM
New ZealandHoliday highway delays: Queues northbound as New Year drivers hit the roadNZTA warns SH1 northbound from Wayby to Te Hana is heavily congested.30 Dec 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonOffice worker sacked after 15 days on job awarded $30k The company suggested she was taking too long to train, despite providing no training.30 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe NZ schools that produced the highest-achieving Cambridge exam studentsAnd hear from of our top scholars that ranked the best in the world. 30 Dec 01:00 AM
