New ZealandHow US-Israel assault on Iran could repeat 20 years of failed warsIran has hit US bases, Israel, and other Middle East targets in retaliation.02 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandNZ music legend and The Exponents' first manager Jim Wilson passes awayJim Wilson helped build Christchurch's live music scene.02 Mar 03:28 AM
SportKiwi flies into world top 10 at HyroxThe former Air New Zealand flight attendant is now ranked ninth in the world.02 Mar 03:01 AM
New ZealandHow to see tomorrow night's rare blood moon from wherever you areThe moon will appear deepest red at about 12.30am, with peak viewing to 1am.02 Mar 03:00 AM
AucklandNorthcote College reveals cause of fire that destroyed heritage pavilionThe February 20 blaze gutted the college’s oldest building.02 Mar 02:37 AM
Travel newsEmirates, Qatar flights from Auckland grounded as thousands stuck in Middle East amid conflictMFAT now has 'do not travel' warnings for almost every country in the region. 02 Mar 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHow US-Iran conflict could hit airfares and flights from hereAirlines such as Air New Zealand can take steps to lessen the impact of war on prices.02 Mar 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAfter 34 years and $900m of projects, Teak Construction liquidatedA high-profile Teak job was the $72m repair of the central Auckland Victopia apartments.02 Mar 12:24 AM
Golf'Perfect fit': Why historic Japan-Australasia golf event chose Auckland as a hostIt is the first-ever co-sanctioned tournament between the Japan and Australasian tours.01 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi students shaken awake by missile blasts in Dubai as they await news on flight homeThe pair are sheltering at a home south of Business Bay, about 7km from an air base.01 Mar 10:58 PM
BreakersKiwi contenders who could replace Petteri Koponen as Breakers coachThe new owners are pushing to bring more New Zealand talent back.01 Mar 10:26 PM
AucklandPolice investigating 'destructive' attack on 3 ambulances after tyres slashed, left undriveableSt John says it remains available in an emergency despite incident.01 Mar 10:05 PM
RetailMichael Hill profit jumps 32% as new boss sets course for next phaseGroup revenue hit $371m in the half, lifting 3% on the prior year.01 Mar 09:57 PM
BusinessAuckland supermarket closes as creditors put it into liquidationOwner says closing Food4Less had been 'emotional and overwhelming'.01 Mar 09:26 PM
Tall BlacksTall Blacks crush Guam for Fiba World Cup qualifying winJack Andrew led New Zealand with 20 points and nine rebounds in Guam.01 Mar 07:19 PM
EntertainmentSplit Enz announce two NZ reunion showsThe Forever Enz Tour brings Split Enz home for their first NZ tour in nearly 20 years.01 Mar 07:00 PM
Golf'Stayed patient': Emotional Hillier wins New Zealand Open at MillbrookDaniel Hillier is the first Kiwi to win the New Zealand Open since 2017.01 Mar 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very differentOPINION: It's time to take the Australians seriously.01 Mar 05:19 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Field finalised for New Zealand's richest-ever raceThe 14 runners for the NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie on Saturday have been decided.01 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan the Hurricanes outdo the Warriors for crowd numbers in Napier?The Warriors attracted 13,575 on February 14. Numbers are so far 'tracking similarly'.01 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandBattery fires in rubbish trucks costing ratepayers and putting drivers at riskEach rubbish-truck fire in Auckland is estimated to cost about $5000.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy one city dominates secondary school scholarship awardsAuckland schools are hugely over-represented – and one expert thinks he knows why. 01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our mental health system is failing the young people who need it mostOPINION: Psychological distress now affects 14.3% of Kiwis, nearly double in 5 years.01 Mar 04:00 PM
Travel newsDream Maldives, Swiss Alps or Samoa escape: Pick your perfect 2026 getawayChase summer in a different country with these deals.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He can still sell properties': Agent linked to $22m tax probe lands new rolePrakash is linked to property firms allegedly owing $28m, mostly to IRD.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Nowhere for them to go’: Northland fears over Govt bid to move homeless onThe law change would let police order rough sleepers to leave areas for 24 hours.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarch Madness traffic warning as Auckland congestion surge begins todayAuckland Transport says congestion levels are expected to jump by 6.7%.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get ready for a cold snap': Autumn bites as temps plunge 6-8C below averageA cold front brings icy winds, showers and big temperature drop.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessGlobal protein boom points to era of $9-plus milk payouts for farmersDairyNZ puts Fonterra farmers' break-even at about $8.50 per kg of milksolids.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLandlord posted tenants' family photos, qualifications and child's schedule in online rental adsThe photos were used on several websites to promote the Auckland property. 01 Mar 07:11 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Bellincampi leads Auckland Philharmonia in uplifting Mendelssohn and Dvorak programmeREVIEW: Maria Grenfell's Hinemoa had its long-delayed New Zealand concert debut.01 Mar 03:57 AM
AucklandMan swept off rocks at West Auckland beach, major sea search underwayThe search will continue this afternoon at low tide.01 Mar 01:49 AM
AucklandBody of missing kayaker found after search and rescue operationThe man's death will be referred to the coroner.01 Mar 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBoutique winery bucks industry slump as Soho plots more overseas growthExpansion plans come as about 100,000 tonnes of grapes were left unpicked in 2025.01 Mar 01:00 AM