AucklandBoxing Day traffic snarls motorways as shoppers head to malls Motorway exits near Sylvia Park are currently 'very congested'.26 Dec 12:32 AM
New Zealand5-year-old rescued, one still missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident at Port WaikatoA rāhui has been placed over Port Waikato and surrounding areas.25 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandHow a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay mapThe club's app sign-ups for the racket sport jumped from 500 at launch to 2400 today.25 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleHidden summer hazards: The biggest risks your dog faces on holidaySimple tips to keep your dog safe this summer.25 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleClever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treatsTop Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.25 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandNew trustees named: Jones refreshes boards overseeing $3.5b in community assetsShane Jones has named 29 new trustees and reappointed nine across the 12 boards.25 Dec 08:00 PM
SportWomen who owned 2025: Kiwi stars rewrite the record booksSammie Maxwell fought back from Olympic selection doubts to a historic MTB title.25 Dec 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We walked away from the lazy Kiwi summer — phones in handOPINION: Leaders who stay online all summer quietly teach staff to do the same.25 Dec 05:00 PM
RacingZabeel Classic the highlight on day of superstars at EllerslieThe heavyweights of New Zealand racing will clash in the Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic.25 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingTempo key to favourite's chances in $270k Ellerslie raceLollapalooza is brilliant but also a back runner and that could leave her vulnerable.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingBest boy versus the flying filly for 3-year-old bragging rightsAffirmative Action versus Well Written could be one of the definitive summer clashes.25 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandChristmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were soldTen players also won the Second Division and will receive more than $27,000 each.25 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital in critical condition after quad bike rolls overHato Hone St John said the person suffered critical injuries in the incident.25 Dec 04:57 AM
New ZealandWhere Christmas Day rain, hail and thunder are most likely todayHeavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.24 Dec 10:51 PM
LifestyleGravy fails to family feuds: How to get through Christmas Day in one pieceFrom relationship tensions to lumpy gravy, experts share their fixes for festive stress.24 Dec 08:00 PM
RacingJaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own raceTrainer Lance Noble assesses team going to Ellerslie for big-race sponsors Cambridge Stud.24 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandHow safe is your swim spot this summer?Waiheke's Ōnetangi is a good bet, but Judges Bay still has a black 'do not swim' warning.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Biggest and best': Rodd & Gunn CEO on new $10m+ Melbourne store'Level of detail and how each floor of the store works is incredible,' says Mike Beagley.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider Awards 2025: Celebrating the year's biggest and best society newsmakersFrom Anna Mowbray to John Key to Taika Waititi, these are the people who made headlines.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick joins forces with Wayne Brown for 'stupid season' Christmas videoAuckland Mayor decries lack of common sense and signs off with a cheeky jab at Wellington.24 Dec 06:00 AM
TravelKiwi flier gets CEO apology after Skycouch seat cancelled, taken off flight in wheelchairShe paid an extra $615 for an economy Skycouch seat to help manage circulation issues.24 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandFacial recognition report shows teens are worst threat to Sth Island supermarketsSix of Foodstuffs South Island's 10 worst offenders are under 18.24 Dec 05:21 AM
AucklandUrgent warning after multiple hospitalisations linked to synthetic drugs in AucklandAlert says people may collapse, foam at the mouth, or experience temporary paralysis.24 Dec 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Cost my brother’s life': All Black shares drowning story in water safety plea'I know what it feels like to lose a loved one,' Tupou Vaa'i says.24 Dec 04:15 AM
AucklandFive assessed after ute crash leaves trail of wrecked carsThe crash brought parts of Auckland to a standstill.24 Dec 03:09 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Muted year on market – NZX edges up in thin pre-Christmas tradeThe S&P/NZX 50 is up just 3.3% for 2025 with two and a half days left to trade.24 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandUte collides with several vehiclesA multi-vehicle Christmas Eve crash involving a ute has blocked New North Road in Kingsland, Auckland.Watch24 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandTenant to pay $73k for 'severely damaged' property with human waste left 'on every surface'The property was also found to be meth-contaminated, and fires were set in the garage. 24 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: E-scooter rider clings to white line on risky commute over Akl Harbour BridgeThe dangerous ride, shared in a clip on Facebook, stunned drivers on the motorway.24 Dec 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandYoung Shortland Street actor sentenced for brutal road rage assaultIt was revealed in court that the actor had filmed the victim as he bled on the ground.23 Dec 11:54 PM
LifestyleWhy weather apps give different forecasts – and which ones to trust in NZ'Do you want to take it with glass half full or glass half empty?' a meteorologist asks.23 Dec 11:00 PM
