New Zealand|UpdatedCyclone Vaianu: Wind gusts of 185km/h, 8m waves as it edges closer to NZHuge waves, flooding and power outages have wreaked havoc on the island nation.07 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow two councils formed an uneasy water partnershipOne voted 6-4 to proceed with the partnership as councillors raised concerns about trust.07 Apr 06:37 PM
New ZealandEaster blunder: Shops told to close despite being allowed to open'It’s not good for Rotorua … the economy’s tough enough as it is.'07 Apr 06:37 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedIncoming: Direct cyclone threat looms as North Island faces wild week of rain and wind07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty on alert as heavy rain, landslide risk and Cyclone Vaianu line-up07 Apr 01:15 AM
New Zealand'It’s a menace': Roaming dog attack leaves Welcome Bay retiree injured, fearful'I just hope it’s found quickly before it attacks someone else,' the victim says.06 Apr 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFunder reveals it had pageant concerns before founder's fraud revealedKharl WiRepa has recently been convicted of defrauding pageant contestants.06 Apr 08:23 PM
New ZealandFrom rescue to recovery: Inside the first 48 hours at Mt MaunganuiThe landslide hit about 30 campsites and buried the campground amenities.06 Apr 08:01 PM
New ZealandSubtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones trackedForecasters are watching tropical cyclones Maila and Vaianu in the Pacific.06 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay revaluations: How your area did, and looking aheadA local valuer explains how the fuel crisis could impact the property market recovery.06 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandGPs worry about patients missing appointments, low medicine stocks as fuel prices soarMedicine shortages are a growing nuisance, with little warning about unavailability.06 Apr 02:49 AM
New Zealand'It's bonkers': Business owners blindsided as decade-old rule resurfacesOperators given 14 days to act as costs raise fears for lake businesses.05 Apr 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe NZ city grappling with a lawyer shortage as junior staff flock to AustraliaOnly 7.2% of new lawyers this year are working in regional New Zealand.05 Apr 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFrom fairway gap to fashion brand: How Fox & Birdie found its nichePrue Murdoch talks to Tom Raynel about her women's merino golf brand Fox & Birdie.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The real risk of bailing out of shares too soonOPINION: Since 2000 the S&P 500 has had 12 corrections, averaging an 20.8% fall.05 Apr 04:00 PM
Black Caps'Definitely the plan': Black Caps coach expects Williamson to suit up against England Kane Williamson last played for the Black Caps against the West Indies in December.05 Apr 07:31 AM
New ZealandGirl too afraid to report stepfather’s sexual abuse - her fears came true when she did"I lost most of my family, no one believed me," she has recalled.05 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne council backtracks on two-dog limitStaff say those with multiple registered dogs rarely cause any problems.05 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bold and unique': How a bad matcha led to an award-winning Bay of Plenty brandNomu Matcha now supplies more than 70 cafes and retailers across New Zealand. 04 Apr 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly valuable': New GP training scheme opens doors for overseas doctorsIt comes amid a 'significant and concerning' GP shortage.04 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandEaster weather forecast: Watch lifted on parts of Canterbury; Westland still under orange watchHeavy rain is forecast for the western South Island, especially the Westland ranges.04 Apr 08:37 AM
New Zealand'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night driveJames Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.04 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandTracing her Anzac roots takes teen all the way to TurkeyTauranga teen awarded the chance to travel to Turkey after uncovering her family history.04 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fundMahé Drysdale wants the investment arm 'insulated' from political direction.03 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandInjured cavoodle's owners say attack dog has 'more rights' than they doTauranga City Council says privacy law stops it saying what happened next.03 Apr 05:05 PM
New Zealand‘Do they want a smelly Rotorua or what?’: Fears as homeless hub set to shutA funding squeeze is closing the free laundry, showering and second-hand clothing service.03 Apr 05:02 PM
New ZealandSwanky auction, two-day music event to raise money for people affected by landslidesThe January 22 landslide at Mauao claimed six lives.03 Apr 01:37 AM