PremiumPremiumTourismTourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.09 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandVeteran pilot Derek Williams retires after decades of Anzac Day flyoversWilliams survived two crashes, one in Cambridge in 2000 and another in Borneo in 2001.08 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandInside a council's new offices – and why it's paying $91.9m to lease, not ownChief executive says owning and managing such a building is not 'core business'. 08 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandFour-vehicle crash on SH29 injures six, road now reopenedSix people were treated, with one in serious condition at Tauranga Hospital.08 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandHow a Tauranga festival is championing disability sports and inclusion Festival of Disability Sport preview08 May 08:45 PM
New Zealand'Huge flames': Carport blaze wakes neighbourhood A carport fire in Sunnybrook was extinguished early this morning.08 May 07:07 PM
New ZealandMayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage schemeResidents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.08 May 05:00 PM
CrimeGerman tourist stabbed by drunk man who couldn't find his car keysKenneth Green swung a knife 35 times, stabbing the victim he had been drinking with twice.08 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandGirl left with ‘large scar’ and ‘life-long’ trauma after dog attack at Auckland parkThe dog attack occurred as a school holiday programme took place nearby.08 May 07:06 AM
Politics'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changesProtests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.08 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.08 May 06:17 AM
New ZealandNew councillor aims to prove value of Māori wardHemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.08 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandTeen killer attempts to appeal murder conviction 23 years laterThe victim's mother says she is shocked by the attempt – and how she learned about it.08 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandViral sensation joins with Kiwi drummer for new soundSophie-Maude's viral video hit over 50 million views in early 2025.08 May 12:04 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms forecast for Bay, CoromandelHeavy rain is forecast for the region. 07 May 11:03 PM
New Zealand'New normal': NZ tourism at 86% of pre-Covid levels, TIA chief tells TrenzGetting tourists on to planes is being hampered by capacity issues.07 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a 'little gem' in the CBD helps older people live fuller livesParksyde in Rotorua offers 45 activities for people aged 55 and older.07 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandTen Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were soldFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.07 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How uplifting stories offer balance in a turbulent worldOPINION: NZME's On The Up campaign has shared over 160 inspiring stories nationwide.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘About values’: School fights to stay openThe school avoided closure with donations from parents and grandparents.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Revealing the rich listers behind a $56m property swap; are Smith & Caughey's and Faradays teaming up?Plus, actor turns property development mogul, and celebrity stylist celebrates on Waiheke.07 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clashAll the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 07 May 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be soldHotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.07 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered It lives under rimu bark, a behaviour not seen in other jumping spiders.07 May 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Removed that barrier': Change for overseas visitors announcedIt aligns New Zealand rules with Australia's translation requirements for visitors.07 May 01:26 AM
LifestyleWatch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’They wanted two dinner boxes. The worker had other ideas.06 May 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourt awards penthouse's new owners $928k in leaky building caseA couple bought the penthouse for $1.495m in May 2019 and discovered leaks soon after.06 May 10:47 PM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Bay of Plenty crashThe crash happened on January 23 at Coastlands.06 May 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Major' gas leak contained, schools out of lockdownThe 'major' gas line rupture happened at a construction site.06 May 09:14 PM
New ZealandFrom at-risk youth to entrepreneurs: Duo's cafe success storyHiku and Taratoa started Ringside Cafe seven weeks ago in Tauranga.06 May 09:04 PM
New Zealand'Anybody can make a difference': Amputee to walk 42km in a dayTyler Cashmore will walk 42km in one day – and he isn't letting having one leg stop him. 06 May 05:02 PM
New ZealandOp shop boss in tears over rubbish, human waste dumped at doorPaying for clean-up means less money for the community.06 May 06:05 AM
New ZealandBallance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided' Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.06 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flyover of major road build - how is the project progressing?Six bridges are under construction, with earthworks winding down for winter.06 May 01:20 AM
