New ZealandSkipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at seaSentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'13 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburbPolice and fire investigators are still probing the cause of the blaze.13 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandIntoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighboursThe 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.13 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Economy': The one word shaping this year's political battle for the BeehiveVoters rank the economy as their top concern, with health second.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier slams 'inaccurate' IPCA report13 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ mythOPINION: It's time to rethink assumptions about dairy cows and NZ's groundwater quality.12 Jan 10:38 PM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunionThe comedian and singer promises a variety of on-stage antics for his NZ tour dates.12 Jan 09:23 PM
Christchurch‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spotCouncil teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.12 Jan 07:53 PM
TravelHow one train captures the South Island’s spirit in just five hoursThe TranzAlpine crosses the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth.12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's important locals support independent supermarketsOPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spellA heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority boss to retire after IPCA criticism over McSkimming caseAngela Brazier will step down as Firearms Safety Authority boss in April.12 Jan 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumTennisKiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB ClassicRanked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.12 Jan 04:43 AM
New Zealand'Who would tell their kids they were dying?': Friend of Nicola Flint speaks out on NZ mum’s cancer liesPolice say forged medical files and fraud netted Flint more than $180,000.12 Jan 01:07 AM
New Zealand25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River searchA police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.12 Jan 12:05 AM
New Zealand'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearmsPolice say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandVideo shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festivalWatch07 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperThe women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar nowOPINION: The White Ferns, Football Ferns and Tall Ferns all face key qualifiers by March.13 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDeveloper gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'12 Jan 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's important locals support independent supermarketsOPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTennisKiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB ClassicRanked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.12 Jan 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zeroYou might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner.10 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat extreme heat in NZ does to your bodyHow to protect your health during a heatwave.10 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandBody found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lakeThe death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.11 Jan 10:42 PM
SportSport NZ boss to reapply for roleRaelene Castle's contract has run its course, so she must reapply to stay in the role.11 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle 300m blaze near Nelson beach, cafe on standby to evacuate Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Nelson, Stoke, Appleby and Tāhunanui responded.11 Jan 10:37 PM
Super RugbyAll Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific seasonHalfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out for 12 months after suffering a training injury.11 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandPopular Queenstown tourist bridge closed indefinitely after serious structural failures foundCouncillors will decide the bridge's future during the next annual plan.11 Jan 09:46 PM
New Zealand‘Aggressive’ overtaking on Canterbury highway leads to near missThe driver of a 4WD gave fellow motorists the finger when they objected the highly dangerous manoeuvre near Omarama. Video / SuppliedWatch11 Jan 06:59 AM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandWinning greyhound tests positive for Class A drug but racing investigators can’t find source Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated. 11 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly day on the water sparks urgent summer safety warningTwo people died in separate water incidents across New Zealand yesterday.11 Jan 01:19 AM
New ZealandTwo lucky Lotto players split $1m - where the winning tickets were soldThe Powerball jackpot now climbs to $10m, with Strike Four increasing to $1m.10 Jan 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zeroYou might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner.10 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in waterThe swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.10 Jan 07:02 PM
New ZealandRescuers scramble to incident at Piha Beach after day of water tragediesAt least two people are dead, one missing and another critically injured across NZ.10 Jan 09:08 AM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players scoop $500k as Powerball jackpots to $10mA Hamilton couple won $1m last week after a sudden cancer diagnosis.10 Jan 07:04 AM
