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From Twickenham flashpoint to ‘hit job’ claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit
All Blacks

From Twickenham flashpoint to ‘hit job’ claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players - why Razor's dream fell apart.

06 Feb 05:02 PM
Crime

Inside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threats

Christchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.

06 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand

Why the Christchurch mosque terrorist is back in court over his life sentence

He is asking the Court of Appeal to let him challenge his convictions late.

05 Feb 10:08 PM

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The expectations facing Warriors in quest for a Harold Matthews Cup three-peat
Warriors

The expectations facing Warriors in quest for a Harold Matthews Cup three-peat

Former Warriors prop Albert Vete will coach the side as they chase a third straight title.

05 Feb 09:00 PM
'It could all be gone tomorrow': Six60's Matiu Walters on fame, family and when he'll call it a day
Entertainment

'It could all be gone tomorrow': Six60's Matiu Walters on fame, family and when he'll call it a day

And why he's gunning for his former bandmate to get the All Blacks coaching role.

05 Feb 07:00 PM
The adventurous life behind Betty's 100 years
New Zealand

The adventurous life behind Betty's 100 years

05 Feb 05:09 PM
Sun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloud
New Zealand

Sun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloud

05 Feb 04:06 PM
'We’re not geared up for this': Muslim volunteers monitoring for online threats
New Zealand

'We’re not geared up for this': Muslim volunteers monitoring for online threats

05 Feb 04:00 PM
'We all came under the same stars': Artist captures spirit of te Tiriti
Kahu

'We all came under the same stars': Artist captures spirit of te Tiriti

05 Feb 11:01 AM
Do you recognise these people? Police issue photos after mountain bike theft
New Zealand

Do you recognise these people? Police issue photos after mountain bike theft

The bikes, worth a combined $4000, were stolen in Christchurch last weekend.

05 Feb 06:34 AM
Tourist boat wrecked on Akaroa beach as salvage plan shifts after swells
New Zealand

Tourist boat wrecked on Akaroa beach as salvage plan shifts after swells

More than 40 passengers and crew were rescued after the catamaran grounded.

05 Feb 04:23 AM
Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite
New Zealand

Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite

Ngāi Tahu joins Waitangi events for the first time in more than 20 years.

05 Feb 04:00 AM
'Tragic passing': Canterbury schoolboy, 10, named after fatal rural road crash
New Zealand

'Tragic passing': Canterbury schoolboy, 10, named after fatal rural road crash

Alexander Bennett, 10, died at the scene despite emergency efforts.

05 Feb 03:30 AM
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What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?
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What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?

The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.

04 Feb 11:00 PM
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What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?
Property

What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?

The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.

04 Feb 11:00 PM
Rookie to leader: All Blacks breakout star wrestles with senior status
Super Rugby

Rookie to leader: All Blacks breakout star wrestles with senior status

Fabian Holland returns for 2026 as World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year.

04 Feb 09:15 PM
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Storms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spending
Retail

Storms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spending

Wild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.

04 Feb 09:02 PM
Storm-hit roads cut off beekeepers and threaten honey harvest
New Zealand

Storm-hit roads cut off beekeepers and threaten honey harvest

Road closures after the January storms have left hives stranded mid-harvest.

04 Feb 08:02 PM
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Paul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?
Paul Lewis
OpinionPaul Lewis

Paul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?

OPINION: The All Blacks need less flair and more grind from whoever gets the top job.

04 Feb 08:00 PM
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Steve Maharey: What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures?
Opinion

Steve Maharey: What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures?

OPINION: If we want to thrive in a ruptured world, NZ must dare to be different.

04 Feb 05:00 PM

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Christchurch mosque terrorist set to appear in Court of Appeal
New Zealand

Christchurch mosque terrorist set to appear in Court of Appeal

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05 Feb 05:52 AM
Christchurch's big pong: Why the Bromley wastewater plant is stinking out the city
Herald NOW

Christchurch's big pong: Why the Bromley wastewater plant is stinking out the city

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01 Feb 06:36 PM
South Island news wrap: Homicide investigation launched following death at rural property
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South Island news wrap: Homicide investigation launched following death at rural property

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27 Jan 05:43 PM
Gloriavale school shutdown
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Gloriavale school shutdown

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25 Jan 07:25 PM
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From Twickenham flashpoint to ‘hit job’ claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit
All Blacks

From Twickenham flashpoint to ‘hit job’ claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players - why Razor's dream fell apart.

06 Feb 05:02 PM
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What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?
Property

What were the 10 biggest deals of 2025 where foreigners bought NZ assets?

The deals included $US700m being invested in the financial services business FNZ Group.

04 Feb 11:00 PM
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Storms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spending
Retail

Storms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spending

Wild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.

04 Feb 09:02 PM
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Paul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?
Paul Lewis
OpinionPaul Lewis

Paul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?

OPINION: The All Blacks need less flair and more grind from whoever gets the top job.

04 Feb 08:00 PM
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Steve Maharey: What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures?
Opinion

Steve Maharey: What does New Zealand do when the world ruptures?

OPINION: If we want to thrive in a ruptured world, NZ must dare to be different.

04 Feb 05:00 PM
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Auckland wine tech business liquidated owing $475k and citing 'irrecoverable failure'
Agribusiness

Auckland wine tech business liquidated owing $475k and citing 'irrecoverable failure'

Hailed as a game-changer for the sector, put under by Callahan Innovation, owes $475,000.

03 Feb 12:00 AM

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What to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and mood
New Zealand

What to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and mood

The Treaty Principles Bill being axed has eased tensions at this year's events.

04 Feb 05:00 PM
Where to find the sun this Waitangi weekend as North Island heats up
New Zealand

Where to find the sun this Waitangi weekend as North Island heats up

Temperatures in multiple North Island centres are expected to soar into the high 20s.

04 Feb 04:00 PM
Child dies after being hit by car on Canterbury road
New Zealand

Child dies after being hit by car on Canterbury road

Emergency services could not save the child, who died at the scene.

04 Feb 05:48 AM
'Coward's punch': Inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attack
New Zealand

'Coward's punch': Inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attack

Romeo Williiams' 10-month jail term is added to an existing aggravated robbery sentence.

04 Feb 03:27 AM
Abuse hurled at volunteer firefighters after road closed over rockfall risk
Christchurch

Abuse hurled at volunteer firefighters after road closed over rockfall risk

Rocks and water were seen falling from the Port Hills cliffs near Clifton.

04 Feb 01:43 AM
'We were horrified': DoC shock as ducks filmed eating native chicks alive
New Zealand

'We were horrified': DoC shock as ducks filmed eating native chicks alive

DoC has euthanised three mallards from Lake Alexandrina to stop copycat attacks.

04 Feb 12:28 AM
I’m in my 20s. Here’s why young people are doing music festivals wrong
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I’m in my 20s. Here’s why young people are doing music festivals wrong

It turns out we should be looking to our grandparents for tips to survive festival season.

03 Feb 11:30 PM
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‘He had so much more to give’: A military family's heartbreak after 22yo killed in crash
Christchurch

‘He had so much more to give’: A military family's heartbreak after 22yo killed in crash

Connor Cossey, 22, died in a single-vehicle crash at Rolleston on January 5.

03 Feb 11:00 PM
New charter school aims to boost attendance in Wairoa
New Zealand

New charter school aims to boost attendance in Wairoa

Te Whare Kounga opens in term three with 65 students, rising to 165 by 2027.

03 Feb 09:26 PM
A Moment In Crime podcast: Special investigation delves into life of alleged cancer fraudster
New Zealand

A Moment In Crime podcast: Special investigation delves into life of alleged cancer fraudster

Nicola Flint told friends she was dying of cancer. Police say she never had the disease.

03 Feb 09:14 PM
'Very disappointed': Synlait warns of first-half loss up to $82m, shares slump
Agribusiness

'Very disappointed': Synlait warns of first-half loss up to $82m, shares slump

Underlying ebitda is expected to be between break-even and $5m.

03 Feb 08:49 PM
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Thieves urged to return Olympic gold medal stolen from rowing great's Christchurch home
New Zealand

Thieves urged to return Olympic gold medal stolen from rowing great's Christchurch home

Police say the gold medal can be returned anonymously via any station.

03 Feb 07:41 PM
Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim
Business

Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim

The insurer cites flood risk in Westport and seismic exposure in Canterbury.

03 Feb 06:43 PM
Opinion: Up The Wahs! What the ABs can learn from the Warriors
Opinion

Opinion: Up The Wahs! What the ABs can learn from the Warriors

Māori and Pasifika ideas of loyalty and reciprocity help fuel 'Up The Wahs'.

03 Feb 04:01 PM
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