Super Rugby'Tough as a parent': Carlos Spencer on emotional toll of son's stalled Blues dreamCarlos Spencer says his son’s injury setbacks have made parenting ‘quite emotional’.27 Feb 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Urgent action is needed on dog attacksOPINION: Any improvements will at least go some way towards better protecting the public.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrivesA cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.27 Feb 04:00 PM
SportYoung Kiwi amateur Miya leads NZ Golf OpenPre-tournament favourite Dan Hillier sits one shot back after a 68 on day two.27 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandStorm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for helpThe storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.27 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandFour rushed to hospital after chemical detected at Canterbury primary schoolThe alarm was raised about 9.40am, with emergency services attending. 27 Feb 01:06 AM
New ZealandFive rescued after boat capsizes in choppy Lyttelton HarbourVolunteers from Coastguard Sumner and Coastguard Canterbury led the rescue.27 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage? Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.26 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandHow a farmer's accident helped bring a helipad to Fairlie“I felt Fairlie needed something better than just a piece of grass to land on.”26 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandDogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attackThe attack happened days after a Northland grandmother was killed by dogs.26 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Much loved': Family mourns man who died after gang-linked Christchurch attackPolice say the clash involved two gangs but was not gang-motivated.26 Feb 09:05 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shootingHe warns transnational crime groups are increasingly exploiting vulnerable Kiwi youth. 26 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua singer performs with international superstarHer new record explores self-love, romantic love and the bonds between women.26 Feb 07:00 PM
GolfKobori ace keeps Kiwi hopes alive after wild, wet New Zealand Open startKiwi golfing duo Kazuma Kobori and Steven Alker sit one and two shots off the lead.26 Feb 06:59 PM
New Zealand'Path to dependence': 61% of high-risk teens need a vape 'first thing' - study'Alarmingly, most regular users reported using very high-nicotine devices.'26 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandStudent road patroller hit at crossing becomes 5th child run over on school run this monthThe latest child casualty was on morning duty when they were struck by a car.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in hospital after gang-related Christchurch clashThree men aged 19, 31 and 40 remain in custody facing serious violence charges.26 Feb 07:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKidnapping, stalking, assaults: A killer’s violent path to murdering an innocent mumJudges warned that years of prison and strict sanctions had not stopped Nathan Boulter.26 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBlack FernsWhitney Hansen's four-point plan to drive Black Ferns revivalHansen rose from club player to Black Ferns head coach in under 10 years.26 Feb 01:01 AM
All Blacks'This is home for me': Wallabies great shuts down All Blacks coaching speculationThe Brumbies' strong start this season ramped up speculation about Larkham's future. 25 Feb 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'We need to be fighting fit': Air NZ chief on his plan to reset airline after big lossIt seems all options on the table as airline confronts sobering challenges.25 Feb 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: The high-stakes risks for NZ Rugby as CEO search drags onOPINION: A replacement for Mark Robinson was meant to be announced before Christmas.25 Feb 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomic recovery rolling north – slowly Infometrics says the economic boom in the southern regions is finally starting to spread. 25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSingle-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chillSouth Island centres will see a 'real contrast in temperature'.25 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAward-winning Jesus Christ Superstar production heads to New ZealandThis Olivier Award-winning revival reimagines Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical.25 Feb 07:02 AM
New ZealandTikTok videos and threats spark security clampdown at Auckland school Videos on TikTok and Discord show recent threats are linked to a school rivalry.25 Feb 05:46 AM
New Zealand‘My father, my role model, my hero’: Son rallies to support dad through stage four cancerKeith Hartley, 68, was diagnosed with stage 4 blood cancer in October 2025.25 Feb 05:00 AM
NRLSeventeen Kiwi rookies who could light up NRL in 2026We look at 17 potential NRL debutants in 2026 who hail from New Zealand.25 Feb 03:01 AM
Christchurch'He’s a miracle': Boy escapes with bumps and bruises after being hit and trapped under carLittle Niko, 5, was scootering to school in Christchurch when he was hit by a car.25 Feb 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Serial abuser jailed for life after killing ex in front of her kidsNathan Boulter stabbed Chantal McDonald 55 times in the driveway of her Christchurch home.25 Feb 12:10 AM
BusinessKiwi-led Wayve raises $2.5b, reveals Uber will use its robotaxi techMicrosoft, Nvidia, host of major car-makers sign on to use the technology.25 Feb 12:01 AM
