PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrink spiking fears on the rise: 'Everyone seems to know someone'Young victims speak about their experiences while on the town in Christchurch.22 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMonth-long fireworks ban announced in holiday hotspots, starting nowThe moratorium covers private fireworks, but approved public New Year displays stay on.22 Dec 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellBlack Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win. 22 Dec 04:01 PM
MotorsportLouis Sharp back on home grid as F3 star targets New Zealand Grand PrixSharp, 18, will race the four-round, 15-race TRS-style series with MTEC.22 Dec 07:11 AM
Investment'Fully inform themselves': FMA issues warning to Chance Voight investorsBernard Whimp is seeking investor 'donations' to cover his mounting legal costs.22 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandGisborne lab staff to strike over delayed tests and patient safety concernsThe strike will run from Christmas Day to December 29 at Gisborne Hospital.22 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandWet, windy Christmas lead-up for many as MetService issues new watchesThe best Christmas weather is tipped for Hastings, Christchurch and Kaikōura.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMember of public finds body inside crashed carThe accident happened on an infamous stretch of road where 5 teens died in 2021.21 Dec 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsWho’s up, who’s down: NZ's biggest and fastest growing companies of 2025Fonterra’s revenue rose 5.6% to $24.1b, extending its long-held top ranking.21 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandTamaki-linked group condemned after Auckland Sikh parade clashAn MP and the Free Speech Union say the protest was un-Christian, threatening, and cruel.21 Dec 06:30 AM
ChristchurchFamily plan bucket list adventures after daughter’s cancer relapseAfter 799 days of treatment, she was briefly cleared of cancer in November 2024.20 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland Lotto player scoops $6.2m, others win prizesTicket holders nationwide won between $28,928 and $200,000 last night. 20 Dec 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSix years of change and moving on: The winding road that led to Rotorua principal roleJon Ward leaves Rotorua Lakes High School after leading since July 2019.20 Dec 05:03 PM
New ZealandNZ's top cop to patrol the streets on New Year's Eve to honour slain officerSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, 62, was killed on patrol in Nelson on January 1.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$6m Powerball jackpot struck as one player scoops top prizeThe $6.2m haul is the biggest Lotto win since a $16m jackpot on December 10.20 Dec 07:05 AM
New ZealandDeadly summer on our mountains: Six climbers killed in just four weeksSince 2008, 15 climbers have died while summiting Aoraki/Mt Cook.20 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Wouldn’t ever call them again': Domestic violence victim says police failures left her unsafeLisa says police told her for two days that her ex was in custody when he was not.19 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Bondi terror, soft policing and why NZ needs a new security planOPINION: Terror’s ‘nasty creep’ brings antisemitism and activism closer to our shores.19 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Can a weaker Kiwi really power doubling export targets?OPINION: The Government wants to double export earnings within 10 years.19 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and heavy rain to hit parts of the countryAucklanders may be reaching for their umbrellas today.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Malicious’: Top developer’s $2.5m defamation lawsuit against council and senior officialA council official called Garry Robertson a ‘complete prick’ and a ‘consummate taker’.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher aide who sought child abuse images has prison sentence quashedQuade Strange had expressed a desire to sexually abuse a young child.19 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandSnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for SantaSnow warnings are in place tonight for Crown Range and Milford alpine roads.18 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandPrivate jet makes emergency landing at Christchurch AirportChristchurch Airport spokesperson Sean Tully cited a technical issue onboard.18 Dec 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentPatterson Wealth founder takes back control from firm under FMA probeCraig Patterson has taken back control of Patterson Wealth, the company he founded. 18 Dec 08:36 PM
Black FernsNew era begins: Hansen takes charge of Black FernsWhitney Hansen becomes only the second female to lead the national women's side.18 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyBehind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great againThe Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Principals warn school violence data underestimates crisisChildren aged 9 or under are linked to 2700 discipline cases for school assaults.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Most culpable' teen in gay bashing ring fought to have no record of the crime on his fileThe group would lure gay and bisexual men through Grindr and then attack them. 18 Dec 06:00 AM
Rugby'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal ‘We were playing against the bloody refs’: Kirkpatrick recalls 1976 All Blacks tour.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
Christchurch‘He lived life to its fullest’: Family's tribute to climber killed on Fiordland peakConnor McKenzie, 28, died climbing Sabre Peak in remote Fiordland.18 Dec 04:23 AM
New Zealand'A tragic outcome': Aoraki climbers believed dead after ice avalanchePolice say evidence shows the pair were likely caught in a known icefall hazard zone.18 Dec 03:08 AM
