PoliticsKiwis want change as new report shows just 1.4% of annual drug budget for harm reductionPeople want a 1043% increase in the share of the drug budget for harm reduction - report.27 Oct 04:00 PM
Christchurch14-year-old missing in Canterbury found safe and well Her family were deeply concerned for her welfare.27 Oct 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Where does a Grand Slam rate?Pulling off a Grand Slam has proven notoriously difficult for the All Blacks.27 Oct 04:01 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
Silver Ferns'We don't necessarily know any details': Silver Ferns await clarity after reviewThe Silver Ferns are yet to find out how the test environment will change.27 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandFacing dementia: Fear and stigma delay vital early diagnosisAn early dementia diagnosis lets whānau plan care and access crucial support, experts say.27 Oct 02:00 AM
EntertainmentWho’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across AotearoaGrammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.27 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nearsCold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.26 Oct 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettesOne illicit tobacco seller has weighed in on the issue.26 Oct 10:00 PM
Sport'I couldn’t stop smiling': Nicol, Gray take MTB marathon titlesCoen Nicol broke clear at the 50km mark to claim the men’s 100km title.26 Oct 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow one risky bet became a cornerstone of Christchurch’s comebackIts heritage-listed High St facade was nearly demolished after the 2011 quakes.26 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Hold your pillow over you': Civil Defence explains what to do in an early morning quakeMost people who felt the Napier quake were in bed. That's where they should have stayed.26 Oct 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFrom Caribbean to Canterbury: Alpaca farmers find niche in New Zealand tourismAnya and Frank Walkington talk to Tom Raynel about their farm business, Shamarra Alpacas.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Good luck’: NZ's Urban Polo seizes crown as rival cancels Aussie eventsF3 Polo now holds the key grounds and title of Australia’s premier urban polo event. 26 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand18 players win $25k each in Lotto Second Division - where were tickets sold?First Division Powerball was not won and has now jumped to $30 million.26 Oct 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil Gifford'It’s the mixing pot': Why the NPC still matters to New Zealand rugbySky TV figures show NPC viewership rose 9% on 2024, with digital up 7%.26 Oct 02:21 AM
New ZealandSex offender wins fight against prison manager after scrapping of pen pal schemeThe service was scrapped after a paedophile tried to write to his pen pal's daughter. 26 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandBrace yourselves: Heavy rain, severe winds, large swells and snow on wayThe weather starts to turn from this afternoon in some places.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto: Nine people share $1m as Powerball jackpot goes unstruck yet againSaturday's Powerball jackpot climbed to a record for the year after no one won midweek.25 Oct 07:03 AM
New ZealandRain, gales and swells set to interrupt weekend plans across countryRain up to 15mm/h and wind gusts reaching 90km/h are forecast for Sunday.25 Oct 06:00 AM
NPCCanterbury end NPC title drought after come-from-behind win over OtagoCanterbury have won their first NPC title since 2017.25 Oct 05:08 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps star ruled out of ODI series because of injuryKyle Jamieson will miss the series against England as a precaution. 25 Oct 04:34 AM
New ZealandHigh Court awards Catholic nuns $65,000 from man's "vague" willThe man wanted to leave his Christchurch home to be used as a 'relax' for nuns. 25 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekendThe lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.24 Oct 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Turning film-making into a sport’: Whangārei team celebrates 48Hours successDirector Giles McNeill hopes the awards will boost Northland’s film industry.24 Oct 11:00 PM
NPC'Finals bring moments': Otago turn to All Black spark for first NPC final in two decadesCanterbury are out for revenge after losing the Ranfurly Shield to their southern rivals.24 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandPower, water and fuel shortages in the south after wild weatherMore than 17,000 homes in Southland and South Otago remain without power.24 Oct 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharplyAndrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.24 Oct 04:03 PM
New Zealand‘It felt like the perfect fit’: City-raised graduate finds future in ag'I had no farming background at all, so don’t let that put you off an ag career.'24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘F*** you, I did not’: Man shouts at judge at sentencing for 'sadistic' sex assaultsA judge said the offending was so serious, he considered escalating it to a higher court.24 Oct 07:06 AM
New ZealandWeather: State of local emergency lifted for most of CanterburyBut it remains in place for the Kaikōura District, Clutha and Southland.24 Oct 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was carnage': Storm-battered North Canterbury counts cost of furious windsWinds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms.24 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandHave you seen him? Man sought in Canterbury on warrant for arrestRoss Hunt, 38, is wanted by police on an active arrest warrant.24 Oct 04:15 AM