New ZealandNapier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standingNapier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in crash that closes highway near Hanmer SpringsThe motorcyclist died at the scene despite efforts by emergency services.29 Jan 02:30 AM
Christchurch‘A handful of idiots’: Muscle car event vows to ban troublemakersOrganisers have launched a Givealittle page to raise $30,000 for turf repairs.29 Jan 01:22 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, David Birkett, Brian de Lore, and Chris Russell. 29 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandSerious crash closes SH7 near Hanmer Springs, motorists urged to avoid areaSerious injuries have been reported and the Serious Crash Unit is en route.28 Jan 11:59 PM
New ZealandInsurer expecting $50m in payouts from October stormIt's the second-most number of claims for an event in FMG's 120-year history. 28 Jan 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not for sale' – $1b hospital, medical business Allevia HealthAn Allevia denial follows a possible Tāmaki Healthcare sale to Aussies for about $400m.28 Jan 11:42 PM
New Zealand'End of an era': Wool auctions to leave Napier after over 140 yearsWool sector changes see PGG Wrightson end its long-running Napier auctions.28 Jan 09:07 PM
New ZealandParolee wearing a GPS tracker burgled woman's home while she was sick in bedEthon Baker-Cleveland then went on to attack a prison officer while awaiting sentencing.28 Jan 05:00 AM
ChristchurchThe big stink: Sewage-like smell blankets city, 210 odour complaints flood councilEnvironment Canterbury logged 210 odour complaints in 24 hours.28 Jan 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Exciting': PGG Wrightson sets up single national wool auctionPGG Wrightson says no staff will lose their jobs in the move.27 Jan 09:55 PM
All Blacks'One of the best': Key All Black re-signs until 2029His new deal boosts his chances of facing the British & Irish Lions in 2029.27 Jan 09:00 PM
ChristchurchFrench national named as e-scooter rider killed by train in ChristchurchEmergency services were called to Addington about 3.30am on Friday.27 Jan 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChris Roberts on private hospitals and publicly funded patientsChris Roberts speaks up for private hospitals in NZ's two-tier healthcare debate.27 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMount Maunganui 'misinformation': Did cutting down trees really cause the landslide?Two experts weigh in on claims exotic tree removal caused deadly Mount Maunganui slip.27 Jan 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow a 39-year-old came to run Christchurch’s newest $30m Mitre 10 Mega storeMiles Andrews' father ran Ferrymead. The 39-year-old now runs that and a new store.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMongols gang member and 501 deportee with firearms history caught with 3D-printed gun Benjamin Henderson was also found with ammunition and methamphetamine. 27 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandEd Sheeran, Emilia Clarke spotted hanging out in WellingtonEmilia Clarke told staff she is in Wellington filming a new movie.27 Jan 05:01 AM
New ZealandTeacher who dragged crying preschooler by the wrist struck off, hit with $20k billThe child was upset and distressed and complained, 'Kaaren hurt me'. 27 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Post under fire as move to shut 140+ stores sparks nationwide angerAuckland will lose 29 branches, while Christchurch will see 22 closures.27 Jan 04:01 AM
New ZealandWhy deadly slips are so hard to predict and what it means for where we liveTauranga City Council and the Government are considering separate inquiries.27 Jan 04:00 AM
ChristchurchDog swept into Canterbury river found safe after late-night rescueVolunteers spent hours searching the Waimakariri River in the dark.27 Jan 03:04 AM
CrimeTeen appears in court after woman found dead, two others assaulted at Canterbury homeIt's understood the woman's death is related to an alleged domestic violence incident.27 Jan 01:28 AM
Wellington'A bit of a wiggle': 4.5 quake strikes lower North IslandMore than 4600 people reported feeling the tremor, from Auckland to Christchurch.27 Jan 01:04 AM
Entertainment2000s pop star 'desperate to get back' to NZ ahead of tourSophie Ellis-Bextor's 2000s hit Murder on the Dancefloor has surged in popularity again. 27 Jan 12:05 AM
CrimeWoman found dead at Canterbury home, 19yo charged with murderIt's understood the woman's death is related to an alleged domestic violence incident.26 Jan 11:54 PM
New ZealandNZ Post to close services at more than 140 retail stores in major urban overhaulThe closures follow a Government deal resetting NZ Post's store rules.26 Jan 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Wiped out entire crops': Canterbury farmers frustrated by wild weatherFarm leaders estimate this season's hail damage at about $10m in Canterbury.26 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandMilton homicide: Police continuing probe into local vet's deathA critically injured man found at the scene remains in hospital.26 Jan 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ's biggest tech disasters: From jetpacks to scooters and a $7.5b cloud mysteryTech dreams, hard landings: From jetpacks to scooters to a $7.5b data centre mystery.26 Jan 04:02 PM
New ZealandPolice seize 11 cars, make arrest after muscle car weekend in North CanterburyPolice and court bailiffs impounded 11 vehicles over the weekend.26 Jan 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Christopher Luxon in a crisis and the question he’s yet to answerOPINION: Luxon's predecessors in Key and Ardern were skilled in handling a crisis.26 Jan 04:50 AM
All Blacks'Significant interest': NZR defends narrow criteria for next All Blacks coachCandidates must have test experience, and be New Zealanders.26 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandCode brown: Portaloo pile-up, toilet truck crash fouls up SH1Hundreds of litres of human waste spilt on to SH1 after a truck crash.26 Jan 02:12 AM
