RetailHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsShoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.15 Jan 02:10 AM
ChristchurchMan, 43, named as diver who drowned at popular Canterbury tourist spotHe was pulled from the water by the harbourmaster about 1.15pm on Saturday.15 Jan 01:30 AM
FootballThe $70 million football league kicking off in AucklandOFC and Fifa will pour about $70m into the new Pacific club competition.14 Jan 09:00 PM
ChristchurchFriends mourn 'gold-hearted' man who died in Christchurch housing complex fireFriends say Callum Dale was a loyal mate with a passion for making rap music.14 Jan 05:24 PM
New ZealandA growth mindset: Business leaders upbeat heading into election yearLeaders are positive about the year ahead but there are concerns about a pendulum swing.14 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChristchurch’s Mars Bioimaging raises $15m to take its portable X-ray machine to marketCompany expects to receive US regulatory approval for its product in coming months.14 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe at-home snoring treatments that actually work, according to sleep expertsExperts explain the difference between snoring and sleep apnoea, and when to get help.14 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Limited knowledge of rules': Civil Defence manager nabbed for pāua breachesKumeroa Tuhaka was caught with undersized shellfish in an area of cultural significance. 14 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch police arrest four in operation targeting gang-related funeral Police seized a motorcycle, a vehicle, and airguns with ammunition.14 Jan 04:35 AM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran takes over Go Media Stadium: First look at massive Loop Tour stageKiwi fans will be first to see the massive new stage and NZ's biggest video screen build.14 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How weight loss medication affects farmingHamish McKay talks to Hamish Marr, Stefan Vogel, Tracy Brown, and Eden Carson. 14 Jan 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRyman miscalculated staff holiday pay, makes $24m provision in accountsRetirement village company one of many that miscalculated holiday pay. 13 Jan 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents aheadAlmost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.13 Jan 11:26 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Farmers revive Hororātā Hall’s historic paddock to fund community’s futureThe 5ha block was gifted by Sir John Hall in 1890 to fund the Hororātā Hall.13 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandMountain biker spends 24 hours circling Christchurch McDonald'sMatthew Fairbrother spent just under two hours off the bike in total.13 Jan 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools pushDavid Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at seaSentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'13 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburbPolice and fire investigators are still probing the cause of the blaze.13 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandIntoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighboursThe 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.13 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Economy': The one word shaping this year's political battle for the BeehiveVoters rank the economy as their top concern, with health second.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperThe women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar nowOPINION: The White Ferns, Football Ferns and Tall Ferns all face key qualifiers by March.13 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandMissing Christchurch woman found safe after police searchHer family had raised urgent concerns for her welfare before she was found.13 Jan 12:34 AM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority head Angela Brazier slams 'inaccurate' IPCA reportAngela Brazier says police leaders have 'targeted' her and ruined her reputation.13 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDeveloper gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'12 Jan 10:56 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ mythOPINION: It's time to rethink assumptions about dairy cows and NZ's groundwater quality.12 Jan 10:38 PM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunionThe comedian and singer promises a variety of on-stage antics for his NZ tour dates.12 Jan 09:23 PM
Christchurch‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spotCouncil teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.12 Jan 07:53 PM
TravelHow one train captures the South Island’s spirit in just five hoursThe TranzAlpine crosses the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth.12 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's important locals support independent supermarketsOPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority boss to retire after IPCA criticism over McSkimming caseAngela Brazier will step down as Firearms Safety Authority boss in April.12 Jan 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumTennisKiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB ClassicRanked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.12 Jan 04:43 AM
New Zealand'Who would tell their kids they were dying?': Friend of Nicola Flint speaks out on NZ mum’s cancer liesPolice say forged medical files and fraud netted Flint more than $180,000.12 Jan 01:07 AM
New Zealand25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River searchA police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.12 Jan 12:05 AM
