New ZealandYoung cricketer remembered as 'treasured student' after sudden deathThe Motueka boy died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7.12 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: Why NZ Rugby must let Dave Rennie choose his own assistantsOPINION: NZ Rugby wants Scott Hansen retained, but Dave Rennie favours Mike Blair.12 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandChristchurch suburb cleared over 'high-risk explosive substance'Cordons are now being lifted around the affected area.12 Mar 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller’s dark past under another name exposed – what the jury never heardRodger's past crimes include exploiting a 14-year-old girl in prostitution and drugs.12 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandFrom Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appearAnalyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.12 Mar 02:00 AM
Auckland'Motionless': Residents rush to help after body foundWitness Peter Huang said police told him the man, in his 50s, had a heart attack.12 Mar 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: What the Crusaders bust-up and media row say about team in troubleOPINION: The Crusaders have banned media from filming the end of training sessions.12 Mar 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Body in the boot' trial: Man guilty of murdering, dismembering Christchurch fatherThe trial for Michael Rodger, accused of murdering Richard Leman in 2023, has finished. 12 Mar 01:02 AM
SportThe surprises awaiting Kiwi netballers across the TasmanNine current and former Silver Ferns will play in Australia's Super Netball this year.11 Mar 11:54 PM
All BlacksHow Tana Umaga could fit into Dave Rennie's coaching teamTana Umaga’s rise at Moana Pasifika makes him a strong defence option.11 Mar 08:40 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand to cut 1100 flights but no routes, CEO saysJet fuel has overtaken labour to become the airline's biggest cost, boss says.11 Mar 06:56 PM
WellingtonDeeper basin under Wellington CBD raises risk of stronger quake shakingEven distant quakes like Kaikōura can trap waves and badly damage CBD buildings.11 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeFamilies fight plan to call Christchurch mosque terrorist at inquestThey argue calling him risks shattering the safe, victim-centred inquest space.11 Mar 04:20 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after February e-scooter crash in TwizelThe person passed away in hospital from their injuries.11 Mar 04:05 AM
Manufacturing'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at riskFrozen vegetables, Gregg's coffee and several dip brands would be axed.11 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob raid: ‘Chop shop’ cars, guns, drugs, and cash found, police sayPolice raided Mongrel Mob-linked properties across Christchurch and North Canterbury.11 Mar 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second halfBut expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.11 Mar 12:00 AM
SportBack from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's armsKahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.10 Mar 11:13 PM
EntertainmentDai Henwood to host Comedy Festival galas as Christchurch returns to lineupHenwood is among the 150 Kiwi and international performers at this year’s festival.10 Mar 10:08 PM
New ZealandBuried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakesAt least five major quakes, three around magnitude 7, shook the area.10 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandGale-force winds and heavy rain close in as wild tropical storm approachesA strong wind watch is in force today for the Far North District.10 Mar 09:15 PM
EntertainmentBluebeard’s Castle Auckland: Susan Bullock leads dementia-inspired operaSusan Bullock and Lester Lynch perform with the Auckland Philharmonia on stage.10 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandAccused sex offender: From ‘months to live’ to holiday with beers and ciggies Ronald Thompson avoided a 2023 trial after being declared too ill to stand trial.10 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandDrug mule used alias 'Ben Dover' to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from shipping containersA group spent four nights cutting into banana containers to retrieve the drugs.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandVideo of tourist allegedly 'harassing' seals at Kaikōura Peninsula sparks DoC probeDoC says disturbing seals is an offence under the Marine Mammals Act 1978.10 Mar 05:16 AM
Wellington'There’ll be desperation': Uber drivers fear rising petrol prices will make job unsustainableUber faces pressure to lift fares as fuel prices surge for drivers.10 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandCrusaders teammates scuffle as tensions spill over at trainingKershawl Sykes-Martin and Will Tucker clashed in a contact drill at training.10 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandDisabled person's double blow after carer husband suffers head injury during funding freezeUnder new rules, Sam’s funding for vital nutritional shakes was declined.10 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandTropic-charged rain, 100km/h gales set to lash NZ, first severe weather alert issued MetService has issued a strong wind watch for the Far North District tomorrow.10 Mar 12:15 AM
White FernsDevine and Bates back as White Ferns name squad for South Africa T20sSophie Devine returns for her first T20 since the October World Cup in India.09 Mar 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisAll Blacks watch: The clues to how Rennie's ABs are going to playOPINION: Calls grow to fix the knock-down law after Caleb Clarke's controversial yellow.09 Mar 09:32 PM
New ZealandHow Gloriavale's former leader avoided jail for sex offending spanning more than 20 yearsThe judge ruled Howard Temple would not go on the Child Sex Offender Register.09 Mar 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthWinners & Losers: Once-mighty Crusaders now look like unworthy championsOPINION: The Crusaders' title defence will crumble if they slip against the Highlanders.09 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch first responder on child exploitation charges opts for judge-alone trialThe man denies five Customs charges over child exploitation material.09 Mar 05:14 AM
