PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur Jonah: Lowe on a high as Magpies shoot for place in NPC finalJonah Lowe's had a debut and two historic wins over Canterbury. Now for the cherry on top.16 Oct 11:07 PM
New ZealandCoroner urges clearer messaging for mental health helplinesThe coroner found Scott McDermott’s calls for help went unanswered at times.16 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCWhy a Kiwi No 8 chose Welsh club ahead of Super RugbyAnderson was named Tasman’s Player, Man and Defender of the Year.16 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandBarker's $60m factory expansion nearly completeIconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.16 Oct 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNadia vs Chelsea: Which new cookbook will rule Kiwi kitchens this Christmas?Is Chelsea sponsored by Big Cauli? Did Nadia discover seasons? We have questions.16 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandBoil notice issued as E.coli scare hits Hanmer Springs campgroundTaumata Arowai found the water system failed to manage key safety risks.16 Oct 08:25 PM
Black CapsBond ambition: 'Still have that goal' - Black Caps great wants NZ coaching roleThe 50-year-old was overlooked when Rob Walter was appointed earlier this year. 16 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandEye surgeon who tried to kill landlord on how people now treat him on the golf course'I keep to myself, I keep busy doing individual activities'.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver kills elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from the roadAnthony Wood died when hit by a driver with 4x the legal alcohol limit in his blood.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Full-blown wet and windy': Wild weather to lash South Island with gales up to 100km/hHeavy swells up to 7m are expected off Foveaux and Puysegur coasts.16 Oct 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStarlink rise blamed as small rural internet provider goes into liquidationElon Musk looms over rural New Zealand.16 Oct 03:48 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
Silver FernsShoot-off: How Silver Ferns must fill attacking void against Australia The Diamonds boast 529 test caps to the Silver Ferns' 323, heading into Friday's test.16 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandReturning ECan councillor dismisses nitrate emergencyIan Mackenzie says the declaration is 'great politics but a lot of noise and no action'.15 Oct 10:30 PM
Sport'Pretty ridiculous': Black Caps v Canterbury NPC clash gives fans tough decisionSky TV declined earlier rugby kickoff, saying viewers preferred evening games.15 Oct 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJudge’s call next: What’s at stake after Talley’s v TVNZ trial wrapsLong-running defamation trial concludes with possibly long wait for ruling flagged.15 Oct 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMusic legend swaps rock n roll lifestyle for school runs and symphonyJon Toogood speaks to Mike Thorpe on life beyond Shihad.15 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Oh my God, oh no, help me': Tearful 111 call played in murder trialThe caller was told to move closer to David Bridgwater’s body and lay him on his back.15 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic': Police union elects new leader Cahill has been in the role since 2016.15 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandCorrections spends $400k repainting prison unit housing NZ's most dangerous criminalsThe work included repainting cells and murals on the inmates' individual cell yards.15 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMagpies quarter-final star out of semi with injury, lock linchpin ready for 50th gameThe Magpies take on Canterbury in Christchurch for a shot at the NPC final.15 Oct 02:20 AM
CrimeAllegations of sexism and bullying levelled at senior police officer upheld by IPCA probeThe officer’s behaviour amounted to serious misconduct with most allegations upheld. 14 Oct 11:02 PM
EntertainmentCounting Crows announce Auckland concert for 2026The show will mark three years since the Grammy-nominated rockers last played here. 14 Oct 10:51 PM
CrimeThis man was banned from selling cars. He illegally hawked 40 of them on Facebook anyway Kenneth Cumming ignored a warning from authorities and has copped a $10k fine. 14 Oct 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness‘Worrying in a modern democratic society’: TVNZ warns of chilling effect on NZ journalismTVNZ appeals to "responsible journalism" defence, arguing it cleared that hurdle.14 Oct 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before man shot deadJames Holder admits firing the shot but says he acted in self-defence.14 Oct 06:49 AM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move'It certainly wouldn’t be forever, I would plan on coming back.'14 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandDairy farmer ‘excited and apprehensive’ about council roleJohn Faulkner advocates for addressing the region’s freshwater and environmental issues.14 Oct 02:05 AM
Christchurch'More than a supermarket': NZ's latest Pak’nSave, South Island's biggest store, opensThe Rolleston store opened its doors today.14 Oct 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRockit apple grower enters voluntary administrationChair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.13 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandJamie Cleine makes emotional plea to protect flood-hit Westport from climate riskThe outgoing Buller mayor grew emotional as he warned flooding will again hit Westport.13 Oct 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Life-threatening injuries:' Man attacked by group in HamiltonAn increased police presence remains in the area as the attack is investigated.13 Oct 09:23 PM
