PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's important locals support independent supermarketsOPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spellA heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.12 Jan 04:00 PM
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
New Zealand'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearmsPolice say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell trees11 Jan 06:14 AM
PremiumAirlinesThe next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zero10 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandRescuers scramble to incident at Piha Beach after day of water tragediesAt least two people are dead, one missing and another critically injured across NZ.10 Jan 09:08 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewageA public health warning has been issued after raw sewage flowed into the busy beach.10 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandEscort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phonesAnahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandVideo shows moments before Ferris wheel fall at popular Christchurch music festivalWatch07 Jan 04:00 AM
Today25°C14°CFine, then high cloud moving over in the afternoon. Easterlies for a time in the afternoon and evening.
Tuesday22°C14°CCloud clearing and becoming fine in the afternoon. Southwesterlies, turning easterly in the afternoon.
Wednesday18°C13°CA few showers clearing in the afternoon but remaining cloudy. Southeasterlies developing before dawn.
New ZealandPolice ease fears after body found in Christchurch red zonePolice are treating the death as unexplained.10 Jan 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat extreme heat in NZ does to your bodyHow to protect your health during a heatwave.10 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby careerInnes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.08 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘His whole life’s picked up’: Donations help boy’s family move and make memoriesHone Hillman's self-organised garage sale raised more than $30,000 from donors nationwide.08 Jan 04:00 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch ranked most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and OceaniaWellington also landed in the top five in the category. 08 Jan 02:15 AM
New ZealandOne of first NZ women to climb Mt Cook lies in unmarked grave – a 13yo’s quest to honour herJane Thomson was 57 when she successfully climbed Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1916.07 Jan 11:00 PM
ChristchurchWatch: Victim who fell 15m from festival Ferris wheel speaks as footage emerges07 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandCourt rejects climate protester’s hand-drawn $50 note featuring Shane JonesThe note shows Jones, a vulture and the Beehive in place of the images on the legal note.07 Jan 02:48 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
Christchurch'Come have a cup of tea': Pro-Palestine campaigner's message to vandals after attackVandals tore down two Palestinian flags and sprayed the words 'Nazi scum' outside house.06 Jan 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes public06 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLeague'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngsters06 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issued06 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Like playing the All Blacks': Father and son open supermarket to take on the duopoly06 Jan 04:00 AM
