New Zealand‘Very warm’: Chinese leader praises NZ ties during visit to ParliamentSecurity barriers and fencing separated supporters and protesters in the capital.20 Nov 07:55 AM
New ZealandLandlord fined $33k over unsafe Lyttelton boarding houseInspectors found leaking ceilings, broken guttering and missing smoke alarms.20 Nov 07:15 AM
New Zealand'Significant failure': Foodstuffs fined $39k for selling recalled hummusNearly 83,000 units of hummus products were recalled in 2023 over salmonella fears.20 Nov 06:17 AM
Crime Dunedin man accused of using explosives to ignite abandoned houseThe 48-year-old has been charged in relation to one of three fires in Dunedin on Tuesday. 20 Nov 01:11 AM
Travel newsSri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearanceLocal police say the incident has 'damaged the country's reputation'.20 Nov 01:00 AM
ChristchurchSwiss national charged after fatal two-vehicle crashA 32-year-old man faces a charge of careless driving causing death.19 Nov 10:15 PM
ChristchurchPolice officer suffers facial injuries, taken to hospital after alleged airport assaultThe officer approached two people who were reportedly behaving in a disorderly manner.19 Nov 08:43 PM
Black Caps'He's been awesome': Santner transforms into Black Caps' perfect finisherAlready a world class bowler, the NZ skipper has become a match-winner with the bat. 19 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandSex offender told teen he met on Snapchat and abused that he was 19 - he was actually 39Clinton Harvey used Snapchat with a filter and fake name to contact the 15-year-old.19 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingGlamour girl favourite for five of summer's biggest racesWell Written is spoiled for options over the summer.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash closes Canterbury highwayTwo others suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.19 Nov 06:00 AM
Christchurch'What a gorgeous evening': Cliff Richard and Priscilla Presley catch up in NZThe pair caught up over drinks in Christchurch while on separate tours.19 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompanies'Mindless arrogance': Tax cheat who blamed Covid for $1.4m fraud sentenced to home detentionA duped business partner threw $90k of his own money at the problem, to no avail.19 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandNecks please: Welcoming zoo's new arrival a tall orderThe 2-year-old giraffe made the 520km trip from Christchurch to Hamilton.19 Nov 04:00 AM
ChristchurchItalian military plane’s drama over NZ most-tracked flight in worldA minor technical issue forced the Hercules to circle before a safe landing.19 Nov 01:29 AM
ChristchurchCountdown on for 2026 World Buskers Festival in ChristchurchThe 2026 festival will bring acts from 12 countries to five city spots.19 Nov 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyArgosy profit nearly doubles as chairman backs quake reformGovernment reforms will reduce unnecessary compliance costs, CEO Peter Mence says.18 Nov 10:50 PM
Travel news'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travellingThe 24-year-old victim filmed the ordeal and local police quickly arrested the man.18 Nov 10:04 PM
CricketWānaka teen in awe after smashing double ton, five-for in club cricket matchSam Harper scored an unbeaten 233 before taking five wickets with the ball.18 Nov 07:00 PM
RacingGraphics up and running to help TAB educate puntersA new racing data system is set to provide better information to punters across NZ. 18 Nov 04:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeFoodstuffs’ quiet push to electrify its grocery fleetEach truck could cut 190 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year.18 Nov 03:59 PM
ChristchurchPotential witness comes forward after alleged North Dunedin murderA 36-year-old man was found dead on Great King St last month. 18 Nov 03:57 AM
ChristchurchTwo Ikea pop-up stores give Kiwi shoppers first glimpse ahead of Auckland’s grand opening Interactive pop-up opens first in Christchurch, then in Wellington. 17 Nov 11:14 PM
New Zealand'First ticket I've bought in maybe 10 years': Family to buy first home with $18m Lotto win'It means my parents can finally retire, they have worked so hard to give us a good life'.17 Nov 10:41 PM
Entertainment'Bold and high-energy': Top Kiwi acts added to Synthony's biggest show yetSynthony drew over 40,000 fans to the Domain in March for an orchestral dance show. 17 Nov 10:00 PM
LifestyleTash McGill: The one problem that everyone is missing about Michelin in NZOPINION: The Michelin debate just made NZ's food industry problems impossible to ignore.17 Nov 09:00 PM
SportBlack Caps star ruled out of ODI series with groin injuryDaryl Mitchell is set to be fit for next month's test series against the West Indies.17 Nov 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Still fighting the last war, National risks losing the next one OPINION: It's struggling to gain traction in polls – its MPs are traumatised by the past.17 Nov 07:58 PM
Christchurch'I just love it': 94-year-old still helping keep Canterbury's walking tracks in shapeThe Mount Somers team now hopes weekend working bees will draw younger locals.17 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandSuperbug outbreak in Auckland, Christchurch hospitalsOne of the strains detected in Christchurch has been linked to an Auckland cluster.17 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandCanterbury crash leaves three injured, one airlifted to hospital in serious conditionMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.17 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandFirst winner claimed share of record $55m Powerball within hours of drawSaturday's $55 million draw was won by three players, each taking home $18.3m.16 Nov 11:48 PM
ChristchurchNZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partnerOne incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.16 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandNearly 250 schools raise safety fears after play sand asbestos recallSome NZ schools are closed this week while they undergo contamination testing.16 Nov 09:46 PM
