New ZealandStadium opens as $219m Cathedral project stalls, square remains emptyThe heart of Christchurch becomes a stadium in place of the untouched cathedral project.08 May 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Dramatic footage shows man cheating death after car smashes into shopMayank Patel was in the Allenton Fresh Supermarket on his own when a car smashed into it.08 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandTen Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were soldFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.07 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandTwo by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegationsPolice say more people have reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.07 May 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficitsOPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.07 May 07:00 PM
Business'Crisis': Labour's new tech spokesman on the digital challengeReuben Davidson criticises funding cuts in science and innovation.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Pike River widow on permanent memorial plansDoC is working with families of the victims on the memorial.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer? Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.07 May 08:21 AM
New Zealand'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in ChristchurchThe drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.07 May 07:55 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clashAll the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 07 May 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Considerable havoc': Man banned from running a business for lifeMichael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.07 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be soldHotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.07 May 02:30 AM
All BlacksOldest living All Black Bill McCaw diesBill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.06 May 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rankings: Will there be a shift in the southern power balance?Some unlikely names are looking to upset the usual big names. Mike Thorpe reports. 06 May 07:56 PM
New ZealandPolice, NZ Customs seize 25kg worth of cocaine valued at $9 millionPolice and customs received information about the importation through Lyttleton Port.06 May 06:17 AM
New Zealand‘Picked the right person for the job’: Ex-NZ police chief confirmed as Victoria’s top copMike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.06 May 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlightAbout 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.05 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandTen people treated after large Christchurch two-storey house blazeEmergency services were called around 8am. 05 May 09:56 PM
Travel newsSecond airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop routeKiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today. 05 May 09:46 PM
New ZealandEx-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job Bush was NZ's Commissioner of police from 2014 until 2020.05 May 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulRed cards, red flags: The All Blacks' challenges in Razor's second year – Gregor PaulOPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.05 May 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeka ride: Hitchhiking bird's unexpected journey sparks DoC reminderA weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.05 May 08:37 AM
CrimePolice officer's push at pro-Palestine protest unjustified, police watchdog findsThe protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.05 May 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Amazing': Rural community unites to save chooks from flooding'You reminded us what the power of the rural farming community really means.'04 May 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Not a lot of clarity': AI policy guidance divides education sectorThe Education Minister doesn't believe the Ministry is giving great guidance.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismOn The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishmentsThe four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airportIllegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.04 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMoana Pasifika beat Highlanders in Dunedin thriller to keep playoff berth aliveMoana edged the Highlanders 34-29 in a nine-try heartbreaker for the hosts.04 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandDuck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist in CanterburyThe pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone. 04 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency tried to sack firefighter for pooling allowances to buy groceries for team mealsEmployment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency breached employee's privacy.03 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandAkaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater overflowsBusinesses have been pumping sewage out of their shopfronts and back gardens.03 May 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence Ex-members are speaking out en masse about the Two by Twos church. They explain why. 03 May 08:28 AM
New Zealand$6m Lotto Powerball draw unstruck, trio $333,000 richerThree players each won $333,333, sharing first division's $1m prize.03 May 08:00 AM
