New Zealand'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.03 Jul 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comebackDamon Hagaman bought and restored the dry-docked boat with help from local volunteers.03 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandRates and CVs: Why your rates may rise even as property values fall Auckland's rates increased by 5.8%, while Wellington's rose by 12%.03 Jul 05:00 PM
RacingRival's standing start manners could give Butcher the bluesAmerican Me's manners can help him overcome a huge handicap at Alexandra Park tonight.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRiccarton High: The centre of a changing ChristchurchFrank: Stories from the South, episode 8 – High on Culture. 03 Jul 07:29 AM
CrimeNew Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issuesThe team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.03 Jul 07:03 AM
New ZealandFrank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 8: High on CultureRiccarton High: the centre of a changing Christchurch. Video / Frank FilmWatch03 Jul 05:00 AM
Crime'A fictitious identity': Kiwi dad's desperate bid to see son in Aussie lands him in courtDane Moule forged passports to travel between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years.03 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandNotorious former Christchurch sex industry kingpin diesTerry Rex Brown, ex-brothel owner, died from health issues this week.02 Jul 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delaysSome amputees face weeks of pain with ill-fitting or defective limbs.02 Jul 05:00 PM
Racing'Good horse on his day': Key runners ready as premiership race heats upLove Leigh, a former northern filly, will debut for Dennis in a 1200m race at Ashburton.02 Jul 04:55 PM
New Zealand'Makes a lot of sense': Bioeconomy Science Institute's new HQThe decision comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect on Tuesday.02 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandWhy this young vet chose a rural life over city clinicsHolly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.01 Jul 11:41 PM
New ZealandNoble false widow spider establishes itself in New ZealandOne of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.01 Jul 11:39 PM
All BlacksDropped All Blacks loose forward re-signs with CrusadersEthan Blackadder is sticking around despite missing out on the All Blacks squad.01 Jul 09:09 PM
New ZealandElective surgery boost: 21,000 more operations as Govt pays private hospitals moreHealth Minister Simeon Brown says using private providers will cut waiting lists.01 Jul 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow Savea's position shapes the All Blacks' loose forward strategyThree rookies are poised to debut as All Blacks ponder a reshuffle for first French test.01 Jul 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCould a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague? A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.01 Jul 07:15 PM
New Zealand'He’s dealing with so much': Family of brave Connor, 8, cherishing final momentsConnor Coster's fight with cancer began before he even started school.01 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'01 Jul 05:00 PM
SportYoung internationally ranked NZ sportsman cops ban after cocaine useThe athlete argued that his use of cocaine was unrelated to sport performance.01 Jul 07:35 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismNew heights: Skyline Enterprises' pre-tax profit doubles to $61mThe business' operations in Queenstown have reached new heights, but its casino is down.01 Jul 05:10 AM
ChristchurchFire at Christchurch haulage yard containedFive fire crews attended the incident and a building had to be evacuated. 01 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandLarge pig on the loose surprises Pegasus localsWendy Campion thought it was a large dog before realising it was a pig.01 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandBushfire started by youths on school camp destroys 600ha, costs $2mA fire starter and aerosol were used to start the blaze, a new report finds.01 Jul 03:18 AM
New ZealandMetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid floodingTasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.01 Jul 02:41 AM
RugbyHavili headlines All Blacks quartet named in AUSNZ XV to face LionsThe match will take place in Adelaide on July 12.30 Jun 08:18 PM
ChristchurchPodcast uncovers Christchurch mosque shooter's ties to global far-rightBrenton Tarrant had ties to white nationalist groups before the attacks.30 Jun 06:54 PM
New ZealandExploitation scam: Employer charged $7500, forced woman into sex work to repay debtAva Young falsely claimed a Thai worker was her relative.30 Jun 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGiant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugbyRotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.30 Jun 02:01 AM
RetailWhy Crane Brothers is doubling down on CBD despite retail challengesCrane believes strong retail can thrive in diverse environments like High St and Ponsonby.30 Jun 01:46 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Keep busy' - Tips from Ashburton's 102-year-old 'dancing queen'Eileen Greenwood celebrates her 102nd birthday in Ashburton today.30 Jun 12:50 AM
