New ZealandMan from religious organisation in court on rape and strangulation chargesThe 45-year-old is charged with rape, strangulation and indecent assault.25 Mar 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Cash for access': $10,000 to sit next to Luxon at party fundraiserA deleted invitation listed $5000, $8000 and $10,000 tables as fundraiser tiers.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCranes in retreat: Index falls to lowest level in a decadeAuckland dominates with the most cranes, but the numbers nationally are well down.24 Mar 04:00 PM
SportBlack Ferns grapple with eligibility rules as players seek more rugbyEight Black Ferns now play in England’s Premiership Women’s Rugby.24 Mar 06:26 AM
New Zealand‘Cruel in the extreme’: Man tortured family cat as relationship broke downRongjian Feng snapped cat's teeth with pliers, lifted it by its tail and tried to kick it.24 Mar 04:15 AM
New ZealandPolice seek public help after woman seriously injured in central Chch city stabbingA woman underwent surgery for serious stab wounds and is now stable in hospital.24 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandMan from religious organisation charged with rape and strangulation, due in court todayThe 45-year-old is charged with rape, strangulation and indecent assault.24 Mar 12:31 AM
ChristchurchMan dies after suspected bid to steal copper from live power box in Christchurch red zonePolice say the man appeared to be trying to remove copper from a power box.24 Mar 12:25 AM
All Blacks'He'll hit the ground running': Scott Barrett backs Dave Rennie as he eyes Crusaders returnBarrett is targeting an early May return after ankle and Achilles surgery.23 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandStorm to hit north as Auckland set for 33 hours of rainSeven weather alerts issued for upper North Island as storm approaches the country.23 Mar 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisAll Blacks watch: How can Dave Rennie get the best out of his bench?OPINION: Is my backside a pineapple? Some Super players would say it's up for debate.23 Mar 10:07 PM
ChristchurchFog blankets Christchurch disrupting flights in and out of cityCanned flights include links to Auckland, Wellington, Napier and Invercargill.23 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandLotto NZ announces major game overhaul: More prizes, bigger paydays, new oddsPowerball's top prizes will be bigger - but harder to win.23 Mar 10:00 PM
ChristchurchAll aboard the ‘Crusaders Express’: Fans can take train to new covered stadiumThe rail service will run from Rolleston and Rangiora for various Super Rugby games.23 Mar 07:35 PM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
SportMaadi Regatta day one wrap: Standout school crews shine on Lake RuataniwhaA record 2,287 school rowers are racing on Lake Ruataniwha this week.23 Mar 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch supermarket recalls five bread products over possible metal presenceConsumers are advised to return the products to the supermarket for a full refund.23 Mar 07:40 AM
New ZealandFirst alerts issued for two days of stormy weather starting in northThe upper North Island is set for a lengthy period of heavy rain and strong wind this week22 Mar 10:53 PM
Business$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargersThe $52.7m loans will help fund 2574 new public charge points nationwide.22 Mar 09:08 PM
ChristchurchStudents injured after flat parties wage bottle-throwing warOne student is now avoiding campus and has ongoing effects from her head injury. 22 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the Dux to the Strip: Inside Christchurch’s long lost legendary barsMany once-iconic Garden City bars are now car parks, hotels, or empty lots.22 Mar 06:34 PM
New ZealandInside the growing trend of therapy dogs in the classroomGolden retriever Goose now works weekly in a shared counselling space.22 Mar 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumSportMaadi Regatta power rankings: Who are the favourites for 2026?The annual pinnacle of the NZ secondary schools’ rowing calendar starts today.22 Mar 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The All Blacks who stated their case the best in wild round of Super RugbyOPINION: Leicester Fainga'anuku’s explosive bench cameo reignited the Crusaders.22 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandFashion retailer fighting to keep prices sharp, amidst economic uncertaintyGlassons is seeing the strongest sales in places like Christchurch and Queenstown.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: The Polish dumpling brand aiming for every Kiwi freezerKate Grater talks to Tom Raynel about her small food business Pierogi Joint.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportInside the brutal training grind driving Maadi Cup hopefulsMarlborough Boys' College rowers clock up to nine gruelling sessions a week.22 Mar 02:01 AM
SportFrom the bowling green to canvas: NZ bowls champion on her unusual talentMandy Boyd has carved out a life that balances elite sport with fine art.22 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandDeep subtropical low threatens heavy rain, strong winds for parts of NZSevere gale northeasterlies are possible for Northland, Auckland and Coromandel.22 Mar 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Devaluing the residential appeal’: Anger over three-level self-storage complexResident says the 14m high, three-level complex clashes with Mt Albert's vision.21 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandShort mosque shooting video was a teen's entry ticket to a world of sickening extremism onlineBeing an 'edge lord' online gave Ronndog Keefe a status he could not find in real life.21 Mar 09:06 PM
Super RugbyBlues score 27 unanswered points to claim third straight winThe Blues have now won three in a row and sit second behind the Hurricanes. 21 Mar 10:41 AM
Super RugbyDominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana PasifikaThe Crusaders will end the weekend inside the top six after a strong win. 21 Mar 07:52 AM
