CrimeFamilies fight plan to call Christchurch mosque terrorist at inquestThey argue calling him risks shattering the safe, victim-centred inquest space.11 Mar 04:20 AM
Manufacturing'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at riskFrozen vegetables, Gregg's coffee and several dip brands would be axed.11 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob raid: ‘Chop shop’ cars, guns, drugs, and cash found, police sayPolice raided Mongrel Mob-linked properties across Christchurch and North Canterbury.11 Mar 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second halfBut expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.11 Mar 12:00 AM
EntertainmentDai Henwood to host Comedy Festival galas as Christchurch returns to lineupHenwood is among the 150 Kiwi and international performers at this year’s festival.10 Mar 10:08 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSouth Island wrap: Mosque shooting inquest appeal; Christchurch Hospital under pressureThe latest South Island news with Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood.Watch10 Mar 07:22 PM
EntertainmentBluebeard’s Castle Auckland: Susan Bullock leads dementia-inspired operaSusan Bullock and Lester Lynch perform with the Auckland Philharmonia on stage.10 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandAccused sex offender: From ‘months to live’ to holiday with beers and ciggies Ronald Thompson avoided a 2023 trial after being declared too ill to stand trial.10 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandDrug mule used alias 'Ben Dover' to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from shipping containersA group spent four nights cutting into banana containers to retrieve the drugs.10 Mar 06:00 AM
Wellington'There’ll be desperation': Uber drivers fear rising petrol prices will make job unsustainableUber faces pressure to lift fares as fuel prices surge for drivers.10 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandCrusaders teammates scuffle as tensions spill over at trainingKershawl Sykes-Martin and Will Tucker clashed in a contact drill at training.10 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandDisabled person's double blow after carer husband suffers head injury during funding freezeUnder new rules, Sam’s funding for vital nutritional shakes was declined.10 Mar 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisAll Blacks watch: The clues to how Rennie's ABs are going to playOPINION: Calls grow to fix the knock-down law after Caleb Clarke's controversial yellow.09 Mar 09:32 PM
New ZealandHow Gloriavale's former leader avoided jail for sex offending spanning more than 20 yearsThe judge ruled Howard Temple would not go on the Child Sex Offender Register.09 Mar 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthWinners & Losers: Once-mighty Crusaders now look like unworthy championsOPINION: The Crusaders' title defence will crumble if they slip against the Highlanders.09 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandChristchurch first responder on child exploitation charges opts for judge-alone trialThe man denies five Customs charges over child exploitation material.09 Mar 05:14 AM
MotorsportTitle showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at TaupōFans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.09 Mar 04:13 AM
ChristchurchMussel farmer warns plan to filter sewage into ocean could devastate industryFisheries Minister Shane Jones said marine farmers shouldn’t be put at risk. 09 Mar 03:27 AM
SportMedal rush: The young scullers who shone ahead of Maadi CupMarlborough Boys' College rowers secured nine medals, including three gold.09 Mar 01:17 AM
ChristchurchMan drowns in Canterbury river trying to save dogEmergency services were called to the river about 4.30pm yesterday.08 Mar 11:18 PM
ReviewsSamuel SherryExpensive food and on-field thrills: Rating the best of Auckland's sporting weekendREVIEW: Which of the four events came with the most expensive food bill?08 Mar 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Dave Rennie’s All Blacks plan puts Super Rugby form in the spotlightOPINION: The new coach vows All Blacks spots will hinge on 2026 Super Rugby Pacific form.08 Mar 05:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisBlues v Crusaders player ratings: Young stars shine as All Blacks struggle to make impactOPINION: Rating the performances of the Blues and Crusaders players on Saturday night.07 Mar 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA deadly pattern: The three Christchurch women murdered by 'monitored' violent offendersAll three killers were on parole or under active Corrections monitoring.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTears, hugs and relief as first flights from conflict-hit Middle East arrive in AucklandSome passengers arrived to tearful reunions after days stranded in Dubai.07 Mar 05:08 AM
New ZealandBakery had years of warnings before worker maimed, $245k fine imposedThe injured worker had his hand caught in machinery, losing a finger and part of a thumb.07 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Wall of poo': Minister warns Christchurch over ocean sewage proposalThe city wants to pipe one third of its sewage, only partially treated, out to sea.06 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandSummer is back: Most of the country set for warm weekendAucklanders are advised to 'slip, slop, slap and wrap' ahead of a packed sporting weekend.06 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelWine, gin, then bed: How to savour McLaren Vale’s best in one easy tripSommelier-led Small Batch Wine Tours links visitors directly with boutique winemakers.06 Mar 08:00 AM
New ZealandMongols lose cash and bling as court orders gang assets forfeitedRings and a gold chain, as well as $68,000 has been taken following police raids.06 Mar 04:00 AM
Entertainment'Feeling the love': Kesha spotted celebrating birthday with shirtless Highlanders starHighlanders back Taine Robinson is sidelined this week with a back injury.06 Mar 03:54 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch driver fined $600 for 'extremely loud exhaust'The 56-year-old man is also now facing a third drink-driving charge in court.06 Mar 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Look after the land and people': High country couple win top award'We now have five generations of family who've worked on this property in some capacity.'05 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen charged with murdering Greymouth pensioner loses suppressionDonald Baikie was found dead at a property on Chapel St in September.05 Mar 10:33 PM