New ZealandBiggest NZ dam since Clyde gets $18m Govt loan to test its viabilityBackers say the dam could support more than 1800 new permanent jobs in Hawke's Bay.06 Apr 09:07 PM
TravelFrom ice-hole pitches to frozen festivals: Why Oulu is Europe’s next hot spotThis remote-feeling city on the border with Finnish Lapland feels like a rogue choice. 06 Apr 07:00 PM
OpinionLNG v pumped hydro: Will NZ choose to import risk or build cleaner resilience?OPINION: Ditch LNG terminal and back Lake Onslow for true energy security.01 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters who scaled 15-storey Fonterra building cost dairy giant almost $300k01 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure Fund23 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldRecords shattered as US heatwave moves eastwardSome areas have seen big swings in temperatures in only a few days.22 Mar 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-stakes battle over billion-dollar gold mine at NZ beauty spotThe plans have divided Central Otago, with arguments on both sides. 21 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldRecord-breaking heat wave grips western USFour desert sites on the California-Arizona border hit a March record of 44.4C.21 Mar 04:38 AM
BusinessFrom Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's futureDrury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.18 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandInvercargill AI data centre approved as expert warns of 'AI illiterate' NZExperts warn NZ risks becoming 'AI-illiterate' without major skills training.14 Mar 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you thinkPaper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.14 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldSwiss vote down proposal for massive 'climate fund'The Swiss Government had urged voters to reject the initiative as too expensive.08 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'I love chasing bad people': TVNZ's Barbara Dreaver on being fearless under fire A behind-the-scenes account of reporting from the Pacific's front line.07 Mar 05:00 PM
WellingtonStaff cuts possible as Wellington City Council unveils multimillion-dollar savings proposalConsultant spending and climate work are targeted to avoid a double-digit rates rise.05 Mar 11:12 PM
OpinionHow Dutch-style glasshouses could reshape food securityOPINION: In Australia, protected cropping is gaining popularity, off a small base.04 Mar 02:15 AM
Personal FinanceHow risky is your home? The fight over flood models and soaring premiumsTower agrees to reassess premiums at One Tree Point but a Ruakākā owner misses out.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonLast minute negotiations as Wellington City Council unveils plan for term aheadIt includes planting 300,000 trees, pausing projects, and a potential rates shake-up.02 Mar 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Mount Maunganui tragedy red-stickered Kiwi camping?OPINION: On a risk scale, where are Kiwis still comfortable to camp?02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: New space race could turn our atmosphere into 'crematorium for satellites'OPINION: Researchers warn burned satellite dust may speed ozone loss and global warming.01 Mar 05:00 PM
Politics See how Kiwis rank the parties on key election issues - Labour remains in front on mostThe Government's rating has also seen a rebound after a record-low score.01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan Fran O'Sullivan: Labour leader needs more than charm to win over wary business leadersOPINION: Chris Hipkins admits NZ faces rising costs, climate risk and a talent drain.27 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandNewly formed Bioeconomy Science Institute to cut 134 jobsThe cuts affect 86 science and 48 professional services roles nationwide.26 Feb 10:33 PM
WorldMore rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 55Thirteen people are missing, and more than 5000 have been forced to flee their homes.26 Feb 09:28 PM
WorldHope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46At least 46 people have died and 21 remain missing after the storm.25 Feb 10:15 PM
WorldTorrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missingAt least 23 people are dead and 47 missing after record rains hit Minas Gerais.24 Feb 07:23 PM
New Zealand'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopeningMayor: 'Our primary concern is safety; we're not going to do it if it's not safe.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt considers indemnity against financial loss for new thermal electricity investmentsCrown indemnity could drive new investment in thermal electricity, mitigate political risk23 Feb 06:00 PM
