PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: Why Auckland is underperforming despite its scaleAuckland generates 38% of NZ’s GDP despite having only a third of the population.30 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Real risk': Greens push for inquiry after Heinz Wattie’s and McCain shut plants'There is little public information about what led to these factories closing.'30 Mar 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: From Drury to Southland - the quiet giant betting billions on wind power and future freightCalder Stewart has built 750,000sq m of new buildings for $1.5b-plus in last three years.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures drop to single digits for parts of New Zealand tonightDespite the mercury plunging tonight, warmer conditions are on the way later this week.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy police presence reported in Dunedin suburbA man has been taken into custody after the incident.30 Mar 06:40 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingGas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer worksGas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.30 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCelebrity homes and coastal retreats: The South Island properties we obsessed overA former manor visited by a royal and Kim Dotcom's old mansion also drew plenty of clicks.30 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘A true legend’: Speedway community mourns racer after fatal Dunedin crashPaul Simon died at the scene despite efforts from emergency services.29 Mar 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Laird: Council still has no clue what to do with Western SpringsOPINION: Western Springs has 20,000 seated for speedway and nearly 50,000 for concerts.29 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of Kiwis $14k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were soldFour players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $20,746.29 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'It was way too fast': Teen witness describes deadly Dunedin speedway crashThe teenager said the stock car appeared to lose its brakes.28 Mar 11:03 PM
AucklandAuckland Airport fog restrictions liftedMorning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.28 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandPerson left with serious injuries at private Dunedin speedwayThe Serious Crash Unit has been notified. 28 Mar 07:32 AM
PremiumPremiumCricketExplained: What is NZ20? Everything to know about new T20 leagueNew Zealand Cricket has given a green light in principle for the franchise competition.27 Mar 08:00 PM
Retail'Only way forward': Heinz Wattie’s confirms plant closures, 300 jobs to goManufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland will close.27 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandOh, rats: Woolworths fined $33k for four-month rat infestation at Dunedin supermarketStaff logged 112 rat sightings at the store in late 2023 - only 10 were caught.27 Mar 02:10 AM
New ZealandKiwi man gets incurable brain disease after given graft from dead body as a babyThe case is the first in NZ but may not be the last as the procedure was common in 1980s. 26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin concert revival? Stadium to shrink and grow to fit touring actsThe redesign targets touring acts that prefer venues of 8000 to 12,000 capacity.26 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: Violent abuser Nathan Boulter’s path to murder Journalist and host Anna Leask exposes Nathan Boulter's years of violence against women.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmbattled Dunedin councillor reads from Kafka before being censured, urged to resignBenedict Ong lost his deputy technology role and museum posts, cutting his pay package.24 Mar 11:02 PM
New ZealandBoard accused of interfering in Columba College, accuses ministry of ‘overstepping’ in turnStaff told officials they feared retribution if they raised concerns.24 Mar 08:29 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
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
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 ZealandSouthland Swimming complaint escalated to Sport Integrity CommissionMost complaints involve interpersonal issues like bullying and abuse.23 Mar 09:37 PM
New ZealandMilton man accused of murdering partner named, pleads not guiltyJillian Clark and accused killer Malcolm Duff co-owned the rural property where she died.23 Mar 08:43 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
Super Rugby'You take the rap': Cops find $12k in stolen Highlanders mouthguards in Auckland flatThe devices, worth nearly $12,000, were part of a $40,000 haul from a van.23 Mar 04:00 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
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
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 ZealandTwo dead in separate Southland crashes, police seek CCTV of vehicle that fledThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating both single-vehicle collisions.21 Mar 11:04 PM
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
