PoliticsStudent radical, TV star and NZ's longest-serving mayor: Sir Tim Shadbolt dies at 78Arrested 33 times as a student, he went on to have distinguished career in local politics.08 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after incident at Dunedin beachEmergency services were called to the St Clair Esplanade just before 11am.07 Jan 11:15 PM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Tragic outcome': Young tramper mourned by community after body found near Lake ŌhauConnor Purvis, 20, was found after a nearly week long search near Mt Huxley.07 Jan 10:37 PM
New ZealandCourt rejects climate protester’s hand-drawn $50 note featuring Shane JonesThe note shows Jones, a vulture and the Beehive in place of the images on the legal note.07 Jan 02:48 AM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215 The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.06 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents fear 'Trojan horse' development over film studio plans near QueenstownProposed Ayrburn Screen Hub is being considered under the fast-track approvals process.06 Jan 01:33 AM
New Zealand‘Persistent and increasing’: Drug cartels zero in on Tauranga port supply chainCocaine and meth seizures at Tauranga port topped almost $1 billion in under four years.05 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.05 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandMan fights to have parents removed from birth certificate amid eugenicist baby-farming claimsHe claims his mother was paid to take part in a baby-farming scheme in the 1970s.05 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housingFifteen-storey blocks will be allowed in 22 areas near CBD and transport hubs.05 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.04 Jan 11:20 PM
New ZealandBeloved pets caught up in stolen ute ‘dognapping’ dramaThe dogs, Nala and Jock, were found safe after two days missing.04 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Dunedin mayor Jules Radich dies Flags are at half-mast as Dunedin farewells former mayor.04 Jan 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Hawke’s Bay to Dubai: Inside life working on a 74-metre superyacht'There’s always lots going on. Boat romances and drama, and all of that.'03 Jan 05:00 PM
TravelNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.01 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Exhausting': Carol Hirschfeld's unexpected return to the screenThe voice of Shayne Carter's doco has more in common with the singer than you'd think.01 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up northDownpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.31 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandRising river forces festival evacuation but New Year mostly calm, 41 arrests across NZPolice helped move up to 100 Twisted Frequency campers from rising floodwater.31 Dec 08:54 PM
CrimeXmas Day taxi attack: Terrified driver recounts moment he feared he was going to dieTwo passengers attacked the taxi driver in a frightening experience.31 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuthorities urge violence-free night in Auckland, New Year’s events cancelled elsewhereIt comes after two straight nights of violence in Auckland, involving group brawls.31 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to MarlboroughThe honour coincides with the anniversary of his daughter Olivia's 1998 murder.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesGold rush 2.0: High-paying mines fuel boom on the West CoastGold fever on the West Coast: jumbos, gold bars and $90,000 a year for entry-level miners.29 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandStorm cuts power to thousands, SH57 closed by downed trees and truck crash, urgent save water pleaPolice are warning motorists in lower NI to not travel unless absolutely necessary. 29 Dec 09:04 PM
WorldWendy’s namesake says dad later apologised for naming burger chain after herWendy Thomas Morse says she felt pressured growing up as the chain's mascot.29 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 outbreak shuts Gore Hospital to new patients and visitorsSix patients have tested positive for Covid-19 at Gore Hospital.29 Dec 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAll Blacks player ratings for 2025: Every performance assessedWho was the best-performing All Black in 2025?28 Dec 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMinimalist, meek homes among national NZIA prize-winnersIt doesn't have to be flashy to win. Ingenuity and beauty in style caught judges' eyes.28 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain set to pummel New Year party hotspots and festival crowdsUp to 18,000 Rhythm and Vines campers face heavy rain and gales.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecember whiteout hits parts of South Island as hailstorms strikeA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the lower South Island this afternoon.27 Dec 03:57 AM
