TechnologyNZ taxpayer-funded $29m satellite likely lost in spaceThe satellite received $29 million from the Government to grow the space industry.01 Jul 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySurf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homesEarthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.01 Jul 09:00 PM
WorldEurope on high alert as record heatwave spreads across the continentSchools in France shut and warnings issued against the 'silent killer'.01 Jul 07:39 PM
New ZealandHow a new form of erosion protection could save Te Awanga's shorelineCouncil funded the Ecoreef project, costing an estimated $800,000.01 Jul 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCould a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague? A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.01 Jul 07:15 PM
Auckland'Massively disappointed': Helipad approval sparks backlashCouncil received 1400 submissions; more than 1300 opposed the helicopter flights.01 Jul 07:00 AM
Entertainment‘Please return me’: Reusable cups are replacing recycling at concertsEvent spaces are turning to packaging that can be washed and reused hundreds of times.01 Jul 12:31 AM
New Zealand‘Like drinking Coke from a fire hose’: Forest and Bird CEO on ‘sneaky’ Govt nature reforms'I'm worried New Zealanders … might not have eyes on the things we're losing.'30 Jun 06:03 AM
AucklandToddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident. 30 Jun 03:47 AM
WorldJury retires to consider verdict in mushroom poisoning trialThe jury is now deliberating in Erin Patterson's trial. 30 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandShe's moved 14 times since toxic flooding forced her out - now she has a place to call home'We can rest, heal, rebuild and dream again.'30 Jun 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.' 29 Jun 09:00 PM
AucklandBattery blaze: Ute fire damages electric vehicle, home in WestmereTwo vehicles went up in flames near a two-storey house.29 Jun 08:01 PM
OpinionOpinion: We are one bad rainstorm away from disasterSlash and sediment from logging are major issues in steep hill forestry.29 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGolden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified communityAuckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.29 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldSouthern Europe faces scorching heatwave as temperatures soar amid climate changeItaly put 17 cities on red alert as temperatures reached up to 39C.29 Jun 08:32 AM
New Zealand‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floodsLines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.29 Jun 05:05 AM
New ZealandBob's small but mighty berry businessBob Teal's orchard thrives on just 1.68 hectares in Cambridge.28 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandCouncil's flood response leaves resident frustratedResidents built a sandbag wall to protect homes from flooding.28 Jun 06:18 AM
New ZealandGreenpeace activists target NZ bottom trawling vessel on the Chatham Rise east of ChristchurchThe activists painted "ocean killer" on the vessel's hull to protest against the destructive fishing method. Video / GreenpeaceWatch28 Jun 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'The best deal I've ever got:' Kiwi author's book about cats snapped up by UK publisher Stacy Gregg's latest children's novel about cats under threat includes real-world themes.27 Jun 10:00 PM
AirlinesTinder for airlines: 'Matchmaker’ service created for sustainable aviation fuelAir NZ says matchmaker service likely to be a positive move.27 Jun 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Felt like a cyclone': Residents reel as possible tornado hits West HarbourTrees fell on homes as 100km/h winds ripped through the area.27 Jun 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhy the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challengesVast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.26 Jun 10:52 PM
KahuNorthland teen wins $25,000 education scholarship Aston Plunkett received seven As in her exams and topped NZ in Geography.26 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldChad hopes 'green charcoal' can save vanishing forestsThe UNHCR distributes the green charcoal in refugee camps in eastern Chad.26 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: We must balance our cruise tourism economy with biosecurityNearly 90% of exotic marine species arrived on international vessels.26 Jun 05:00 PM
TalanoaNearly one-third of Tuvalu citizens seek Australia's climate visaAustralia offers 280 visas yearly under a landmark climate migration deal.26 Jun 06:30 AM
BusinessCanterbury's aerospace plan aims for $1b industry, 1500 jobs by 2035Canterbury aims to quadruple its aerospace value to over $1 billion annually by 2035.26 Jun 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationistsThe trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.26 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floodsMany homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.25 Jun 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's biggest new supermarket gets green lightIt's to be built on a greenfield site near the Esmonde Rd motorway on-ramps and off-ramps.25 Jun 03:01 AM
TalanoaWhy some Māngere homeowners reject council's flood buy-out offerTwo Tongan residents in Māngere face selling or keeping their homes.25 Jun 02:49 AM
New Zealand'Constant battle': Couch dumping into beloved stream infuriatesGlyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.24 Jun 11:09 PM
