WorldInside Spain’s rural revival: Foreign buyers, eco‑villages and new jobsSpain’s rural population fell 4.4% from 2014 to 2023 despite national growth.15 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldGreen bus shelters: How living roofs cool cities and support pollinatorsBoston says greening all 8000 shelters would add 7ha of green space.15 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleKing Charles’ secret refuge: A royal retreat deep in TransylvaniaCharles has visited Romania almost every year since his first trip in 1998.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Black Ferns cause for celebration, All Blacks not so muchOPINION: The Black Ferns lift our spirits after that All Blacks display.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland Airport gets giant bird-proof pond after flooding disasterA new wetland the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to clean up stormwater.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStill on the table: Bay of Islands marina awaits key developer decisionDevelopers have two years to decide whether to lodge a full application.15 Sep 05:00 AM
WorldClimate report: 1.5m Australians at risk from rising seas by 2050Property losses could hit A$611b by 2050 as coastal areas face flooding.15 Sep 02:12 AM
New ZealandPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Woke' uproar or 'catastrophic blow'? Shane Jones defends prospecting bid near Zealandia'No one has started mining the Basin Reserve, we’re talking about private property'.14 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homesWhakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRees Hotel fined $22k for selling illegal crayfish after MPI investigationGuests paid up to $7750 for the luxury crayfish trips in Fiordland.14 Sep 06:10 AM
WorldAgency moves to scrap emissions reporting in major climate rollbackMore than 8000 facilities have reported emissions annually since 2010.13 Sep 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAl Brown: I still get triggered by tiny things. I'd be lost without fishingHang out on Cornwallis Wharf with the fishing chef. 12 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelOne way to truly immerse yourself when visiting NepalTired of being a tourist? It may be time to try this travel approach. 12 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council - will the cyclone define this year’s election?Hawke’s Bay Today asked all HBRC candidates how they thought council handled the cyclone.12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFisherman fined $15k for illegal trawl through marine reserveKelly Gavin Scoles trawled 16km through the protected Kahurangi Marine Reserve.12 Sep 09:31 AM
WellingtonShock as gold exploration bid lodged next to Zealandia ecosanctuaryThe proposed 1.4sq km exploration site directly borders Zealandia's sanctuary fence.12 Sep 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scarePacific Door Systems said last month it had become aware of 'contamination issues'.12 Sep 01:00 AM
TravelA toast to tradition: Munich's enduring love affair with beer The Hallertau region is the world's largest hop-producing area. 12 Sep 12:30 AM
New Zealand'What community care looks like': Offroading club helps remove close to 400 tyres from riverbankThe 4X4 club, whose oldest member is 24, plans to make it a monthly event. 11 Sep 10:48 PM
World'This is insanity and insulting': Anger grows over COP30 accommodation crisisTwo cruise ships with 3900 cabins will dock nearby to ease the shortage.11 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelWhy this Queenstown hotel is the ideal family getaway for ski seasonGuests can enjoy a heated pool, sauna, and on-site dining with alpine dishes.11 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldSurveillance camera captures tornado in eastern AustraliaEmergency crews warned of large hail and urged residents to stay indoors.11 Sep 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In your mouth, ears, everywhere': Living in a post-cyclone dust landSince Cyclone Gabrielle, 113 formal dust complaints have been made to the council.10 Sep 09:53 PM
WorldZookeeper killed in lion attack at Bangkok safari parkThe victim had worked at Safari World Bangkok for more than 30 years.10 Sep 09:34 PM
New ZealandKeeping time alive: Waipawa couple’s clock shop keeps history tickingJim and Anne Greeff believe every tick tells a story of time.10 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not about taking the freedom': Council adopts new camping bylawTararua freedom campers and council now have bylaw in place to better manage camping. 10 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonAsbestos contamination confirmed at Massey Uni vet school worksiteContaminated fire doors in a new campus building were drilled into.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom car yard to courtroom: Dealer sentenced over 'significant' Clean Car rebate fraudHamish Gardyne falsely claimed rebates on 119 Nissan Leafs in early 2023. 10 Sep 03:18 AM
New ZealandWhich generation wastes the most food?Overall, New Zealanders are wasting less of their food than they were two years ago.10 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandHarbour bridge may close at rush hour as 90km/h winds hit AucklandHeavy showers are also expected to affect the city during peak evening travel hours.10 Sep 01:36 AM
New ZealandCanada geese hunters drawn to 'the magic of Molesworth'The Molesworth Goose Hunt tradition dates back to at least 1985. 09 Sep 10:35 PM
World'It's convenient': How Taiwan turned 7-Eleven into everyday lifelineTaiwan has more than 14,000 convenience stores serving 23 million people.09 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldMorocco turns to seawater as drought deepens farm crisisBy 2031, Morocco will host four of the 10 largest desalination plants.09 Sep 06:00 PM