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
PremiumPremiumWorldFinding stillness in one of the world’s biggest citiesNew York Times: Despite crowded streets, there's quiet places in the heart of the city.09 Sep 05:05 PM
New Zealand'It's time for a change': Restaurateur joins race for Gisborne councilHe'll launch his campaign with 'Vote for Marcel' on pizza boxes.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?Kingsland’s 3540 residents live at twice Auckland’s average population density.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? OPINION: Misleading information from people who should know better in our density debate. 09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive levels, 135 apartments in $100m+ Mt Eden property planNineteen submissions supported the big new scheme, 16 were made against it.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One more time': Man with stage 4 cancer calls on council to grant his last wish to paddle his wakaThe river Jim Edwards used to love hasn’t been dredged since 2009.08 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why local body election hoardings need to changeOPINION: Roadside political signs are the moth-eaten cousin of the outdated soapbox.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow a district in India came together to plant 15 million treesNY Times: Vijayapura is proof of concept for Karnataka's effort to address drought, heat.08 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs it legal for dogs to ride in the back of a ute in NSW?The RSPCA says about 5000 dogs are killed or hurt each year in road crashes.08 Sep 06:55 AM
WorldSydney shark attack: NSW halts net trial after surfer’s deathMercury Psillakis, 57, warned fellow surfers before the fatal shark attack.08 Sep 06:32 AM
WorldAustralia halts logging for koala haven on eastern coastLogging ban across 176,000ha, hits six timber mills and about 300 workers.07 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Pulling out of the Paris climate deal will only become more popularACT shared a screenshot showing David Seymour discussed it in February.06 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldCroc of strife: US influencer under fire for wrestling reptile in AustraliaThe Department of Environment is investigating the incident.06 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldWildfires producing 'witches' brew' of air pollutionWildfires can impact air quality a continent away, says UN weather and climate agency.05 Sep 05:30 AM
Wellington'No known safe level': Expert's warning amid asbestos fire doors scareMultiple multi-million dollar building projects have been impacted.05 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay’s contentious dam plan hangs over local elections raceTwo key figures in dam debate back for another local politics run - one for, one against.05 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa highway to close for bridge upgrade at Waikare GorgeThe new Acrow bridge is 1m wider, stronger, and quieter than the old bridge.05 Sep 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: This is how we should build NZ's future hospitalsWith Health NZ buildings averaging 47 years old, upgrades require careful attention. 04 Sep 06:00 PM