New ZealandBeach town suffers summer of strict water rules: Limits to showers, laundry, toilet flushing'We can't have it happening again', councillor says of the restrictions.07 Feb 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Filled to the brim': Cats dumped at SPCA prompt urgent call for foster homes'The assumption is that because we’re SPCA, we deal with everything.'04 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘A drier story’: Weekend brings relief for storm-battered regionsDay-time highs in Auckland and Northland drop from 25C to about 19C or 20C.22 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFamilies’ lucky escape as flash flood tears through Northland campground tents20 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelNZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?20 Jan 09:01 PM
TravelThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?18 Jan 09:00 PM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summer10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopters over Poripori Water Holes as crews attend fatal drowning incidentWatch10 Jan 03:24 AM
Entertainment'We're in the market for a new country': Nick Offerman on why he would swap Hollywood for NZThe Parks and Recreation star says he and wife Megan Mullally are 'crazy' about NZ.09 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s settlement details revealed as they finalise divorceCourt papers say each star earns more than US$100,000 a month.06 Jan 09:59 PM
EntertainmentLost star Evangeline Lilly has brain damageScans show the 46-year-old's brain is now working at reduced capacity.04 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandLucky Lotto player wins $1 million as Powerball jackpot rolls overThe $5m prize comes after the New Year’s Eve Powerball went unstruck.03 Jan 07:03 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFireworks still the boom attraction on New Year’s Eve800 driver breath tests were done at a Hawke's Bay checkpoint and no-one failed.01 Jan 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Making the most of a recovering economy' – Metlifecare chief on 2026What of 2026? 'We will need to move quickly and smartly to capture the momentum.'31 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Surfing French bulldogs wow beach crowds with fearless wave-riding skillsThe pair now surf between Paihia and Russell, even circling cruise ships at sea.31 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandFake Bookabach listing: 'Who did I just pay $10,000 to?'A group of Kiwi friends arrived at the Gold Coast to find they had been duped.31 Dec 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle13 ways to make sure your holiday leaves you healthier and happierTelegraph: How to ensure you have a restorative break these holidays. 29 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFireworks and bands ready to rock Hawke’s Bay on New Year’s Eve The occasion was once dominated by disorder in the streets, but is now a family night out.29 Dec 12:37 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day pup marks start of sea lion breeding season on Otago coastTui's pup continues the legacy of Mum, who sparked mainland breeding in 1993.28 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandLadi6 shares powerful Christmas message after family car accidentHer whanau were hit on Christmas morning as they parked to go swimming.27 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandBoom time over: Timeshare dream fades as ageing owners look to sell upThe tide that brought in the wave of 1980s investors now appears to have also turned.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite hairy': Four swept off their feet and into rip by strong currentsOne Waipātiki Beach lifeguard managed to rescue three people in one go.26 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It just came for me': Holidaymaker fights off aggressive shark with paddleWhat appeared to be the same shark was later seen in shallow water near the shore.24 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandThe ‘Kiwi institution’ this travel writer reckons every NZer should do'You just take an interest in everything without being fixed on getting somewhere.'24 Dec 05:14 PM
New ZealandChristmas at the zoo: No rest for the wildKeepers at Auckland Zoo spend Christmas Day giving animals extra treats and care.24 Dec 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift makes $1.7 million donation to Feeding AmericaThe non-profit runs a nationwide network of 200 food banks in the US.23 Dec 11:46 PM
New ZealandThe rules if you’re working, or running a business, over the Christmas breakRetail workers have clear legal rights over Christmas and New Year.23 Dec 11:26 PM
