New ZealandItalian woman named as Southland crash victimThe crash occurred on State Highway 6 in Winton last Thursday.20 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandInvercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim ShadboltFormer Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made by Shadbolt's partner.19 Jan 11:37 PM
New ZealandMan charged over alleged Arrowtown assault that left victim unconsciousThe victim needed hospital treatment for serious facial injuries.19 Jan 02:59 AM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so farDavid Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan. 19 Jan 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrice of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new researchMeth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland. 18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.16 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandTears, protest, and pointed shots: Sir Tim farewelled in proper Shadbolt fashionMourners give Sir Tim a standing ovation as a video let him have the last word.16 Jan 05:59 AM
New ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt's partner takes aim in funeral speechAsha Dutt accuses council of contributing to Sir Tim Shadbolt's ill health.Watch16 Jan 04:48 AM
Christchurch'Time flies when you're having fun': Sir Tim has the last word at his funeral serviceNZ farewells one of its longest-serving, and most recognisable, public servants.16 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandSouthland man accused of driving 4x speed limit, burnouts in $160k Corvette The $160,000 sports car was seized and impounded for 28 days by police.14 Jan 02:58 AM
EmploymentJob confidence edges up as unemployment peaks at 5.3%Westpac's confidence index rose 3.9 points to 93.8 in the December quarter.13 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandSouthland man accused of war veteran plaque theft keeps name secret for nowPolice allege nine plaques worth $5000 were taken over four weeks in 2023.12 Jan 08:56 PM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandSir Tim Shadbolt's Invercargill funeral service details revealedSir Tim was knighted in 2019 for services to local government and the community.09 Jan 07:01 PM
MotorsportFrom gravel to grid: Rovanpera uses Oceania series to chase Super Formula dreamThe 25-year-old Finn became the youngest two-time WRC champion in 2023.09 Jan 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘Insider with an outsider’s perspective’: New DB chief maps out beer’s next eraHart returns to DB after 26 years overseas with Heineken and his own firm.08 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Great white whale': Gary McCormick's naked spa tale of his mate Tim ShadboltThe longtime friends first met in a police cell.08 Jan 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAll Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island dealModerators remove UK rugby writer's barbed responses; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap.08 Jan 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby careerInnes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.08 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Deeply missed': Tributes flow for former Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt The 78-year-old died this morning after a long illness.08 Jan 05:05 AM
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 ZealandGreat white hopes: Tagging project back under way as sharks return to BayPublic donors can name and follow tagged sharks via the Great White App.06 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Particularly low act': Man charged over theft of nine war plaques from cemeteryNine plaques vanished from St John's Cemetery over a month last year. 06 Jan 10:47 PM
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
AgribusinessAlliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEODawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.06 Jan 02:02 AM
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 ZealandIncredible way boaties rescued 50km off Milford SoundTheir SOS text went via an iPhone satellite link to a centre in the Netherlands.05 Jan 04:39 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
SportWhy Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'04 Jan 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crashOPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.03 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
