TravelBig is not always better: small-ship cruises access the best of NZGet on-board a small ship cruise; easily one of the best ways to explore New Zealand.02 Dec 12:30 AM
TravelFiordland cruise company seeks voluntourists for special missionFancy a busman's holiday to Dusky Sound?10 Nov 01:04 AM
New ZealandAuckland restaurant offers free pizza if you're fully vaccinatedThe promotion is to help put an end to Covid-19, says Venice owner Nahush Rajgor.25 Sep 09:31 AM
LifestyleBack to the future: NZ tourist town adopts daylight saving all-year roundWhen NZ "springs forward" this weekend, one town will never go back.19 Sep 10:41 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Severe thunderstorms hit Auckland, NorthlandHeavy rain blew through many areas in Northland and Auckland.10 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandAvalanche risk closes Milford Rd, gales for SouthA storm is tracking up the country for the first half of the week.15 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales: Trees falling, roads disrupted in southA tree has crashed through a kitchen in the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere.02 Aug 11:27 PM
New ZealandFury over Milford Sound airstrip axing planAviators ''dead against'' proposal to close Milford Sound airstrip.29 Jul 08:31 PM
New ZealandMilford Sound master plan: Entry fee for overseas visitors?It's been announced work into the future of Milford Sound will proceed to the next stage.28 Jul 01:36 AM
TourismSuspended bubble hits tourism, hospitality hard ... againTourism and hospitality sectors are disappointed but understanding of the bubble pause.23 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandWinter wonderland: Snow blankets south, major highways reopenThe thunderstorm could bring high-intensity snowfall and make driving hazardous.29 Jun 02:13 AM
New Zealand'She'll be right': Pilot convicted for knowingly flying with damaged propellerThe plane was carrying six passengers at the time.20 Jun 11:22 PM
TravelHow to bag a space on a Great Walk this yearThere is plenty of space left on the Great Walks, for those who know where to look.16 Jun 04:21 AM
New ZealandFreedom: Beached trawler finally refloatedThe Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.28 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandGrounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beachIt's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".26 Feb 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $139m superyacht due in Auckland this week - the biggest to make it to NZEating huhu grubs and goat's testicles is part of the superyacht regatta challenge.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency services responding to water incident at Milford BeachPolice and ambulance services are responding to the incident at Milford Beach.01 Jan 06:01 AM
TravelThe classic Fiordland roadie: the Milford RoadNine of New Zealand's most iconic roadies.23 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLes Mills Covid scare: 89 gym-goers now identified as close contactsLes Mills Takapuna has cleaned thoroughly after a member later tested positive.14 Sep 12:41 AM
New ZealandSchool's out, so expect rain, wind and snow for the holidaysIf you've planned a school holiday road trip it might be foiled by the weather.06 Jul 06:13 PM
Employment'What happened to Be Kind?': Travel agent trapped in $50k catch-22Landlord wants $50,000 for lease release with no refund offered even if new tenant found.04 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandProperty owners dump rocks on popular Auckland beachWaterfront property owners in one of the city's wealthiest suburbs officially warned.18 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandTwo hospitalised: Police investigate 'serious assault' in AucklandTwo taken to hospital after "serious assault" on Auckland's North Shore16 May 09:17 AM
New Zealand'Very afraid and freezing cold': Tourists thought they'd die in West Coast floods'We were very afraid and freezing cold. There was no way of communicating with anyone.'04 Feb 05:52 PM
New ZealandHundreds told to prepare to flee as storms batter the SouthWhile some tourists were helicoptered out today, others remain stranded overnight.04 Feb 07:08 AM
New ZealandWeather chaos: Landslide hits hut, rescue under way, flood destroys highwayRescue teams mustered this morning for evacuation of tourists.03 Feb 07:08 PM
New ZealandReady, set, swim: Seven-year-old lines up with ocean swimmersThe King of the Bays ocean swim event is back, and young Kyla's signed up.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian, scooter rider seriously hurt in crashes near Western Springs concertA person struck by a truck has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.17 Nov 06:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsComment: Can PM Ardern avoid a Lermontov style disaster?The open waters of Cook Strait beckoned. What could possibly go wrong?18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFive years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disastersFour people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaterfall shot catches the eye of World Photography Awards'I have the luxury of experiencing some truly beautiful places.'04 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandWanted: Auckland police hunting weapon-wielding burglarCan you help identify a man they believe could be connected to a terrifying incident?06 Jan 09:27 PM
