PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierLiam Napier: Super Rugby final redemption and agony in equal measuresOPINION: Sport, with its fine margins such as this, can be beautiful and brutal.21 Jun 09:56 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyRanking every Super Rugby final from worst to bestWhere will Saturday's final eventually rank amongst the annals?20 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Put out the welcome mat': South Island sees surge in North Island migrantsFigures show 85,575 people live in the South Island who lived in the North Island in 2018.19 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithElliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big gameOPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.19 Jun 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Serious injuries': Crews work to free people after Tasman SH6 crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 8.30pm.19 Jun 09:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike ThorpeMike Thorpe: Are the Crusaders the world's most successful pro sports franchise of all time?OPINION: Mike Thorpe argues the numbers suggest that they are. 19 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Awful incident': Three students injured in crash outside Nelson schoolOne student was transported to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries.19 Jun 01:12 AM
Education'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV compForty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.18 Jun 11:19 PM
New Zealand42 South Island schools join fight against exclusive rugby competitionFight against stand-alone competition may reach Human Rights Commission.18 Jun 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulOpinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regionsBoth clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.18 Jun 06:01 PM
LifestyleWatch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatusA live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.18 Jun 06:32 AM
RugbyCrusaders farewell 'temporary' home but will new stadium be ready for next season?New stadium Te Kaha is expected to open in late April 2026.18 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being run over by own vehiclePolice closed Lewis St at 10.45am for investigation.18 Jun 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Awful incident': Teen girl seriously injured by car outside Nelson collegeEmergency services were called to the scene about 3.15pm.18 Jun 04:51 AM
New ZealandWapiti burger takes Rotorua eatery to Wild Food Challenge finalBlack Label Barbecue is a finalist in the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge today.17 Jun 08:58 PM
New Zealand'Never felt so alone': Foster lifts lid on battles with NZ Rugby bossesFormer All Blacks' frustrations began before he coached his first All Blacks test. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessRural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders playmaker confirms departure after Super Rugby Pacific finalJames O'Connor will be looking to depart as a champion when the Crusaders host the Chiefs.17 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe case for Year 14s to play First XV rugbyThe debate over Year 14s playing school sports has reignited with Marlborough Boys'.16 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the agesKing's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.16 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leaveOPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.15 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdownOPINION: The Crusaders haven't lost a home playoff, so don't bet against them now.15 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCelebrated New Zealand author Maurice Gee dies at 93Maurice Gee wrote more than 30 novels for adults and children.15 Jun 01:06 AM
Travel newsCelebrate Brisbane Festival and discover new luxury accommodations, flight routes, and water journeysThe most exciting events and new things in travel are waiting for you.14 Jun 06:00 PM
Crime'Bizarre': French tourist bites police officers during arrest for driving incidentThe teacher failed in a bid to avoid conviction and now risks being deported.13 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway. 12 Jun 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyElliott Smith: Our biggest rivalry? Not if the Blues can't break losing runOPINION: History paints a picture of a one-way rivalry over 20 years. 12 Jun 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierSuper Rugby: How the Blues can beat the CrusadersANALYSIS: The scrum will be crucial in the Crusaders-Blues semifinal showdown.12 Jun 06:01 PM
RacingFavouritism v loyalty in $75k Waikato Steeples'I can't tip against The Cossack': Nelson's heartfelt admission.12 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Darkness on her life': Meter reader traumatised by kidnapping ordealA court heard the victim was trapped in her car by an aggressive property owner.12 Jun 05:53 AM
New ZealandWatch: Noel Edmonds returns to TV with reality show on Kiwi country lifeThe former star of Noel's House Party reveals his return to the screen. 11 Jun 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks'Real driver for us': Blues inspired by Suafoa's brave battleThe Blues are harnessing emotional motivation to end the Crusaders' 30-match playoffs run.11 Jun 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: How AI could improve local governmentOPINION: AI can offer rapid information processing which can be helpful to councillors.11 Jun 09:00 PM
SportEligibility row erupts over five 'Year 14s' in college’s controversial First XVThe team have also faced criticism for a controversial try against Nelson College.11 Jun 08:24 PM
