New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandWeather: Road reopens after high winds topple truck's trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway Gusts up to 130km/h are hitting the Canterbury High Country today.19 Oct 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognitionWhangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.19 Oct 05:23 PM
LeagueKiwis beat Samoa in nail-biting Pacific Championships clashA late try for the Kiwis have seen them hold off Toa Samoa at Go Media Stadium. 19 Oct 07:15 AM
New Zealand'No one has turned up': Traffic control opens late and delays flightPassengers were forced to wait on the tarmac at Nelson Airport for nearly 30 minutes.18 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandFire alarm forces evacuation of Auckland Airport terminalMP among those sent outside after a fire alarm went off. 17 Oct 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lied to and ignored': Family of Kiwi journalist killed in East Timor want justice Winston Peters says Gary Cunningham should not have died while trying to tell the truth. 17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisOld guard again: All Blacks tour squad shows lack of bold new choicesOnly one new All Black, prop Tevita Mafileo, made the touring squad.17 Oct 03:01 AM
SportWarriors sign teen rugby talent Harry Inch through to 2027Andrew McFadden says Inch brings 'real toughness' to the Under-21 side.17 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandTrial for the man accused of murdering Nelson police officer moved to ChristchurchSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle on New Year's Day.16 Oct 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCWhy a Kiwi No 8 chose Welsh club ahead of Super RugbyAnderson was named Tasman’s Player, Man and Defender of the Year.16 Oct 10:43 PM
New ZealandEye surgeon who tried to kill landlord on how people now treat him on the golf course'I keep to myself, I keep busy doing individual activities'.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.Disability rights campaigner Paul Curry described his life as 'a hell of a ride'.15 Oct 05:59 PM
LifestyleAge changes mean more NZ women to get free mammograms Rita, 74, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her diagnosis was helped by where she lived.14 Oct 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness‘Worrying in a modern democratic society’: TVNZ warns of chilling effect on NZ journalismTVNZ appeals to "responsible journalism" defence, arguing it cleared that hurdle.14 Oct 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUS Marshals offer reward for capture of Kiwi criminal in 400kg drug plotMarc Patrick Johnson, 59, is on the run after escaping a DEA undercover sting in Romania.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LeagueKiwis recall championship experience for Pacific Championships opener against SamoaThe Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns have named their sides for their Pacific Championships openers.14 Oct 05:55 AM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandPoor judgement and alcohol to blame in fatal off-road crash, coroner findsThe driver was nearly three times over the adult blood-alcohol limit.13 Oct 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelStephanie Holmes: I've stayed at 10 of NZ's 19 best luxury hotels and lodges. Here's my verdict19 NZ hotels were added to Michelin's keys list this week. Here's why they're special.12 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandBreeding mare: Insemination bill ends up in court after horse fails to fall pregnantThe stress-prone mare was to be inseminated with frozen semen from a selected stallion.12 Oct 01:00 AM
TalanoaKen Laban elected Lower Hutt Mayor in historic Pasifika firstThe well-known broadcaster is New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.12 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandLocal elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and regionPreliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race11 Oct 05:50 PM
Sport'Gutted': Tasman loses rising star to NRL moveInch had featured in the Crusaders' pre-season, impressing alongside James O’Connor.10 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonInfamous Cook Strait ferry to be stripped for scrap metal KiwiRail says the ferry will be recycled at a specialist shipyard in India.09 Oct 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Senseless waste of life': Mother blasts facility after son dies from peanut allergyA post-mortem has confirmed Riley Brown died after eating a meal containing trace amounts.09 Oct 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandMega-school split: Mount Albert Grammar proposes dividing into twoIt may be a blueprint for other big schools battling to cope with rising student numbers.09 Oct 04:00 PM
ChristchurchCar drags crumbling caravan through Christchurch streetsPolice say the driver was fined after towing the caravan through Fendalton.09 Oct 02:16 AM
