Black Caps'He's brilliant': All Blacks' secret weapon boosts England for Black Caps seriesCoach Brendon McCullum has called in a Kiwi great against his former side.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Island faces weekend deluge as heavy rain and wind warnings issuedBuller and Grey face 18 hours of heavy rain from Saturday midday.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Forced our hands’: Firefighters walk off job over stalled talksBay of Plenty firefighters were among 2000 nationwide who walked off the job for one hour.17 Oct 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMacpac profit tumbles 70% as tougher market hits outdoor retailerRetailer's net profit fell 70% to $3m as it was hit by rising costs and weaker demand.17 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandWhittaker's chocolate prices to rise, blames operating, ingredients cost hikesCustomers reacted to the news online and noted that cocoa prices have recently fallen. 17 Oct 03:35 AM
New Zealand‘A very challenging time’: St John staffer recounts Whakaari response tollSix rescue helicopters were dispatched within minutes of the eruption alert.17 Oct 03:34 AM
Crime'You chose this': Drink driver was 110km over speed limit before killing two sistersCCTV footage of his speed, if shown in court, would cause outrage, the judge said. 17 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandThree staff across Eastland Group and Trust Tairāwhiti paid more than $1.35m in 2025The largest figure would place that person ninth on the list of highest-earning NZ CEOs.17 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFight for control over NZ's biggest sheep meat exporter heats up ahead of voteAlliance director Mark Wynne is confident the Dawn Meats deal will proceed. 17 Oct 02:22 AM
New ZealandPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
America's CupTeam NZ ride winds of change as new group of Am Cup sailors confirmed'If you look at what they do, they’re fast,' Grant Dalton said of the new signings. 17 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the $160m fix: How a luxury Queenstown resort became a leaky landmarkRepairs at the luxury lakefront resort are costing $993,000 per apartment.17 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe $6 billion dollar man: Sir Peter Beck rockets up the rich listThe Southlander is paying it forward, investing in multiple NZ startups.17 Oct 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: Off-court turmoil shows sport’s leaders could learn from their fansOPINION: Row follows a rocky year after Dame Noeline Taurua had to reapply for her job.16 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandCoroner urges clearer messaging for mental health helplinesThe coroner found Scott McDermott’s calls for help went unanswered at times.16 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelInside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a nightGuests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.16 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandErica Stanford's school property announcementMinister of Education Erica Stanford makes a school property announcement. Video / Michael CraigWatch16 Oct 08:27 PM
New ZealandBoil notice issued as E.coli scare hits Hanmer Springs campgroundTaumata Arowai found the water system failed to manage key safety risks.16 Oct 08:25 PM
New Zealand‘Enough is enough’: Firefighters strike nationwide, warnings of serious delaysAbout 2000 firefighters walked off the job for an hour from midday.16 Oct 08:23 PM
OpinionRyan Bridge'Wisdom's been usurped by incompetence': Comparing today's 'petulant' MPs to Jim BolgerOPINION: Intolerance for other points of view, the antithesis of Bolger, is now common.16 Oct 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Anytime, anywhere': SUV speed cameras pocket $900k in four monthsOne camera generated $104,270 in fines from May 12 to August 31.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers left guessing after ministry U-turn on AI rulesTeachers can now use AI to help mark work but must oversee all results.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWonky Box expands again with new chilled and refillable grocery rangeCo-founder Angus Simms says the business is focused on curation, not scale.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Evil': Gloriavale founder’s secret jail letter called for breaking babies’ willsWritten from prison in 1996, the six-page letter targets ‘self-will’ in babies.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Lifting our game’: Minister on saving key programme to fight growing meth problemAs meth consumption skyrockets, the police budget to fight it is being squeezed.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAfter 35 years in prison, Paul Dally is still denied paroleParole Board says the killer's release plan is still too vague to ensure public safety.16 Oct 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ share market up as Infratil rallies on data centre dealThe market's newest entrant, mining company Uvre, rose on its opening day.16 Oct 05:15 AM
AgribusinessFarmers mount last-ditch push to keep Alliance in NZ handsThe co-operative’s profit swung to $20m after a $90m turnaround this year.16 Oct 05:07 AM
LifestyleNZ musician Mel Parsons on how an abusive relationship inspired her latest music'It feels strange to write explicitly about a life I kept private for a long time.'16 Oct 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStarlink rise blamed as small rural internet provider goes into liquidationElon Musk looms over rural New Zealand.16 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandMPs pay tribute to Jim Bolger in ParliamentMPs paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger in Parliament. Video / Parliament TVWatch16 Oct 03:43 AM
New Zealand'False, baseless and damaging': Mowbray family hits back at false TikTok claims over child abuse caseHe is not the first wealthy New Zealander to be wrongly accused of being the defendant.16 Oct 02:34 AM
PoliticsNgāti Toa to regain Whitireia land after historical confiscationThe iwi will regain ownership of 53 hectares of the headland from RNZ. Video / Mike ScottWatch16 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoolworths glitch leaves family of four without food, children without lunchesA 45-minute system failure impacted 60 Woolworths orders.16 Oct 12:27 AM
