New ZealandLightning brightens Northland's night skies in stunning displayLightning captured at Morningside in Whangārei about 1am on Tuesday. Video / Sarah CurtisWatch27 Oct 10:30 PM
New Zealand'A huge loss': Tributes for young Irishman who died in Queenstown balcony fallDillon McDermott, from Galway, died in the resort town last week.27 Oct 10:20 PM
New ZealandSurfboard lost in Australia washes up in Raglan 2400km awayKitesurfer Alvaro Bon traced the board’s owner to Tasmania.27 Oct 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gapFive new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.27 Oct 09:12 PM
New Zealand'I've always loved competing': Rotorua athlete rises through US ranksThe former John Paul College student has spent three years at NC State University. 27 Oct 09:08 PM
New Zealand'Bring life back to the water': $26m boost for Hauraki Gulf restorationThe NEXT Foundation is investing $20m in the Gulf’s largest reef restoration.27 Oct 07:56 PM
New Zealand'Create opportunities for our businesses': Luxon reveals trade pitch to AsiaThe PM wants to sign a new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with ASEAN.27 Oct 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Auckland getting 1734 new student beds in three towers worth $716mWho’s behind them and why the demand?27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis dealThe deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBounce back: NZ’s adventure capital nears pre-Covid tourism highs ahead of big summerAustralia leads arrivals at 40%, with the US and China steadily increasing.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cabinet arrogance and ‘high trust’ politics draw fireOPINION: A reader responds to Brooke van Velden’s attitude toward public consultation.27 Oct 11:00 AM
New ZealandHelicopter rushes to Waikino after waterfall slip leaves one critically hurtEmergency services were called to Waikino about 2.30pm.27 Oct 05:16 AM
New Zealand‘The evidence is overwhelming’: PI cleared after client’s AI-inspired complaintThe man sought a $2000 refund after claiming the PI’s report was ‘not fit for purpose’.27 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Intense' retired surgeon fights against compulsory mental health treatment order The man was taken into a mental health treatment unit after concerns about his behaviour.27 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandBrain meets tikanga: Parenting series rewires how whānau connectBlending neuroscience and tikanga Māori to support whānau across Aotearoa.26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMongrel Mob killer stabbed stranger at 16; now he's stabbed again in prisonKayleb Renata claimed carrying a shank in prison was necessary for protection.26 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKelly Thomas: How the 'bleisure' boom could power NZ’s tourism recoveryOPINION: NZ is at a pivotal moment in the way we attract and host business travellers.26 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow one risky bet became a cornerstone of Christchurch’s comebackIts heritage-listed High St facade was nearly demolished after the 2011 quakes.26 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ investigates measles case at Wellington Girls’ CollegeWellington Girls’ College students are told to isolate after measles exposure. 26 Oct 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFrom Caribbean to Canterbury: Alpaca farmers find niche in New Zealand tourismAnya and Frank Walkington talk to Tom Raynel about their farm business, Shamarra Alpacas.26 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime501 deportee’s isolation blamed for fatal shooting of crowbar-wielding victimMatthew Lemalu fired his gun at Anthony Rangi as he advanced with a crowbar in hand.26 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandMigrant forced to leave NZ after immigration adviser gives 'atrociously poor advice' He had to leave a good job and sell his assets before relocating overseas.26 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandFreight industry urges review of crash protocols after nine‑hour SH1 shutdownTruckers say nine-hour SH1 closure shows the cost of current crash rules.26 Oct 03:36 AM
EntertainmentWhy Shaun Wallace says fame is his chance to give backThe Chase is on for the Dark Destroyer to raise some serious money for Cure Kids.26 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies after shooting in Te Puke, homicide probe launchedPolice say the victim died in hospital after suffering a critical gunshot wound.26 Oct 12:13 AM
New ZealandDunedin teen arrested after Wellington mosque bomb threat due in court tomorrowThe threat named the Kilbirnie Masjid and was posted online on Thursday.25 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandSupermarket's kebab ad sparks complaint about gender roles, belittling menFoodstuffs says the ad was intended as a light-hearted piece about family meals.25 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom heartbreak to hope: First babies born helped by Zuru couple's foundation The Mowbray family has donated $1.5m to help couples desperate to have a baby. 25 Oct 11:00 PM
KahuOne dead after crash on rural Morrinsville roadMotorists are urged to avoid the area as diversions remain in place.25 Oct 07:07 PM
KahuYoung Northland golfer builds a side-hustle to fund expensive sports dreamJavier's parents run a coffee cart. He is starting to fund his own sport, aged just 12.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why would Chris Hipkins even contemplate associating himself with the Greens and Te Pāti MāoriOPINION: NZ has always been a land of rich and poor, one reader writes.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Adapt or fall behind – how Kiwi workers can take advantage of AIOPINION: AI is already causing job losses, but different skills will now be in demand. 25 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You don’t make deepfakes of women you overlook': Broadcaster hits back at trollsThe New Zealand broadcaster says new deepfakes of her keep appearing.25 Oct 07:08 AM
New ZealandLotto: Nine people share $1m as Powerball jackpot goes unstruck yet againSaturday's Powerball jackpot climbed to a record for the year after no one won midweek.25 Oct 07:03 AM