New ZealandWhy Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community stapleThe event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.17 Jun 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'17 Jun 12:02 AM
EconomyWhy Kiwi businesses are cautiously optimistic about the futureThis year, 52% of businesses plan to increase investment, up from 46% last year.16 Jun 11:01 PM
New ZealandSunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire banThe event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.16 Jun 10:40 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
PoliticsNew suicide prevention action plan released amid ‘stubbornly high’ ratesAbout 600 Kiwis die every year from a suspected suicide.16 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeriesAlmost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.16 Jun 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Staggering shift': More Kiwis see China as a threat, US trust at all-time low in new pollOnly 21% of Kiwis view China as a friend – but say the country is important for our future16 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandHabitat for Humanity urges law change to unlock more affordable housingAlan Thorp says at the moment, councils are too scared the move isn’t legal.16 Jun 05:55 PM
New Zealand‘Quite literally a cover-up’: Couple tricked into buying rot-infested homeA QSM recipient was labelled a 'puppet master' who had orchestrated the deception. 16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecurity expert acknowledges theft risk at radioactive waste site The facility stores radioactive waste near NZDF assets in Manawatu.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: “Burnouts on the dairy farm? Heck yeah!”Reporter Jahvarn is in Te Aroha where a local dairy farmer is giving the kids and the cows a show with a wild burnout competition. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch16 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySouth Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50mThe store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville graveThe $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sharp instincts': $7.5m meth haul intercepted by CustomsCustoms seized 25kg of meth at Auckland Airport from a US flight.16 Jun 08:19 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Tourism Holdings jumps 57.5% on buyout offerComvita shares fall 7% after mānuka honey company forecasts a net loss of more than $20m.16 Jun 05:55 AM
FootballKiwi fans miss out as broadcasters skip Women's Euros coverageThe tournament starts on July 3 in Switzerland and is streaming in 138 countries.16 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Matariki has become one of NZ's most meaningful public holidaysMatariki falls on Friday, June 20, with events throughout the weekend.16 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandPharmac makes funding U-turn over patches for menopause treatmentPatients will be able to use one of two brands of HRT patch, but availability may vary.16 Jun 03:05 AM
New ZealandMetService weather update June 16-17MetService weather update June 16-17. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Jun 12:56 AM
School RugbyRotorua Boys' High School hakaRotorua Boys' High School First XV perform their haka on the day they won the Moascar Cup off Hamilton Boys’ High School. Video / SuppliedWatch15 Jun 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accountsOnline retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.15 Jun 11:27 PM
OpinionOpinion: NZ lags behind other nations in protecting the oceanNew Zealand's sea territory is 15 times the size of its landmass.15 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice find gun, drugs in stolen vanThe van was stolen in April and found on White St in Whitianga last week, police say.15 Jun 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid InquiryEconomists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.15 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand6yo believed among two dead in boat capsize off TaranakiThree people were on board the boat when it got into trouble off the Pātea coast.15 Jun 08:33 PM
BusinessMajor banks halt over-counter deposits into others' accountsANZ stopped accepting deposits into others' accounts last year.15 Jun 07:37 PM
LiveNew ZealandLive: Luxon speaks before departing for ChinaThe Prime Minister will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing.15 Jun 07:19 PM
BusinessFrom corporate life to sexology: How Morgan Penn made a career out of her passionThe Sex.Life co-host offers insights into her big career shift and how she made it work.15 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique projectTwo thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.15 Jun 06:23 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facilityThe waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
