New ZealandAir NZ tightening rules for portable power bank usage on flightsThe airline said the changes had been made to “keep everybody on board safe”.05 Dec 04:37 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather December 5-8MetService severe weather December 5-8. Video / MetServiceWatch05 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandKmart cancels recall for three sand products after tests find no asbestosMBIE is urging people who followed the recall to seek remedial costs from Kmart.05 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 30 cases as Auckland concert named location of interestMeasles alerts also cover Wellington ferries and several Auckland malls.05 Dec 03:43 AM
EntertainmentRhythm of the flight: Action from the Synthony party that drank an Air NZ plane dryGlow sticks lit the aisles of the one-of-a-kind flight NZ1331 from Auckland to Sydney.05 Dec 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKmart NZ earning twice as much per sq m as The Warehouse – analystsAnalysts say Kmart’s higher-margin home and apparel lines are driving the gap.05 Dec 01:51 AM
TalanoaRare Polynesian spears saved from UK garden, up for auctionThe two spears have estimates of up to £15,000 each (about $34,660).05 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandControversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art galleryThe flag was stolen from the Civic Square gallery on Thursday.05 Dec 12:58 AM
CrimeMother confronts son's killer as he's jailed over trailer deathAndrew John Mercer, 32, had earlier admitted manslaughter over Robert Ralston's death.04 Dec 11:43 PM
Auckland$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist 'recovered'A man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court next week over the alleged theft.04 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandBaby escapes uninjured after car crashes fleeing policePolice say they did not know a baby was in the car before laying spikes.04 Dec 08:16 PM
CrimeCannabis-impaired driver who killed church deacon in crash claimed she was framedBut the evidence against Kim Scott was overwhelming, a judge ruled.04 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCricketRanked: Test cricket’s 10 greatest left-armers (including two Kiwis)New Zealand’s Trent Boult ranks fifth, with 317 wickets before his early exit.04 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandZB host Mike Hosking and PM Christopher Luxon swap Christmas giftsMike Hosking and Christopher Luxon continue their Christmas gift swap tradition. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch04 Dec 06:38 PM
New Zealand'We just built slowly': Napier athlete off to national Special Olympics after massive liftsWhen Daniel Siaosi steps on the platform, it'll be a culmination of a decade of resolve.04 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTower’s digital revamp drives most improved Deloitte award winTower’s share price has soared 40% in 12 months, hitting $1.87 on the NZX.04 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuHarbour Bridge march: Brian Tamaki protest denied permission – againFreedom and Rights Coalition leader wants the march to go ahead with or without approval.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Passing the Deloitte Top 200 batonIt was - and remains - 'the event' on the New Zealand corporate calendar.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeloitte Top 200: The judging panel 2025The panel brings together leaders from iwi, private equity, energy and law.04 Dec 03:58 PM
New Zealand'Throw it out': Tom & Luke Snackaballs recalled over hard plastic riskThree flavours of the snack balls have been recalled by NZ Food Safety.04 Dec 06:18 AM
New ZealandUltra Worldwide Music Festival heads to WellingtonPromoters expect about 20,000 people to attend the waterfront event next year.04 Dec 04:36 AM
Talanoa'No one should go through what I have': Samoan fashion designer's widow after man chargedArthur 'Afa' Ah Loo was shot and killed at a "No Kings" march in Salt Lake City in June.04 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandSecondary teachers vote to accept collective agreement settlementFrom early 2026, 80% of trained secondary teachers will have a base salary over $100k.04 Dec 03:32 AM
New ZealandCrazy for curry and $2100 splurges: What Uber Eats says we really orderOne customer made 25 orders in one day, spending nearly $2100.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandDancing Queens: Kiwi leaders unexpectedly light up conference stage Christopher Luxon attended after opening New Zealand's first Ikea today.04 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandDancing queens: Barbara Edmonds and Dame Therese Walsh perform at conferenceThe performance was at the Bold Steps Conference 2025 – an event empowering women. Video / SuppliedWatch04 Dec 01:43 AM
New ZealandGovt rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendationsA tougher 2050 net-negative goal for carbon dioxide has been rejected.04 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandMetService weather: December 4-5MetService weather: December 4-5. Video / MetServiceWatch04 Dec 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandRotokākahi pipeline planning grievances aired in High CourtProtesters waved signs outside the Rotorua courthouse as the hearing started. Video / Ben FraserWatch04 Dec 12:37 AM
CrimeFather of Gurjit Singh speaks after guilty verdictGurjit Singh’s father, Nishan Singh, speaks outside the Dunedin High Court following the jury’s verdict finding Rajinder guilty of murdering his son. Video / Ben TomsettWatch04 Dec 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Very sharp': Two quakes shake Central North IslandGeoNet measured the first quake at a magnitude of 4.8 and a depth of 7km.03 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandMedical drone trialA medical drone trial has taken place in Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleHej, Aotearoa! Ikea officially opens first store in New ZealandToday's the day Kiwis say hello to the yellow and blue homeware.03 Dec 10:08 PM
