PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil O'Reilly: NZ needs to debate what resilience means for our economic survivalThe OECD average for research and development is now about 2.7% of GDP.14 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNadine HigginsNadine Higgins: Why NZ's KiwiSaver withdrawal rules need a major shake-upOPINION: Supervisors say applicants must exhaust savings and loans before withdrawals. 14 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLabour and Greens, Run it Straight, the economy, Rons – LettersOPINION: Voting for a lobbyist lottery is truly desperate for democracy Downunder.14 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: AI-generated fake news on social media is dangerous and unethicalOPINION: False images of events like the Mount Maunganui slip are a threat to democracy.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: New Zealand’s economy is set to outpace Australia's ... now what?OPINION: Will stronger GDP growth this side of the Tasman be a short-lived aberration?14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $15 million richer?It's time to check your Lotto ticket against tonight's winning numbers.14 Feb 07:07 AM
New ZealandMidnight rescue: Couple drive into floodwaters to save neighbours and petsJohn and Julie Clark took their tractors into a 1.5m flood to do the job.14 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandBarter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing dealThe barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAndy Belcher: Photographer who said ‘Yes’ to lifeObituary for The Weekend Sun on photographer Andrew Edward Belcher13 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismGlobal fund buys Queenstown pub empire in $40m-plus dealThe deal covers 12 venues and about 200 staff across Queenstown.13 Feb 11:00 PM
BusinessKiwi recruited by AI giant after raise at $630b valuation, tipped IPOChris Liddell served as deputy chief of staff in Donald Trump's first presidential term.13 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandNorthland teen’s standout effort wins top Blue Light life skills awardBlue Light has run these NZ Defence Force camps for 14 years nationwide.13 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'I don’t always know where I’m going': How fear is helping fuel pop star Cassie Henderson after The VoiceShe first found fame at 14 on The X Factor New Zealand. Then she took on Australia.13 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Group fight erupts outside bakery in Waikato town, police deploy taserPolice say about eight people were involved in the fight on George St.13 Feb 07:00 PM
MotorsportHow Earl Bamber plans to tame Bathurst in Corvette’s first run Down UnderThe Bathurst 12 Hour grid features nine-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi.13 Feb 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'High and very-high risk': The Auckland suburbs most vulnerable to landslidesRisk is 'locked-in' where homes were built before landslide risk was recognised - expert.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVehicles driving through floodwaters in Oruanui, Taupō DistrictSevere surface flooding has struck the area. Video / Imi BloomWatch13 Feb 07:45 AM
New ZealandState highways flooded as heavy rain drenches North IslandFlooding and slips are closing state highways.13 Feb 07:21 AM
New ZealandMetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026MetService weekend severe weather: Friday, February 13, 2026. Video / MetServiceWatch13 Feb 05:59 AM
New Zealand‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration MinisterNew settings cut the minimum investment from $15m to $5m for growth visas.13 Feb 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness300GB of data stolen: Napier law firm fights back after files offered online - Tech InsiderPLUS: Eroad boss quits, David Kirk scores, Judith Collins' parting gift to Rocket Lab.13 Feb 03:00 AM
EnergyWatch: Giant transformer arrives for $135m Huntly grid battery projectThe 100MW battery will store enough power for about 60,000 homes for two hours.13 Feb 02:47 AM
Business‘Decent economic growth’ as manufacturing expands, survey findsProduction and new orders led the gains, with both posting readings above 56.13 Feb 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTourism and migration figures show the economy ‘starting to hum’ - ASBMigration and tourism figures released today bode well for the economic recovery.13 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandAuckland Ferry Building evacuated in smoke alert during firefighters strike It took 30 minutes for fire crews to travel to the Ferry Building. 13 Feb 12:47 AM
BusinessRetirement age will rise to cover superannuation cost, investment company predictsNew Zealand now has about four workers for every person over the age of 65.13 Feb 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Freightways result in focus as bellwether tests signs of economic recoveryFreightways' shares hit a record high of over $15 this week ahead of the result.12 Feb 08:00 PM
World'Not wanted in the United States': Latino family plan move to New ZealandGregory and Ashlee Rivara first visited New Zealand after their university studies.12 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandSpooky ‘grim reaper’ image shows up on medical scan of car-crash victimDoctors say the scan highlights how pareidolia can mislead radiology reads.12 Feb 06:55 PM
SportA CEO ousted, a board divided: What went wrong at NZ Cricket?The bitter rift forced NZC boss Scott Weenink to resign days before Christmas.12 Feb 05:07 PM
New ZealandVaping health risksVaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking but its addictive nature and health risks tell a different story. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish scammer who targeted vulnerable Kiwis to be deported after early jail release Jack Hennessy duped pensioners out of $337,000 by posing as a police courier. 12 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxCostly calls: $2m IRD calling campaign had just 18% uptake of new security measureOnly 18% of people reached by IRD’s calls adopted the two-step verification promoted.12 Feb 04:29 AM
