PremiumPremiumTourismNZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps growIn Auckland, 50 of 71 hotels report negative growth.13 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandCold snap hitting: Mercury set to drop for much of New ZealandMorning temperatures will linger in the single digits for much of the country.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stress being released': Scientists monitor earthquake clusterA Government agency has recorded 34 earthquakes in the same spot this week.07 Aug 08:03 AM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't taken06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandSub-zero temperatures as cold snap grips NZ - but La Niña's possible return looms03 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Colder than usual': Frosty mornings forecast for much of NZSettled and calm conditions predicted for most of the country this weekend.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Widespread frosts': Temperatures to drop across NZMetService says the last of the showers will move off NZ during the next couple of days.31 Jul 06:55 AM
Sport'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student banDebate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.29 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandAppeal for witnesses after person stabbed at Manukau Bus Station, one in custodyThe victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition, police said.28 Jul 09:16 PM
Auckland'Quite terrifying:' The young baker behind Auckland pie shop's sellout success Baker Lewis Mazza-Carson sold 50 pies on his first day. Now he's aiming for 1000. 28 Jul 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan robs Whangārei bar, fires shot at ceiling and assaults patronThe man fled in what is believed to be a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates.26 Jul 12:54 AM
WellingtonMass murderer denied parole for 16th time, reveals motive for killing his kidsRaymond Ratima committed the 'horrific' murders of seven family members in 1992.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures plummet below zero, more frosty days in week aheadFrosts for Auckland, more possible tomorrow; Chch records coldest temperature of month.20 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay silt removal leader offers advice to Tasman flood recoveryHawke’s Bay taskforce moved 2.5 million cubic metres of silt across 1100 properties.20 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandFrom puppy chaos to competitive husky racing'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'19 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNot enough babies: Cost and careers affect NZ's birth rate The global fertility rate to maintain the human population is now 2.7 children per woman. 18 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Rain, wind and snow': North Island in for day of wild weatherUp to 30mm of rain fell in Auckland this morning, with gusts of 70km/h on harbour bridge.16 Jul 10:52 PM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandDavcon's Hastings home earns top honours at Central North Island awardsDavcon, Inspired Projects and Landmark Homes Hawke's Bay win at Master Builders Awards.15 Jul 12:29 AM
New Zealand'No significant changes': All calm after quake swarm at RuapehuThe temperature of Te Wai ā-moe remains stable at about 12°C.14 Jul 11:23 PM
BusinessMedian house price falls in Auckland, increases in regionsReinz report shows sales volumes below expected, more days to sell.14 Jul 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country'Like many people, I’m pretty tired. It’s been an exhausting three weeks.'13 Jul 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Life-shattering diagnosis': He can't walk, talk or breathe without a machine Three Kiwis with motor neurone disease share how they make every precious day count. 13 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeMan jailed after forcing children to witness horrific animal crueltyA man beheaded puppies in front of a girl and hung a dog by a rope from a tree. 13 Jul 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A moment of madness and impulse': The day uni lecturer gave a lesson dressed as a womanCiara Cremin says life as a trans woman is hard but now she can't live any other way. 12 Jul 05:00 PM
