New ZealandRoll spikes at Horowhenua CollegeFour new classrooms have arrived as the school roll hits 900 students.14 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandFour people treated by emergency services after car crash in Ruapehu district 'We sent two ambulances and we treated a total of four patients.'13 May 10:10 PM
New ZealandTruck and trailer crashes on SH1 in central North IslandThe road is under stop/go traffic management and delays are expected.13 May 09:01 PM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
Personal FinanceThe parent trap: How non-payers of child support get round the IRDSome unpaid child support dates back 30 years yet the IRD has still not collected.12 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overwhelming love': Jaimee Lupton and her newborn daughter NoaJaimee Lupton and Zuru's Nick Mowbray aim to raise $1 million to share the baby love.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpace storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.11 May 03:51 AM
KahuMinister to decide on village name change proposalTe Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park Village to be named Waimarino.10 May 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
New ZealandColdest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on wayMetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.09 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandPower warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for AucklandAuckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.08 May 10:29 AM
Travel newsRough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.08 May 03:15 AM
TravelAm I the bad guy for staying at a $1200 hotel without my husband?Some things are too good to share.06 May 06:00 AM
TravelCould Te Arai Links be the next White Lotus?Just south of Mangawhai sits one of the most stunning stays the north has to offer.05 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ's $1.8b pet boom: why dogs are now as spoiled as kidsWith dogs now viewed as treasured family member, owners spoil them more than their kids.05 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claimMore than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.02 May 05:00 PM
KahuThe Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill passes first reading in ParliamentŌ-Rākau was the site of the last major battle in the Crown’s 1863-64 invasion of Waikato.01 May 06:48 PM
BusinessToo dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundriesCrowdfunding charity 10x10 uses Dragon's Den model to combat 'fundraising fatigue'.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnzac weather: Cold start for dawn service, heavy rain for the South IslandIt's a mixed bag of weather for the country on Anzac Day.23 Apr 11:16 PM
TravelAlone and crying: My night in an off-grid cabinChecking out NZ's latest glamping spot isn't all smiles.22 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuMāori cuisine the star of Matariki menuTaupō is the Matariki stop for Māori cuisine at its finest.21 Apr 08:44 PM
TravelI've been campervanning throughout NZ. These are the best places to relaxMy favourite places to turn on, tune in and drop out.21 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBuild it and they will come: The rich-lister with a dreamA Parnell landlord wants visitors to eat, drink and be merry at his new open-air venue.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather woes: Fog scuppers flights in south, heavy rain and thunderstorms for northFog in Chch that affected or forced cancellation of more than 40 flights has now cleared.20 Apr 01:43 AM
Travel5 quirky adventures for kids over the school breakA selection of mind-boggling destinations to entertain the kids.19 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelI drove State Highway 35 and it's easily one of the best road trips in the worldNot just a catchy song, it's a belter of a journey too.17 Apr 06:00 AM
KahuThree huge sculptures installed in TaurangaWorks are part of an upgrade of Cameron Rd.16 Apr 07:26 PM
New ZealandFamily syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.15 Apr 10:35 PM
New ZealandWhich lucky region has hot weather on the way?Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for northWorst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.12 Apr 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'They're trying to stamp us out': Recruitment start-up in battle with Trade MeTrade Me is taking legal action over an Auckland grandmother's tradie recruitment website.12 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandRail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trainsPeople ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.12 Apr 12:05 AM
Travel newsIs it the Maldives? A deserted island? The latest 'best job in the world' might surprise youScore the world's best job and live in absolute paradise.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM