New ZealandGrieving mum calls out rural drink-driving culture after daughter killed in crashTeenager Ani died shortly after jumping into a moving car to try to stop a drunk driver.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Is New Zealand betting too much on 'paper' oil reserves?OPINION: Politicians need to front up on the tough fuel questions.18 Mar 02:00 AM
BusinessPetrol jumps 10c in days as pumps run dry, Kiwis hunt for cheapest fuelNew Zealand holds 32.8 days of petrol, with 25.2 more days en route.18 Mar 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDatagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdlesWhy Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.17 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'No!!!!': New motorway toll proposal vexes publicLight vehicles face tolls from $1.50 to $4.50, with heavy vehicles up to $9.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We need to be really measured and calm': Fuel chief moves to ease shortage fearsChannel Infrastructure has 300 million litres of fuel stored at Marsden Point.17 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandThe main roads where next tranche of average-speed cameras will be rolled outThe trial camera in Matakana has garnered $9000 in fines its first three months.17 Mar 12:54 AM
TravelWhy this low-key cruise is the answer if you hate waterslides and buffetsOn shore, guests can book niche excursions, from truffle hunts to Art Deco gin.16 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ-born US Marines veteran faces deportation after 30 years living in AmericaPaul Canton says he was promised American citizenship when he signed up in 1991. 16 Mar 10:21 PM
Travel newsFive standout travel deals: From bear-watching in Canada to a Mekong river cruiseTravel deals span Canada, Southeast Asia, Bali, coastal Australia and beyond.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on wayInvercargill is forecast to plunge to 4C overnight on Wednesday.16 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeJudge aborts trial after jury questions complainant's sex lifeJurors asked if her underwear was typical daily style or 'only for special occasions'.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknownMany do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFed-up shopper says supermarket prices are soaring as fresh food rots fastJared Bettridge says watermelons, apples and potatoes have rotted within days.16 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelInside access: Stay in an Oxford college for less than a standard hotel roomDid you know visitors can book historic college rooms during long university breaks?15 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt fasterIn Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work beginsThe upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.15 Mar 03:00 AM
CricketNZ Cricket poised to vote on future of Kiwi T20The New Zealand Cricket board will discuss the future of the domestic game on Monday.15 Mar 01:57 AM
AucklandKiwis stockpiling fuel? Auckland stores sell out of containers as petrol prices surgeSome Supercheap Auto staff say the fuel cans are now selling out in a single day.14 Mar 10:37 PM
Travel newsHow to turn autumn into an enviable escape with food, flame and coastal new staysMark your calendar with these upcoming food festivals, exhibitions and travel experiences.14 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandBig late bite: Local snatches Snapper Bonanza crown on final dayKaitāia's Harley Ra wins $30,000 for biggest fish at 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza.14 Mar 08:56 PM
SportWatch: Manu Champs light up the Viaduct, new splash kings and queens are crownedCelebrity competitors like JManGo, Piri Weepu and Peter Gordon thrilled fans.14 Mar 07:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandForgotten roads, hidden rights: Why paper roads matter more than you thinkPaper roads cover 6924ha in Northland, or 3.7% of public land in the region.14 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Beyond blessed': Northland mum finds hope after son’s rare diagnosisRoy Kaumavae jnr has tetrasomy 18p – one of just three known cases in NZ.13 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand'A mockery': Major tournament's venue change sparks backlashSome critics say new host doesn't have enough beds and schools can't afford to attend.13 Mar 07:10 PM
LifestyleDr Lance O'Sullivan splits from wife less than a year after Las Vegas weddingThe couple have separated months after a public proposal at a Warriors game.13 Mar 06:20 PM
New Zealand'Much cooler and fresher': Cold front flushes humid air for better sleepRain is forecast for most of the North Island today with a fresh southwest wind to follow.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime'Big boys' stuff': Tomahawk-wielding robber faces the music for Noel Leeming heistA judge told Bruce Tautari that the armed raid could easily have turned deadly.13 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'She’s still crying': Father questions police response after daughter hit by car on way to schoolHe says officers took details at the scene but were still seeking 'hard evidence'.13 Mar 03:00 AM
AucklandResidents woken by 'explosions' after truck bursts into fire on Auckland motorwayThe truck carrying dog food caught fire about 1.30am yesterday, waking nearby residents. 13 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandRemains of missing fisherman Ferzil Babu found on Coppermine IslandThe remains were found on December 20 last year by a DoC staff member.12 Mar 11:32 PM
New ZealandHumid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country Just before 7am the super city was already at 21C.12 Mar 07:06 PM
Super Rugby'Don't want us here': Moana coach Umaga lashes out at Blues rivals Tana Umaga has fired a shot at the Blues ahead of Sunday's Super Rugby clash in Auckland.12 Mar 05:06 AM
SportMaking a splash: Dive-bombing stars to watch at Manu World Champs finalsOnly 130 competitors remain in the chase for $40,000 in cash and prizes.12 Mar 04:00 AM
