TravelWhere penguins, glaciers and history collide at the edge of the worldCruise excursions reach glaciers too remote for larger ships to access.07 Oct 02:53 AM
AucklandAir NZ flight struck by lightning, 'fireball' seen from cabin, 'deafening bang' heardA passenger says he saw a bright orange flash hit the plane's left wing.06 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand actionTwo vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.06 Oct 05:29 PM
ChristchurchPotential breakthrough? Police move closer to identifying mystery manPolice say formal identification of the man could still take some time.06 Oct 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom village feel to high-rise living? Town debates its future after Kāinga Ora submissionHearings on the future of Kerikeri’s town centre are set for October.05 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuWoman tries to halt investigations into archaeological waka discoveryCatherine Sixtus says the waka, found in the Chatham Islands, may have come from Germany.05 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Tattooing is fine art': Award-winning Kiwi tattooist showcases body of workSome of his most recognisable local works belong to Millie Elder-Holmes, a close friend.04 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKoha cafes, food banks and markets: How the regional towns are coping with hard times Small Northland towns are struggling with poverty but there are pockets of hope.04 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandMum’s charity mission after 'people magnet' son's sudden meningitis death Dion Hodder was just 16 when the disease claimed his life during a St John cadet camp.04 Oct 06:41 AM
New ZealandGovt lowers bowel cancer screening age to 58Lowering of the screening age comes after presenter Paddy Gower had pre-cancer growths.03 Oct 11:21 PM
New Zealand'I don't want to be a burden': Kiwi mum of four speaks about living with blindnessMore than 51% of working-age blind New Zealanders are unemployed, and that's increasing.03 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South IslandsAuckland could receive 25mm of rain an hour and gusts up to 90km/h today.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDargaville's the place to be for tractor buffsThere's so much to see at the Kaipara Heritage Machinery Inc and Dargaville Museum.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBungled arrest leaves police detainee with fractured cheek, ammo dropped at scenePolice officers breached policy in pursuit and transport, but are cleared of punching man.03 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandUpdate on survivors as probe into Bucklands Beach fire continuesTwo people died and two were injured after flames tore through the home.03 Oct 07:07 AM
All Blacks'Mouldy Aussie': Australian paper called out for All Black blunderWilliams said he was a 'Mozzie', slang for a Māori living in Australia.03 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Meatless bone': New World's butchery blunder causes bare bone outrage The mislabelled pack was sold at New World Onerahi in Whangārei.03 Oct 05:19 AM
CrimeMan escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpointBlade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.03 Oct 05:00 AM
BDBDFreight and logisticsNorthport expansion gets approvalShares in Port of Tauranga, which owns 50% of Northport rose 2% after the news.03 Oct 04:16 AM
CrimeMum's frightening encounter after man tries to get into car with kids insideJacintha Okan’s 10-year-old son was in the front seat when the man tried the door.03 Oct 03:19 AM
CrimeFirearm pointed at motorist leads police to discover 20kg of cannabis chocolates, drug operationA father and son were involved in the drug activity, which included 1108 infused sweets.03 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti MāoriShow host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.02 Oct 08:47 PM
New Zealand'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
BusinessTesla full self-drive: Early Kiwi adopters wowed, but also suffer some bloopers The NZ version is branded ‘Supervised’, requiring an attentive driver at all times.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing historyThe 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeOpen justice: Judge rejects suppression for accused community leaderThe high-profile Northland figure is fighting to keep identity hidden in assault case.02 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandThree more measles cases confirmed in Northland outbreakThe number of confirmed cases has now risen to nine. The latest three were close contacts.02 Oct 05:27 AM
PoliticsPolitical lines drawn between mother and son as movement splits from Te Pāti MāoriEru Kapa-Kingi says Toitū Te Tiriti needs independence from 'ego-driven' party politics.02 Oct 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Swirling mass': Auckland thunderstorms set to lash end of school holidaysThunderstorms with hail are forecast for Auckland and Northland from Friday night.02 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe perils of compulsory virtue: Lessons from Auckland University's backtrackOPINION: The Senate vote showed 75% of professors wanted courses to be optional.02 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland median house prices fall $20k in latest monthDid spring really boost the market? Perhaps median prices are more important than volumes.02 Oct 12:55 AM
BusinessExxonMobil may sell NZ fuel terminals and service stations: ReportExxonMobil owns more than 150 service stations across New Zealand.01 Oct 09:59 PM
