New Zealand'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their livesGroups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.18 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingLong-term plan decides next mission for Omega Boy Omega Boy jumps from a Tauranga Group 2 win to 2100m in the Awapuni Gold Cup.17 Mar 07:22 PM
ChristchurchPair narrowly avoid fiery, deadly Lindis Pass crash before racing to help with extinguishersThe midday crash near Ōmarama left one person dead at the scene.16 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Sense of disbelief': Watch lost during fatal plane crash found in forest eight decades later11 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tracking vigorously': Tropical system looms as sizzling heat and heavy rain approaches 05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRichie McCow, Patrick Moo-homes: World-first NZ farm fantasy league with real cows and live data08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldCanadian backpacker's parents join farewell ceremony on Aussie island where she died06 Feb 06:52 AM
New ZealandSt Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullying04 Feb 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A2 Milk's sell-off, and what the rain will mean for gentailersChina's 2025 births fell to 7.92 million, the lowest level recorded since 1949.22 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'It doesn’t have the same feeling of safety': Ruby quits High St after 24 yearsRuby's High St store, opened in 2002, was the brand's first retail space.19 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expectedThe crash happened early this morning north of Rotorua.15 Jan 06:25 PM
ChristchurchFriends mourn 'gold-hearted' man who died in Christchurch housing complex fireFriends say Callum Dale was a loyal mate with a passion for making rap music.14 Jan 05:24 PM
New ZealandLarge-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramper resumesConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandPolice issue urgent appeal in large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramperConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.01 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMonth-long fireworks ban announced in holiday hotspots, starting nowThe moratorium covers private fireworks, but approved public New Year displays stay on.22 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyHigh water warning: Meridian to spill South Island hydro lakes from tomorrowMeridian's Waitaki catchment lakes are running high due to rain and snow melt.10 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandHeat alert: Temperatures set to tip 30C in early summer scorcherChristchurch, Ashburton and Dunedin are forecast to hit around 30C today.04 Dec 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
New ZealandReady… Set… Gurn! Show Us Your Silliest Face!Reporter Clementine is at the Victorian Heritage Celebration Oamaru, investigating some wildly bizarre expressions. Who will be crowned craziest face at the gurning competition?Watch03 Dec 04:59 PM
BusinessBilly bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in AucklandIkea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.03 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Fire is contained': Aerial, ground crews return to South Island hotspotsMore than a dozen crews and helicopters will continue to tackle fires near Palmerston.27 Nov 06:14 PM
New ZealandFires contained after high winds fan multiple South Island blazesThe Goodwood fire has burnt 25 hectares of pine forest.27 Nov 03:51 AM
New ZealandEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandCanterbury crash leaves three injured, one airlifted to hospital in serious conditionMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.17 Nov 02:45 AM
New Zealand‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar projectDr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.10 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It’s gutting for all of us': Detective on never finding murder victim's bodyAnaru Moana vanished hours after his mother Tina died from cancer.06 Nov 02:38 AM
New ZealandDeadly revenge: Three men found guilty of murder after $60k meth theftThe Crown said the killing followed a $60,000 meth and cash theft in Oamaru.05 Nov 10:57 PM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
TalanoaKen Laban elected Lower Hutt Mayor in historic Pasifika firstThe well-known broadcaster is New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.12 Oct 12:59 AM
