WorldCanadian backpacker's parents join farewell ceremony on Aussie island where she diedPiper James' body was found surrounded by dingoes on K’gari, formerly Fraser Island.06 Feb 06:52 AM
Entertainment'It could all be gone tomorrow': Six60's Matiu Walters on fame, family and when he'll call it a dayAnd why he's gunning for his former bandmate to get the All Blacks coaching role.05 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: NZ Rugby faces delicate race to free next All Blacks coach from club dealsOPINION: NZR will get their man – that’s not in doubt – but 'when?' is the key question.05 Feb 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSecret Legend of Zelda film shoot reaches Queenstown as big-budget production nears wrapThe movie marks the first ever big-screen outing for the Zelda universe.05 Feb 12:52 AM
Super RugbyRookie to leader: All Blacks breakout star wrestles with senior statusFabian Holland returns for 2026 as World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year.04 Feb 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Everyday living is just so hard': Families going into debt to pay for school uniformsCharity Variety has seen a 16% jump in calls for uniform and fees support.04 Feb 06:24 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All the details from ex-Black Cap Adam Parore's Hokianga wedding; the Rich List heiress launching a music careerPLUS: What happened at Chelsea Winstanley’s art fundraiser?04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonSir Peter Jackson in talks to build long-awaited Wellington movie museumOfficials have confirmed recent discussions with the movie mogul's people about the plan.04 Feb 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Coward's punch': Inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attackRomeo Williiams' 10-month jail term is added to an existing aggravated robbery sentence.04 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandSt Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullyingPolice are investigating the alleged bullying at the Ōamaru college's hostel.04 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'We were horrified': DoC shock as ducks filmed eating native chicks aliveDoC has euthanised three mallards from Lake Alexandrina to stop copycat attacks.04 Feb 12:28 AM
TravelIs this the spookiest state in the US?From haunted houses to ghost legends, this state is full of dark delights.03 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: Special investigation delves into life of alleged cancer fraudsterNicola Flint told friends she was dying of cancer. Police say she never had the disease.03 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandThieves urged to return Olympic gold medal stolen from rowing great's Christchurch homePolice say the gold medal can be returned anonymously via any station.03 Feb 07:41 PM
New ZealandNew drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore in Akaroa HarbourExperts warn stranded fuel could harm endangered Hector's dolphins nearby.03 Feb 05:02 AM
New ZealandMore than 40 flights cancelled at Wellington Airport due to fogThick fog has forced the cancellation of 48 flights at Wellington Airport.03 Feb 03:06 AM
World'The antithesis of brotherhood': Fraternity faces hazing charges over student recruit deathThe 18-year-old was found unresponsive hours after a rush party.02 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandEmails show Jeffrey Epstein rejected US physicist's $250k Otago uni funding pitchThe University of Otago says it never knew Epstein was proposed as a funder.02 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandThe last hunt: How Scout the terrier is helping finish off possums in conservation zoneThe project has cut possum numbers to near-zero on the Otago Peninsula.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow a dead phone on a night out sparked a smart new festival-charger startup'The idea came from a pretty ordinary but frustrating moment.'02 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the Epstein files could be bigger than WatergateMore than three million pages of Epstein material have now been made public.02 Feb 04:00 AM
WellingtonNew Zealand couple managed Epstein’s island, newly released files revealThe couple described Little Saint James as their 'new home' in a 2016 email.02 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandWatch: NZ's biggest fish released - Rakaia's giant salmon returns to SH1The giant fish has been given a $300,000 makeover. 02 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Thousands of families suffering from overheating' – what's changed?Danny Rood says his former Christchurch bedroom once hit 57.1C at night.02 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shearing roundup with Sir David FaganDavid Seymour, Sir David Fagan, Nick Webster, Hunter McGregor, and Steve Wyn-Harris.02 Feb 12:43 AM
New ZealandDriver charged after Dunedin crash that left one person deadThe person was arrested after the Wickliffe Rd crash on Monday night.01 Feb 09:56 PM
New ZealandShearers smash world record with 2073 lambs in epic West Otago effortLeon Samuels, Paerata Abraham and Shane Ratima beat the old mark by 97.01 Feb 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Everything is gone': Mum dragged from burning home but family pooch Sumo not so lucky Grace Curwood and her seven children lost almost all their belongings.01 Feb 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandCan VR really teach people to drive safely? New Hawke’s Bay course testedThe 10-session VR course costs $150 and undercuts many in-car lessons.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured in Otago crashThe Glenorchy-Routeburn Rd remains partially blocked following this morning's crash.01 Feb 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Ruinous for our region': Sir Sam Neill, Sir Grahame Sydney fight planned gold mineSantana Minerals' Otago endeavour is the country’s largest new gold project in decades.01 Feb 12:24 AM
Travel newsHow to spend Valentine’s Day your way, from spa retreats to breakup rail adventuresValentine’s trips for romance, wellness and self love.31 Jan 07:27 PM
MotorsportUgochukwu chases rare double with NZ Grand Prix and title in his sightsThe 18-year-old American already holds the prestigious Macau Grand Prix title.31 Jan 05:35 PM