New ZealandHeavy police presence reported in Dunedin suburbA man has been taken into custody after the incident.30 Mar 06:40 AM
New ZealandEpileptic man who had a seizure while driving, causing a fatal crash, had been told not to driveFaalili Kauri had also stopped taking his medication before he got behind the wheel.30 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'They’ve got a plan': Expert says US, Israel misread Iran’s strengthThe USS Tripoli with 3500 marines and sailors has arrived in the Middle East.30 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingGas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer worksGas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.30 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCelebrity homes and coastal retreats: The South Island properties we obsessed overA former manor visited by a royal and Kim Dotcom's old mansion also drew plenty of clicks.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportKing's reign: 66-year Maadi Cup wait over as Waikato Dio complete North Island doubleKing's College reclaimed the Maadi Cup for the first time since 1960.30 Mar 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘A true legend’: Speedway community mourns racer after fatal Dunedin crashPaul Simon died at the scene despite efforts from emergency services.29 Mar 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true characterAs a young man, an All Blacks assistant showed his loyalty with visits to an injured mate.29 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Laird: Council still has no clue what to do with Western SpringsOPINION: Western Springs has 20,000 seated for speedway and nearly 50,000 for concerts.29 Mar 05:00 PM
WellingtonNZ Post backs down on decision to pull services for 10 lucky storesWellington's Marsden Books was one of 10 successful stores around the country. 29 Mar 07:36 AM
New Zealand'It was way too fast': Teen witness describes deadly Dunedin speedway crashThe teenager said the stock car appeared to lose its brakes.28 Mar 11:03 PM
AucklandAuckland Airport fog restrictions liftedMorning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.28 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandFallout continues for teacher who asked students about 'sex with a dead girl' Chanel College in Australia says it was not aware of Jason Morgan's history.28 Mar 05:05 PM
New ZealandIllegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'A rare and intimate window': Influential architect's art treasure trove up for auctionThe sale includes rare pieces by Pat Hanly and Bill Hammond.28 Mar 02:00 AM
RugbyTongan rugby player accused of scamming people by selling match-worn jerseysTau Koloamatangi has allegedly taken thousands off rugby fans trying to buy memorabilia.27 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandBirdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birdsThe 2530ha Cape Sanctuary now has 18 takahē with a permit for up to 100.27 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhen sheep were recorded 'singing' Pōkarekare Ana: Unearthing a region's music historyGlen Moffatt has unearthed lost stories, and some songs he never wants to listen to again.27 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConstruction downturn hits apprentices, but signs of recovery emergeConstruction is Tauranga’s second-largest employer, with 10,067 jobs in 2025.27 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFresh food frustrations: Northlanders hit out as veges spoil within daysKiwi households throw out $1364 of food each year, much of it from bad storage.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a young teacher hid sexual relationships with two students for more than a yearSam Bocock used aliases like ‘Michael’, ‘Alex’ and ‘Bella’ to hide the affairs.27 Mar 06:10 AM
Retail'Only way forward': Heinz Wattie’s confirms plant closures, 300 jobs to goManufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland will close.27 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandOh, rats: Woolworths fined $33k for four-month rat infestation at Dunedin supermarketStaff logged 112 rat sightings at the store in late 2023 - only 10 were caught.27 Mar 02:10 AM
New ZealandBoom in students, budget in reverse: How long can universities stretch?The University of Auckland now has a record 47,033 students, up 8% on last year.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhich regions could be hit next as red rain warnings loom?Tauranga, Coromandel and Tasman face likely upgrades to red rain warnings.26 Mar 08:52 AM
New Zealand'Significant event' to hit Tasman as subtropical storm moves to South IslandHeavy rain, strong gusty winds and flood risk warnings as subtropical storm shifts south.26 Mar 06:43 AM
New ZealandDunedin concert revival? Stadium to shrink and grow to fit touring actsThe redesign targets touring acts that prefer venues of 8000 to 12,000 capacity.26 Mar 12:24 AM
TravelSmall but perfectly formed: The big appeal of intimate hotels From Queenstown to Mexico, these small hotels prove intimate stays beat big resorts.25 Mar 06:00 PM
Super RugbySon of an All Blacks star set for new starting role: All you need to know about Super Rugby round sevenEverything you need to know for the weekend's action, with several new roles for players.25 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandJailed drink driver told his mum no one would listen. Hours later he was found deadThe coroner found inmates bullied, assaulted and stole from Alexander Nicholls-Braddock.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Fletcher Hawkesby celebrates 21st after cancer battle; the 'old-money' financier with a VIP pheasant shootPlus, who were the VVIPs partying at Synthony? 25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismUS asset manager gains consent for $250m deal to buy Wellington, Queenstown hotelsVendor NZ Hotel Holdings is backed by the NZ Super Fund and partners.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: Violent abuser Nathan Boulter’s path to murder Journalist and host Anna Leask exposes Nathan Boulter's years of violence against women.25 Mar 04:00 PM
