SportMaadi Regatta day one wrap: Standout school crews shine on Lake RuataniwhaA record 2,287 school rowers are racing on Lake Ruataniwha this week.23 Mar 04:53 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismHotel management heavyweights merge to create 45-strong national networkCapstone will keep its own brand while joining Marsden Group’s wider network.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Super Rugby'You take the rap': Cops find $12k in stolen Highlanders mouthguards in Auckland flatThe devices, worth nearly $12,000, were part of a $40,000 haul from a van.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
SportAll Blacks assistant Scott McLeod signs three-year deal with WallabiesThe 53-year-old ex-All Black will be the Wallabies' defence coach for three years.23 Mar 06:02 AM
New Zealand'I braced for an impact': Invercargill woman heard speeding car moments before fatal crashThe resident heard 'two massive bangs' before the crash involving a 'fleeing vehicle'.23 Mar 02:00 AM
Business$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargersThe $52.7m loans will help fund 2574 new public charge points nationwide.22 Mar 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessCould Raglan agri-tech start-up be the new Halter?Founder says dairy farmers currently enjoy a big advantage over beef farmers.22 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportMaadi Regatta power rankings: Who are the favourites for 2026?The annual pinnacle of the NZ secondary schools’ rowing calendar starts today.22 Mar 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The All Blacks who stated their case the best in wild round of Super RugbyOPINION: Leicester Fainga'anuku’s explosive bench cameo reignited the Crusaders.22 Mar 05:01 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Southland crashes, police seek CCTV of vehicle that fledThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating both single-vehicle collisions.21 Mar 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Devaluing the residential appeal’: Anger over three-level self-storage complexResident says the 14m high, three-level complex clashes with Mt Albert's vision.21 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHalter tipped for raise at $3.3 billion valuation, Kiwi fund details huge gains'11 quarters to be worth more than Fonterra.'21 Mar 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-stakes battle over billion-dollar gold mine at NZ beauty spotThe plans have divided Central Otago, with arguments on both sides. 21 Mar 08:00 PM
Super RugbyBlues score 27 unanswered points to claim third straight winThe Blues have now won three in a row and sit second behind the Hurricanes. 21 Mar 10:41 AM
Super RugbyDominant second half lifts Crusaders over Moana PasifikaThe Crusaders will end the weekend inside the top six after a strong win. 21 Mar 07:52 AM
New ZealandManager ordered to repay $59k after bonus blunders at cousins' firmThe authority rejected his claim he was forced to resign from the firm.21 Mar 02:00 AM
EducationCan schools keep up with AI while teaching kids to think for themselves?Principals nationwide fear AI will erode students' critical thinking skills.20 Mar 11:01 PM
SportOn the Up: Para darts providing opportunities for Kiwis with disabilitiesPlaying para darts is helping disabled athletes in New Zealand in more ways than one.20 Mar 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthHurricanes player ratings: The key partnership that gives glimpse of ABs futureOPINION: Rating the performances of Highlanders and Hurricanes players on Friday night.20 Mar 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: People may hate speed cameras but we need more of them OPINION: They play a key role in helping motorists stick to the posted limits.20 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housingAnalysis reveals schools with highest academic results and cheaper houses.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDriver dies after truck crash on Queenstown ski field road Police say the driver was the only person in the vehicle and died at the scene.19 Mar 08:22 PM
BusinessFrom Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's futureDrury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow ketamine has become the party drug of choice for studentsThe survey of more than 8800 people shows ketamine use surging nationwide.19 Mar 04:00 AM
Super Rugby'Pretty easy decision': Laidlaw signs on for fourth Hurricanes seasonClark Laidlaw has signed a contract extension with the Wellington-based franchise.18 Mar 11:58 PM
Super RugbySon of All Blacks great to make Blues debut: All you need to know about Super Rugby round sixEverything you need to know for the weekend's action with several players slated to debut.18 Mar 09:55 PM
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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: 'A new lens on life' – How hospo legend Tony Stewart is turning brain injury into purposeAfter a 2023 sand surfing accident, the former Clooney owner was left unable to walk.18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: How NZ can turn climate disasters into a resilient futureDr Laura Robichaux grew up evacuating from major US hurricanes before moving Downunder.18 Mar 03:00 PM
Black Caps‘Our own identity’: Black Caps break rank to back NZ20 over Big BashNZ Cricket’s board met on Monday to discuss T20’s future, but no decision has been made. 17 Mar 07:30 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
New ZealandPsychology assistant push hits hurdle as Otago forced to wait until 2027The new diploma is part of a Government plan to boost mental health staff by 500 a year.17 Mar 04:00 PM