TravelHow a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention'It’s one of the best places in the world to see the stars.'16 Sep 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksRanked: Every All Blacks v Springboks test match ever playedRanking all 108 test matches played between the All Blacks and the Springboks.16 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandWet weeks ahead: Why two systems thousands of kilometres from NZ are causing a month of rainNiwa forecasts a wetter than normal month but drier conditions in October.16 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandIncoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regionsSevere weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.16 Sep 01:34 AM
New ZealandA 260% population surge: How Queenstown is planning for 9300 new homesThe population in the area has surged in recent years. 16 Sep 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many'Decisions that affect our growers and the future of NZ crops are never made lightly.'15 Sep 11:20 PM
Lifestyle$4.40 bottles of chardonnay as DFS Auckland store closes for goodShelves at the once-bustling luxury store are virtually bare hours before closure.15 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandAre you in the right industry? The Kiwi jobs where the median wage is over $100kBut there are now about a dozen sectors paying at least six figures.14 Sep 09:03 PM
New Zealand‘Unexplained’: Police puzzled after man found with serious injuries outside QueenstownEmergency crews were called to the scene just after 6.15pm yesterday. 14 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandPerson found seriously injured near Queenstown, police respondingEmergency crews were called to the scene just after 6.15pm this evening.14 Sep 08:09 AM
New ZealandRees Hotel fined $22k for selling illegal crayfish after MPI investigationGuests paid up to $7750 for the luxury crayfish trips in Fiordland.14 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandRadio star misses marathon after flight turned aroundMatty McLean said the flight was 'pretty hectic'.14 Sep 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrom quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live inNo traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?13 Sep 10:00 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Celebrate culture, cuisine and cycling across New ZealandSpring brings festivals, food, art and wine experiences.13 Sep 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We should welcome wealthy foreign investors with open armsOPINION: The change paving the way for foreign home ownership is a sensible move.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin Lotto player wins $10 million Powerball jackpotFive other people won $200,000. 13 Sep 09:53 AM
New ZealandEarly morning stop leads to shotgun, cocaine haul in QueenstownA 30-year-old man is due to appear in Queenstown District Court on October 20.13 Sep 04:45 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after wind gusts force full closure, thunderstorm threat loomsTraffic backed up after the bridge was closed at 2.30pm. 13 Sep 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrozen in time: 'A little jewel' - Why Dunedin's historic home Olveston is so specialJane Ussher has photographed Dunedin's Olveston, its contents and gardens for a new book. 12 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate fears for election integrity after opponent drops outWith her name still on the ballot, Don Paterson worries it could all end up in court.12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandSevere winds and thunderstorms set to batter parts of NZ this weekendMetService warns gusts could reach 110km/h alongside heavy rain.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouple accused of $1m cancer scam to remain in custodyThe pair pleaded not guilty to defrauding more than a dozen people.12 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandPilot convicted for running illegal South Island scenic flightsThe pilot ran paid scenic flights in Alexandra and Clyde without proper licences.11 Sep 10:05 PM
New ZealandFlood risk: Wild weather pummels Auckland commuters with heavy rain, thunderstorms Thunderstorms could bring 25mm downpours and gusts of up to 80km/h today.11 Sep 07:38 PM
Airlines'We've finally reached a turning point': Airlines signal post-Covid growthAn elusive target may finally be cracked, as a boon is expected for South Island airports.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe tell-tale signs the book you're reading is written by AIHere are the ways experts tell human and AI books apart.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and thunderstorms to lash upper north, threatening commutersHeavy rain watches are in place for Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.11 Sep 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Black Will Jordan’s double celebration; Sir John Kirwan's sweet new business Plus, the Kiwi tech entrepreneurs taking on Silicon Valley. 11 Sep 12:26 AM
New ZealandFarm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first' Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.10 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandSix60 will debut new music from fifth album at Hawke’s Bay showStraight out of the recording studio and into the Hawke's Bay spring sunshine.10 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGas, low hydro, weigh on NZ wholesale electricity marketWholesale electricity is trading near $200/MWh, up on the long-term winter average.10 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandTalented young rugby player in critical condition after two-storey fallJayden Broome, 19, slipped and fell while climbing on to a flat on Castle St, Dunedin.10 Sep 03:53 AM
New ZealandFrom car yard to courtroom: Dealer sentenced over 'significant' Clean Car rebate fraudHamish Gardyne falsely claimed rebates on 119 Nissan Leafs in early 2023. 10 Sep 03:18 AM