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 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
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
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
White FernsSouth Africa dominate White Ferns in second T20 at HamiltonThe visitors have levelled the tally at 1-1 in the best-of-five series.17 Mar 04:55 AM
AucklandThe main roads where next tranche of average-speed cameras will be rolled outThe trial camera in Matakana has garnered $9000 in fines its first three months.17 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Six before 6am': St Patrick’s Day chaos builds as notorious Castle St fills with ScarfiesPolice have 25 officers on duty, with shifts starting from 5am in Castle St.16 Mar 11:11 PM
TravelWhy this low-key cruise is the answer if you hate waterslides and buffetsOn shore, guests can book niche excursions, from truffle hunts to Art Deco gin.16 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPreventable? Coroner to examine murder of Christchurch mother by mental health patientAn inquest comes after a damning 2025 report into Canterbury mental health failings.16 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonSeascape ghost tower: What could happen to Auckland's stalled super-project nowWhat next? What are the receivers doing? Will it be finished? Abandoned? Sold? Demolished?16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on wayInvercargill is forecast to plunge to 4C overnight on Wednesday.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why every distant war seems to hit your local petrol pumpOPINION: How conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East fuel price shocks.16 Mar 03:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The best quality Tana Umaga would bring to Rennie’s All BlacksOPINION: Umaga would provide an unvarnished honesty to Dave Rennie as head coach.15 Mar 06:34 PM
New ZealandSkyline Queenstown opens new Bob’s Peak building in $300m upgradeThe major revamp comes as Queenstown visitors exceed pre-Covid levels.15 Mar 06:13 PM
Paralympics'I'm in a dream': Hall claims record Winter Paralympic medal in slalomHall surged from fourth after his first run with a blistering second run.15 Mar 04:51 PM
New Zealand'Wow moment': Aurora chaser captures dream Mackenzie night sky shot The solar maximum has brought stronger auroras to Earth.15 Mar 07:14 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Central Otago crash shuts highwayThe Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.15 Mar 05:42 AM
