New Zealand'Rest easy, Jim': Community mourns man who knitted 1000 pairs of booties for newbornsJim Trainor, 83, helped keep newborn babies warm in Ōtepoti Dunedin.03 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile sportsman trial: Radiologist says infant rib fractures not definitive of abuseDefence has claimed the infant's injuries could be due to bone fragility or deficiencies.03 Sep 01:57 AM
New Zealand'Beyond stoked': Aims Games wins top accolade at NZ Event AwardsThe Matariki Drone Show won Arts, Cultural or Heritage Event of the Year.03 Sep 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Thrilled': Southern Hemisphere's largest warbirds show to return in 2026The airshow attracts around 65,000 visitors to Wānaka every two years.02 Sep 11:31 PM
TravelRainy reputation: Queenstown dubbed least ideal for wedding ceremoniesCloud coverage is 52%, making outdoor ceremonies especially risky.02 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island mayor rejects Kaipara council's guidance on Māori obligationsClutha Mayor dismisses Kaipara council's Māori obligations document as unwelcome. 02 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible as far north as Auckland tonightA coronal mass ejection is expected to reach Earth’s magnetic field today.02 Sep 04:11 AM
WellingtonA big mis-steak: Three arrested in Wellington with car full of shoplifted meatPolice found about $1000 worth of meat in the vehicle.02 Sep 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Top 10 All Blacks v Springboks testsOPINION: The All Blacks-Springboks tests that have made the biggest impact.01 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelNZ's top hiking trails: Expert reveals best walks across the countryFrom Te Paki, Northland to Punakaiki, West Coast, here are some all-weather hikes to try. 01 Sep 06:39 PM
New Zealand'He was into it': Accountant on stag do smashes glass over victim's head during pub fightThe chartered accountant took exception to the victim pouring his drink on him.01 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei ED meeting national targets but challenges remain, doctor warnsLeaked data shows Whangārei Hospital was above the national average.01 Sep 05:30 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks winger makes shock return to squadTavatavanawai broke his arm, sidelining him for 12 weeks.01 Sep 01:22 AM
All BlacksAll Black ruled out of Rugby ChampionshipTimoci Tavatavanawai broke his arm and is out for 12 weeks.31 Aug 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Barnes: Why we should charge the ultra-rich tens of millions of dollars for an NZ passportOPINION: If you are insanely wealthy and you want access to NZ, you should pay to play.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You don't study well if hungry': Tertiary hardship funds remain crucialTe Pukenga gave out $4.59m last year through its Manaaki Fund.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘We expect basic personal responsibilities’: Emergency housing grants plummet after govt’s hard line changesHousing advocates say people denied shelter will die sleeping rough on the street.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Severe wind gusts': Wild winds sweep Akl, hit trees, bring traffic chaos to Harbour BridgeMetService has issued an orange strong wind warning for Auckland.31 Aug 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPou carved for Hawke's Bay whare to be returned to NZ after 134 yearsThe carvings are coming home after more than a century sitting in an Australian museum.31 Aug 12:00 AM
Travel newsFive events you should not miss this SeptemberPrepare your September for an array of festivities.30 Aug 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Support your favourite local or they'll be gone when summer arrivesOPINION: More than 2500 hospitality businesses have shut in the past 12 months.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Akl Harbour Bridge likely to close tomorrow during strong wind gustsExpect gusty winds and showers across the country tomorrow.30 Aug 07:30 AM
SportAfter injury and grief comes pride for Mila Reuelu-BuchananShe’s building a house in Wellington with her fiancé, Du’Plessis Kirifi.29 Aug 11:00 PM
EntertainmentTriple Threat: Inside the lives of three rising Black Ferns starsChasing World Cup glory is only one part of what drives these young star players.29 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Inside the Mt Eden shootout OPINION: Are Mt Eden residents right that their suburb is not geared for growth?29 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Exhausting': Carol Hirschfeld's unexpected return to the screenThe voice of Shayne Carter's doco has more in common with the singer than you'd think.29 Aug 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Strongest winds': NZ braces for weekend of extreme weather, thunderstorms Auckland will face the strongest winds and thunderstorms on Sunday.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchools across NZ receive mass 'bomb threat' emailQueenstown Primary School's deputy principal says the threat was issued this morning.29 Aug 01:28 AM
BusinessWith Velocity, Jade aims to retake its place on national stageSummit gives the CEO of a Kiwi icon the chance to bend the PM's ear.28 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'This shop was our life': Family-owned sex shop to close after five decadesCo-owner Tyler Lapham grew up doing his homework in Cupid Shop's back office.28 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPlan for McDonald’s Newmarket drive-through sparks concern over nearby schoolsA McDonald's spokesman dismisses a claim it targets sites near schools as 'spurious'. 28 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rapidly deteriorate': Severe weather warnings as strong winds, rain batter NZ Kaikōura suffers power outages as severe weather impacts the area.28 Aug 04:46 AM
RugbyConcussion expert calls for extended stand-down period in pro rugby after player's deathWorld Rugby's current concussion stand-down period is only 12 days for professionals.28 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandSevere gales obliterate caravan as high winds batter CanterburyWinds reached 116km/h at Mt Cook Airport and 112km/h at Roxburgh.28 Aug 03:22 AM
