New ZealandTears, protest, and pointed shots: Sir Tim farewelled in proper Shadbolt fashionMourners give Sir Tim a standing ovation as a video let him have the last word.16 Jan 05:59 AM
New ZealandRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers sold to foreignersCBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million.16 Jan 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksAll Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best optionWho is the person to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach?15 Jan 06:59 PM
All BlacksHow Razor lost his edge: A history of the Robertson era and a coaching empire in ruinsInside Scott Robertson’s two-year tenure at the helm of the All Blacks.15 Jan 04:01 AM
GolfAussie star confirms return for 2026 New Zealand OpenLucas Herbert finished runner-up at the New Zealand Open in 2020 at Millbrook Resort.14 Jan 10:47 PM
ChristchurchFriends mourn 'gold-hearted' man who died in Christchurch housing complex fireFriends say Callum Dale was a loyal mate with a passion for making rap music.14 Jan 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChristchurch’s Mars Bioimaging raises $15m to take its portable X-ray machine to marketCompany expects to receive US regulatory approval for its product in coming months.14 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe at-home snoring treatments that actually work, according to sleep expertsExperts explain the difference between snoring and sleep apnoea, and when to get help.14 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandSouthland man accused of driving 4x speed limit, burnouts in $160k Corvette The $160,000 sports car was seized and impounded for 28 days by police.14 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandThe Country: How weight loss medication affects farmingHamish McKay talks to Hamish Marr, Stefan Vogel, Tracy Brown, and Eden Carson. 14 Jan 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents aheadAlmost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.13 Jan 11:26 PM
EntertainmentRose Matafeo's new NZ spy comedy (and other top local shows to watch this year)From spy spoofs to true crime, these are 2026’s Kiwi TV highlights.13 Jan 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools pushDavid Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice renew hunt for man after 'coward's punch' at Arrowtown weddingThe man is thought to have been at the Arrowtown Bowls Club wedding.13 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy elite sport and boozing culture no longer mix – Brian MooreOPINION: No sports nutritionist recommends that going on a bender is good for preparation.13 Jan 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown siteSeveral hectares of lizard habitat at Homestead Bay are involved.13 Jan 12:36 AM
New ZealandSouthland man accused of war veteran plaque theft keeps name secret for nowPolice allege nine plaques worth $5000 were taken over four weeks in 2023.12 Jan 08:56 PM
New ZealandQueenstown wetland wildlife at risk as cats caught huntingWhakatipu Wildlife Trust stated that trail cameras detected 44 cats over three weeks.12 Jan 02:59 AM
New ZealandPolice seek wedding guest after assault outside historic Arrowtown pubImages of the suspect have been released and police are appealing for help.12 Jan 01:09 AM
Super RugbyAll Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific seasonHalfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out for 12 months after suffering a training injury.11 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandPopular Queenstown tourist bridge closed indefinitely after serious structural failures foundCouncillors will decide the bridge's future during the next annual plan.11 Jan 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSearch our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestryIkea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New Zealand'We just couldn’t get out of the shop': Sea lion strolls into Dunedin fish and chip shop, trapping staffThe sea lion wandered in from nearby St Kilda Beach at about 6pm.11 Jan 04:36 AM
Tennis'I went out with a fight': Rising Filipino star reflects on ASB Classic run and local support'It really made the week. It’s different when you have a lot of support on your back.'11 Jan 03:43 AM
New ZealandTwo lucky Lotto players split $1m - where the winning tickets were soldThe Powerball jackpot now climbs to $10m, with Strike Four increasing to $1m.10 Jan 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Once in a lifetime’: Tom Hiddleston on filming Sir Ed Hillary epic in NZThe acclaimed actor went from high-stakes espionage to mountaineering feats.10 Jan 07:00 PM
Tennis‘Crazy battle from start to end’: Wang edges Eala in ASB Classic thrillerXinyu Wang saved a match point before turning the three-hour epic around.10 Jan 09:05 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media careerThe former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job. 09 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI was addicted to painkillers. Using medicinal cannabis has been a 'game-changer'Andrew Fleming, who is paraplegic, uses prescribed medicinal cannabis to manage pain.09 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On Venezuela, tourist ACC claims and UK border rulesOPINION: Several correspondents warn NZ could suffer in a world of power blocs.09 Jan 04:00 PM
