New ZealandHunter pleads guilty over Stewart Island shooting death of Jock DaviesPaul Stevens admitted causing the death during a Stewart Island hunting trip.15 Dec 10:08 PM
New ZealandNZ's cocaine capital revealed: New data show the drug's use continues to soarCocaine consumption by Kiwis has jumped over the past 2-3 years. 15 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandHarraways to upgrade NZ's oldest and only millHarraways aims to meet the growing demand for the healthy and humble locally-grown oat.15 Dec 09:26 PM
TravelHow to do this NZ Great Walk in 3 hours instead of 4 daysMilford Track is now even more accessible, with no DoC huts or dehydrated meals required.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleAll Black David Havili marries pilates instructor fiancee in lakeside Wānaka weddingABs past and present in attendance included Israel Dagg, Ethan de Groot and Will Jordan.15 Dec 07:36 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign buyers ban change passed at night under urgency – so what could be the impact on house prices? Officials' analysis of the policy has been revealed.15 Dec 03:16 AM
EmploymentCautious optimism: Job market recovery gathers pace but remains unevenJob adverts were up 1% in October and 9% on a year ago.15 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNorthland business hits record boom but jobs fail to keep paceNorthland now has 24,351 registered businesses, up from 19,700 in 2013.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand18-hour deluge: Heavy rain to fall across parts of south, 120km/h destructive gales to batter partsMetService has issued more than half a dozen weather alerts ahead of the incoming storm.14 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandFire rips through Queenstown golf course clubhouse and shopThe blaze is thought to have begun in a workshop before engulfing the site.13 Dec 07:26 AM
Lifestyle‘The best day ever’: Warriors playmaker marries longtime love in WānakaThe league star’s wife hired a witch to ensure good weather for their big day.13 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Horrific scenes': Kiwi harness racing driver seriously injured in fallThe seat on the rider's cart appeared to collapse, tipping him on to the track.12 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘I couldn’t hold a piece of paper’: Young CEO’s burnout wake-up callWork-related stress caused Stephanie Brown's health to break down before she was even 30. 12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandDoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map bird flu risk The tracking will run until 2026, when the birds moult their tail feathers.12 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierUnder pressure: Inside the unhappy All Blacks camp and NZ Rugby’s big callFeedback on the All Blacks environment points to widespread concerns and frustrations. 12 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: Papatoetoe in court, Cars on Queen St, Pink Pathway, Central InterceptorOpinion: News and views about issues facing Auckland this week. 12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow two Corrections officers took their union to court and won (so far)Big legal bills and 4-1 defeats in a court scrap over how a union treats its own.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDebris flow fallout: Queenstown construction giants sentenced over hillside slipThe slip damaged 10 homes and forced 41 people to evacuate Reavers Lane.12 Dec 04:44 AM
New ZealandDunedin Southern Motorway lanes cleared after logging truck crashThe section of SH1 near Dunedin blocked by the crash has now been cleared.12 Dec 03:33 AM
SportWhite Ferns legends guiding the next wave of cricket starsFormer White Ferns stars drive surge in girls' cricket pathways.12 Dec 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Don't shrink yourself': Why this trainee surgeon decided to share her life onlineHow Dr Kyla Matenga juggles her medical career, Crossfit, family life and social media.11 Dec 10:14 PM
New ZealandMould, damp, broken heat pumps: Dunedin student flats fall short in major government sweepInspectors issued 23 warnings, 12 improvement notices and four escalations.11 Dec 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Nowhere near enough': Funding battle brews after 780-tonne lake weed clean-upTwo regions known for their stunning lakes – but one gets much more cash to tackle weed.11 Dec 08:20 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awardsArdie Savea has taken out New Zealand's biggest rugby prize for the third time.11 Dec 08:00 AM
CricketFormer ICC chair warns NZ Cricket to tread carefully over domestic overhaulGreg Barclay says all parties need to consider what is best for New Zealand.11 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandJug attack leaves man with fractured skull, but offender spared jail for nowThe victim also suffered a brain bleed and permanent hearing loss after the pub attack.11 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandBusinessman who offered teen $700 for sex denied discharge without convictionThe victim met the Dunedin man as a child and said she had always trusted him.11 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten North Island; hail blasts Dunedin amid red warningTorrential downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding in some towns.11 Dec 03:23 AM
New ZealandPolice urgently seek sightings of missing Greymouth mum and three kids Her family have significant concerns for her wellbeing after being unable to make contact.10 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandCould castration be the key to men living longer? New study makes startling discoveryThe Otago-led study tracked 117 species across zoos and aquariums worldwide.10 Dec 05:49 PM
EnergyHigh water warning: Meridian to spill South Island hydro lakes from tomorrowMeridian's Waitaki catchment lakes are running high due to rain and snow melt.10 Dec 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuFrom field to lecture hall: Rugby star on return to medicine after World Cup successShe will return to Otago University in 2025 while staying contracted to NZ Rugby.10 Dec 02:00 AM