New ZealandCommunity group alarmed by Shotover River's spike in E. coli, council opens investigationE. coli hit 2100cfu on March 10, far above safe swimming guidelines.26 Apr 01:46 AM
PremiumNew ZealandInside the pro-mine movement gathering steam in Central OtagoThe group concedes its self-selected survey is not representative of the local region.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandTeen caught drunk driving after moving car to avoid fineJonty Parkes made it just 10m down the road before he was stopped by police. 25 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent sorry for AI warzone ad linking sales to Middle East conflict24 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumEconomyBusinesses unconcerned about consequences of NZ failing to uphold its end of the India FTA23 Apr 06:42 AM
New ZealandQueenstown farmer funds lift after hearing of dad carrying disabled daughter23 Apr 04:06 AM
PremiumRetail'We're setting ourselves some pretty ambitious targets': Michael Hill CEO on his reset plan22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSir Sam Neill abused, threatened with violence over Central Otago goldmine stance21 Apr 09:42 PM
New Zealand‘Significantly delayed diagnosis’: Retired nurse dies after cancer is missed twiceThese were missed opportunities for her to have started chemo months earlier.20 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInflationCalm before the Iran war storm, inflation may have eased in first quarterEconomists expect the CPI data to show annual inflation dropping below 3.1%.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Everybody wants a piece': Is this southern town on its way to becoming Wānaka 2.0?Ben Tomsett reports on the latest South Island town on the up. 18 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentArmed and dangerous: Adventure activist Annie Ford prepares for polar bears on Arctic mission'Quitting is not on the table.'17 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Completely over the top': Teacher punched bar patron 16 timesThe teacher, who was working a second job at a bar, claimed he feared for his life.16 Apr 11:56 PM
Black FernsWhy Hansen has avoided change for Black Ferns' Canada clashThe last time the sides met, Canada beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.16 Apr 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Holding its nerve': Housing market treads water as buyers turn more cautiousNational house values inched up just 0.2% year-on-year in March.15 Apr 11:25 PM
New ZealandRare 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite tracked across NZ skies to go on display Only 10 meteorites have ever been recovered in New Zealand.15 Apr 10:56 PM
TravelGreatest snow on earth? The hunt for Utah’s famous powder amid warmer winters Powder-rich or powder-poor? Who knows what Mother Nature will deliver. 15 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandRestaurant owner died after being swept from rocks while fishingIn 2025, 10 men drowned while fishing from land, up 27% on the 10-year average.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Super RugbyTimeline that led to Moana's ‘heartbreaking’ exit from Super Rugby PacificMoana Pasifika have announced the franchise will disband at the end of the season.15 Apr 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLocal gold miner to pay record tax bill after price soars past US$5000OceanaGold is paying record tax and royalties on the back of a whopping 2025 gold price.14 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘We are delighted’: Billionaire’s bid for Stony Batter lease moves aheadFormer operator Tim Moon says his bid for a new five-year lease was rejected.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFast-track green light for major Queenstown film hub despite planning concernsThe panel said regional economic benefits outweighed environmental impacts.14 Apr 04:06 AM
New Zealand‘It’s not just a boys’ world' at the Methven Ute MusterThe Methven A&P show pays homage to the ute each year with its Ute Muster.12 Apr 10:45 PM
BusinessNew Zealand's ‘gentrified’ suburbs where renters are disappearingPenrose's renting share fell to 27.8% in 2023 as homes more than doubled.12 Apr 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why 'well-intentioned' is not good enough for struggling Rotorua businessesOpinion: One retailer says he lost 'a lot of money' after closing his store.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentNew Zealand's Gilded Age: Inside the world of ultra-rich Kiwis Kiwi wealth is escalating at the top end but the average worker is being left behind. 11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHungover teacher took bottle of cider to work, covertly drank while caring for pre-schoolersThe 'impulse decision' ended the Alexandra ECE teacher's 25-year career. 11 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHigh-rise horror no more: Cintra gets new cladding in leaky building fixThe entire tower was covered in shrink wrap for months during the huge building project.10 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFrom fairway gap to fashion brand: How Fox & Birdie found its nichePrue Murdoch talks to Tom Raynel about her women's merino golf brand Fox & Birdie.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother-son landlord duo with history of tenancy complaints under investigationA tribunal once said Donna Miers and Nick Hoogwerf have 'a history of nefarious conduct'.04 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-country station famed for Hollywood backdrops shifts from farming to films, tourismThe previous owner is disappointed at its move away from being a working station. 02 Apr 07:09 PM
