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
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
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow much do you need to comfortably buy a Kiwi house?Find out where to buy the least and most affordable NZ properties. 27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAyrburn to get 1 million+ visitors in 2026 financial year: Winton Land forecastsShareholders will get no dividend; the board decided to 'maintain financial discipline'.27 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandMotel killing: Mongrel Mob president's trial beginsRyan Woodford was shot in front of his partner and children in Taupō.26 Aug 06:44 AM
New ZealandWinter's final blast: Severe storm set to batter NZ, 100km/h gales to pound north Auckland Civil Defence warns strong winds could turn branches and firewood into missiles.26 Aug 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore charges for Wānaka couple charged with $1m fake cancer treatment fraudThe couple have been in custody since their arrest in Wanaka and were refused bail today.24 Aug 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismDrifter Hotels investing $22m in new Auckland, Wellington sitesLA Co group CEO Luke Moran is planning to open two new locations in New Zealand next year.24 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsHow Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heightsNgāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.24 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy a young farmer plays the bagpipes at a South island sheep musterJack Boon played the pipes at school and in competitions. Now he plays to the farm dogs.23 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumGolfWhy climate change will see top NZ golf course close for two monthsThe move was 'something of a no-brainer' with summer months getting warmer and warmer.22 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandThe South Island ‘pie belt’: Ex-tradies put smoko break experience into high-quality piesSanga's was opened in Cromwell's industrial zone by two tradies and a mate.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe small-town Kiwi photographer caught up in Prince Andrew scandal - and a music legendArrowtown has billionaires, tourists, soaring house prices and two captivating characters.21 Aug 09:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChallenging economy hits Kiwibank's bottom line Kiwibank's annual net profit has fallen on the back of a weaker economy. 20 Aug 09:41 PM
New ZealandMore potential victims found after Wānaka couple charged with $1m fraud in fake cancer treatment Police found weapons and ammo during a property search last week.20 Aug 12:43 AM
TravelNZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t QueenstownFrom quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all. 19 Aug 07:29 AM
New ZealandIdyllic isolation: Life in this tiny town with cheap homes - 'no one's rich... but everyone's happy'Nightcaps' cheap homes are drawing out-of-towners – but it is about to lose its last mine.19 Aug 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bird's eye-view of burned New World Victoria Park – first drone footage shows demolition startingThe massive job of demolishing large parts of building has begun; reopening not 'til '27.18 Aug 08:29 PM
New Zealand'The unstoppable move south': Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams, top screen CEO on the South Island's lure85,000-plus North Islanders moved south in 5 years to 2023 – Stats NZ digs into the data.18 Aug 08:23 AM
New Zealand'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the countryWarnings are in place for Desert Rd with the possibility of snow in the Remutaka Ranges.18 Aug 03:50 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon and Minister Chris Penk announce major building rules overhaulThe Government is set to make the biggest changes to the Building Act in two decades.18 Aug 03:26 AM
New Zealand'Risk of thunderstorms': Snow and 'squally' storms to sweep across NZ next weekSnow could fall as low as 200m in some South Island areas.17 Aug 06:25 AM
Travel newsFrom Queenstown milestones to Bhutan’s new airport: Travel news to knowExplore fresh travel adventures and exciting new destinations for Kiwis.16 Aug 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crashOPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.16 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $40k salary gap: Transtasman incomes, house prices and interest rates comparedSurge in Kiwis going to Oz continues despite rising house prices across the Ditch.15 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of $1m fake cancer fraud scheme namedJones and Vave allegedly lived lavishly in Wanaka with rented properties, European cars.15 Aug 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of funding 'lavish lifestyle' with $1m cancer scamThe pair were allegedly driving high-end European cars.14 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandMissed out on Powerball jackpot? Three tickets from one region won $333k Thirteen players won $15,223 in the second division draw.13 Aug 10:43 PM
Travel'Perfect for young people': NZ named top global adventure destinationGerman visitor Hannah Enzmann says NZ is 'very safe' for those on their first big trip.13 Aug 07:00 PM
Property'Game-changer': Queenstown mayor on $500m build-to-rent plansCompany has never left Auckland before but now it plans vast Frankton housing scheme.13 Aug 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: London-based Kiwi label makes time for NZFW; Property developing duo changing face of Akl, Chch Plus, real estate king Mike Pero's latest franchise business.13 Aug 05:00 PM