New ZealandRain, gales and swells set to interrupt weekend plans across countryRain up to 15mm/h and wind gusts reaching 90km/h are forecast for Sunday.25 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandMan charged with setting numerous cellphone towers alightThe 41-year-old Wānaka man faces arson and firearms charges.23 Oct 11:56 PM
New ZealandMeasles alert after ferry trip sparks nationwide exposure warningHealth NZ says six active measles cases are confirmed across the country.23 Oct 08:01 PM
EntertainmentTikTok says these are NZ's best creators, but nominees 'don’t want to harp on about it'Public invited to have the final say for annual awards.23 Oct 05:59 AM
New ZealandAuckland family stranded after weather cancels Queenstown flight homeThe group have borrowed money for accommodation after being left with no way home.23 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandSix measles cases confirmed as ferry exposure sparks national alertAbout 350 ferry passengers have been contacted by Health NZ.23 Oct 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Blacks baby boom – how McKenzie, de Groot and Barrett are preparing for their new arrivalsPlus, a Kiwi tech mogul on why he returned to NZ after a decade in Silicon Valley. 22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘You saved my life’: Chris Carter on enduring legacy of being NZ’s first gay MP'All the horrible phone calls that came to our house … it was all worth it.' 22 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandMeasles likely spreading in community, health officials warnFour cases of the illness, including in two children, have been confirmed this week. 21 Oct 10:23 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon off Queenstown address after suspected fatal balcony fallEmergency services were called to Kent St about 7.30am today.21 Oct 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFinal Torpedo7 stores to close as retailer moves to online-onlyAll stores will be open over summer before transitioning by February 2026 to The Outlet.20 Oct 09:27 PM
New ZealandNew measles case confirmed in Auckland linked to overseas travelThe latest case was separate from the recent cases in Northland and Queenstown.20 Oct 05:12 AM
New ZealandGisborne voter turnout hits 48% – above national averageThe region's turnout was higher than New Zealand's average of 39.4%.20 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Island faces weekend deluge as heavy rain and wind warnings issuedBuller and Grey face 18 hours of heavy rain from Saturday midday.17 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the $160m fix: How a luxury Queenstown resort became a leaky landmarkRepairs at the luxury lakefront resort are costing $993,000 per apartment.17 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelInside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a nightGuests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.16 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandLakeside leakerSevere leaky and defective building problems at the Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort are costing $160 million to fix. Video / BrosnanWatch16 Oct 08:37 PM
New Zealand'Full-blown wet and windy': Wild weather to lash South Island with gales up to 100km/hHeavy swells up to 7m are expected off Foveaux and Puysegur coasts.16 Oct 04:59 AM
EntertainmentRock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concertsThe star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.15 Oct 05:45 PM
New Zealand'Ecstatic': Police union elects new leader Cahill has been in the role since 2016.15 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandHistoric Cardrona Hotel sold to Wānaka-led investor groupThe 162-year-old Cardrona Hotel has been sold to a Wānaka-led investor group.15 Oct 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Starting to thaw': Early signs of economic recovery in new Westpac surveyFewer firms are cutting staff, though most remain cautious about new hiring.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘On my kitchen floor crying’: Nadia Lim reveals she reached ‘lowest point in my life’ last yearCelebrity chef says it was 'humbling to realise I wasn't as tough as I'd believed.'14 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandFour likely first-term councillors 'thrilled', 'relieved', 'proud and humbled' by resultsFour new councillors are likely to join the table, with several returning to their seats. 14 Oct 01:20 AM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandMore measles cases confirmed in Northland as total rises to 12Both new Northland cases were already in quarantine while infectious.13 Oct 04:41 AM
TourismTourism numbers up in August, airline group says NZ close to pre-pandemic peaksAustralian tourists drove a surge in winter visitor numbers.12 Oct 10:27 PM
CrimeBuiliding designer fined $10k for forging documents and working while unlicensedLucy Walsh used her employer’s licence and signature on documents submitted to council.12 Oct 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelStephanie Holmes: I've stayed at 10 of NZ's 19 best luxury hotels and lodges. Here's my verdict19 NZ hotels were added to Michelin's keys list this week. Here's why they're special.12 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Irreplaceable views': Couple battle to subdivide lakeside section Neighbours argued more housing would erode the area's rural and scenic character.12 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
