Kahu‘Phenomenal’: Te Matatini hailed by First Nations visitorsThirty First Nations people from Canada joined the festival in New Plymouth.27 Feb 10:57 PM
GolfGeary and Hendry carry early Kiwi hopes at NZ OpenThe local duo sit four strokes off the lead held by Australian Harrison Crowe.27 Feb 06:33 AM
New ZealandPerson who fled checkpoint into Lake Wānaka rescued by police in boat then arrestedPolice used a member of the public's boat during the rescue.27 Feb 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16mPlus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Exposed and difficult terrain': Female tramper dies in fall at Mt Aspiring National ParkHer death has been referred to the coroner.26 Feb 05:36 AM
GolfHow an engagement and a fierce rivalry set the stage at NZ OpenLucas Herbert got engaged in Queenstown overlooking Lake Wakatipu.25 Feb 06:00 PM
GolfAlker eyes elusive NZ Open title with Royal Portrush spot on the lineSteven Alker, 53, aims for his first New Zealand Open title at Millbrook Resort.25 Feb 04:42 PM
New Zealand‘Can’t find the body’: Mother of missing Argentinian hiker wrestling with reality of son’s fateHector Gaston Arigau has been missing for two and a half weeks now. 25 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandFour people injured after jet boat incident in Skippers Canyon, QueenstownEmergency services were called to the scene about 5pm.25 Feb 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUS billionaire Peter Thiel winds down NZ business interestsHis only remaining ties to NZ are a passport, a Booktrack stake, and a Wānaka landbank.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZUnderground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘She trusted me’: Jude Dobson on ghostwriting a bestselling spy memoirDobson has told Pippa Latour’s incredible memoir as a wartime spy in The Last Secret Agent21 Feb 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismNew boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boatiesFreedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical feesFees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAyrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit dropLuxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.20 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
BusinessSkyCity group profit down 73%Casino, entertainment and hotel giant explains how market treated it.19 Feb 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How Sally Ridge’s 21yo son struck supermarket mega-deal; billionaire Jillian Friedlander on beating cancerPlus, Queenstown's new luxury car show, and the $8 million Ferrari set to be on show.19 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBrad Pitt arrives in Auckland to film action thriller in NZThe 61-year-old is set to spend up to seven weeks shooting Heart of the Beast.18 Feb 07:17 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely devastated': Queenstown burger joint fires employee after racial slur receiptStaff members would also undergo cultural sensitivity training.18 Feb 04:59 AM
New Zealand‘Unacceptable’: Popular burger joint apologises after racial slur on customer receipt Fergburger says an internal investigation has been launched. 17 Feb 08:26 PM
BusinessWhy property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gainsAuckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.17 Feb 07:53 PM
GolfAnt-Man star to play at NZ OpenAcclaimed actor Michael Peña will be a guest of the New Zealand Open.17 Feb 05:42 PM
Golf‘Special moment’: Danny Lee set for NZ Open returnLIV Golf winner will play his first NZ Open as a professional in Queenstown.16 Feb 05:48 PM
New ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noiseThirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.14 Feb 10:31 PM
New Zealand‘Finally they have got him’: Lambo driver charged, car seized after fed-up locals complain to copsThe Queenstown man has been charged over his driving and will appear in court this month.14 Feb 04:38 AM
Travel news'Cheaper than roses': Jetstar launches Valentine's Day saleThe sale will last for just eight hours.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandTakahē release to boost wild populationThe bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.13 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandFatal collision: Two die in Central Otago crash, investigation under wayThe crash was reported at 5pm on Wednesday on SH8, the Cromwell-Clyde Rd.12 Feb 05:27 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in workplace incident near QueenstownPolice said WorkSafe would be notified of the death.12 Feb 04:09 AM
New ZealandWhy researching your home’s past could be easier than you thinkThe talk on February 20 will help people research their home's history.12 Feb 02:52 AM
New ZealandMcDeclined! Consent for new McDonald’s in Wānaka thrown out The plans to bring a fastfood joint to the lakeside town divided opinion. 12 Feb 12:47 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why can’t we stop watching Find My Country House NZ?OPINION: Nothing much happens in this property series, but it’s rating through the roof.12 Feb 12:10 AM
