New ZealandHome-track dominance: Hastings, Pene keep downhill national jerseys in RotoruaThe race also set seeding for Saturday’s Specialized Kārearea Downhill.12 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandMountain oysters, huhu grubs, mealworms: Wild snacks on menu for Hokitika Wildfoods Festival Around 8000 people are expected to pass through the gates this Saturday.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPenguin found on Auckland Harbour Bridge saved by motorist, has flipper amputatedNow named Bridge, he lives with another one-flippered penguin in Franz Josef.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMissing package worth $25,000 returned to Napier rowing-boat buildersNapier rowing-boat builder SL Racing is relieved to have found the package.12 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandMuslims fear hate rising as seventh anniversary of Christchurch mosque attack approachesPolice now record about three hate incidents a week, totalling over 150 last year.12 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandHumid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country Just before 7am the super city was already at 21C.12 Mar 07:06 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail hopes to have stricken Kaiārahi ferry sailing by next week after technical faultAbout 1300 vehicles face disruption, with refunds and rebookings being offered.12 Mar 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack Caps'The right answer for our game': Why NZ Cricket cannot waste NZ20 chanceAs players' boss Heath Mills departs, NZ's T20 future hangs in the balance.12 Mar 05:31 PM
SportRepublican Party faces fitness test as Alexandra Park spring carnival kicks offRepublican Party, Akuta and Merlin all resume over 1700m from awkward draws.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Potential force-feeding' of children at Gloriavale investigatedA police investigation called Operation Moonshine focused on parenting practices.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom steroid kingpin to health psychology student: Drug boss avoids prisonThe 39-year-old laundered $669,000 and helped build a $1.2m Governors Bay home.12 Mar 07:23 AM
New ZealandDeaths of mother and daughter in crash leave Southland Nepalese in shockThe son and brother of the pair, Dip Pathak, was driving the car. 12 Mar 06:58 AM
New Zealand'Critical': Regional mayors react to Air New Zealand flight cutsTemporary schedule cuts are because of volatile jet fuel prices from the Middle East war.12 Mar 06:00 AM
WellingtonPeters floats boosting Interislander spare-parts stock after fault cuts KiwiRail to one ferryNew ferries are not due until 2029, leaving years of reliance on older vessels.12 Mar 05:15 AM
New ZealandYoung cricketer remembered as 'treasured student' after sudden deathThe Motueka boy died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7.12 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: Why NZ Rugby must let Dave Rennie choose his own assistantsOPINION: NZ Rugby wants Scott Hansen retained, but Dave Rennie favours Mike Blair.12 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandChristchurch suburb cleared over 'high-risk explosive substance'Cordons are now being lifted around the affected area.12 Mar 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller’s dark past under another name exposed – what the jury never heardRodger's past crimes include exploiting a 14-year-old girl in prostitution and drugs.12 Mar 02:32 AM
New ZealandFrom Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appearAnalyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.12 Mar 02:00 AM
Auckland'Motionless': Residents rush to help after body foundWitness Peter Huang said police told him the man, in his 50s, had a heart attack.12 Mar 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: What the Crusaders bust-up and media row say about team in troubleOPINION: The Crusaders have banned media from filming the end of training sessions.12 Mar 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Body in the boot' trial: Man guilty of murdering, dismembering Christchurch fatherThe trial for Michael Rodger, accused of murdering Richard Leman in 2023, has finished. 12 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
SportThe surprises awaiting Kiwi netballers across the TasmanNine current and former Silver Ferns will play in Australia's Super Netball this year.11 Mar 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack David Sparks broke into his ex-partner's home and set the furniture on fire.11 Mar 08:00 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand to cut 1100 flights but no routes, CEO saysJet fuel has overtaken labour to become the airline's biggest cost, boss says.11 Mar 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sense of disbelief': Watch lost during fatal plane crash found in forest eight decades laterA name was engraved on the back - 'Tom’. Suddenly, the fragments aligned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeningococcal disease case confirmed at Otago UniversityStudents are urged to know meningococcal symptoms and seek urgent care.11 Mar 04:51 PM
WellingtonDeeper basin under Wellington CBD raises risk of stronger quake shakingEven distant quakes like Kaikōura can trap waves and badly damage CBD buildings.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Nats' Mark Mitchell to marry for fourth time – here's who is on the guestlistPlus, Kiwi fintech boss hosts F1 star Lando Norris.11 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeFamilies fight plan to call Christchurch mosque terrorist at inquestThey argue calling him risks shattering the safe, victim-centred inquest space.11 Mar 04:20 AM
WellingtonSupply chain issues expected as ferry fault takes Interislander down to one vesselThe freight industry warns that ageing ferries leave the vital link increasingly fragile. 11 Mar 03:47 AM
Manufacturing'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at riskFrozen vegetables, Gregg's coffee and several dip brands would be axed.11 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
