New ZealandEx-political figure appears in court over alleged Dunedin bar incidentThe man was granted interim name suppression by a judge today. 02 Dec 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Distressing': Up to 32 Timaru-based Holcim workers face losing jobs as company looks overseasThe entire crew of the Timaru-based MV Buffalo cement ship is being laid off.02 Dec 10:05 PM
Christchurch'We need zero-tolerance': Dairy owner stabbing reignites calls for tougher retail crime lawsA 14-year-old will appear in court today to face charges for the incident. 02 Dec 08:24 PM
ChristchurchLearner skater, no helmet: Teen’s fatal ice rink fall on school trip sparks safety changesKymani Hiley-Hetaraka, 13, fell backwards and hit her head at Alpine Ice in Christchurch.02 Dec 06:21 PM
New Zealand'Greed and pride': $16m Ponzi fraudster denied freedom bidVictims outlined extensive harm they'd suffered, including losing retirement savings.02 Dec 06:00 PM
Black CapsBracewell sheds uncertainty over future to rescue Black CapsThe 34-year-old didn't know if he'd play another test, but made it count in Christchurch.02 Dec 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I felt so alone': The organisation working to help women succeed in the building industryCasey Aranui was told she would be 'too distracting', that there weren’t toilets for her.02 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipals quitting in droves as burnout, teacher shortages hit schoolsNearly 1000 principals have quit nationwide in just three years.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusiness wipeout: The 10 biggest liquidations in a brutal yearLiquidations hit 2278 in the year to October 31, the most since 2010.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Alderson: The West Indies quick who bettered the Black Caps' bestOPINION: The all-rounder removed NZ's most important players as his side claimed day one.02 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandSummer of 'two personalities' ahead – sweltering heat and torrential rainForecasters expect a hot, drier-than-normal start to summer for most regions.02 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest 14yo after Christchurch dairy owner stabbed and robbedPolice are hunting others and a silver Toyota MarkX, rego NRP221.02 Dec 06:37 AM
New ZealandSt Arnaud caravan crash blocks road, injures twoPolice say the caravan overturned about 5.55pm on Korere Tophouse Rd.02 Dec 05:57 AM
AucklandFunding squeeze: Rates cap row puts CRL and ferries in the firing lineWayne Brown wants a 7.9% rates rise to cover the $235m CRL running costs.02 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne mayor backs rate cap but warns exemptions must be 'timely'From 2029, councils need a regulator sign-off to go above a 4% rate increase.02 Dec 03:50 AM
RetailBlack Friday spending down in blow to retail recoveryWhile many analysts were expecting spending to rise, Kiwis have kept their wallets closed.02 Dec 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyCondor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw comingCoach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.02 Dec 02:55 AM
PoliticsTrust on the line: Police set new targets after McSkimming fallout and device auditsThe four targets cover trust, service, retail crime and public violence.02 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandPrincipal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour's commentsMouldy mince was served in Government-funded lunches at Haeata on Monday.02 Dec 02:05 AM
New ZealandCrown argues Dunedin man found partially decapitated died in a 'targeted' killing, not 'theft gone wrong'Jurors heard Singh had 'sawing marks' on his spine after being partially decapitated.02 Dec 01:39 AM
Business‘Deliberately misled clients’: Financial adviser obtained $42k in commissionJunpu Wang denies all allegations.02 Dec 01:27 AM
BoxingKiwis enforcer plots tilt at heavyweight boxing crownNelson Asofa-Solomona is hanging up the footy boots to pursue a new sporting venture.02 Dec 01:07 AM
Christchurch CCTV images released of mystery person after Christchurch scrap metal yard theftsThe wanted person wore a green hooded jacket and a dark cap.02 Dec 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Please walk on me': Councillor shocked but art gallery backs NZ flag exhibition'It is not about shutting down art. It is about showing respect.' 01 Dec 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Scoring points off my name': Mike King urges MP to stop coming for him after audit clears charity The Auditor-General found the Gumboot Friday contract was managed properly.01 Dec 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Can't get harder than this' – building boss on $200m+ Skyline Queenstown jobPopular 330-seat restaurant goes to vast 650 seats, viewing deck being expanded by 532%.01 Dec 11:05 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch dairy owner seriously assaulted during early morning robbery Family say it's not the first time they have been targeted. 01 Dec 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyThe academic research that went into new junior rugby headgearThe Ruru headgear cut impact forces by up to 40% in lab testing.01 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Drink-driver's brother critically injured in 5am road smashThe men had been at a 60th birthday all night and Ralph Smith just wanted to get home.01 Dec 06:00 AM
BusinessWatch: Inside Auckland’s $1 billion new convention centreThe $1b centre will open to the public on February 11 next year.01 Dec 03:32 AM
Christchurch'Totally unacceptable:' Mouldy school lunches served to Christchurch studentsPrincipal Peggy Burrows says teachers intervened after students began eating.01 Dec 03:30 AM
New ZealandWarm and wild: Humid North Island faces heavy rain, storms and strong windsGisborne and Hastings could hit 29C and 31C in a brief, early-summer burst of heat.01 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandDriver airlifted to hospital in serious condition after logging truck rolls in South OtagoThe logging truck rolled on Coe Rd near Stony Creek just after 11am.01 Dec 01:27 AM
