PremiumPremiumAucklandThe new gold rush: Inside the race to tap NZ's critical mineralsNew Zealand has identified 37 minerals as critical to its economy and security.10 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBluebeard’s Castle Auckland: Susan Bullock leads dementia-inspired operaSusan Bullock and Lester Lynch perform with the Auckland Philharmonia on stage.10 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandAccused sex offender: From ‘months to live’ to holiday with beers and ciggies Ronald Thompson avoided a 2023 trial after being declared too ill to stand trial.10 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandDrug mule used alias 'Ben Dover' to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from shipping containersA group spent four nights cutting into banana containers to retrieve the drugs.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandVideo of tourist allegedly 'harassing' seals at Kaikōura Peninsula sparks DoC probeDoC says disturbing seals is an offence under the Marine Mammals Act 1978.10 Mar 05:16 AM
Wellington'There’ll be desperation': Uber drivers fear rising petrol prices will make job unsustainableUber faces pressure to lift fares as fuel prices surge for drivers.10 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandCrusaders teammates scuffle as tensions spill over at trainingKershawl Sykes-Martin and Will Tucker clashed in a contact drill at training.10 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandDisabled person's double blow after carer husband suffers head injury during funding freezeUnder new rules, Sam’s funding for vital nutritional shakes was declined.10 Mar 03:15 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely not consistent': Nurse disputes mother's explanation for child's red marksThe mother denies charges of ill-treating and infecting a child with disease.10 Mar 03:08 AM
CrimeSupreme Court revives double murder convict Scott Watson's appeal hopesThe notorious inmate has proclaimed his innocence for 28 years.10 Mar 02:13 AM
New ZealandSerial sex offender who broke into Dunedin flat and raped student jailed indefinitelyHe raped the sleeping student after breaking into her Dunedin flat at 1.45am.10 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandTropic-charged rain, 100km/h gales set to lash NZ, first severe weather alert issued MetService has issued a strong wind watch for the Far North District tomorrow.10 Mar 12:15 AM
PoliticsNational's Dr Reti announces retirement from politics - he reveals whyReti's upcoming retirement may prompt the PM to remove him from Cabinet.09 Mar 11:47 PM
White FernsDevine and Bates back as White Ferns name squad for South Africa T20sSophie Devine returns for her first T20 since the October World Cup in India.09 Mar 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisAll Blacks watch: The clues to how Rennie's ABs are going to playOPINION: Calls grow to fix the knock-down law after Caleb Clarke's controversial yellow.09 Mar 09:32 PM
New ZealandMan charged with manslaughter after fatal Port Chalmers crash namedMorgan Morrell, 24, has pleaded not guilty to all four driving charges.09 Mar 08:43 PM
New ZealandHow Gloriavale's former leader avoided jail for sex offending spanning more than 20 yearsThe judge ruled Howard Temple would not go on the Child Sex Offender Register.09 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandSearch for person swept out to sea near Greymouth enters fourth dayPolice are still trying to identify the missing person and link them to a kayak.09 Mar 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthWinners & Losers: Once-mighty Crusaders now look like unworthy championsOPINION: The Crusaders' title defence will crumble if they slip against the Highlanders.09 Mar 05:30 PM
Travel newsFrom Bora Bora to Tokyo: High-end holidays with serious once-in-a-lifetime appealChoose from a self-drive journey or beach resort getaway with these deals.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCan rooftop solar shine in this term of Government? It's a narrow window, closing fastThe scheme could lend up to $5b within 15 years, backed by taxpayer guarantees.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAutumn chill, big swells and risk of wild weather this weekMost regions get sunshine tomorrow as high pressure brings calmer conditions.09 Mar 06:00 AM
Entertainment‘We’re everywhere, too much’: Six60 frontman on the cost of ‘un-human’ music career'I just want to have breakfast at a cafe with my family without having to hear my voice.'09 Mar 05:51 AM
New ZealandChristchurch first responder on child exploitation charges opts for judge-alone trialThe man denies five Customs charges over child exploitation material.09 Mar 05:14 AM
WellingtonWellington high school student hospitalised after being struck by car outside schoolPrincipal Dominic Killalea says the student was knocked to the ground.09 Mar 05:09 AM
MotorsportTitle showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at TaupōFans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.09 Mar 04:13 AM
New ZealandJevon McSkimming expenses: Police reveal hotel and travel spendingPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers has asked Jevon McSkimming to repay hotel costs.09 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman died from brain bleed after hospital failed to send written referralThe 66-year-old died after the aneurysm ruptured while she was playing golf.09 Mar 04:00 AM
ChristchurchMussel farmer warns plan to filter sewage into ocean could devastate industryFisheries Minister Shane Jones said marine farmers shouldn’t be put at risk. 09 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail director quits board two years early after only months in roleScott O'Donnell will step down from the KiwiRail board on March 24 after seven months.09 Mar 01:58 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing Greymouth kayaker swept out to seaThe Greymouth Star understands the victim is a local man in his 30s.09 Mar 01:29 AM
SportMedal rush: The young scullers who shone ahead of Maadi CupMarlborough Boys' College rowers secured nine medals, including three gold.09 Mar 01:17 AM
New ZealandDiabetic patient died after vanishing while looking for food in hospitalA 79-year-old was missing for nearly an hour before being found in a stairwell.09 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Hardly braked': Drunk speeding driver killed two mates and lost a leg in fiery crashThe 24-year-old driver, who was doing 125km in 50km zone, had been followed by police.09 Mar 12:41 AM
