NRLSeventeen Kiwi rookies who could light up NRL in 2026We look at 17 potential NRL debutants in 2026 who hail from New Zealand.25 Feb 03:01 AM
New ZealandUnexplained: Police officer finds body near vehicle north of Franz JosefThe discovery was made near a vehicle close to Parkers Creek at 4pm yesterday.25 Feb 02:11 AM
OlympicsTrump snub: Gold-medalist ice-hockey team reject President's inviteTrump had already welcomed most of the gold-winning US men’s team to the White House.25 Feb 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron McMillanWhere could Scott Robertson coach next?Former All Blacks boss will coach the Barbarians against South Africa and Wales in July.25 Feb 01:01 AM
Christchurch'He’s a miracle': Boy escapes with bumps and bruises after being hit and trapped under carLittle Niko, 5, was scootering to school in Christchurch when he was hit by a car.25 Feb 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Serial abuser jailed for life after killing ex in front of her kidsNathan Boulter stabbed Chantal McDonald 55 times in the driveway of her Christchurch home.25 Feb 12:10 AM
BusinessKiwi-led Wayve raises $2.5b, reveals Uber will use its robotaxi techMicrosoft, Nvidia, host of major car-makers sign on to use the technology.25 Feb 12:01 AM
ChristchurchPolice swarm quiet Chch street after early morning drive-by shootingIt comes a week after a man was shot in a gang-related fight in the city. 24 Feb 11:54 PM
LifestyleAward-winning Auckland restaurant closing at SkyCity, relocatingSid Sahrawat's Cassia to close on June 5 and reopen in a new location in August.24 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau butcher goes for national supermarket sausage making titleMark Bean hopes to charm the local Tuatapere judges with his smoky beef maple sausage.24 Feb 10:14 PM
New ZealandNurses detail ‘unexplained incidents’ with child’s feeding and medication linesThe child was allegedly mistreated by its mother while receiving medical care in hospital.24 Feb 09:57 PM
GolfKelly Slater brings surf stardom to Queenstown as NZ Open buzz buildsSurf legend Kelly Slater, 54, is making his first visit to Queenstown.24 Feb 09:44 PM
White Ferns'It was a very special moment': HBJ title hero on cusp of White Ferns debutOff spinner Nensi Patel is one of two Northern Brave players called up.24 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandFarmers being cautious with profitsFarmers are funneling strong payouts into debt repayment and on-farm upgrades.24 Feb 09:06 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark to block 300 phones that can’t make emergency calls after 3G shutdownOwners of some models can fix the issue by installing a software update.24 Feb 08:49 PM
New Zealand'I started shaking': Jokes before reality hit that West Coast couple $5m lotto winnerThey quietly celebrated the life-changing windfall with chocolate biscuits.24 Feb 08:18 PM
New ZealandUK sanctions NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oilIt comes after revelations that the firm had insured 'shadow fleet' vessels. 24 Feb 07:01 PM
Christchurch'Hero' sister to undergo operation to try to save little sister's lifeA global search was unable to find a complete bone marrow match.24 Feb 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occurOPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpace to grow: New classrooms ease pressure on crowded schoolsStandardised designs have cut average classroom build costs by 28%.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch fraud-accused Nicola Flint arrested in WalesPolice say forged medical files and fraud netted Flint more than $180,000.24 Feb 05:13 AM
New Zealand'Coldest air of the year': Incoming cold snap to send temperatures plungingTemperatures are forecast to fall into the mid-teens for much of the South Island.24 Feb 05:01 AM
CrimeAccused claimed he was asleep before tourist's alleged pack rape. Then police showed him the videoProsecutors say a German backpacker was raped by three men after leaving a K Rd nightclub.24 Feb 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisAll Blacks watch: Super Rugby's top Kiwi performers in round twoOPINION: Quinn Tupaea outshone Timoci Tavatavanawai in a midfield ABs duel.24 Feb 02:29 AM
White Ferns'A natural leader': Amelia Kerr set to lead new-look White Ferns sideKerr leads a reshaped New Zealand side that is missing several senior stars.24 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandWhopping weight of Whanganui newborn not a total surprise 'We were thinking, how much bigger would he be?'24 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ medical platform hack: Patients marked dead, names changed to Charlie KirkThe outage hit aged care, disability, hospice and community health users.24 Feb 12:10 AM
ChristchurchNeighbour lifts car from trapped boy after being hit scootering to schoolMohammed Khan said the child crawled and ran straight to their mother.23 Feb 11:44 PM
TravelThis is the 'new Prague' the crowds don't know aboutSkip the overpriced, tourist-filled town for a proper hidden gem. 23 Feb 11:05 PM
GolfOn The Up: Teen amateur eyes rare NZ Open breakthrough after NZ PGA near-missThe 17-year-old St Bede's student was runner-up at the NZ PGA Championship.23 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandDeparting Teaching Council CEO paid more than $400k salaryThe council won't say if Lesley Hoskin got full pay while on four months' 'agreed leave'.23 Feb 09:49 PM
New Zealand'You can go get f****d': Drink driver who taunted police convicted after crash that killed mateAron Templeton drank about 16 standard drinks before getting behind the wheel.23 Feb 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOpened today: First stage of new 46ha $230m Whenuapai projectThe estate is near the fast-expanding Westgate in the city's northwest outskirts.23 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand ANZ Business of The Year Awards for the Ashburton DistrictLocal mayor says the biennial event was an inspirational affair. 23 Feb 06:50 PM