New ZealandUS tech billionaire Peter Thiel 'abandons' plans for luxury Wānaka buildThe build would have accommodated up to 30 guests, and supported between 15 and 30 staff.27 Jul 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMain street meltdown: How NZ’s high streets are changingWe take a walk down some of New Zealand's high streets.27 Jul 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toysKiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blastA large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.27 Jul 01:19 AM
New Zealand'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knockingWith the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.26 Jul 11:04 PM
New ZealandSouthern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast loomsA heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.26 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeMeth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrestedMeth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.26 Jul 05:04 AM
New Zealand'One in a million': Freak house fire caused by makeup mirror kills beloved petsLouise and Taylah Eder lost almost everything in the blaze, including their two dogs.26 Jul 04:30 AM
TravelStay overnight at a vineyard for less than $5NZ's best-kept secret – the cheapest way to enjoy a vineyard stay.26 Jul 04:22 AM
KahuWhānau Ora delivers $2.40 for every $1 investedSouth Island Māori celebrate a decade of Whānau Ora.25 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'No justice': Timaru teen sentenced to home detention for 'depraved' child sexual offendingBlake Ivan Miller admitted 'extremely serious' sex offending but has avoided jail.25 Jul 05:33 AM
New Zealand‘We turned our waka around’: Tā Tipene O’Regan tells the Ngāi Tahu story'We should be dreaming about what we can be as a people, as a nation.'24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner probes death of Kaikōura toddler at after-hours clinic revealing 'systemic failures'Everly Dunfoy, 3, died in April 2019 and a Coroner has revealed how and why.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit on State Highway 8 drops to 50km/h after several serious crashesAgency fears motorists may disregard new speed limit through Mackenzie Basin.24 Jul 09:15 AM
New ZealandChristchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park: MPI promising regular checks, tiger found underweightOtherwise, they did not identify any immediate animal welfare or staffing issues.24 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandElderly man seriously injured in late-night Port Hills attackThe man was taking photos when he was attacked and remains in hospital.24 Jul 12:20 AM
Travel newsToy gun in carry-on bag missed in security screening sparks alert, holds up Jetstar flightThe flight was about to leave for Christchurch when the man was removed from the flight.23 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandSunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islandsNiwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.23 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Offensive, demeaning': The mayor, the TV star and a car-crash interviewIndependent review finds mayor breached code of conduct for use of n-word.23 Jul 09:43 PM
New Zealand‘Surfing saved my life’: How an ex-meth addict uses the ocean to help others recoverCharity takes to the waves to help turn lives around.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderReality TV contestant kicked off US show after killing, eating protected weka bird in NZStarving contestant apologises for eating bird; DoC says the incident is 'unacceptable'.23 Jul 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Brief respite': Temperatures set to climb 'well above average' by end of weekRise comes after multiple South Island cities woke to below-freezing temperatures.23 Jul 06:01 AM
New ZealandNZ sheep dog trialling legend dies in farm accidentThe New Zealand Sheep dog training captain was killed in an ATV crash on Monday.23 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The mammoth cost of removing and burying beached whalesNew Zealand is a hotspot for strandings, with more than 5000 recorded since 1840.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA looks at drastic speed cuts for State Highway 8 after serious crashesTransport Minister demands NZTA briefing following multiple SH8 incidents.22 Jul 09:54 AM
New Zealand‘Rug up warm’: Overnight temps to plummet as low as –5C, widespread frosts forecastMultiple South Island cities will wake to below freezing conditions tomorrow.22 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandHouses evacuated as blaze burns in Canterbury High Country, battle to continue tomorrowTwo helicopters are helping to fight the fire.22 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandUnder-fire zoo responds to animal welfare claims; MPI officials visit animals todayOrana Wildlife Trust Board says a ‘thorough review’ is underway.22 Jul 02:17 AM
New ZealandArrest made after alleged early morning stabbing in Christchurch CBDA man is facing a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.21 Jul 08:20 PM
New ZealandGiraffe dies at Christchurch zoo, body dragged out of enclosure before openingOrana Wildlife Park said the giraffe died from an 'unsurvivable condition'.21 Jul 08:55 AM
PremiumPremiumEmployment'Ask your boss:' Employers increasingly open to job-sharingWith fulltime-in-the-office no longer the norm, workers need to ask for what suits them.20 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelThe South Island’s cosiest spots for a total chill-out this winterRug up and disconnect from the world.19 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex workerPeter Stevens was jailed for almost 6 years for raping a sex worker by stealth.19 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandAnaru Moana homicide: Charges laid against third manA third man has been charged in relation to the alleged 2021 South Canterbury murder.19 Jul 02:55 AM
