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
ChristchurchPerson dies in three-car Canterbury crash The Serious Crash Unit closed the road for a scene examination overnight.23 Feb 05:49 PM
Auckland'Torn up:' Witness to e-bike crash says rider suddenly faceplanted onto road A nurse and two doctors stopped to help the bleeding man.23 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisThe big winners and losers from Warriors pre-season trialsAssessing the highs and lows from the Warriors' pre-season.23 Feb 04:31 PM
SportHow the ‘Snow Princess’ became a political punchbag in the USEileen Gu’s Livigno halfpipe gold makes her the most decorated free skier ever.23 Feb 04:01 PM
TravelSky-high party: Air NZ revives Synthony in the SkyThe $489 fare includes a GA ticket to the sold-out Once In A Lifetime show.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFinal week of summer brings sun, heat and scattered showersTemperatures are forecast to linger in the mid-20s for much of the country.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough yearIwi have had three consecutive years of difficulty, but 2025 showed a modest improvement.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTimeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier targetThe Department of Conservation wants the memorial to be in place prior to the anniversary.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek footage after fatal Te Anau hit-and-runThe crash happened about 8.45am outside a Te Anau town centre business.23 Feb 08:03 AM
New ZealandJudge refuses strict monitoring for child sex offender despite risk concernsJudge Quentin Hix ruled Christopher Cooke's risk was tangible but not high enough. 23 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Medical child abuse': Mum's reactions 'not outside' those seen in parents of unwell kidsThe woman is on trial and accused of deliberately making her child sick.23 Feb 05:00 AM
