KahuAirport drama: How a hoax threat caused police to disrupt group's travel plansAn online post about a hoax threat led police to stop the four from boarding their flight.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dadCoroner finds a 'suite' of agency failures - police and OT accept making errors.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He was into it': Accountant on stag do smashes glass over victim's head during pub fightThe chartered accountant took exception to the victim pouring his drink on him.01 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible in NZ amid solar activity this weekRain and clouds might obscure the view on the South Island’s west coast.01 Sep 07:00 AM
RugbyOn The Up: 'All are cousins' as Pacific ties celebrated, Rotorua welcomes teamsMāori, Samoan and Fijian communities gathered in Ōhinemutu ahead of this weekend's match.01 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandWhangārei ED meeting national targets but challenges remain, doctor warnsLeaked data shows Whangārei Hospital was above the national average.01 Sep 05:30 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks winger makes shock return to squadTavatavanawai broke his arm, sidelining him for 12 weeks.01 Sep 01:22 AM
ChristchurchPerson seriously injured in farm incident 'involving a horse'The person was flown to Christchurch Hospital by Westpac Rescue Helicopter. 01 Sep 12:11 AM
Christchurch'Genuine remorse': Driver comes forward after failing to stop for child at crossingPolice said it's an example of how quickly a small error can have unforeseen consequences.31 Aug 09:26 PM
Entertainment'Heathers the Musical' set to thrill fans in NZ next yearThe show will play in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.31 Aug 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Barnes: Why we should charge the ultra-rich tens of millions of dollars for an NZ passportOPINION: If you are insanely wealthy and you want access to NZ, you should pay to play.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You don't study well if hungry': Tertiary hardship funds remain crucialTe Pukenga gave out $4.59m last year through its Manaaki Fund.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRetirement village residents fail in complaint over alcohol dispute Group of residents displayed boastful attitude while violating a zero-alcohol policy.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘We expect basic personal responsibilities’: Emergency housing grants plummet after govt’s hard line changesHousing advocates say people denied shelter will die sleeping rough on the street.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: Former superyacht skipper raises millions for his start-up Sea-FluxA family start-up goes global.31 Aug 05:00 PM
SportEvelyn Webster, first Kiwi woman at Wimbledon, dies at 101Evelyn Webster competed in four Wimbledon tournaments from 1951 to 1954.31 Aug 09:55 AM
SportSouthland stun Waikato to win Ranfurly ShieldThe Stags have secured the Log o' Wood for the first time since 2011.31 Aug 07:14 AM
AucklandKumeū nursery has 'about a day' to save millions of dollars worth of stock after fireSupport poured in from fellow growers and competitors after the blaze.31 Aug 06:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisBen Francis: 5 questions as cracks re-emerge in WarriorsOPINION: The Warriors played like a side feeling the pressure of a top four finish.31 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Severe wind gusts': Wild winds sweep Akl, hit trees, bring traffic chaos to Harbour BridgeMetService has issued an orange strong wind warning for Auckland.31 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to man sought in relation to Greymouth assaultThey earlier launched a public appeal.31 Aug 02:49 AM
Crime'She was just wailing': Friends had to tell RSE worker's mum he had been killed in a crashTruck driver Robert Clifford was on his phone when he crashed into the RSE van.31 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Efficient and sustainable': $220m expansion at geothermal station '90%' completeAnnual output would power 158,000 homes, exceeding Christchurch’s residential total.30 Aug 10:43 PM
New ZealandInmate launches court battle after being denied meds and free hearing aid batteriesLance Lee says he shouldn't have to buy his own batteries, even at a discounted price.30 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'That was a goody': Two earthquakes rattle Wellington, South IslandA magnitude 4.8 quake struck the top of the South Island and a 3.1 shook Canterbury.30 Aug 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Support your favourite local or they'll be gone when summer arrivesOPINION: More than 2500 hospitality businesses have shut in the past 12 months.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchRazor’s successor: The quiet Super coach on winning, losing, ego, and dropping the C-bombRob Penney sits down with Mike Thorpe to talk about two contrasting seasons. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Never seen anything like it': Surge in 'disturbing' and sadistic pet abuse casesA violent partner dragged a dog behind car, another kicked a pet to death.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne lucky winner scoops $12m in tonight's Lotto Powerball drawLotto's First Division prize sits at $1 million.30 Aug 08:29 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Akl Harbour Bridge likely to close tomorrow during strong wind gustsExpect gusty winds and showers across the country tomorrow.30 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandThis media power couple quit Auckland and bought a small village's only shop: 'It's paradise'Dallas and Donna Gurney are now launching a small community radio station in Whananaki.30 Aug 07:18 AM
New ZealandPhone lost overboard recovered from 400m deep by West Coast fishermen A boat trawling near Ross found the device two weeks after it fell into the water.30 Aug 06:56 AM
New Zealand'Abusive incidents': Parking fee hike sparks public backlashThe minimum fine increased from $12 to $20 after Government changes.30 Aug 03:09 AM
SportSouth Africa to host Māori All Blacks, apologise for apartheid exclusionPlans are also being finalised for the All Blacks to tour South Africa in 2026.30 Aug 01:47 AM
