New ZealandSnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for SantaSnow warnings are in place tonight for Crown Range and Milford alpine roads.18 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandPrivate jet makes emergency landing at Christchurch AirportChristchurch Airport spokesperson Sean Tully cited a technical issue onboard.18 Dec 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentPatterson Wealth founder takes back control from firm under FMA probeCraig Patterson has taken back control of Patterson Wealth, the company he founded. 18 Dec 08:36 PM
New ZealandPolice raids and cannabis charges add to tension in tiny Waipori Falls settlementThe 41-year-old accused faces three cannabis charges and is due in court next month.18 Dec 08:03 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: Gore shooting suspect still at largeDunedin reporter Ben Tomsett reveals the latest on South Island news.Watch18 Dec 07:47 PM
New ZealandCould Gloriavale’s school closure be the first step in shutting down the commune for good?Advocates say losing the school is key to breaking Gloriavale’s control of children.18 Dec 07:32 PM
Black FernsNew era begins: Hansen takes charge of Black FernsWhitney Hansen becomes only the second female to lead the national women's side.18 Dec 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyBehind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great againThe Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Principals warn school violence data underestimates crisisChildren aged 9 or under are linked to 2700 discipline cases for school assaults.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Rugby'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal ‘We were playing against the bloody refs’: Kirkpatrick recalls 1976 All Blacks tour.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
Christchurch‘He lived life to its fullest’: Family's tribute to climber killed on Fiordland peakConnor McKenzie, 28, died climbing Sabre Peak in remote Fiordland.18 Dec 04:23 AM
New Zealand'A tragic outcome': Aoraki climbers believed dead after ice avalanchePolice say evidence shows the pair were likely caught in a known icefall hazard zone.18 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandLarge fires visible across Dunedin but under control, crews sayFire and Emergency crews say the burns are large but fully controlled.18 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandSafety first: Gloriavale school shut down after failing compliance testsERO reports raised serious concerns about Gloriavale students’ safety at the school.18 Dec 02:10 AM
ChristchurchThis 4-year-old wanted one thing for his birthday: a Toyota Camry-themed bashFour-year-old Kyi begged for a Toyota Camry theme instead of superheroes.18 Dec 01:00 AM
ChristchurchThe charity making sure no kid misses out this XmasThis year's waitlist is growing with five to 10 new pleas for help daily.17 Dec 11:00 PM
Lifestyle O Christmas Tree: Another community festive centrepiece hand-made by volunteers wrecked Locals in a small township can't believe 300 hours of hard work has been destroyed. 17 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandPolice wrongly abandoned ketch, unsafely transported cuffed men during flawed rescue at sea: IPCA The IPCA found police left Jabe Carey’s $250,000 yacht home to drift and vanish.17 Dec 09:12 PM
New Zealand'It's unusual for Gore': Cops hunt gunman after two people shotTwo helicopters and three ambulances were sent to the scene after last night's shooting. 17 Dec 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannGDP data is due today. Why should we care?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.17 Dec 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandChilly temperatures remain as rain clears for most of the countryTemperature highs are expected to sit in the low 20s for most of New Zealand.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How the Mowbrays, Luxons and Auckland’s A-list are spending ChristmasPlus, meet the entrepreneur brothers behind Auckland’s new hospitality hotspot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice cordon in place after reported Gore shooting injures two peopleSt John has three ambulances and two helicopters at the scene.17 Dec 08:20 AM
New ZealandAre you $5m richer? Lucky Lotto Powerball numbers revealedTwo players have struck it big in this evening's draw.17 Dec 07:32 AM
New ZealandFrom Labubus to robots: The quirkiest things we bought this yearManurewa featured in six of the 11 top quirky products bought through Afterpay.17 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather predictions revealedMetService expects rain bands to move in from the southwest during Christmas week.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandFamily 'ripped apart' after man murdered on the street following music festivalDavid Bridgwater was fatally shot by James Arthur Holder last year.17 Dec 01:03 AM
New ZealandThree men jailed for life over murder of Anaru MoanaA sister of one, guilty of injuring with intent, was sentenced to a year's supervision.17 Dec 12:32 AM
Media and marketingTalley’s loses High Court battle over TVNZ health and safety reportsJustice Pheroze Jagose found TVNZ met the test for responsible reporting.17 Dec 12:22 AM
Kahu'Rightful and legal owners': Crown and Māori settle 180-year Nelson Tenths grievancePublic access, including the Abel Tasman Great Walk, will continue as normal.16 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandClimbers who died on Fiordland peak named while search for missing Aoraki Mt Cook pair continuesConnor Scott McKenzie, 28, held dual New Zealand and Canadian citizenship.16 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Dumb move': How a hunter misidentified target before fatal Stewart Island shootingPolice say Paul Stevens fired from 20m at movement he thought was a deer.16 Dec 09:35 PM
