New Zealand'200 to 250mm of rain': Wet, windy weather forecast to return for NZWet weather hits South Island on Thursday, tipped to reach North Island on Friday.06 May 07:20 AM
Crime'Thought I was going to die': Port worker fell 12m into the sea at nightNo one knew he'd fallen after a guard rail gave way while he was loading containers.06 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikesInsurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.06 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandPet dog Mike found starved to death in kennel, tethered by rusty chainThe owner said he knew his dog was unwell but couldn't afford to get him checked. 06 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Picked the right person for the job’: Ex-NZ police chief confirmed as Victoria’s top copMike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.06 May 01:08 AM
TravelMarlborough Boutique Hotel is the ideal spot for a wine-filled getawayThe Marlborough Boutique Hotel offers luxury stays and a hatted restaurant, Harvest.06 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlightAbout 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.05 May 11:34 PM
BusinessSkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result. 05 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandTen people treated after large Christchurch two-storey house blazeEmergency services were called around 8am. 05 May 09:56 PM
Travel newsSecond airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop routeKiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today. 05 May 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivalsListon College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.05 May 09:04 PM
New ZealandEx-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job Bush was NZ's Commissioner of police from 2014 until 2020.05 May 08:19 PM
TravelThe best hidden road trip spots around New Zealand Peter Janssen has traveled the length of New Zealand 15 times.05 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulRed cards, red flags: The All Blacks' challenges in Razor's second year – Gregor PaulOPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.05 May 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow Trump's 'rocky, chaotic, shambolic' second term is already impacting NZ One expert believes Trump's polices are already undermining NZ's national interests. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeka ride: Hitchhiking bird's unexpected journey sparks DoC reminderA weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.05 May 08:37 AM
PoliticsWho donated what? National tops list of political donations: Shane Jones' partner lends NZ First $119kA number of MPs donated to their parties.05 May 03:53 AM
CrimePolice officer's push at pro-Palestine protest unjustified, police watchdog findsThe protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.05 May 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accidentLynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.05 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing hiker in Milford SoundThe man failed to return home yesterday evening, police say.04 May 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Not a lot of clarity': AI policy guidance divides education sectorThe Education Minister doesn't believe the Ministry is giving great guidance.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismOn The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishmentsThe four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airportIllegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.04 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMoana Pasifika beat Highlanders in Dunedin thriller to keep playoff berth aliveMoana edged the Highlanders 34-29 in a nine-try heartbreaker for the hosts.04 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandDuck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist in CanterburyThe pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone. 04 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency tried to sack firefighter for pooling allowances to buy groceries for team mealsEmployment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency breached employee's privacy.03 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandAkaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater overflowsBusinesses have been pumping sewage out of their shopfronts and back gardens.03 May 08:39 PM
New ZealandWoman finds out Tinder dating app match is ‘depraved’ child sex offenderThe woman - herself a sexual assault survivor - warns other women about her experience.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence Ex-members are speaking out en masse about the Two by Twos church. They explain why. 03 May 08:28 AM
New Zealand$6m Lotto Powerball draw unstruck, trio $333,000 richerThree players each won $333,333, sharing first division's $1m prize.03 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Very sunny areas': Sunshine returns as NZ clean-up begins after severe weatherColder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.03 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandArtificial reef project aims to revive Tauranga's marine lifeNine reefs, named Peara, are 13m deep and support marine biodiversity.03 May 04:00 AM
