New ZealandWeather: NZ's summer of discontent continues as 'unusual' snow fallsFoul weather's brought snow to the south and disrupted air travellers in Wellington.03 Feb 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAuckland wine tech business liquidated owing $475k and citing 'irrecoverable failure'Hailed as a game-changer for the sector, put under by Callahan Innovation, owes $475,000.03 Feb 12:00 AM
TravelThe Scenic Rim road trip that rewrites Australia travelStays range from a 1920s homestead and eco lodges to yoga retreats and spas.02 Feb 11:55 PM
World'The antithesis of brotherhood': Fraternity faces hazing charges over student recruit deathThe 18-year-old was found unresponsive hours after a rush party.02 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandEmails show Jeffrey Epstein rejected US physicist's $250k Otago uni funding pitchThe University of Otago says it never knew Epstein was proposed as a funder.02 Feb 10:45 PM
PoliticsSenior Labour MP considers future as large iwi returns to WaitangiOne of the country's largest iwi is heading to Waitangi as a senior Labour MP mulls future02 Feb 09:32 PM
Christchurch'A hell of a ride': Mates take on 3000km charity missionThe two-team Rescue Warriors will ride the length of the country.02 Feb 09:05 PM
New ZealandThe last hunt: How Scout the terrier is helping finish off possums in conservation zoneThe project has cut possum numbers to near-zero on the Otago Peninsula.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘A new taonga’: Sky Sport glossary brings te reo to Winter Olympic stageSky commentators will drop te reo phrases into live calls and interviews.02 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, 'localised tornadoes' and snow forecast for South Island amid heavy rain alertsThunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes could be on the cards for some areas.02 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandHow a dead phone on a night out sparked a smart new festival-charger startup'The idea came from a pretty ordinary but frustrating moment.'02 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It benefits us all for Wellington to bounce backOPINION: House prices have collapsed and even the former mayor left.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's most stolen car of 2025 revealedThe Japanese hybrid hatchback has topped the most stolen list every year since 2022.02 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice near final phase of Pike River criminal investigationHuman remains were discovered in the mine in 2023 during renewed drilling.02 Feb 06:25 AM
New ZealandWhy the Epstein files could be bigger than WatergateMore than three million pages of Epstein material have now been made public.02 Feb 04:00 AM
WellingtonNew Zealand couple managed Epstein’s island, newly released files revealThe couple described Little Saint James as their 'new home' in a 2016 email.02 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies after crash with car on SH1 near BlenheimThe collision happened on SH1 near Grassmere about 7.30am.02 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: NZ's biggest fish released - Rakaia's giant salmon returns to SH1The giant fish has been given a $300,000 makeover. 02 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Thousands of families suffering from overheating' – what's changed?Danny Rood says his former Christchurch bedroom once hit 57.1C at night.02 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Don't destroy it’: Rowing great pleads for stolen Olympic gold medal’s returnLeslie O’Connell’s Christchurch house was ransacked while he was away.02 Feb 01:31 AM
ChristchurchDiesel fumes linger as capsized tour boat left 'well wedged' on Akaroa rocksWildlife experts remain on standby as environmental monitoring continues.02 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland humidity hits 93% as heat alert issued on North Island’s east coastA range of weather watches are also in place for parts of the South Island. 02 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandDriver charged after Dunedin crash that left one person deadThe person was arrested after the Wickliffe Rd crash on Monday night.01 Feb 09:56 PM
New Zealand'Everything is gone': Mum dragged from burning home but family pooch Sumo not so lucky Grace Curwood and her seven children lost almost all their belongings.01 Feb 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandCan VR really teach people to drive safely? New Hawke’s Bay course testedThe 10-session VR course costs $150 and undercuts many in-car lessons.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonChinese-made buses under security investigation overseas also operating in New ZealandLocal agencies are "closely monitoring" international "kill switch" claims.01 Feb 04:00 PM
ChristchurchVehicle compliance company employee awarded $47k after sacking amid business downturnCanterbury Vehicle Compliance's actions in dismissing Wendy Darrell were unjustified.01 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured in Otago crashThe Glenorchy-Routeburn Rd remains partially blocked following this morning's crash.01 Feb 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Ruinous for our region': Sir Sam Neill, Sir Grahame Sydney fight planned gold mineSantana Minerals' Otago endeavour is the country’s largest new gold project in decades.01 Feb 12:24 AM
New Zealand'May not be a lot of sleeping': Sticky night for Aucklanders as heavy rain hits southFiordland is under a heavy rain watch until 3pm Monday.31 Jan 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness100-hour weeks, packed shelves: Inside NZ’s newest supermarket brandChristchurch store has grown its range by 30% in three weeks and is eyeing a second store.31 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandGuests evacuated after large blaze at luxury Fiordland LodgeFirefighters were called to the lodge on the Te Anau Milford Highway late last night.31 Jan 08:34 PM
Travel newsHow to spend Valentine’s Day your way, from spa retreats to breakup rail adventuresValentine’s trips for romance, wellness and self love.31 Jan 07:27 PM
