New Zealand'Thrilled': Southern Hemisphere's largest warbirds show to return in 2026The airshow attracts around 65,000 visitors to Wānaka every two years.02 Sep 11:31 PM
TravelRainy reputation: Queenstown dubbed least ideal for wedding ceremoniesCloud coverage is 52%, making outdoor ceremonies especially risky.02 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Fun challenge': Shy Northlander excels in bikini competitionsChloe Mackay won the bikini novice category at the ICN Hawkes Bay Championships.02 Sep 11:00 PM
ChristchurchKiwi dad-of-3 designs F1 star Liam Lawson's new helmetIan Ebbs won a nationwide competition to come up with Lawson's new design. 02 Sep 09:11 PM
Entertainment'Historic booking': Split Enz to reform, Dom Dolla to headline Electric Avenue 2026The festival will host a record 45,000 people daily on an expanded site.02 Sep 09:10 PM
New ZealandWhy thousands of NZ nurses are striking this weekAbout 36,000 unionised nurses went on strike Tuesday and plan to again Thursday.02 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'This is my kill': Social media post about cheating leads to terrifying attackThe victim was dragged by the hair before one of the attackers tried to cut it.02 Sep 07:00 AM
WellingtonAsbestos contamination found in doors from NZ's largest fire door makerTesting showed a small percentage of FRB cores contained asbestos.02 Sep 06:54 AM
WarriorsWarriors star ruled out of crucial Sea Eagles NRL clashThe Warriors face Manly on Friday night in their last match of the regular season.02 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandSouth Island mayor rejects Kaipara council's guidance on Māori obligationsClutha Mayor dismisses Kaipara council's Māori obligations document as unwelcome. 02 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible as far north as Auckland tonightA coronal mass ejection is expected to reach Earth’s magnetic field today.02 Sep 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksExclusive: The last captain to beat the All Blacks at Eden Park on his place in historyPhilippe Saint-Andre captained the last side to victory over the All Blacks at Eden Park.02 Sep 03:22 AM
WellingtonA big mis-steak: Three arrested in Wellington with car full of shoplifted meatPolice found about $1000 worth of meat in the vehicle.02 Sep 01:47 AM
New Zealand'A leader with true mana': Ex-Māori All Black Shane Christie farewelledChristie, 39, died suddenly in Nelson last week.02 Sep 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Top 10 All Blacks v Springboks testsOPINION: The All Blacks-Springboks tests that have made the biggest impact.01 Sep 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Rounds of heavy rain': Spring starts with gusty winds, snow, chilly temperatures'We are expecting areas in the North Island to be frosty.'01 Sep 07:00 PM
TravelNZ's top hiking trails: Expert reveals best walks across the countryFrom Te Paki, Northland to Punakaiki, West Coast, here are some all-weather hikes to try. 01 Sep 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: PM shows unexpected style with Swift engagement moveOPINION: As a cruel summer looms, this sort of Kiwi humour and innovation is what we need.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
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 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
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
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
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
