Politics'Respect and gratitude': Winston Peters woos jilted ferry builder with Korean War talkPeters paved things over with Hyundai by reminding them of New Zealand's wartime aid.06 Mar 04:54 AM
PoliticsPM says it’s ‘entirely appropriate’ Peters didn’t consult him on Goff sackingWinston Peters' office was not happy with NZ's High Commissioner in London.06 Mar 03:17 AM
Crime‘I feel horrible with myself’: 14yo recalls horror at realising he had stabbed older boyThe young defendant told the court he only intended to scare the older boy, not harm him.05 Mar 11:57 PM
LifestyleThe easy way to check your gut health - for freeForget expensive gut health kits, try this hack for a quick check.05 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
New Zealand‘This has kept me awake at night’: Port workers fear cuts could cost livesThe Lyttelton Port Company claims the proposed changes will enhance operations. 05 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandHoax: Police rule out any threat to Canterbury schoolLast night's email threatened violence today. 05 Mar 07:50 PM
New Zealand‘Window rattler’: Quake rocks North Canterbury; jolts also in HaastThe quake struck at 6.45am, 35km west of Culverden, at a depth of 7km.05 Mar 07:00 PM
CrimeNew witness account may help solve 26-year cold case on West CoastPolice urge anyone with information on the green 4x4 spotted in 1998 to contact them.05 Mar 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBeachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai LinksThe unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Documents prove Willis too hasty in cancelling ferry contractOPINION: The Finance Minister should have pressed pause, rather than scrapping iRex.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Pitt’s NZ hideaway; millionaire’s BFF turns flatmate; Pals founder’s superyacht proposalPlus, Wilhelmina Shrimpton and Ben O'Keeffe celebrate their engagement.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite emotional': Incredible photos show pod of 450 dolphins off Kaikōura coast'There are other creatures in this world that deserve to share it with us.'05 Mar 06:43 AM
Crime‘I wanted others to see me as tough’: 14yo accused of Dunedin bus hub murder addresses courtThe defendant told the court he began carrying a knife for protection from bullies.05 Mar 06:09 AM
New Zealand‘My heart was pounding’: Dashcam footage shows car ploughing into median barrierThe moment of impact was captured on camera, with a bus driver fearing being hit head-on.05 Mar 05:51 AM
New ZealandEmergency services rush to Canterbury river after report of boat overturning'We’re currently with two patients and are waiting for an update on their condition.'05 Mar 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI thought I had heartburn because of my stressful job – it was stage 3 cancerTelegraph: It took choking on a panini to discover I had cancer.05 Mar 03:15 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby team lists: Barrett back at 10 for BluesAll the ins and outs ahead of the fourth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 05 Mar 03:08 AM
New ZealandMajor Canterbury drug bust sees 120 charges laid, 13 arrestedPolice seized $22,000 in cash and $38,000 worth of drugs. 05 Mar 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWho’s still got money? CBRE lists top sales of $1.7b deals latelyIn the last six months of 2024, $1.7b of property sold in 97 deals. CBRE lists the top 10.05 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandConcrete mixer rolls off Christchurch off ramp; driver seriously injuredThe Christchurch Southern Motorway is closed near Curletts Rd following the crash. 04 Mar 11:36 PM
WorldOpinion: New tariffs threaten to shrink US economy by 3% a yearNew tariffs add up to 25% on goods from US neighbours and 10% on China.04 Mar 09:37 PM
SportCanterbury Rams appoint 26-year-old head coach in quest for three-peat Quinn Clinton ready to embrace challenge and knows other teams will be gunning for them. 04 Mar 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks‘We make it work’: Inside the lives of a professional sports coupleThe couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby. 04 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandCause of Waipoua River fire to be announced as cleanup continuesHalf of the evacuated residents returned home yesterday.04 Mar 09:04 PM
New ZealandGreyhound adoption dispute over ‘gag clause’ sparks legal questionsA new owner criticised the racing industry on Facebook, leading to a legal dispute.04 Mar 08:45 PM
New ZealandMan ‘arbitrarily detained’ by military police rejects ‘insulting’ compo offerIt agreed to pay the man but refused to make a formal apology. 04 Mar 07:31 PM
All BlacksAll Black, Otago great diesAll Black number 586 Dave Gillespie has died at the age of 90.04 Mar 04:53 PM
New ZealandHave you seen Penelope? Police searching for 65yo woman who failed to board flightShe was last seen on February 28 and police have concerns for her welfare. 04 Mar 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellWillis told to renegotiate with shipbuilder three months after cancelling mega-ferriesHyundai Mipo Dockyard is back at the table after a 'charming' meeting with Winston Peters.04 Mar 04:58 AM
New Zealand‘She wants the meat’: Queenstown burger joint investigating new ‘horror’ customer incidentA woman claims she left the establishment feeling 'abused'.04 Mar 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPeter Thiel now the richest New Zealander after double-whammy wealth surgeThe Kiwi passport holder has had several big scores in the past few months.04 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandOne critical, airlifted to hospital after crash near Invercargill beachThe single-vehicle crash occurred about 11.30am near Oreti Beach.04 Mar 03:21 AM
New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 AM