New ZealandStudent who fell from Dunedin uni flat roof showing signs of progressThe 19-year-old suffered critical head injuries in a fall on September 9.24 Sep 09:17 PM
New ZealandCash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto winsPowerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.24 Sep 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhere did all the CBD Auckland tower cranes go?Crane numbers are down in Auckland CBD, particularly compared to 2022: Brad Coley of RLB.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRiver levels running high in parts of Auckland as heavy rain hits North IslandA heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty until tomorrow morning. 24 Sep 06:00 AM
LifestyleCouncil probes alleged DFS alcohol sale breach over $4.40 wineAuckland Council says discounts above 25% advertised off-site breach the law.24 Sep 05:00 AM
Christchurch'Point of crisis': Senior doctor warns hospital risks ‘catastrophic failure’Beds are so scarce that patients are now being treated in hospital corridors.24 Sep 04:54 AM
KahuTe Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisionsThe reports provide a grassroots view of what communities need most.24 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland woman who supplied pickers to growers sentenced over $1.5m tax evasion Haitelenisia Kaumavae admitted income tax files were not submitted to IR for four years.24 Sep 02:04 AM
New Zealand538 votes to 2: The little South Island town fighting against a drive-through liquor storeLake Hāwea, home to about 2300 people, currently has no dedicated liquor store.24 Sep 02:04 AM
ChristchurchFallen officer Lyn Fleming to be remembered by police colleaguesSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming will be the 34th name read from the Roll of Honour.24 Sep 12:51 AM
New ZealandYoung child rushed to hospital after Christchurch crash and disorder, one person arrestedPolice arrested one person after disorder at the Christchurch crash scene.23 Sep 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Cuzzy bro' and 'sweet as': The everyday Kiwi slang added to Oxford English DictionaryThis year, 11 classic phrases you'll only ever hear from an Aotearoan have made the cut. 23 Sep 10:56 PM
New ZealandPay-to-park at Aoraki/Mt Cook; new scheme to charge visitors $25 a dayDoC expects to raise about $1.5m from three pilot sites by mid-2026.23 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Confidence slips as CEOs grow cautiousUS tariffs and global tensions are clouding optimism despite local recovery.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Mood of the BoardroomHousing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity'More confidence is starting to brew in the economy with interest rates coming down.'23 Sep 04:59 PM
ChristchurchRescue of the year: Coastguard team uses no. 8 wire approach to pluck hurt man off rockface Battling big seas, the coastguard team were faced with a challenge and a hesitant patient.23 Sep 07:00 AM
ChristchurchClues in a backpack: The items that could identify mystery man found dead in ChristchurchThe man has a distinctive birthmark on his left forearm.23 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Unthinkable' acts: The inside story of how a child-killing mum was brought to justiceThe mother's story shifted significantly in the seven years since Minu and Yuna's deaths.23 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandSuppression remains for first responder accused of exporting child sex abuse materialThe man faces five charges relating to exporting and possessing child sex abuse material.22 Sep 11:06 PM
ChristchurchPolice release photos of travelling gear in quest to identify man's bodyThe man is believed to be in his 30s or 40s with a distinctive birthmark on his forearm.22 Sep 10:54 PM
New ZealandEconomists weigh the Government's handling of recession painConstruction activity has plunged 18% since June 2023.22 Sep 09:39 PM
New Zealand'All the antennas have melted': Wānaka cell tower must be replacedSpark confirmed a damaged cabinet left one of its nearby sites offline.22 Sep 08:34 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns star Jorja Miller on awards, injuries, and World Cup lessons'I wanted to make a big impact, but that’s not always possible,' Miller says.22 Sep 08:31 PM
Travel newsDiscover 2026 holiday packages from Europe to the South PacificWhere will 2026 take you? From street parades to grand cruises, the journey awaits.22 Sep 05:57 PM
New Zealand'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Golf'Dream opportunity': NZ Open winner to earn direct route to The OpenAustralian Ryan Peake earned his Open debut by winning this year’s event.22 Sep 09:30 AM
New ZealandUnlicensed to drill: Patient recalls 'bizarre' encounter with unqualified dentistPatients told the court their fillings fell out and root canals failed.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Utterly heartbreaking': Three meningitis deaths in past five weeksThe Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa NZ is calling for urgent action.22 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
Christchurch'Incredibly sad': Community comes to grips after unidentified man with unusual birthmark found deadThe man is believed to be in his 30s or 40s with a birthmark on his forearm.22 Sep 04:09 AM
LifestyleThe unlikely game helping neurodiverse kids build focus, friendships and confidenceOne mum says the positive impacts on her neurodiverse son have been 'mind-blowing'.22 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandDawn arson attack leaves popular NZ business facing weeks of closureThe Newmarket store may be closed for a month while repairs are carried out.22 Sep 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTalley’s defamation trial hears about ‘extremely lucky’ forklift accident escapeForfklift driver at least partly to blame for one Talley’s near-catastrophe, court told.22 Sep 02:25 AM