PremiumPremiumProperty'We weren't drinking alcohol' - Christchurch retirement village resident'We should be able to live our lives peacefully, doing what we enjoy,' says Jean Sparrow.08 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland College first state school to seek charter statusNgāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.07 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Extremely able, experienced' nurse who humiliated colleague fails to win back jobAnthony Lockington took Health NZ to the ERA after being sacked for serious misconduct. 07 Sep 10:00 PM
WellingtonCommunity in mourning as 22-year-old dies in his sleep, cause unknownJonas Lindsay died suddenly, with preliminary post-mortem results unclear.07 Sep 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex, drugs and literature: NZ's oldest student magazine marks 100 yearsThe magazine has been central to student politics and social change.07 Sep 07:28 PM
EntertainmentPike River movie set for Q&A tour before national release next monthAdvocates Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, on whom the movie is based, will speak.07 Sep 06:00 PM
WarriorsWarriors' NRL home final to clash with All BlacksIt's understood the Warriors made a plea to the NRL to avoid a scheduling clash.07 Sep 05:38 PM
New ZealandBlood moon: How to get the ultimate view of rare lunar eclipseThe best time for Kiwis to see the ‘maximum eclipse’ will be 6.11am.07 Sep 05:10 PM
WellingtonRescue choppers sent to rubbish dumps after old locator beacons activatePersonal locater beacons that aren't disposed of properly have gone off in landfills.07 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareFunding woes lead to liquidation of three NZ medical tech firmsThe promising health tech firms have been unable to raise further capital.07 Sep 05:00 PM
Christchurch'Out of reach': Kiwi families priced out of famous local train journeyThere are calls for 'local deals' so Kiwis can afford the scenic TranzAlpine experience.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a sensible place to be': Warning issued after group caught in avalancheDramatic footage shared on social media shows the people suddenly being swept away. 07 Sep 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's newest millionaire yet to claim prize from last night's Lotto drawThe $1 million winning ticket was sold at a Four Square supermarket.06 Sep 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Rapid growth’: International students flock back, but what happens next?International student numbers shot up by 50% at the University of Waikato.06 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier night shelter expects to chase new Government homelessness fundingThe Govt is releasing $17m for homelessness projects, but will it include Hawke's Bay?06 Sep 06:00 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Where to eat, drink, relax and explore nextJazz, high beer, and luxe escapes are calling Kiwi travellers in 2025.06 Sep 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Apology to Māori All Blacks for apartheid exclusion has been hard wonOPINION: South Africa will apologise to Māori All Blacks after decades-long apartheid ban.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison unit housing mosque terrorist repainted to ease ‘oppressive’ conditionsRevamp comes after Chief Ombudsman outlined concerns of human rights abuses in jail unit.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Are you New Zealand’s latest overnight millionaire?The numbers are in - have you got a winning Lotto ticket?06 Sep 08:32 AM
New ZealandWatch: Four people accounted for after avalanche near WanakaWatch: Four people accounted for after avalanche near Wanaka. Video / jezblakeWatch06 Sep 06:47 AM
NPCShortest Ranfurly Shield reign ever: Canterbury beat SouthlandSouthland's tenure lasted just six days and is the shortest in the trophy's 121 years.06 Sep 05:54 AM
Sport'Wake-up call': Ruth Croft on the spark behind her historic UTMB triumphRuth Croft won the prestigious Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 174km race in under 23 hours.06 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandNeighbourly spat ends up in court after farmer dug trench in neighbour's drive during floodingThe trench left the driveway inoperable, leaving neighbours unable to leave.05 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Why NCEA reform matters for every childOPINION: More than 70% of parents said their children receive some form of tutoring.05 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElton, Lady Di, Bowie, kings and queens: Inside the $150m revival of a rock 'n' roll hotelMike Thorpe reports on the restoration of a city's landmark building.05 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNadia Lim’s personal 'low point' and building the life she dreamed ofThe chef and TV star on her toughest 18 months and finding her way on the farm.05 Sep 09:00 PM
AucklandDisgraced realty agent Aaron Drever faces more jail for hiding income during bankruptcyDisgraced agent misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.05 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Let's make it a magpie': Sixty years of NZ's biggest rugby mascotAfter just a 10-day gestation, Hawkeye was hatched for a Ranfurly Shield debut in 1965. 05 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'She didn't want to die': Parents demand action after eating disorder deathChristchurch family demand urgent change after 33-year-old dies from eating disorder.05 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Is David Seymour Auckland's housing saviour? I was horrified to see Sir John Key at the dictator showcaseOPINION: Yet another stupid statement from Te Pati Māori MP Mr Ferris, a reader writes.05 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Father’s Day ideas, live music, theatre and roastsPlan your weekend with this round up of the best events in Auckland and beyond.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLightning strikes Wellington flats as SH2 reopens after fierce stormState Highway 2 is closed due to severe winds in Wellington tonight.05 Sep 11:23 AM
