Wellington $683m Christchurch stadium project caught up in fire door asbestos contamination scareTesting for asbestos in more than 100 fire doors may take a couple more days.03 Sep 06:02 AM
ChristchurchWatch: Dashcam shows near-miss outside Christchurch schoolsThe car narrowly misses several kids on their way to school.03 Sep 05:46 AM
New ZealandMajor road closed near Wānaka after crash injures fiveOne person is in a critical condition after the crash on Cardrona Valley Rd.03 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark, Sir John Key at China military parade along with Putin, KimHelen Clark and Sir John Key attended a parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.03 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi removed from Queenstown flight for alleged drunken anticsThe pilot aborted takeoff, requesting federal police to remove the disruptive woman.03 Sep 03:16 AM
SportLockerRoom: Mua the merrier – sister trio powering Hawke's Bay TuiOli Mua, 22, is in her third season with the Hawke's Bay Tui.03 Sep 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Rest easy, Jim': Community mourns man who knitted 1000 pairs of booties for newbornsJim Trainor, 83, helped keep newborn babies warm in Ōtepoti Dunedin.03 Sep 02:28 AM
SportAll Blacks: The selection questions for Scott RobertsonLeicester Fainga’anuku might return from the bench to boost the backline.03 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile sportsman trial: Radiologist says infant rib fractures not definitive of abuseDefence has claimed the infant's injuries could be due to bone fragility or deficiencies.03 Sep 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail expert on what went wrong for appliance and furniture chain Smiths CityThe 107-year-old company, now in the hands of administrators, faces an uncertain future.03 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Beyond stoked': Aims Games wins top accolade at NZ Event AwardsThe Matariki Drone Show won Arts, Cultural or Heritage Event of the Year.03 Sep 12:43 AM
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
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 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
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
