New ZealandMan's plan to post box full of cannabis foiled by 'distinctive odour'Anthony Ellison also provided his name and contact details on the package receipt. 26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandUgly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years'I often get the blame from some people for the duck.' 26 Aug 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Zebra foal, giraffe die at wildlife park in ChristchurchPost-mortem analysis revealed mis-mothering main reason the zebra died.26 Aug 06:36 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for attacks on Takapuna restaurant ownersHe attacked two restaurant owners and knocked out a man in Fruit World, Rosedale.26 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWinter's final blast: Severe storm set to batter NZ, 100km/h gales to pound north Auckland Civil Defence warns strong winds could turn branches and firewood into missiles.26 Aug 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Failed to respond': Mayday call mystery deepens in Cook StraitPolice suspended the Cook Strait boat search after hours of effort.26 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandMan arrested for allegedly offering cash to students for inappropriate actsA 53-year-old man will appear in Christchurch District Court today.26 Aug 01:25 AM
Christchurch'Sincerely apologise': Music festival attendees caught up in privacy breachRolling Meadows said the error was caused by a fault of ticketing company, Flicket. 26 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing boat in Cook Strait pausedA mayday call was received last night, but no vessel has been found.25 Aug 11:20 PM
New ZealandSocial media experiment finds page for young girl flooded with 'distressing' contentThe experiment has led to calls for a social media age ban in NZ. 25 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'One last gasp' of winter: 'Multiple waves' of rain and wind to sweep NZAnother large low looms in the Southern Ocean - and could bring severe weather.25 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandMike McRoberts' new memoir: 'Journalism and te reo have taught me curiosity is a muscle'McRoberts says learning te reo later in life changed him and how he sees the world.25 Aug 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why Kiwis need to be vigilant to help lone wolf attacksOPINION: The SIS is not ruling out another terrorist attack fuelled by online ideology.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrade inflation? Report reveals surge in uni A-grades despite students 'performing worse' Half of all Auckland University grades in 2020 were As.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny25 Aug 05:00 PM
Sport'Raising the roof': NZ breast cancer team wins gold at world champsThe Breast Cancer Black Dragons won gold in the 1km race.25 Aug 06:39 AM
Sport'I just felt free': Runner's journey to World Transplant GamesThe World Transplant Games marked his dream of representing New Zealand on the track.25 Aug 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisBen Francis: 5 questions as Warriors' top-four destiny back in their handsOPINION: The Warriors are back in the box seat to finish fourth.25 Aug 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Deeply saddening': Search for missing fisherman at notorious spotThe person hasn't been located; the search is ongoing near Raglan.25 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle ‘well involved’ blaze in Richmond Fire crews are battling a “well-involved” house fire in central Richmond, near Nelson.25 Aug 03:16 AM
New Zealand'He lived it the way he wanted': Barefoot Bill's legacy celebratedTributes pour in for Bill Elliott, a beloved icon of Russell.25 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandOnline privacy and public shaming: What you need to knowPosting another person’s image online can have real world consequences.25 Aug 01:28 AM
New ZealandSportsman trial: Radiologist describes sound of infant’s 13 rib fracturesThe defence suggests medical issues, denying the defendant harmed the infant.25 Aug 01:04 AM
New ZealandDave the lamb first to take up ferry's 'add a sheep' optionFor two years there's been the option to 'add a sheep' - Dave's the first to set sail.24 Aug 11:59 PM
New ZealandMore charges for Wānaka couple charged with $1m fake cancer treatment fraudThe couple have been in custody since their arrest in Wanaka and were refused bail today.24 Aug 10:40 PM
New ZealandWoman dies in police custody in Christchurch The woman was found unresponsive in her cell just before 7am. 24 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandFrom a concrete mixer to millions: Aussie firm buys majority stake in Kiwi peanut butter firm Pic'sPeanut payout: Inspiring founder's 'despair for kids who only want to study marketing'.24 Aug 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The coaching guru who could help the ABs after Pumas wake-up callWith the Boks beating the Wallabies in Cape Town, the Rugby Championship is wide open.24 Aug 07:01 PM
ChristchurchSchool vandalism costs soar to $57m, calls for Govt action intensifyThe ministry set aside $9.7m for repairs this year, up 17% from 2020.24 Aug 05:56 PM
New Zealand'I missed it every day': Why former Police Ten 7 host returned to the force 'Hopefully the tail will soon stop wagging the dog and common sense will prevail.'24 Aug 05:11 PM
New ZealandHow NZ is tackling the surge in illegal tobacco smugglingIllegal cigarettes in Australia now make up half of all sales.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric pā site sale: Council's consultation claims under fire from tangata whenuaThe council sold land that is part of Pihoihoi Pā for $2.24 million to a hotel developer.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCray cray! 'They thought he was mad' - how Nin's Bin became a State Highway 1 caravan iconPeople told Ron Clark that caravans were for sleeping in when he started roadside caper.24 Aug 09:44 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alertFlight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.24 Aug 04:38 AM
