New ZealandWeka ride: Hitchhiking bird's unexpected journey sparks DoC reminderA weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.05 May 08:37 AM
PoliticsWho donated what? National tops list of political donations: Shane Jones' partner lends NZ First $119kA number of MPs donated to their parties.05 May 03:53 AM
CrimePolice officer's push at pro-Palestine protest unjustified, police watchdog findsThe protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.05 May 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accidentLynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.05 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing hiker in Milford SoundThe man failed to return home yesterday evening, police say.04 May 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Not a lot of clarity': AI policy guidance divides education sectorThe Education Minister doesn't believe the Ministry is giving great guidance.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismOn The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishmentsThe four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airportIllegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.04 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyMoana Pasifika beat Highlanders in Dunedin thriller to keep playoff berth aliveMoana edged the Highlanders 34-29 in a nine-try heartbreaker for the hosts.04 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandDuck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist in CanterburyThe pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone. 04 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandFire and Emergency tried to sack firefighter for pooling allowances to buy groceries for team mealsEmployment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency breached employee's privacy.03 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandAkaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater overflowsBusinesses have been pumping sewage out of their shopfronts and back gardens.03 May 08:39 PM
New ZealandWoman finds out Tinder dating app match is ‘depraved’ child sex offenderThe woman - herself a sexual assault survivor - warns other women about her experience.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence Ex-members are speaking out en masse about the Two by Twos church. They explain why. 03 May 08:28 AM
New Zealand$6m Lotto Powerball draw unstruck, trio $333,000 richerThree players each won $333,333, sharing first division's $1m prize.03 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Very sunny areas': Sunshine returns as NZ clean-up begins after severe weatherColder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.03 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandArtificial reef project aims to revive Tauranga's marine lifeNine reefs, named Peara, are 13m deep and support marine biodiversity.03 May 04:00 AM
CrimeChild sex offender persistently asked teen to undress for cashHe continued to show her notes he wrote on his phone asking for indecent acts. 03 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAmy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of itTurning old lecture notes into comedy gold.02 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanInside the battle for Labour’s wealth tax A new generation of party activists is ready to fill David Parker's shoes after his exit.02 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It is time to remove the weeds from our ministerial portfoliosOPINION: A leaner Cabinet could sharpen NZ's focus on key issues.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather woes easing: 'Plenty of sunshine' forecast to bring relief to NZHeavy rain and winds are easing across Aotearoa this weekend.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal workplace accident at transfer stationThe transfer station will remain closed until at least Monday.02 May 07:46 AM
New ZealandWedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.02 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand12 fire crews battle house blaze in QueenstownHelicopters were earlier placed on standby.02 May 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Big bang': Tourist recalls moment he escaped house bus fire that killed his wifeJirong Wang was found dead inside the bus; Airbnb owner 'deeply shaken'.02 May 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial lifeHe didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.02 May 02:13 AM
LiveNew ZealandSelwyn state of emergency lifted as flood recovery beginsKiwis are counting the cost after wild weather tore across the country yesterday.02 May 01:10 AM
Entertainment'Trailblazer': NZME to launch dedicated country music stationiHeartCountry New Zealand will feature global stars like Morgan Wallen and Keith Urban.01 May 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAgents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on saleThe Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.01 May 11:40 PM
GolfFox makes strong start, Scheffler dances with breaking 60Fox made four birdies and a bogey on the front nine.01 May 11:19 PM
New ZealandSlip drama: Front of new property collapses in heavy rain, residents fleeThe slip blocked Cressy Terrace, making it impassable for vehicles.01 May 09:59 PM
New ZealandSevere wind, rain forecast to ease for Canterbury and Wellington after gales and floodingFire and Emergency NZ said it responded to more than 30 callouts overnight, mainly in the Wellington area.Watch01 May 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierThe All Blacks starting XV: How Razor will pick his team and who's vying for spotsLiam Napier analyses last year’s team and looks at where changes will come in 2025.01 May 07:45 PM
