PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknownMany do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why every distant war seems to hit your local petrol pumpOPINION: How conflicts from Ukraine to the Middle East fuel price shocks.16 Mar 03:00 PM
ChristchurchPair narrowly avoid fiery, deadly Lindis Pass crash before racing to help with extinguishersThe midday crash near Ōmarama left one person dead at the scene.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandAlcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing more than 130km/h when he killed mateThe teens were flung from the car that only had one working headlight and worn brakepads.16 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom Pigeon Palace to car parking: Food Alley site to get cars, not towerThe former Food Alley and Yates block will get landscaping, seating and CCTV.16 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandShellfish firm fined $20k after illegally receiving 259,000kg of green-lipped musselsThe Christchurch company pleaded guilty to nine Biosecurity Act charges.16 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandMama Hooch rapists lose majority of appeal bid, but three minor convictions quashedThe brothers’ offending over three-and-a-half years targeted 27 women.15 Mar 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHouse prices show biggest monthly increase in two-and-a-half yearsBut economists warn that the Iran conflict may curtail rebounding house prices.15 Mar 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The best quality Tana Umaga would bring to Rennie’s All BlacksOPINION: Umaga would provide an unvarnished honesty to Dave Rennie as head coach.15 Mar 06:34 PM
New ZealandSkyline Queenstown opens new Bob’s Peak building in $300m upgradeThe major revamp comes as Queenstown visitors exceed pre-Covid levels.15 Mar 06:13 PM
TravelInside access: Stay in an Oxford college for less than a standard hotel roomDid you know visitors can book historic college rooms during long university breaks?15 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandThey can swim, but can they survive? The skill gap putting kids at riskInstructors say many kids swim pool lengths but cannot cope in the surf.15 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Bartok opera dazzles at Auckland Arts FestivalSusan Bullock and Lester Lynch return to lead this radical Bluebeard revival.15 Mar 05:00 PM
Paralympics'I'm in a dream': Hall claims record Winter Paralympic medal in slalomHall surged from fourth after his first run with a blistering second run.15 Mar 04:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSupermarket boom: Is your area about to get a new store?Woolworths Paerāta Rise will open next February with an online order hub.15 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandMan burned down historic church 'to teach God a lesson', was visited by police four times in prior monthSinele Katoa was an undiagnosed schizophrenic who believed God was humiliating his father.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Wow moment': Aurora chaser captures dream Mackenzie night sky shot The solar maximum has brought stronger auroras to Earth.15 Mar 07:14 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Central Otago crash shuts highwayThe Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.15 Mar 05:42 AM
New Zealand'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by policeWhen the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.15 Mar 05:00 AM
White FernsWhite Ferns cruise to victory in first T20Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer added 146 for the second wicket at Bay Oval.15 Mar 04:57 AM
Entertainment'It's exceeded my expectations': Hamilton embraces Homegrown moveActs like Six60, Fly My Pretties and The Datsuns drew big, energetic crowds.15 Mar 04:19 AM
WellingtonPolice dive squad searching for missing Lake Manapōuri boatieThe Police National Dive Squad are currently assisting with search efforts.15 Mar 03:10 AM
New ZealandSixteen Kiwis almost $20k richer after Lotto Second Division draw – where were tickets sold? The $15 million Powerball jackpot was not struck and will now roll over to $17m.15 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandKauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work beginsThe upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.15 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter sent to serious Central Otago crashThe two-car crash has blocked the Lindis Pass-Tarras Rd.15 Mar 01:16 AM
New Zealand'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in courtNeil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandInvercargill AI data centre approved as expert warns of 'AI illiterate' NZExperts warn NZ risks becoming 'AI-illiterate' without major skills training.14 Mar 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamuel SherryCrusaders v Highlanders player ratings: The debutant who made a name for himselfOPINION: Rating the performances of Crusaders and Highlanders players on Saturday night.14 Mar 07:00 PM
TravelThe ultimate free guide to Perth From buses and beaches to attractions, here's how to do it on the cheap.14 Mar 07:00 PM
RugbyIreland too good for Scotland before France deny them titleThe win gives Ireland a three-point cushion over France before England's visit.14 Mar 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Live performance keeps me alive’: Why Jordan Luck won’t leave the stageThe Exponents are set to play to about 40,000 fans at Auckland Domain.14 Mar 05:07 PM
New Zealand‘I carried the silence for decades’: State care survivor speaks out after years of delaysShane Kereama filed his historic abuse claim in July 2018 and is still awaiting redress.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Too much violence in Queenstown’: Bar assault puts tourist hotspot under scrutinyA judge has warned that 'violence in Queenstown will not be tolerated'.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you $15m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbersWhat would you do with all that money? 14 Mar 07:06 AM
