CrimePolice search for ute after pedestrian seriously hurt in Nelson hit-and-runPolice are seeking a grey double-cab ute with a snorkel that fled the scene.21 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones on Sam Neill and miningOn today: Chris Brandolino, Shane Jones, Geoff Crawford, Andrew Murray, and Jen Corkran. 21 Jan 12:58 AM
WellingtonLabour MP reveals political future after abolition of his Ōhāriu electorateThe MP has been considering his future after losing his seat in boundary changes.21 Jan 12:29 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon confirms 2026 election date, rules out three parties from coalition considerationSetting the election date is one of the few powers that is reserved solely to the PM.21 Jan 12:06 AM
New ZealandThe only Kiwi uni to crack the world's top 100 – and it did it twiceAuckland Uni is among the world's best universities, but a report shows NZ has work to do.21 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandSevere weather update with Heather KeatsRed heavy rain warnings are issued for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Northern Gisborne until Thursday afternoon. Video / Alyse WrightWatch20 Jan 11:58 PM
RugbyIs this the next Kiwi to represent Ireland in rugby?Sean Jansen could be the next Kiwi to face the All Blacks later this year.20 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'The whole place lit up': Kiwi women set new shearing world recordRose Lewis, Missy Te Whata, Te Atakura Crawford, and Pagan Rimene set a new world record.20 Jan 09:34 PM
New ZealandKiwi doctor branded a 'rapist', 'convicted paedophile' despite cleared conviction two decades agoOver the past week, posts have been rampant on social media about the GP.20 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandItalian woman named as Southland crash victimThe crash occurred on State Highway 6 in Winton last Thursday.20 Jan 07:19 AM
New Zealand'It got worse': Swiss tourist family rescued by chopper from slips leave camper van behindMaja Hugli’s family were trapped for two days at Manganuku camp.20 Jan 03:06 AM
GolfPlayer boost: New Zealand Open confirms $2m purse and pay for missed cutsThe 105th New Zealand Open will offer a $2m total prize purse in 2026.20 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandHamilton sprintcar champion’s secret to rare double titleHamilton driver Daniel Thomas claimed his second New Zealand sprintcar title in Cromwell.19 Jan 10:41 PM
New Zealand'Quick and durable death': Street poster pioneer terminally ill, weighs up assisted dyingThe former Exponents manager helped build Christchurch's live music scene.19 Jan 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Can't quite believe it': Man wins $599,000 Christchurch houseJoe Leggat was given a box containing his prize ... keys to a new house.19 Jan 09:51 PM
New ZealandBraddick shines in big shearing weekendEketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.19 Jan 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Two projects set to launch worth $3b signal an incredible year for the industryOuch. Turning down an invitation to the ceremony marking the $2b Mainland event hurt. 19 Jan 07:00 PM
CrimeWithin an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway The victim said the stabbing felt like he was ‘being whipped with a piece of string’.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland schools hit hardest as 445 teacher roles sit vacant nationwide Auckland alone has 125 roles unfilled, in a shortage hitting all levels.19 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesChristchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon AirlinesIsland airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes.19 Jan 05:12 AM
CrimeSeatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partnerAdam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving. 19 Jan 05:00 AM
All Blacks'I feel sad': Sir Wayne Smith ‘blindsided’ by Scott Robertson's axing'Unfortunately, Razor hasn’t been given more time.'19 Jan 03:31 AM
New ZealandMan charged over alleged Arrowtown assault that left victim unconsciousThe victim needed hospital treatment for serious facial injuries.19 Jan 02:59 AM
New Zealand'We are in awe of Graham': How wrong turn left tramper lost for nearly three weeksGraham Garnett survived with injuries by following streams and ridges to the river.19 Jan 02:18 AM
All BlacksIrish pundit: Robertson exit shatters All Blacks' 'system coach' mythIrish writer Gerry Thornley says NZR has ditched its 'coach from within' mantra.19 Jan 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'It doesn’t have the same feeling of safety': Ruby quits High St after 24 yearsRuby's High St store, opened in 2002, was the brand's first retail space.19 Jan 02:00 AM
TelecommunicationsDunedin to lose 3G tomorrow as One NZ begins shutdownMany devices beyond phones rely on 3G. 2degrees' shutdown already underway.19 Jan 01:17 AM
New ZealandThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so farDavid Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan. 19 Jan 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Right place at the right time': How council worker and pilot stumbled across tramper feared deadThe 66-year-old vanished on December 30 and survived three weeks alone.18 Jan 10:30 PM
SportRangitoto College topple elite Aussies to claim volleyball crownThe win came at the 529-team Australia Volleyball Schools Cup on the Gold Coast.18 Jan 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDunedin hospital czar's $2500 per day exceeds public sector scaleEvan Davies has been appointed Crown manager for the New Dunedin Hospital build.18 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy authorities hammered these 10 tradies and cancelled their building licencesThe list features a 'ghost builder', a drug kingpin and 'a danger to the public'.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrice of meth in NZ dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new researchMeth used to be $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland. 18 Jan 04:00 PM
WellingtonAirport finds practice bomb in luggage, calls Defence Force but doesn't evacuateWorker claims safety rules ignored but bosses say public wasn't at risk.18 Jan 04:00 PM
