New ZealandGreen light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?Brothel zones in Queenstown and Wānaka could be extended.12 May 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Our angel': Mother of teenager killed in house fire pays tribute'She always has been, and always will be, our angel. I was proud to be her mum.'12 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
Personal FinanceThe parent trap: How non-payers of child support get round the IRDSome unpaid child support dates back 30 years yet the IRD has still not collected.12 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overwhelming love': Jaimee Lupton and her newborn daughter NoaJaimee Lupton and Zuru's Nick Mowbray aim to raise $1 million to share the baby love.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpace storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.11 May 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLet the music play: The top 10 Kiwi tunes you’re hearing at the supermarketWhat are we hearing, why and does it even matter?10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional tributes left at scene of Burnham fire that killed teenage girlLizzy Marvin, 16, died after a fire ravaged a property on Toanui St.09 May 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti advocate cycles South Island for sexual assault awarenessGisborne's Tricia Walsh joined journey with no training, driven by personal abuse history.09 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
New Zealand'Botched-up police job': Lachie Jones' dad disputes timeline around son's deathPaul Jones believes his son was murdered.09 May 05:05 AM
New ZealandColdest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on wayMetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.09 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandShocking video: Wrong-way motorway driver crashes into elderly coupleThe cars were both badly damaged in the crash.08 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandCreative support or commercial success – the Arts Centre caught in the middleFrank Film explores the story behind the proposed axing of Arts Centre funds.08 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandPower warning as chilly blast arrives was a 'trial', snow coming, frosts for AucklandAuckland temps are set to drop to 6C tonight, with tomorrow night being even cooler at 4C.08 May 10:29 AM
New ZealandPerson killed in fire at Burnham military camp was teenage girlFirefighters found the teenage girl in one of the bedrooms after entering the property.08 May 09:23 AM
New ZealandPerson killed, three hurt in fire at Burnham military campInvestigators on the scene after army camp property gutted by fatal fire.08 May 04:14 AM
Travel newsRough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.08 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Detective would have done things differentlyDavid Kennelly said 'In hindsight, we should have locked the scene down'.08 May 02:02 AM
New ZealandConcrete truck driver trapped after crash on road to AkaroaFirefighters worked to free the driver after the crash this morning.07 May 10:08 PM
NRLHow US President Joe Biden cost NZ a second NRL teamHow White House geo-politics spoiled plans for a Christchurch NRL team.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returnsNationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.06 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki leads trans protest in ChristchurchAngry scenes as Tamaki's group was met by a counter-protest.06 May 12:59 AM
KahuNgai Tahu defends Māori sites amid Grey District protestNgāi Tahu has defended Māori sites of significance in the Grey rohe.05 May 06:53 PM
New Zealand‘My life denied’: The cost of cancer treatment delays - a special investigationBig read: How one woman was caught in a scandal of overwhelmed cancer services.03 May 05:01 PM
New ZealandHelicopter crash near Blenheim - police'The helicopter has ended up on its side... [but] the pilot is okay.'03 May 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeThe forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claimMore than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We’ve got to be sharp': Mayor speaks out after boy racer hits bystandersAn appeal for information on boy racer activity has been backed.02 May 07:12 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Brother calls accusation he helped dispose of body 'disgusting'His mother and younger brother also gave evidence earlier in the inquest.02 May 05:56 AM
New ZealandNeighbour of Lachie Jones says she heard toddler in her laundry on night of disappearanceNeighbour reveals she looked at the gate to the oxidation ponds but did not go over it.02 May 02:36 AM
BusinessToo dirty to see the doctor: Crowdfunding charity helps raise money for mobile laundriesCrowdfunding charity 10x10 uses Dragon's Den model to combat 'fundraising fatigue'.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAt least 31 fractures: 3-month-old baby suffered abuse before death, jury hearsA trial has started for a man accused of killing his own baby.01 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandHalf-brother of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones denies involvement in his deathThe half-brother of Lachlan Jones gave evidence on day three of the inquest.01 May 01:48 AM