New Zealand|UpdatedTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoOne of the victims was pulled from the water by the Akaroa Harbourmaster.10 Jan 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Had me retching': Popular Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smellLiquid can be seen bubbling from a toilet block leak and running on to the sand.10 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandManageMyHealth patients affected by cyber attack fear missing records, fallout from hackThe records of more than 127,000 ManageMyHealth users have been compromised.10 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger10 Jan 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Stressful': Families' holidays upended as Bluebridge cancels ferry sailings09 Jan 10:57 PM
PremiumEntertainment'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media career09 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleI was addicted to painkillers. Using medicinal cannabis has been a 'game-changer'09 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How much insurance do you really need? What every household should weigh upOPINION: Basic life insurance cover is vital, even for low-income families.09 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On Venezuela, tourist ACC claims and UK border rulesOPINION: Several correspondents warn NZ could suffer in a world of power blocs.09 Jan 04:00 PM
TennisASB Classic: Rising Filipino star's family standards and her 'big no-no' on courtThe 20-year-old world No 50 is chasing her first WTA tour final in Auckland.09 Jan 05:16 AM
MotorsportFrom gravel to grid: Rovanpera uses Oceania series to chase Super Formula dreamThe 25-year-old Finn became the youngest two-time WRC champion in 2023.09 Jan 04:50 AM
WellingtonUrgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels offThe road requires years more rebuilding work despite opening less than four years ago.09 Jan 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandFire contained: Crews tackle blaze at former Waikanae religious campThe blaze broke out about 10.15am on Reikorangi Rd, Waikanae.08 Jan 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘Insider with an outsider’s perspective’: New DB chief maps out beer’s next eraHart returns to DB after 26 years overseas with Heineken and his own firm.08 Jan 10:00 PM
Wellington'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnightA passenger said they got little sleep due to update announcements about the issue.08 Jan 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Great white whale': Gary McCormick's naked spa tale of his mate Tim ShadboltThe longtime friends first met in a police cell.08 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandHeli-golf, Aston Martin tours: How Queenstown is courting ultra-wealthy visitorsOne visiting American family spent more than $400,000 on extras during a stay.08 Jan 06:04 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAll Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island dealModerators remove UK rugby writer's barbed responses; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap.08 Jan 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby careerInnes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.08 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand‘His whole life’s picked up’: Donations help boy’s family move and make memoriesHone Hillman's self-organised garage sale raised more than $30,000 from donors nationwide.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming saferOPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoC investigates 'illegal' New Year party near WānakaDoC says between 50 and 100 campers set up on the Newcastle Track site.08 Jan 04:00 AM
PoliticsStudent radical, TV star and NZ's longest-serving mayor: Sir Tim Shadbolt dies at 78Arrested 33 times as a student, he went on to have distinguished career in local politics.08 Jan 03:52 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch ranked most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and OceaniaWellington also landed in the top five in the category. 08 Jan 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhere to save and where to spend on supermarket staples, according to food expertsOwn-brand butter, sugar, flour and milk often match pricier labels in baking.08 Jan 01:33 AM
TennisSports minister demands answers after fans told to hide Croatia shirts at ASB ClassicMark Mitchell is asking for answers after a fan's bad experience at the ASB Classic.08 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after incident at Dunedin beachEmergency services were called to the St Clair Esplanade just before 11am.07 Jan 11:15 PM
New ZealandWorker seriously injured at Motueka industrial siteEmergency services were called to Little Sydney St shortly after 8am.07 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne of first NZ women to climb Mt Cook lies in unmarked grave – a 13yo’s quest to honour herJane Thomson was 57 when she successfully climbed Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1916.07 Jan 11:00 PM
