TravelWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumEntertainmentHow Shavaughn Ruakere overcame her private ‘shame’ for historic new roleIt's her most daunting challenge so far.03 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hand sex offender prison death to Coroner 400 days after body found in cell28 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZ28 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandDecember whiteout hits parts of South Island as hailstorms strikeA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the lower South Island this afternoon.27 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve forecast: Where to find the best weather around the countryNorthern hotspots may see skies clear again late on New Year’s Eve.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after early morning house fire in New PlymouthPolice have taken over inquiries as investigators examine the scene.24 Dec 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill Goodwin: The clean energy race is on – can NZ keep up?OPINION: NZ must lift renewable capacity by about 50% by 2030 to hit net zero.20 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandGates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions Boaties will need an access code after completing an online cleaning form.18 Dec 06:54 PM
New ZealandTeen murderer's life sentence to be quashed after colleague beaten, chained to car and draggedJacob Ramsay's killing was motivated by an alleged 'small' debt he owed the offenders.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandLarge vegetation fires 'fully contained'Fire and Emergency NZ will continue work over the coming days at Lismore and Waiinu.17 Dec 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyInside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talentThe Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.17 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandRain helps but Lismore, Waiinu fires not yet containedA total fire and fireworks ban is in place in Manawatū-Whanganui.16 Dec 11:15 PM
New ZealandEx-mayor bids to bowl Kāinga Ora flats for new seafront apartmentsFormer mayor Peter Tennent has bid to buy and demolish the 1940s Kāinga Ora flats.16 Dec 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvents blow: Why Rotorua is losing five Māori league tournamentsThe city will keep hosting the biggest event, the tamariki tournament in September.16 Dec 05:00 PM
Auckland'A fitting choice': Why Zara Stanhope will lead Auckland Art GalleryShe becomes the fourth Australian-born director of the gallery in a row.16 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandHomelessness in Auckland more than doubles to 940 people in year to September - surveyAll 27 people one agency referred for emergency housing in a month were declined.15 Dec 07:57 PM
New ZealandWaiinu Beach fire: Residents on standby to evacuate as crews battle blazeSmoke and ash are forcing people to stay inside with windows and vents shut.15 Dec 06:57 PM
EntertainmentShortland Street’s cliffhanger hall of fame: These are the wildest Christmas episodes everHonestly, what more can go wrong at NZ's favourite (fictional) hospital?15 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
AucklandFour injured in Taranaki car crashThe accident occurred south of New Plymouth at Ōkato.13 Dec 07:37 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend sizzler before heavy rain and wind move in next weekHeavy rain is forecast for the South Island’s West Coast on Monday.12 Dec 06:00 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks star dominates NZ Rugby awardsArdie Savea has taken out New Zealand's biggest rugby prize for the third time.11 Dec 08:00 AM
RacingElectron out to turn Ōtaki mile spark into Te Rapa Group 2 successElectron already owns Group 3 placings in the Cuddle and Easter miles.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDream fishing charter trip ends in nightmare after two injured crossing infamous Pātea barMaritime NZ says passengers were not properly briefed on the risky Pātea bar.09 Dec 08:04 PM
