PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan Fran O’Sullivan: Labour leader needs more than charm to win over wary business leadersOPINION: Hipkins admits New Zealand faces rising costs, climate risk and a talent drain.27 Feb 08:00 PM
CrimeReckless driving charges after late-night anti-social road meet in TaranakiPolice say one vehicle was impounded and 14 infringement notices issued.27 Feb 07:38 AM
New ZealandTeacher shortage forcing school subject cancellations, principals say Some Auckland classes now cram in up to 35 seniors, whereas 20 to 25 is ideal.27 Feb 05:22 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedMartial artists' 100km walk to raise awareness around coward-punch violence27 Feb 03:00 AM
Travel newsMid-air emergency sparked after pilots spot crack in Air NZ plane windscreen 24 Feb 10:53 PM
Wellington'The risk looks pretty low': Mayor looks to reopen Wellington beaches after sewage disaster23 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumEnergyGovt considers indemnity against financial loss for new thermal electricity investments23 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyBig green bet: Genesis taps investors for $400m to cut coal and boost renewablesGenesis Energy's coal power output tumbled to 164GWh, cutting first-half costs. 23 Feb 05:11 AM
New ZealandSouth Taranaki councillor 'disgusted' at behaviour of 'hostile' group at car meetA video shows about a dozen people surrounding a lone police car in Ōaonui.23 Feb 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Five injured climbers, one needing CPR, in five-hour Mt Taranaki rescueAll five weekend hikers were hurt after an incident on the mountain, three seriously.23 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police reverse away from 'antisocial' car meet after crowd turns hostileThe crowd next to the police car swelled to about 24 before the officer reversed.22 Feb 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthHighlanders v Chiefs player ratings: The ABs midfield clash that could decide selectionOPINION: Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i was immense with an 80-minute, match-turning display.21 Feb 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Engine that gets New Zealand going': Mercury bets big on new power projectsMercury's boss says gentailers are now building new plants faster than 'Think Big'.20 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonChina log supply and NZ forestry: Stable prices but sellers gain edge - Marcus MussonOPINION: Chinese New Year mill closures in China are reshaping log supply and prices.20 Feb 03:59 PM
New Zealand'If the stars align': Iwi bet on green energyTe Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa are working to be at the forefront of renewable energy.19 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandSeabed mining firm quits South Taranaki fast-track bidAn expert panel turned down the fast-track application to mine the seabed off Pātea.19 Feb 08:55 PM
New Zealand'Autumnal chill': Single-digit lows and mountain snow as temperatures tumbleOvernight temperatures will fall into the single digits in multiple South Island centres.19 Feb 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwindOPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMining firms eye share of Govt's $80m pot for critical minerals pushCoalition earmarks money for minerals miners, even as one loses fast-track bid.19 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Damned if they do, damned if they don't – the billion-dollar bill for Labour's gas banOPINION: The LNG levy will cost up to $180m a year for 15 years to secure back-up fuel.18 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact raises $525m to fast-track renewable energy buildoutNew funds will back a 200MW battery, Glorit solar and Tauhara 2 drilling.16 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his jobOPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinister refuses to alter safety rules for corded blinds despite toddler's deathTilly Cambie, 3, is one of many New Zealand children who have died due to corded blinds.11 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandTourism boost: Hamilton becomes international gateway to central North IslandAn interregional tourism campaign aims to build on Hamilton-Australia flights.11 Feb 05:00 PM
TravelWhere sport and travel meet: 2026’s biggest trips for Kiwi fansFrom World Cup fan zones to Tour de France roadsides, many events are free.11 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fire crews battle vegetation fire at Bell Block BeachMultiple fire crews, including two helicopters, have been called to a large vegetation fire at Bell Block Beach in Taranaki. Video / Vicky GoodwinWatch11 Feb 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Intense smell': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze northeast of New PlymouthAn emergency alert has been issued, urging people to stay inside and close their windows.11 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandWoman dragged, punched and had her head stomped on while being evicted over cats The woman was invited to stay with Sheryl Louden and took along her cats, causing tension.11 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyBillion-dollar plan to import gas: Worthy insurance policy or costly last resort?Industry is supportive, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is sceptical.10 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomachHe then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived. 09 Feb 06:00 AM
