PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt considers indemnity against financial loss for new thermal electricity investmentsCrown indemnity could drive new investment in thermal electricity, mitigate political risk23 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumEnergy|UpdatedBig 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 rescue23 Feb 01:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police reverse away from 'antisocial' car meet after crowd turns hostile22 Feb 05:52 AM
PremiumOpinionWinston AldworthHighlanders v Chiefs player ratings: The ABs midfield clash that could decide selection21 Feb 08:53 PM
PremiumEnergy'Engine that gets New Zealand going': Mercury bets big on new power projects20 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonChina log supply and NZ forestry: Stable prices but sellers gain edge - Marcus Musson20 Feb 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Autumnal chill': Single-digit lows and mountain snow as temperatures tumble19 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
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket finishes flat at up 0.02%The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,446.37 ... up 2.35 points or 0.02%.09 Feb 05:18 AM
Politics'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility Luxon warned New Zealand is experiencing swiftly declining gas supply.09 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandSeabed mine is sunk, South Taranaki leaders say'The cultural impacts far outweigh any regional benefit.'08 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandPM tightlipped after fast-track panel rejects mining plan, says minerals vital for national interestTrans-Tasman Resources wanted to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed each year for vanadium.08 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandKiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before deathBrice Gordon managed Epstein’s US properties for years, together with his wife Karen.08 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandMining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing'Group insists the decision rejecting the fast-tracking application is not final.06 Feb 06:43 AM
New ZealandFast track panel declines Taranaki seabed mining over risk to marine lifeThe panel warned of risks to Māui dolphins and key seabird species.05 Feb 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailStorms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spendingWild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.04 Feb 09:02 PM
SportFrom last to contenders: Phoenix women chase first A-League playoff berthThe Phoenix sit second after 12 games, with the league's best attack and defence.02 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandFour arrested after aggravated burglary at New Plymouth businessThree youths aged 16-17 and a 22-year-old man were arrested after the burglary.02 Feb 02:04 AM
