TravelControversial 'Everyone Must Go!' campaign hailed a 'winner'Nearly 8000 extra Aussies visited in autumn, injecting an extra $22m into the NZ economy. 24 Jul 03:24 AM
New Zealand'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brotherTwo brothers headed out on a jetski. Only one came back alive.23 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandHigh Noon Express opening marks opening of Mt Ruapehu ski season The High Noon Express chairlift has a vertical rise of 398m, offloading at 2322m.22 Jul 10:02 PM
New ZealandTaupō Hospital's plan for possible closure amid doctor shortagesA plan exists for potential closure if Taupō can't find enough staff.22 Jul 05:01 AM
New ZealandCoroner urges caution after fatal Mt Ruapehu skiing accidentIan Howat, 64, fell in icy conditions on Mt Ruapehu, suffering fatal injuries.22 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu avalanche buries four skiers, one left with only their hand sticking out of snowThe group triggered an avalanche on the mountain's backcountry, near Glacier Knob.21 Jul 02:50 AM
Travel'Extreme hardness': Inside NZ's growing ice swimming communityIce swimmers compete in sub-5C water at St Bathans' Blue Lake.19 Jul 09:22 PM
New ZealandFrom puppy chaos to competitive husky racing'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew children’s series filmed in Bay of Plenty premieres this weekendThe series uses drones to showcase tamariki stories from above.19 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for witnesses after deadly SH1 crash near TaupōOfficers want to speak with anyone who saw the accident on the straight stretch of road.18 Jul 11:25 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonNZ log exports steady despite Nelson wind damage and China slowdown – Marcus MussonOPINION: Nelson and Tasman's heavy rain and strong winds caused severe windthrow.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Positive step forward': Farm-to-forest limits welcomed by farmersFarm conversions to exotic forests will be capped at 15,000ha annually.18 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: The unusual way an NZX-listed company found out its major shareholder was selling upAustralian fund manager ROC Partners is said to 'like the look' of the apple grower.17 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandSmall town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to povertyToi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocking' cuts: 160-plus jobs at risk, campuses face closureWith declining student numbers, 'it is just no longer viable to operate in this way'.14 Jul 11:58 PM
New Zealand'No significant changes': All calm after quake swarm at RuapehuThe temperature of Te Wai ā-moe remains stable at about 12°C.14 Jul 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZThe Winz funeral grant won't cover burials in most NZ regions. 14 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesRegional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation AuthorityThe chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.14 Jul 03:12 AM
Sport'I can't believe it': Maxwell's thrilling comeback at MTB World CupSamara Maxwell won the UCI MTB World Cup in Andorra by nine seconds.13 Jul 10:43 PM
New ZealandState of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZHeavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.10 Jul 07:04 AM
New ZealandEarthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt RuapehuVolcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.08 Jul 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Balancing humour and trust in public sector messagingOPINION: We're not all cut out to be comedians – sometimes the straight facts are best.08 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeCaught on tape: Identity finally revealed of Jaguar-driving teen behind CBD rampagePolice and footpath pedestrians had to dodge the vehicle to avoid getting run over.06 Jul 06:00 AM
Travel newsExplore local gems and dream destinations: A guide for curious Kiwi travellersAward-winning local gin, national opera tours, rail journeys and cruises.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in CanterburyA second person is also dead after a separate crash near Taupō, police say.04 Jul 08:04 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi, delays expectedThe crash involved two vehicles on SH1 near Jellicoe Pt around 7.45pm.04 Jul 09:01 AM
New Zealand'Social dysfunction at its worst': Two people sentenced over Rotorua teen prostitution ringJudge says Clayton Fox was by far the most culpable in teen prostitution ring.04 Jul 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.02 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessData show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage paymentsThose most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.30 Jun 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGolden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified communityAuckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.29 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRanfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.28 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Scaring me': Heavy rain brings flooding'My whole back section’s flooded, it’s coming up to my back door step.'27 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandGeothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP townThe project includes an 'attractive bath complex' using geothermal fluids.26 Jun 08:58 PM
New ZealandFinished: 25 new Kāinga Ora homes ready for Rotorua familiesThe project has employed about 300 tradespeople, mostly from Rotorua, since October 2023.26 Jun 08:39 PM
