CrimeSuitcase murder trial: PlayStation records shed light on children's final day aliveThe Crown has called its final factual witness in Hakyung Lee's double-murder trial.17 Sep 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Humungous noise': Pair's narrow escape as car crashes through loungeA neighbour playing Grand Theft Auto thought at first that the chaos was from his game.14 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandFortnite scores win in landmark legal caseTech giants Apple and Google lose landmark legal case, Peter Griffin, Tech Journalist gives the detailsWatch13 Aug 09:19 PM
PremiumBusinessBehind the buzz and controversy of Wētā Workshop’s first major video game29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Kiwi kids react to the new Aotearoa Minecraft gameReporter Kaleo and his crack Minecraft team are testing out Aotearoa Minecraft, a free game that features some of the most well-known locations from our own backyard!Watch06 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Very sorry': Crushing news for Grand Theft Auto fansGTA VI will feature a female protagonist in a Miami-like Vice City.04 May 10:28 PM
WorldElon Musk mocked by gamers, 'rage-quits' Path of Exile 2 livestreamMusk claimed to be a top player but struggled with basic game sections.10 Apr 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGeneration Minecraft: How a pointless video game took over the worldTimes: It has retro graphics and no way to 'win' – but the Minecraft juggernaut rolls on. 02 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Living the dream’: Video of tragic siblings before Kiwi teen stabbed sister to deathDad said they were 'living the dream' before a brutal murder plunged him into a nightmare.12 Mar 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldElon Musk’s internet: So based, much wow. So cringe?New York Times: Musk's posts often reference memes and gaming culture.02 Mar 11:18 PM
New Zealand‘Oversight’: Kiwi avatar’s birthdate changed after being linked to terror attackFans called the original date 'tasteless' and 'incompetent' on social media.19 Feb 11:38 PM
Entertainment‘Tasteless’: Violent video game slammed for Kiwi character with mosque massacre referenceFans called the decision 'tasteless' and 'ignorant'.18 Feb 07:29 PM
LifestyleWoolworths NZ’s newest collectible craze amid Minecraft maniaThe latest supermarket collectible has hit stores around the country.14 Feb 12:38 AM
BusinessElon Musk rejects claims of cheating on video game created by New ZealandersBillionaire in disputes over game developed by West Auckland company.16 Jan 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Lifeline’ tax rebate helps NZ video game industry return to strong growthFrom 'existential crisis' to a half-a-billion revenue milestone.22 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMore Kiwis take out Australian passports in record 'brain drain'New Zealand is currently experiencing record levels of outward migration.19 Oct 11:55 PM
BusinessNintendo sues ‘Pokémon with guns’ studio for patent abuseThe game got full-fledged support from Microsoft.19 Sep 10:13 PM
EntertainmentAstro Bot: How a team of underdogs won over the world with a cute little robotKarl Puschmann: The one regret behind PlayStation’s adorable new mascot.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChugging gigabytes: New Zealand internet use hits all-time highWhat's driving the surge?09 Jul 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMinecraft hunts revenue beyond gamers as industry growth slowsThe studio behind the popular game is seeking other ways to make money.08 Jul 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketing$160m video game rebate: First recipients named after brush with deathPLUS: How transtasman posting was halted, despite our lower kickback.13 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUS man sentenced to 40 years for 'brutal' murder of mum after clash over video gameThomas Humphrey, 47, was sentenced after pleading guilty to the murder of his mum.06 Jun 12:13 AM
New ZealandKea Kids: Māori Minecraft competition builds community through creativityWe’re at Te Ahi Orokohanga, where over 140 kids are competing in a Minecraft speed-building competition entirely in Te Reo Māori!Watch08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment$2.2 billion Wētā Digital deal described as terrible for UnityThe collapse of a $2.2b deal for VFX software leaves Wellywood more powerful than ever.22 Apr 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe bizarre real-life murder plot behind Netflix’s 3 Body ProblemNew York Times: The billionaire behind the sci-fi hit was poisoned by an angry colleague.02 Apr 05:00 AM
