New ZealandBig test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail linkMore than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandMan admits murdering Christchurch woman, revealed as Great Barrier hostage taker Nathan Boulter once held a former partner captive for 38 hours on Great Barrier Island.12 Nov 09:54 PM
New Zealand10-year Tongariro rāhui aims to heal fire-hit landscapeNgāti Hikairo ki Tongariro says the rāhui is about restoration, not closure.12 Nov 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGlittering promises: What New Zealand’s new planned gold mines will deliverGold prices have surged past $7000 an ounce, driving new mine projects.12 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Waikato, we need to talk’: Police plea after deadly month on roadsOctober saw 10 road deaths and at least 19 serious crashes recorded across Waikato.12 Nov 05:00 PM
RacingKingman missing but most big names set for Addington returnThe NZ Cup winner will bypass NZ Free-For-All but many others will return to Addington.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecord $55m Powerball draw set for Saturday after jackpot rolls overLotto NZ expects stores to be busy as this weekend will be a must be won draw.12 Nov 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyThe Brother who gave up All Blacks dream to build rugby greatnessBrother Michael Taylor spent 57 years shaping generations at Sacred Heart College.12 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandRising boxing star eyes New Zealand welterweight titleMorini enters the bout unbeaten in nine fights, with seven knockout wins.12 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Join the dots': Project aims to map how land use shapes life beneath the seaPeople may not realise how much what we do on the land affects the seas, a professor says.12 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
SportOnce rivals, Beach Ferns set to stun the worldShaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald are the first Kiwi women at the worlds in 24 years.12 Nov 02:47 AM
LifestyleUFO spotted flying through NZ streets – house movers navigate transporting home between islandsThe UFO-shaped home was first put together in Christchurch in the early 1970s.11 Nov 11:50 PM
New ZealandSerious crash blocks southern access to WhitiangaPolice say one person has serious injuries after the crash near Moewai Rd.11 Nov 10:59 PM
SportWellington school to represent NZ at NFL Flag Football Championships: On The UpHutt Intermediate School beat Te Atatū to book their ticket to San Francisco in 2026.11 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandTommy Emmanuel tours NZ with stop at new Waikato Regional TheatreFans can win a double pass to his Hamilton concert this May.11 Nov 08:00 PM
PropertyAuckland suburb set for huge new Costco development'A location as great as Drury': Costco Wholesale country manager Chris Tingman.11 Nov 07:30 PM
New Zealand$45m jackpot: What are the biggest wins in Lotto history?Seven players won $7m each after splitting the $50m Powerball prize in June 2024.11 Nov 04:02 PM
RacingLocal training star looking for biggest win of her careerSir Albert heads strong Canterbury contingent in today's TAB Mile at Riccarton.11 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuDame Lisa Carrington to enter Māori Sports Hall of FameCarrington joins Māori sporting greats at Tūrangawaewae Marae ceremony.11 Nov 03:57 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk as wild weather set to drench upper North IslandHeavy rain watches are in place from Northland to Gisborne on Wednesday.11 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'More than a tragic accident': Man lied about mate's death after shooting him on hunting tripJudge: 'If you had been complying with the law, this would never have happened'.11 Nov 01:24 AM
New Zealand'It's time to give it back': Te Pāti Māori MP links Tongariro blaze to call for land returnShe said the blaze was a sign the sacred lands should be returned to Māori.10 Nov 11:51 PM
LiveNew ZealandLive: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchangedPolice checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.10 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandPolice search for man with active arrest warrantHe may be in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty areas, police say.10 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandEcologist mourns loss after Tongariro blazeEcologist Nick Singers says the fire set reforestation back by a century.10 Nov 09:03 PM
New ZealandRotorua highway repair start date pushed back a weekThe start of the SH30A resurfacing has been delayed by six days.10 Nov 08:11 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori MPs' expulsions questioned by former party leaderFormer co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell says the expulsions lacked consensus.10 Nov 07:37 PM
New Zealand'Planning for all contingencies': Fire crews monitoring Tongariro hotspots after rain relief'We are very mindful that another change in the weather could alter the situation.'10 Nov 05:55 PM
TravelHow a week on two wheels captures the heart of the North IslandRiders cover 340km over six days from Taihape to Whanganui.10 Nov 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTom Phillips was hunted in Marokopa bush by elite NZSAS trackersOfficial documents show armed soldiers expert in tracking joined police to find fugitive.10 Nov 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
New Zealand'No visible signs of fire': Steady rain aids battle against Tongariro blazeCrews will use drones tonight to pinpoint lingering hotspots on the ground.10 Nov 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': National Park firefighters share toll of massive blazeFour National Park firefighters were the first to face the fire that soon consumed 2800ha.10 Nov 02:34 AM
