New Zealand'Reflection of whakapapa': Māori baby names reveal cultural trendsAroha and Ariki were the most popular names for girls and boys for the third year running.22 Jun 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyHow rugby data changed All Blacks selection processOPINION: Sir Graham Henry trusted his instincts over digital stats during games.22 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandSurvivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic legHe lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.21 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisSuper Rugby final player ratings: One All Black picked the worst time to disappointOpinion: Which players made their case for All Blacks selection?21 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandHill farming and Arabian horse breeding in TaumarunuiThe Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierLiam Napier: Super Rugby final redemption and agony in equal measuresOPINION: Sport, with its fine margins such as this, can be beautiful and brutal.21 Jun 09:56 AM
Super RugbyCrusaders claim Super Rugby Pacific titleThe Crusaders saw off the Chiefs in a physical encounter in Christchurch. 21 Jun 08:57 AM
New ZealandNurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gamblingAngelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.20 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horsesThere are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate. 20 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandMy father was a community hero - he also sexually abused meTwo sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found deadThe 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today. 20 Jun 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyRanking every Super Rugby final from worst to bestWhere will Saturday's final eventually rank amongst the annals?20 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwiDevelopments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?20 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's businessRoss and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.19 Jun 11:00 PM
KahuRewi Spraggon explains Puanga, Matariki’s older brotherIwi on the West Coast celebrate Puanga.19 Jun 10:00 PM
RacingHarness racing rarities: Kiwi trotters take on Aussie challengesAmerican Me, a Canterbury pacer, will be racing at Auckland’s Alexandra Park tonight.19 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agricultureMatariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.19 Jun 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Zero tolerance': Police crackdown on drivers as Matariki travel starts, thunderstorms for Akl Roads are expected to be busy heading to holiday hotspots from mid-morning.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui 'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.' 19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division drawThe $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.19 Jun 07:57 AM
New ZealandProbe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister findingWilliam Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults. 19 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: GDP beats forecasts but NZ sharemarket dipsThe New Zealand sharemarket was flat today, with the NZX50 falling by 58.27 points.19 Jun 06:24 AM
TravelHate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.19 Jun 06:00 AM
Crime'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staffThe 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.19 Jun 05:52 AM
New ZealandMeth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raidArmed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.19 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandCold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'19 Jun 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Serious and violent': Six injured in brawl after burnout confrontationA 22-year-old was charged with aggravated robbery.19 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandBlind and deaf man dies after hit-and-run, police release new images of suspectA motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.19 Jun 01:04 AM
New ZealandLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
EnergyBig four power firms near deal to secure Huntly's back-up roleNew Zealand's big power generators want to offset dry-year risk. 18 Jun 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of GuinnessReg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.18 Jun 07:32 PM
RacingNZ's top jockey shines at Royal Ascot with stunning winJames McDonald secured a late ride on Crimson Advocate at Royal Ascot.18 Jun 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulOpinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regionsBoth clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.18 Jun 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near youDrone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.18 Jun 06:00 PM
