New ZealandLocal elections: The veteran politicians calling it quits this weekendTwo big names are bowing out after almost three decades.09 Oct 08:59 PM
WellingtonBaby girl's death in Masterton under police investigationThe family are assisting the investigation team.07 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
BusinessPowerco to buy Gisborne and Wairoa's electricity distributor, Clarus to be sold to foreign firmPowerco will apply for approval of the purchase from the Overseas Investment Office.06 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDinner party wines: How to impress your guests without breaking the bankBob Campbell's dinner-party disasters and picks the 15 best wines to accompany the chaos.04 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandMaking bank in the Bay! Small town sells winning Lotto First Division ticketSaturday’s Powerball jackpot climbs to $12m after no winner last night.01 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandHighways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up countrySnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 09:58 PM
New ZealandGovernment may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errorsMāori ward candidates’ profiles were left out of voting packs in three districts.29 Sep 09:57 PM
New ZealandHow Wellington households must use sprinklers under new water rulesRunning a garden hose for 12 minutes uses up one person's total daily average.28 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandSpring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel southBy Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.25 Sep 10:36 PM
New ZealandSevere weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threatSnowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandCalls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings electionThe booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.25 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandIs rural connectivity at risk as Govt weighs overhaul of telecom obligations?David Seymour says telecoms rules affect nearly every New Zealander.24 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonWellington commuter chaos as train line haltedA broken overhead cable has forced cancellations on the Kāpiti Line.18 Sep 10:09 PM
CrimeMan caught peddling drugs in rehab while on bail for dealingMichael Clark was caught with 207g of meth in his room.18 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandWild winds and rain set for start of school holidaysFriday night will be unseasonably cold in the North Island.18 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland battered by 137km/h gusts as harbour bridge travel disrupted High winds saw lanes reduced across the city's harbour bridge this morning.18 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM on ag returning to the classroomChristopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Andrew Murray, Nicola Grigg, and Jeremy Rookes speak.17 Sep 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe Māori women who just made winemaking historyThe French have terroir - the Matiti collective preferred to listen to Hineahuone.16 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lessons need to be learned from Māori ward blunder OPINION: One candidate said the omission felt 'like a bit of a kick in the guts'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe young entrepreneur lacing up a future for NZ strong woolMeet Jacob Smith, the 21-year-old turning wool & vege scraps into biodegradable shoelaces.14 Sep 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Thoughts go out to children, police officer, after Phillips shootingOPINION: Thoughts go out to the children and the shot police officer.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAl Brown: I still get triggered by tiny things. I'd be lost without fishingHang out on Cornwallis Wharf with the fishing chef. 12 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGaylene Preston doco on artist Robin White explores the horror of nuclear war'To me, it represents the extremes to which human beings can go on the dark side.'12 Sep 05:19 PM
New Zealand38 bridges and culverts need repair - funding covers just one'I don’t want to make things any worse ... but that list of 38 will grow by December.'12 Sep 03:30 AM
Crime'I’ve had enough': Farm worker torched two properties after job, paddock lease falloutMaya Moore caused $2m in damage after setting fires at the neighbouring properties.12 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandMāori ward candidate profiles left out of voting booklets after errorThree Māori ward candidates were left out of the Ōpōtiki voting booklet.11 Sep 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonJames Cameron sought David Seymour's help to try to speed up citizenship bidCameron's lawyer said a sped-up citizenship would be a win-win, but ministers said no.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime‘Thought we were under attack': Man wakes to find home and sleepout on fireMaya Moore, who leased some land from him, is accused of lighting the fires.09 Sep 08:00 AM
EntertainmentSee you soon, Aotearoa!: The Chase star returns for charity quiz nightsTake on The Chase quiz whiz Shaun Wallace, when ‘the Dark Destroyer’ tours NZ in November.08 Sep 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLouise Duffy: How a broken system denied my mum a peaceful deathOPINION: Louise Duffy's mum was given medical interventions that she had clearly refused.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNomads, Mongrel Mob gangs locked in dangerous feud in two North Island regions Police describe events as 'dangerous gang activity' and have offered to mediate.07 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandLightning strikes Wellington flats as SH2 reopens after fierce stormState Highway 2 is closed due to severe winds in Wellington tonight.05 Sep 11:23 AM
