Christchurch'An irresistible lure': Sir Edmund Hillary’s son on what draws climbers to NZ's tallest peakPeter Hillary says Aoraki Mt Cook remains an 'irresistible lure' despite risk.27 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandSoggy Auckland Santa parade in store as thunderstorms rumble over north todayThe good news is that everywhere should see a fine Saturday. 27 Nov 08:02 PM
Sport‘Fighting for his survival’: CEO caught in NZ Cricket power struggleA leaked Lesley Murdoch email warned the NZ Cricket board was gridlocked.27 Nov 05:32 AM
WellingtonMan armed with hedge trimmer tasered three times after assaulting and chasing woman holding baby26 Nov 11:06 PM
EntertainmentAgeing rockers, the Queen of Christmas and a dead guitarist: Who MPs want to see at Eden Park26 Nov 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPaying it forward: Tech founders back new wave of Kiwi start-ups in record $70m seed capital raisePLUS: First investments revealed, latest Golden Visa numbers.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics‘Extraordinary courage’: Arbiter decides redress payments for Lake Alice survivors 'The survivors have all shown extraordinary courage and resilience.'26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings as South Island braces for severe conditionsUp to 230mm of rain is forecast for Westland and the Canterbury headwaters.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It didn’t kill Chloe immediately’: Questions after baby's sudden unexplained death in foster careChloe Nicholson failed to wake up from her nap nine years ago. 26 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Sahana? Police search for missing Wellington teenThe 14-year-old was last seen on Tinakori Rd yesterday afternoon.26 Nov 05:46 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraRifts already emerging in left-bloc majority of Andrew Little's new council ANALYSIS: After a year of bad blood, party differences came to a head last week.26 Nov 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: How female referees can help men's rugbyOPINION: NZ Rugby now ranks among the leaders in promoting women referees globally.26 Nov 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonRevealed: Gold discovery in Wellington hills and why Shane Jones is 'excited'Prospecting applicants for two sites have already been granted permits.26 Nov 05:00 AM
AucklandJury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed house with knifeThe jury was unable to reach unanimous verdicts after nearly seven hours' deliberation. 26 Nov 05:00 AM
Crime'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axeFrank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.26 Nov 04:00 AM
Christchurch ‘A loving father and husband': Tributes flow for Wānaka mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt CookThomas Vialletet died alongside an American client while trying to ascend the mountain.26 Nov 02:55 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little says poll pressure key to his 2017 exit, weighs in on Christopher Luxon's leadership woes'[It's] about understanding the impact you're having on others.' 25 Nov 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAll Blacks player ratings for 2025: Every performance assessedWho was the best-performing All Black in 2025?25 Nov 05:01 PM
AucklandTenants fought for lives after 'soldier' stormed house in Akl homicide caseThe jury has begun deliberating whether the couple are guilty or acted in self-defence.25 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingGalloping elite return to trials as summer riches go up for grabsElite gallopers trial at two venues as summer riches loom25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM
Politics'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaulMayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.25 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow a Pacific flag ended up at the centre of a global oil-smuggling rowDiplomats in Helsinki and London have raised the alarm with New Zealand officials.25 Nov 04:00 AM
ChristchurchRespected guide among two dead after Aoraki Mt Cook tragedyTwo other members of the group were airlifted from the mountain uninjured.25 Nov 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisOpinion: Why 2026 may be Robertson’s toughest All Blacks challengeA gruelling 13-test schedule in 2026 will test the squad’s depth and resolve.25 Nov 02:25 AM
CrimeArsonist who caused millions of dollars in damage refuses to show her face during sentencingMaya Moore told a neighbour 'no one's going to be safe'.25 Nov 02:00 AM
Travel newsDisabled traveller left 'black and blue' after being told to slide down Air NZ plane stairsRachel Adams received an apology and 200 Airpoints Dollars, but says it isn't enough. 25 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Frenzied': Gang member stomped on inmate in pack attack while on remand for murderThe 39-year-old delivered five kicks or stomps to the victim's head in Rimutaka Prison.25 Nov 01:00 AM
