New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms - alerts to be issued for hot spots Forecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
AucklandSeventh road death of 2026 after rural crash north of AucklandThe crash closed Pine Valley Rd for several hours yesterday and left one other injured.07 Jan 07:25 PM
PremiumInvestmentInvestors in $53m East Wind Ponzi face near-zero returns as liquidators exit07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threat07 Jan 02:01 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Duped and conned': Toxic fight over failed housing project leaves landowner $20m in debt07 Jan 01:00 AM
Wellington'They’ll never be forgotten': Mum unveils Sanson memorial after children killed in triple homicide07 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandSinger with cancer swaps mic for bike and credits forest rides for his survival06 Jan 05:01 PM
LifestyleSummer pests: How to keep ants, flies and mozzies out of your homeThese small changes can make a big difference.06 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailLuxury sector bets on 2026 bounce as Auckland’s top-end retail gears up for expansionCartier will open on lower Queen St in autumn 2026, with more brands to come.05 Jan 10:00 PM
WellingtonCaregivers located after toddler found wandering in nappy down main road‘If you are missing your child… he is now with the police as we had no other choice.'05 Jan 09:49 PM
New Zealand New shearing record of 732 in nine-hours for shearer Simon Goss Video review showed Simon Goss' crucial final catch was made with under a second left.05 Jan 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Call 111': Diesel spills into harbour after Wellington tanker crash, authorities monitoring About 4000 litres of diesel spilled across Aotea Quay before dawn.05 Jan 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.05 Jan 04:01 PM
HealthcareManageMyHealth starts informing GP clinics affected by cyber attackCompany apologises and admits it could have communicated more clearly.05 Jan 05:45 AM
New Zealand'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.04 Jan 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonHow one developer turned $13m into 284 homesCan Lower Hutt's cost-neutral housing blueprint ease Wellington's billion-dollar bill?04 Jan 10:00 PM
TravelNZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t QueenstownFrom quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all. 04 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Severe spikes of pain': Woman waited 11 hours at Wellington Hospital's ED, was not seen by doctorWellington Hospital's ED hit up to 256% occupancy on December 1.04 Jan 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?OPINION: Construction has shed 16,000 jobs in two years as major work dries up. 04 Jan 05:00 PM
SportWhy Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'04 Jan 04:05 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Huge Australian assault planned on NZ’s summer richesMajor Australian presence planned for New Zealand's top races in coming weeks.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonIs Wellington falling behind? New numbers show Tauranga and Hamilton population overtaking capitalThe capital is set to drop from NZ's third-largest city to the fifth within 25 years.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skylineTe Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.04 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleRaising capable teens: The everyday skills kids need before leaving the nestHow can you prepare your kids to live independently? 04 Jan 06:00 AM
EntertainmentBilly Joel surprises fans with first on-stage return after brain disorder newsHe played the piano and sang as his daughters danced alongside him.04 Jan 03:27 AM
New ZealandSwimmer’s 1600km mission to end bottom trawling and protect the oceanThe 35-year-old plans to swim up to 30km a day for roughly 90 days.03 Jan 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow do architects design homes when they are for themselves?Could architects say they are the 'perfect client' when they design their own new homes?03 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crashOPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.03 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelHow a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention'It’s one of the best places in the world to see the stars.'03 Jan 07:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixTen-man Phoenix stun Roar in tense A-League encounter The Phoenix claimed their biggest win of the season, five days after suffering a big loss.03 Jan 09:39 AM