New ZealandNeighbour in tears after house next door goes up in 'terrific mass of flames'The house was a 'charred, soddy mess' this morning, the neighbour said.03 Nov 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDowner NZ costs down, pushes up profitFrom rail to roads, hospitals to the $800m airport upgrade – Downer and Hawkins are busy.03 Nov 10:59 PM
CompaniesMedia leak forces insurance giant IAG to unveil CEO's upcoming departureAmanda Whiting to continue doing the top job until a replacement is found.03 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandWarning as 'Bird of the Year' begins attacking Wellington walkersWalkers are being urged to avoid Haywards Track while the falcons nest.03 Nov 08:03 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarrayMeasles cases have been confirmed at three major colleges in Auckland and Wellington.03 Nov 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavourOne school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.03 Nov 05:30 PM
Travel newsExplore Wellington, Antarctica, Sydney, and Europe with these dealsTravel from land to sea with these hot travel deals.03 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Who would volunteer to fight forest fires?OPINION: Land for forestry is inevitably near small communities, with few resources.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExplainer: You own one home and you’re currently living in it, how Labour’s CGT could still applyA small number of people who only own one home may have to pay Labour's capital gains tax.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsMental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help riseCrisis teams are often only able to respond to “the worst-case scenario”.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Stay inside' - Large blaze rips through home in Island Bay, WellingtonFire crews are fighting in strong winds to extinguish the blaze.03 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandWind, heat and fire risk could spoil Guy Fawkes funTemperatures could hit 27C in Christchurch and Hastings later this week.03 Nov 06:38 AM
EntertainmentWatch: How well does the Dark Destroyer know The Chase?While pretty clued up on most things, Shaun Wallace does have an 'Achilles heel'.03 Nov 06:00 AM
WellingtonCouncil finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigatesDetails of the deal for the former Datacom building were initially kept secret.03 Nov 05:23 AM
WellingtonWoman describes failed attempt to stop car crashing onto train tracks'I'm sitting on the track and people are looking at me from the platform in disbelief.'03 Nov 03:28 AM
RetailHow a small-town cafe became a top franchise success storyKelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.03 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandWellington waterfront fences to be removed this week after safety reviewThe fencing was installed after the 2023 death of 24-year-old Isaac Levings.03 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandPerson injured in Wellington balcony fall was fleeing from gunman in ‘highly populated' apartmentsWitnesses told police they had heard a gunshot before the person fell.02 Nov 11:29 PM
Entertainment‘Can’t wait to get back’: Guyon Espiner's new role at RNZThe veteran journalist will lead the weekday current affairs show from 2026.02 Nov 10:58 PM
Travel newsAir NZ to launch new Pacific Islands routeIt comes as Christchurch's international capacity looks set to soar past pre-Covid levels.02 Nov 10:11 PM
New Zealand'We should welcome him': Luxon hoping Trump accepts invitation to visit as pair chat golf at ApecThe PM mixed and mingled with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at Apec. 02 Nov 10:06 PM
Lifestyle'These two girls had gotten so sick': A mother's warning about the reality of measles What it’s like when your child has measles - and a GP’s warning for families. 02 Nov 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: What Chicago victory tells us about ABs' Grand Slam driveOPINION: Ardie Savea's leadership lifted the All Blacks when Scott Barrett went down.02 Nov 05:01 PM
New ZealandPerson falls from Wellington apartment balcony after reports of gunshotArmed police arrived at the building on Brooklyn Road around 3.35pm.02 Nov 06:43 AM
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
TravelInsider’s guide: Best spots to visit in Hastings and Havelock North Skip the tourist traps and explore like a local01 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘I’ve realised it all goes away': Temuera Morrison embraces his roots in new seriesThe Kiwi star on Hollywood, coming home and the struggle to play himself on screen. 01 Nov 06:00 PM
Black CapsUnlikely heroes guide Black Caps to ODI series whitewash over EnglandBlair Tickner and Zak Foulkes kept their composure to earn a famous win in Wellington.01 Nov 08:17 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: All you need to knowWhat is measles and how do you know if you are immune?01 Nov 02:08 AM
TalanoaKiwis vs Tonga: Hawaiian-Tongan superstar Josh Tatofi to sing live at gameHis recent South Pacific tour sold out in New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.01 Nov 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It’s not just a fight; it’s a performance’: Tāme Iti’s story in his own wordsTāme Iti's life has been full of drama since he was born on the floor of a moving train.31 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragically predictable': SAFE demands early end to greyhound racing after deathsGRNZ says the fatalities were rare and its safety reforms have reduced injuries.31 Oct 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: How NZ’s ‘woman in Washington’ shaped Luxon’s US successOPINION: She twice came out of retirement at Winston Peters’ request to serve in DC.31 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisPhil GiffordFriendly fire: Mateship and conflict inside All Blacks' rivalry with IrelandAt a 1972 match in Belfast the All Blacks were cheered as soldiers guarded the sidelines.31 Oct 06:01 PM
