New ZealandJailed drink driver told his mum no one would listen. Hours later he was found deadThe coroner found inmates bullied, assaulted and stole from Alexander Nicholls-Braddock.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters specialising in water rescue deployed in Whangārei and AucklandAnother 16 are on standby to be sent to the Coromandel and western Bay of Plenty.25 Mar 05:34 AM
Entertainment‘I got goosebumps’ - Te reo Māori song in new Ryan Gosling blockbusterViewers say hearing te reo Māori in a Hollywood blockbuster felt historic.24 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure Fund23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their lives18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWestport to lose only direct Wellington flight within weeks as service faces axe Originair warns it will end the Westport–Wellington route by May 1 without aid.18 Mar 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDatagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdlesWhy Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.17 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandSouth chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on wayInvercargill is forecast to plunge to 4C overnight on Wednesday.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt fasterIn Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSixteen Kiwis almost $20k richer after Lotto Second Division draw – where were tickets sold? The $15 million Powerball jackpot was not struck and will now roll over to $17m.15 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandKauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work beginsThe upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.15 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Live performance keeps me alive’: Why Jordan Luck won’t leave the stageThe Exponents are set to play to about 40,000 fans at Auckland Domain.14 Mar 05:07 PM
New Zealand'No going back': World-class canyoning spot eyed for hydro schemeFederated Mountain Clubs says de-watering Morgan Gorge would destroy a unique site.14 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandTeenage kea ‘gang’ tracked in record flock at Aoraki Mt CookLeg bands with tiny microchips, costing under $1 each, are scanned at 13 hut sites.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMountain oysters, huhu grubs, mealworms: Wild snacks on menu for Hokitika Wildfoods Festival Around 8000 people are expected to pass through the gates this Saturday.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandPenguin found on Auckland Harbour Bridge saved by motorist, has flipper amputatedNow named Bridge, he lives with another one-flippered penguin in Franz Josef.12 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandHumid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country Just before 7am the super city was already at 21C.12 Mar 07:06 PM
New Zealand'Potential force-feeding' of children at Gloriavale investigatedA police investigation called Operation Moonshine focused on parenting practices.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical': Regional mayors react to Air New Zealand flight cutsTemporary schedule cuts are because of volatile jet fuel prices from the Middle East war.12 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
AirlinesAir New Zealand to cut 1100 flights but no routes, CEO saysJet fuel has overtaken labour to become the airline's biggest cost, boss says.11 Mar 06:56 PM
New ZealandTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
Entertainment'Owes her career to me': Weinstein gives prison interview, says Paltrow betrayed him The producer said Brad Pitt confronted him over one harassment incident.10 Mar 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandThe new gold rush: Inside the race to tap NZ's critical mineralsNew Zealand has identified 37 minerals as critical to its economy and security.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsNational's Dr Reti announces retirement from politics - he reveals whyReti's upcoming retirement may prompt the PM to remove him from Cabinet.09 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandLegendary West Coast pub removes outdoor seats to avoid $20k fineBlackball pub owner says the outdoor tables have been there for decades.09 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow Gloriavale's former leader avoided jail for sex offending spanning more than 20 yearsThe judge ruled Howard Temple would not go on the Child Sex Offender Register.09 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandSearch for person swept out to sea near Greymouth enters fourth dayPolice are still trying to identify the missing person and link them to a kayak.09 Mar 06:02 PM