New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible in NZ amid solar activity this weekRain and clouds might obscure the view on the South Island’s west coast.01 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: Former superyacht skipper raises millions for his start-up Sea-FluxA family start-up goes global.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Severe wind gusts': Wild winds sweep Akl, hit trees, bring traffic chaos to Harbour BridgeMetService has issued an orange strong wind warning for Auckland.31 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to man sought in relation to Greymouth assaultThey earlier launched a public appeal.31 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandPhone lost overboard recovered from 400m deep by West Coast fishermen A boat trawling near Ross found the device two weeks after it fell into the water.30 Aug 06:56 AM
New Zealand'Rapidly deteriorate': Severe weather warnings as strong winds, rain batter NZ Kaikōura suffers power outages as severe weather impacts the area.28 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandNZ's loneliest child: School has just one pupil turn up amid 'brutal' winter illness'We might just have to write this week off,' says West Coast principal.28 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandSevere gales obliterate caravan as high winds batter CanterburyWinds reached 116km/h at Mt Cook Airport and 112km/h at Roxburgh.28 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
Sport'I just felt free': Runner's journey to World Transplant GamesThe World Transplant Games marked his dream of representing New Zealand on the track.25 Aug 05:01 AM
New ZealandMore charges for Wānaka couple charged with $1m fake cancer treatment fraudThe couple have been in custody since their arrest in Wanaka and were refused bail today.24 Aug 10:40 PM
New Zealand'Flies in the ointment': Wet weekend looms for upper North IslandHeavy rain forecast for Coromandel and BoP, showers for Auckland, Northland and Waikato.22 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMoa revival: The ambitious plan to resurrect NZ's giant birdMoa were dominant in NZ for 50 million years before humans arrived.21 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore potential victims found after Wānaka couple charged with $1m fraud in fake cancer treatment Police found weapons and ammo during a property search last week.20 Aug 12:43 AM
New ZealandConservationist and author 'Sam the Trap Man' makes bid for council seatCandidate aims to support resilient communities and infrastructure on the East Coast.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attackRicky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.19 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandSnow for central North Island roads, strong winds halt ferries in wintry blast Snow could fall to 600m on the Desert Rd this afternoon.18 Aug 11:57 PM
New ZealandProtesters 80m high claim 'hostile' tactics used in coal mine standoffThe mining company uses blaring 24-hour alarms and drones to pressure them to leave.18 Aug 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Risk of thunderstorms': Snow and 'squally' storms to sweep across NZ next weekSnow could fall as low as 200m in some South Island areas.17 Aug 06:25 AM
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.16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'There’s no money in this country to make television': Reality TV queen Dame Julie ChristieBut that hasn't stopped her turning Auckland FC into an 'unscripted Ted Lasso'.15 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Trusted faces': Push for Māori warden volunteers for future natural disasters'We can walk into spaces where other people would just be looked at with suspicion.'15 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of $1m fake cancer fraud scheme namedJones and Vave allegedly lived lavishly in Wanaka with rented properties, European cars.15 Aug 12:24 AM
New ZealandRetired farm dog Fudge up for Top Dog With a JobFudge visited the rest home next door to her farm. When the farmer retired, she moved in.14 Aug 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of funding 'lavish lifestyle' with $1m cancer scamThe pair were allegedly driving high-end European cars.14 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandPerson seen at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital hours before it went up in flames A person was observed walking across the complex about 3.20am on Sunday, police say.12 Aug 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldArchaeologist retraces Viking trade routes in historic boat voyagesNew York Times: Greer Jarrett retraced routes using nine modern vessels over three years.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leader Howard Temple resignsHe was convicted of sexual offences against girls and women.12 Aug 07:36 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital following fall at West Coast mineOne helicopter and two fire trucks are at the scene.11 Aug 01:59 AM
Christchurch'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspiciousThe buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.10 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Desert Rd reopens as winter blast arrives with snow and showers The State Highway 1 route through the centre of the North Island had closed due to snow.08 Aug 10:21 PM
PoliticsSwarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Scuffles, arrest – protesters shut ANZ bank after camping out in doorwayOne person was arrested when protestors blockaded the bank on Friday morning.08 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
