TravelInside a Cape Verde cruise where every island — and every passenger — surprisesCape Verde sits 570km off Africa’s west coast with 10 very different islands.09 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandSecretary for Education warns Gloriavale Christian School it may lose registration as private schoolA July ERO review found the school failed three of eight key standards.08 Oct 10:06 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesMore than 200 council seats will be filled without a vote this weekend.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Abuse and harassment': Hundreds of local election races being won by defaultMinister says he isn't concerned about the number of races with no competition.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAward-nominated team devastated as thefts put livelihoods at riskThieves took everything from custom gear and petrol from vehicles, to boots and bags.06 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandClash over female firefighter's suit sizing leads to support officer's 'unfair dismissal'Crawford Morris lost his job, so he took his case to the ERA.05 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand50 years in TV news: The cameraman behind some of NZ's biggest storiesMike Fitzgerald covered the Gulf War, Cave Creek, Pike River, quakes, and terror attacks.05 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandDoC eyes $1m from South Island paid parking trialThe Department of Conservation expects to earn about $1m from the seven‑month trial.04 Oct 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe making of Pike River: 'I had an innate trust in authority ... That's all a crock of s***'Inside the making of the movie that demands accountability for the death of 29 men.03 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandTeen charged with murder after Greymouth pensioner found deadPolice found 67-year-old Donald Baikie dead at a Chapel St home on Tuesday.03 Oct 07:44 PM
New ZealandWild weather ahead: Thunderstorms, gales and hail threaten North and South IslandsAuckland could receive 25mm of rain an hour and gusts up to 90km/h today.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing historyThe 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after Greymouth death Police found a 67-year-old dead when they responded to a call on Tuesday. 02 Oct 06:09 AM
Crime'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8kJoshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison. 01 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettesAttacker Sarangi Lim told police she intended to kill the woman she bashed with a hammer.01 Oct 12:42 AM
TravelSummer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in nowFrom sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.29 Sep 11:18 PM
New ZealandNot kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting tripsGavin the goat is New Zealand’s first to get a DoC pack goat permit.29 Sep 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhat makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expertCarolyn Tremain is leaving MBIE after eight years of "calm" leadership.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Return of the white herons as rare bird on NZ $2 coin thrives at predator-free site Only 150-200 kōtuku remain in New Zealand, with one nesting site in Whataroa.29 Sep 03:17 AM
New ZealandStorms threaten All Blacks match, wind warning for harbour bridgeMetService says Auckland could be hit with 75-85km/h gusts during the afternoon.26 Sep 07:07 PM
New ZealandSpring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel southBy Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.25 Sep 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for SynlaitIn other news, Miles Hurrell starts cashing in on his incentive plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for roleShe was first elected weeks before the 7.8-magnitude quake in November 2016.25 Sep 04:49 AM
New ZealandSevere weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threatSnowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandWānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault chargesPolice allege more than $1m was taken through false cancer treatment claims.25 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandRiver levels running high in parts of Auckland as heavy rain hits North IslandA heavy rain watch is in place for the Bay of Plenty until tomorrow morning. 24 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandPay-to-park at Aoraki/Mt Cook; new scheme to charge visitors $25 a dayDoC expects to raise about $1.5m from three pilot sites by mid-2026.23 Sep 09:26 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gale warnings hit central NZ regionsWinds hit 133km/h at Wellington's Mt Kaukau during overnight gales.21 Sep 10:16 PM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and WellingtonStrong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.20 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandPhotographers called to capture NZ’s wild beauty in $15k photo contestPhotographers are competing for a $15,000 prize pool across six categories.19 Sep 05:20 AM
