WorldReeling from earthquakes, Afghans fear coming winterFamilies who lost homes now face freezing nights in makeshift tents.04 Nov 06:45 PM
TravelHow to do Japan’s onsen towns right in winterGinzan’s ryokan is said to have inspired Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.01 Nov 06:14 PM
TravelWhy choosing this type of ski resort can transform your ski tripA full-day lift ticket at Mt Baker costs $150, half of Tahoe's price.13 Oct 06:15 PM
TourismTourism numbers up in August, airline group says NZ close to pre-pandemic peaks12 Oct 10:27 PM
PremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Four urgent policy fixes to insulate NZ against rising power prices28 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland woman horrified council tried to take rough sleepers' tents, sleeping bags27 Jul 07:44 AM
New ZealandHigh Noon Express opening marks opening of Mt Ruapehu ski season The High Noon Express chairlift has a vertical rise of 398m, offloading at 2322m.22 Jul 10:02 PM
Travel'Extreme hardness': Inside NZ's growing ice swimming communityIce swimmers compete in sub-5C water at St Bathans' Blue Lake.19 Jul 09:22 PM
Travel news10 expert tips to save money on your next ski holiday Save hundreds on your next ski trip with these smart, expert-approved money-saving tips.17 Jul 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cost-of-living crisis hits harder in winter OPINION: About one in 10 children lack a safe, warm bed in New Zealand.16 Jul 05:00 PM
Travel newsLimited-time travel offers: Island getaways, Disney, and Pride eventsGo on your next adventure with these deals.14 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWinter chill boosts spending as Kiwis go clothes shoppingConsumers splashed out on winter apparel in June, but hospitality spending fell.14 Jul 12:32 AM
RacingCaitlyns Wish claims seventh win in Te Rapa sprint raceThe 5-year-old held off her rivals in the Group 1 Turf Bar Sprint on Saturday.05 Jul 06:26 AM
New ZealandHelping homeless men: New Napier night shelter opens just in time for winter'We knew we couldn’t let another winter pass without doing something.'30 Jun 04:22 AM
Travel5 stunning winter walks to try around New Zealand Scenic winter walks around the country, from Canterbury waterfalls to Northland peaks.28 Jun 07:00 PM
Travel newsIs your ski field open? What to know about the snow ahead of school holidaysThe forecast brings hope for skiers amid a warm, wet June.26 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Surreal experience': Matariki rises as sun sets for six weeks in Antarctica's winterWorkers over-wintering on the frozen continent do so in almost complete darkness. 24 Jun 03:32 AM
New ZealandVege tips: Winter, time for onions and strawberriesOPINION: Kem Ormond is busy with onion seed trays & preparing the ground for strawberries.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before MatarikiMuch of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.16 Jun 08:21 AM
TravelThe best cosy cabins in New Zealand for a winter getawayThere’s no better time to go off-grid than in the midst of a New Zealand winter.12 Jun 07:00 PM
Business'Just going to get more expensive': Power prices up 6.2%, ahead of inflationStatistics NZ has released its selected price index for the year to April. 10 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continuesMetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.08 Jun 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKim KnightOpinion: The case for creative excuses in the winter monthsOPINION: A staffer once skipped work, saying she 'wasn't feeling it'.06 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
New Zealand'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong windsStrong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.03 Jun 04:53 AM
New Zealand'Greatest show on earth': Dazzling aurora display may return tonightThe aurora was visible across much of New Zealand on Sunday night.02 Jun 06:56 AM
New Zealand'Not running the heater as often': Warmer, wetter winter season forecast for NZNiwa predicts the top half of the North Island will receive most of the warm weather.02 Jun 05:00 AM
LifestyleDame Valerie Adams' heartfelt mission to keep kids warm this winterThe Olympic legend opens up about parenting and her new project.31 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's BayNo winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.28 May 10:58 PM
