WellingtonKayaker's dramatic rescue prompts police warningThe kayaker had no lifejacket, no communication and a craft not suited for the ocean. 13 Apr 02:47 AM
New ZealandWhen Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday. 10 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandDad of teen farewelled at chaotic boy racer meet says ‘his heart is still beating’The boy's father wanted to change the stereotype around boy racers after his son's death.08 Apr 06:25 AM
New ZealandPolice association awaits new law after 'horrendously disappointing' 200-car boy-racer gatheringPolice in full riot gear swept through Manawatū at a gathering of more than 200 cars.05 Apr 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.29 Mar 11:00 PM
Wellington'Pretty stupid': Teenager applying for supermarket job says AI made false comments about his personality24 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPenny Tucker: Why Auckland must be at the centre of growthCity leaders want a national ports plan so Auckland’s waterfront can be freed up.27 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandEden Park boss urges Auckland to think bigger on global stageNick Sautner wants Eden Park to anchor a new destination precinct for the city.27 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandLand search begins for new South Auckland hospital site at DruryA new hospital for South Auckland is one step closer, with Health Minister Simeon Brown announcing a land search has begun for the new site.Watch27 Mar 01:34 AM
Project AucklandProject Auckland – Simeon Brown on next steps for Auckland growthMinister for Auckland Simeon Brown is fronting the annual Project Auckland luncheon at the Northern Club today on how to turn the city’s recent momentum into meaningful growth.Watch26 Mar 11:25 PM
Project AucklandCity stakeholders discuss next steps for growth at Project Auckland luncheonSimeon Brown, Desley Simpson, Roger Gray and Carrie Hurihanganui spoke.26 Mar 11:24 PM
Tuesday18°C11°COccasional showers, possibly heavy and thundery in the evening. Northwesterlies, strong at times.
Wednesday18°C14°CShowers, some heavy, easing in the morning. Northwesterlies, becoming strong in the morning.
WellingtonHighway shut overnight after fatal single-vehicle crash at PaekākārikiPolice say the Serious Crash Unit has completed its scene examination.02 Mar 05:45 PM
GolfOn The Up: Teen amateur eyes rare NZ Open breakthrough after NZ PGA near-missThe 17-year-old St Bede's student was runner-up at the NZ PGA Championship.23 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLotto punter's hilarious response after $5 million winThree people split the $15 million Powerball jackpot.19 Feb 03:22 AM
WellingtonTransmission Gully speed limit rising to 110km/h from MondayThe move comes after major fix-ups of the billion-dollar highway, which opened in 2022.11 Feb 10:30 PM
Wellington'Beautiful lady': Woman who died in Kāpiti Coast remembered as 'strong' and a 'soul searcher''She was a soul searcher and a believer in the stars'.11 Feb 02:03 AM
WellingtonMan arrested after police find woman's body at Raumati Beach homeA 24-year-old man will appear in the Porirua District Court later today.08 Feb 07:23 PM
The CountryNZ's top exporters call on Parliament to back FTA with IndiaThe letter described the FTA as a 'strategic necessity' but NZ First disagrees.13 Apr 05:14 AM
The CountryJustin Ruygrok wins Northern Young Farmer final again“This is my last time I am able to compete, so I am going to give it my all”.13 Apr 03:56 AM
The CountryFarmer neglected hundreds of animals, leading to at least 140 deathsMPI found evidence 86 wagyu cows had died from underfeeding and parasitic infections.13 Apr 03:06 AM
The CountryThe Country: National's new West Coast/Tasman candidate, Katie MilneOn today: Nathan Guy, Katie Milne, Jack Fagan, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen and Phil Duncan. 13 Apr 01:51 AM
The CountryMiddle East conflict hits a2 Milk forecasts, wiping millions off market valueA2 Milk's share price slumped after the company downgraded its earnings forecast.13 Apr 01:00 AM
The CountryTe Kūiti's Jack Fagan wins hometown NZ Shears open finalFagan claimed victory, adding a title his father, Sir David Fagan, won 17 times.13 Apr 12:13 AM
Driven Car GuideWhy cars need to be run in properly; a partial review of the Chery Tiggo 7The Tiggo 7 is a compelling budget SUV on paper, but not with just 50km on the clock.13 Apr 06:05 AM
Driven Car GuideThe Kia EV4 is brilliantly strange on the outside, surprisingly sensible on the insideA lot about the EV4 is polarising, the most significant thing being the price.13 Apr 04:05 AM
Driven Car GuideBYD NZ has revealed pricing for the new, more powerful Shark 6 Performance ute and the Seal 06 wagonThe Shark gets 3500kg towing, while the Seal offers SUV practicality in a wagon body style13 Apr 02:05 AM
Driven Car GuideHamilton-based FTN Motion has revealed a new model, the Streetdog XR, with a higher top speed and a raft of improvements.The XR replaces the 80 in the Streetdog range, while the 50 also gets a range of upgrades.13 Apr 12:05 AM
OneRoof'Over the top' mega-mansion for sale for $37.5m, targets US buyerLuxury Queenstown home hasn't been built yet, but Sydney-based developer has high hopes.13 Apr 06:15 PM
OneRoofOp shop lover's rare find is blowing buyer minds around the country Janine Jones and her husband turned a rundown school in Taranaki into a colourful home.13 Apr 06:00 PM
OneRoof|UpdatedMulti-million-dollar home in exclusive golf suburb attracts interest from DubaiSports legend Sir Bob Charles designed the course and is one of the residents.13 Apr 05:55 PM
OneRoof$1.3m up in smoke: Blaze destroys buyers’ dream home two weeks after they moved in Property now being sold “as is, where is” for a fraction of what they paid.13 Apr 08:18 AM
OneRoof3 most important words for house prices and interest rates right now The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.13 Apr 08:10 AM
OneRoofExpat snaps up lakefront home for over $10m Rival buyers viewed the Queenstown property on the same day and immediately made an offer.12 Apr 08:04 AM
Wellington'I wouldn't have survived': Killed chopper pilot's heroism in crash rememberedIn 1998, Joseph Keeley dragged a badly injured Rick Lucas from a burning wreck. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed in Paekākāriki Hill chopper crash lost dad in same way decades agoJoseph Keeley, 54, died last week near Wellington alongside passenger Cole Ritchie, 25.02 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandPolice name victims of Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crashThe pair were killed when their aircraft went down last week.02 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandGisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industryThe group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.30 Jan 06:12 AM
New ZealandPolice name victims of Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crashThe pair were killed when their aircraft went down last week.02 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandGisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industryThe group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.30 Jan 06:12 AM
New ZealandPilot, passenger's bodies recovered from helicopter crash siteWork is continuing to formally identify the dead and to examine the crash scene.28 Jan 08:53 PM
WellingtonHelicopter crashes in Paekākāriki Hill area near WellingtonEmergency services are searching for a chopper after receiving an automated crash alert. Video / Ethan ManeraWatch27 Jan 11:18 PM
WellingtonPolice urgently search for two missing teenage boys in WellingtonThe two missing teenage boys are aged 15 and 16. 26 Jan 02:19 AM
New ZealandArt Deco steam stalwart, 84, prepares for his final festival journeyArt Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.25 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Mark Mitchell has shown once again he is a leader for a crisis OPINION: Wellington political careerists should stay out of Auckland affairs.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beachThe man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.13 Jan 06:00 AM
WellingtonUrgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels offThe road requires years more rebuilding work despite opening less than four years ago.09 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandFire contained: Crews tackle blaze at former Waikanae religious campThe blaze broke out about 10.15am on Reikorangi Rd, Waikanae.08 Jan 10:52 PM
