New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likelyThunderstorms are possible in the western and southern South Island this evening.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland Lotto player scoops $6.2m, others win prizesTicket holders nationwide won between $28,928 and $200,000 last night. 20 Dec 08:13 PM
Crime'It makes you feel sick': A parent's guilt after doctor groomed and abused boysKāpiti Coast GP Jared Cook abused teenage boys after befriending their families. 15 Dec 07:00 AM
WellingtonSeveral attackers injured during fatal Waikanae home invasion, police sayPolice say Michael Tofts was killed in a 'targeted home invasion'.14 Dec 09:27 PM
Wellington'A bit puffy': Woman unknowingly pushed through heart attack symptoms to finish scenic hike13 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne yacht club’s future uncertain as hapū seeks council to honour land return commitment12 Dec 03:00 AM
Dynamic BusinessNew Russell McVeagh boss bets on AI and Queenstown growthRussell McVeagh’s new Queenstown office has already exceeded first-year goals.08 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Bagrie: Trust, not growth, may decide who wins the 2026 electionOpinion: Inflation still outpaces wages, leaving households feeling poorer.07 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessInside One NZ's push to automate its network with AIOne NZ now runs 31 AI agents beside staff, from billing to network control.07 Dec 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarbara Edmonds: Future Fund plan swaps property speculation for innovationOpinion: Labour plans a New Zealand Future Fund to invest in Kiwi infrastructure.06 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThe secrets behind the best chief executive in the countrySophie Moloney’s five-year turnaround has lifted Sky’s share price to around $3.50.05 Dec 02:39 PM
Thursday19°C14°CRain, briefly heavy, easing to the odd shower in the evening. Northwesterlies, gusting this afternoon.
Today19°C11°CPartly cloudy with the chance of a shower in the morning, otherwise fine. Northwesterlies, easing in the evening.
Sunday21°C13°CFine, then occasional rain from evening. Southeasterlies, becoming strong in the afternoon.
WellingtonTwo more men arrested as 45-year-old killed in Waikanae is named Five people are now in custody in relation to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts. 24 Nov 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Begging and pleading was music to your ears': Woman confronts abuser with 'nappy porn' fetishMan dressed his victim in a nappy and forced her to suck a dummy before raping her.21 Nov 06:00 AM
LifestyleMistletoe and misprints: Xmas gift tags at The Warehouse sold with spelling errorTouted as having 'unique festive designs', their uniqueness extends to the spelling.21 Nov 05:59 AM
New Zealand'Screaming got louder': Police launch homicide investigation after Waikanae deathOne neighbour told RNZ he heard raised voices and what sounded like gunshots.19 Nov 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Every shot is a story of survival': Kiwi winners in conservation contestTasman’s Nic Wooding was an Oceania winner with her glowing study of a velvet mushroom.19 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan thought he could hear cyclist's thoughts and was under attack, so he ran him downThe driver has now been found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity. 13 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryKem Ormond's seasonal salads to make summer entertaining easyThese salads are easy to prepare and come together in no time.25 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryWhat sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’A study on what makes pooches tick was a popular article on The Country in 2025.25 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryMeet the woman who peels 20kg of horseradish a dayKem Ormond's story on Mandys Horseradish was one of The Country's most popular in 2025.25 Dec 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightBest of Glenn Dwight: Why NZ needs its own Clarkson's FarmOPINION: Glenn's idea for a Kiwi version of Clarkson's Farm proved a hit in June 2025.25 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryOn The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies. 25 Dec 12:00 AM
Driven Car Guide6 essential tips for taking your cat in a carTaking your cat in a car can be a stressful experience. Here's how to make it easier.26 Dec 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideMercedes-Benz VLE locked in for March 2026 world debutThe fully electric Mercedes-Benz VLE will make its world premiere on March 10, 2026.25 Dec 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideMore than a game: how Gran Turismo shaped a generation of driversGran Turismo has been entertaining us for years, but it has also been teaching us too.24 Dec 03:05 PM
Driven Car GuideOur 10 most popular Kiwi news stories of 2025: Tasman and beyondWhat were the big car-related reads of the year? Answers here.24 Dec 05:05 AM
OneRoofGetting the hang of it: NZ’s gallery chiefs on how to create a beautiful home with artMake the most of your walls.26 Dec 01:00 AM
OneRoofNZ's most stylish real estate agents: How they get their look, what they spend on clothesInside the high-fashion wardrobes of New Zealand’s top real estate agents.25 Dec 05:51 PM
OneRoofJapanese businessman’s feng shui mansion sells for over $10m after call to New YorkExpat buys waterfront masterpiece following WhatsApp tour.25 Dec 06:24 AM
OneRoof10 things that can make a house harder to sell - floods, fire-bombings and religious shrinesThe eye-opening hurdles behind failed home sales in South Auckland.25 Dec 06:20 AM
OneRoofMoss man selling his multi-million-dollar 'happy place'Hideaway next to NZ's best lake for water skiing is up for grabs.24 Dec 07:17 AM
OneRoofTop dollar homes: Inside the biggest house sales of 2025Jason Statham’s former crib among the biggest property deals this year.24 Dec 07:10 AM
New ZealandCouncillors back rethink of controversial Grey St layoutGisborne's cycle-friendly trial, aimed at slowing traffic, inspired intense opposition.12 Nov 04:39 AM
TravelBest way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the seaFrom beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered. 08 Nov 06:04 PM
WellingtonWatch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highwayA passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.05 Nov 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGreen MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.31 Oct 06:01 PM
WellingtonWatch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highwayA passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.05 Nov 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGreen MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.31 Oct 06:01 PM
CompaniesFinalists named for 2025 Deloitte Top 200 AwardsA new S&P/NZX 50 index debuts, giving listed firms greater visibility and insight.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truckThe extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
EntertainmentRaybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an emailThe original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.11 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto winsPowerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.24 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandNo toilets, no refunds: Passengers stranded on Wellington train handed 'travel johns'Metlink handed out chemical toilet bags as makeshift loos on board.19 Sep 06:39 AM
