New ZealandWild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll southAbout 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.30 Dec 05:01 AM
New ZealandWild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikesAn active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ. 29 Dec 07:34 AM
PremiumPropertyHow a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket openingHe started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.28 Dec 09:00 PM
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
Wellington'A bit puffy': Woman unknowingly pushed through heart attack symptoms to finish scenic hike13 Dec 06:00 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
Thursday22°C17°CFine apart from morning and evening cloud. Patchy drizzle developing in the evening. Northerlies.
Friday21°C17°CA few showers clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, becoming strong in the morning.
Saturday21°C16°CRain becoming persistent in the evening. Northwesterlies, rising to gale in the evening.
AucklandSevere thunderstorm warning lifted but more wild weather on the wayAuckland could see marble-sized hail, small tornadoes and heavy rain tomorrow.02 Dec 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Significant fall from grace': Former Covid response lead stole $1.8m from DHBsAlister Thorby was arrested while trying to board a flight to Australia.02 Dec 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Safe and well': Kayaker identified after unattended boat sparks Kāpiti Coast searchAn unattended kayak was found about 500m off Raumati Beach at midday on Saturday.29 Nov 06:38 AM
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
The CountryFrom Zimbabwe to Bay of Plenty: Couple’s long road to a new beginningThe story of the Dodds and their truffle farm was widely read on The Country in 2025.07 Jan 04:01 PM
The Country'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryHealing and life lessons from horses in WaikatoEquine-assisted therapist Sue & her healing horses were a big hit on The Country in 2025.07 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryYear in Review: When Kiwi Aidan Copp set a world shearing recordCopp's 9-hour shearing world record, set back in April, was a popular read on The Country.07 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryEgg-citing growth: Meet the innovative Bennik familyThis story from January 2025 did "egg-ceptionally" well on The Country's website.07 Jan 03:59 PM
The Country'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
Driven Car GuideVolkswagen GTI turns 50 and celebrates with its most powerful Golf yetVolkswagen will celebrate 50 years of Golf GTI in 2026 with the most powerful Golf ever.07 Jan 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideBMW and Amazon join forces for next-level in-car AIBMW will add Amazon Alexa+ technology to its vehicles, debuting in the all-new iX3. 06 Jan 09:05 PM
Driven Car GuideLamborghini’s rarest obsession: inside one collector’s few-off fixationLamborghini’s few-off cars occupy a strange, intoxicating corner of the supercar universe.06 Jan 05:05 PM
Driven Car GuideFerrari F40, but make it feral: wild widebody concept divides opinionFully Leaded created a Ferrari F40 widebody concept with redesigned front and rear ends.06 Jan 03:05 AM
OneRoofHow to slash household bills and pay off your mortgage faster in 2026Mortgage tips, bill hacks and grocery savings to ease cost-of-living squeeze.07 Jan 05:00 PM
OneRoofReal estate bargains at the top of NZ - reality of buying in the Far NorthAgent predicts end to buyer’s market by mid-2026.07 Jan 07:15 AM
OneRoofHow 'Reacher' and 'Defib' joined forces and sold $100m of property in 12 monthsReal estate's newest power couple on what makes them tick. 07 Jan 07:05 AM
OneRoof‘How can I get rid of my home loan? It’s killing me' - hacks to take years off your mortgageDo the tricks work, and are they worth the pain?05 Jan 09:12 PM
OneRoofI want to buy a $10m home - what do I do next?Inside the hidden world of mansion sales and $40m buyers. 05 Jan 09:11 PM
OneRoofQueenstown icon stays with offshore owners after $45m offer falls shortCecil Peak Station attracted interest from wealthy Kiwis and foreign buyers.05 Jan 07:08 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
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
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
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
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 ZealandHistoric train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco FestivalUp to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February. 21 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
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
