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
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 ago02 Feb 10:27 PM
OpinionSimon Bridges: Why 2026 will be slow and steady, rather than a boom yearOpinion: Consumer and business sentiment is improving.08 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Tense year ahead as tight Budget, health costs and climate targets collideNicola Willis has just $2.4b new spending to spread across the 2026 Budget.08 Dec 04:00 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
Saturday21°C8°CPartly cloudy, clearing to fine this afternoon. Gusty northwesterlies, easing this afternoon then changing southerly this evening.
Monday22°C10°CMainly fine, chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Northerlies, turning southeasterly in the afternoon.
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
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
The CountryKiwi adventurer takes on 'insane' 400km horse race in PatagoniaChloe Phillips-Harris will be the only Kiwi in a 31-strong international field of riders.21 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryFrom horror fall to horse haven: Couple build new Cambridge training baseMaija Vance rebuilt her life after a fall from her horse left her initially paralysed.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Summer's not over, so why am I thinking about winter?OPINION: The end of daylight saving time looms, even though we've been cheated of summer!21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Drive to Survive takes Kiwis from couch to chicaneOPINION: Drive to Survive is great TV – but not a guide for your morning commute.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cutCouncil reviews subsidy for farmers to buy tree poles to stabilise hillsides.20 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryHomekill butcher’s micro abattoir visionThe planned Edgecumbe plant would cut waste and create up to 20 rural jobs.20 Feb 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuideDongfeng compact-SUV is about picnics first, driving secondThe budget-priced Vigo SUV is all about lifestyle features and accessories.22 Feb 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideBYD EVs that charge from flat to full in 5min: in NZ by the end of the year'Megawatt' charging (2km per second) will be a reality for Kiwis. BYD says so.22 Feb 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideDongfeng shuns SUVs with new super-fast sedan for NZNew Chinese brand reckons Kiwis are ready for a return to low-slung family cars.21 Feb 11:05 PM
Driven Car GuidePricing revealed for the Navara ute. And it costs more than the TritonNissan New Zealand has revealed pricing and specification for the all-new Navara ute.21 Feb 07:05 AM
OneRoofCouncillors ignored independent valuation when buying house next door to zooStaff report recommended paying up to $2m plus GST for lifestyle block.22 Feb 01:00 AM
OneRoofUS buyers get residency, fork out over $12m for Waiheke lodge in gated estate“Of all the places in the world, this is where they choose to be.”21 Feb 07:45 PM
OneRoofSaw an ad on the back of a bus: How NZ's 'rock star' MP went from politics to selling housesHamilton's Jamie Strange adds real estate to an already packed CV.21 Feb 07:40 PM
OneRoofThe best churches for sale in NZ: Character homes with soul from as little as $439,000These conversions and renovation projects will lift the spirits.21 Feb 09:13 AM
OneRoofOut-of-towners pay $265,000 for a beach toilet - and a whole lot of sandThey plan to build a holiday home on 90 Mile Beach plot.21 Feb 07:03 AM
OneRoofHerne Bay villa sells for $15m - almost $6m above RV - after just one weekBuyers willing to shell out big money for the "perfect" home.21 Feb 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow 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
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
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
New ZealandGisborne yacht club’s future uncertain as hapū seeks council to honour land return commitmentThe Gisborne Yacht Club says it will fold if forced to move from Kaiti Beach.12 Dec 03:00 AM
Wellington'Now is the time': Wellington councils take first step towards amalgamationMayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.11 Dec 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second timeMcBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.04 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTower’s digital revamp drives most improved Deloitte award winTower’s share price has soared 40% in 12 months, hitting $1.87 on the NZX.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Passing the Deloitte Top 200 batonIt was - and remains - 'the event' on the New Zealand corporate calendar.04 Dec 04:00 PM
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
