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
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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFast food’s local links: How much NZ meat do the big chains use?One-tenth of New Zealand’s annual beef exports goes to McDonald’s overseas. 04 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryOn The Up: Bourbon in wine barrels - US-made spirit gets a Hawke’s Bay twistZach Gustafson wants to remove the 'negative connotation' around bourbon in NZ.04 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryCutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw droneYear in Review: AI chainsaw drone could revolutionise high-risk arborist work.04 Jan 04:01 PM
The Country'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farmThis catch-up with Pāmu's CEO was one of the most-read stories of 2025 on The Country.04 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryA-maize-ing: Young photographer puts farming life in frameThis story about a young rural photographer was widely read on The Country in 2025.04 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryHow a Kiwi mother and daughter are transforming hygiene with woolThis story, first published in May, was one of The Country's biggest reads of 2025.04 Jan 03:59 PM
Driven Car GuideVolkswagen’s new ID. Polo cockpit dials back the touchscreen madnessVW's near-production ID. Polo introduces a new cockpit design shaped by customer feedback.05 Jan 06:05 AM
Driven Car Guide6 tips to stop your windscreen wipers squeakingSqueaky windscreen wipers got you down? Here's what to do about them.05 Jan 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideGMC Yukon Denali full review: excess expressIt's big, bold and very American, but does the enormous GMC Yukon work on Kiwi roads?05 Jan 02:57 AM
Driven Car GuideMansory turns Audi RS6 into 809kW carbon-clad farewellMansory has revealed a forged-carbon body package for the outgoing Audi RS6 Avant.04 Jan 05:05 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
OneRoofFastest rise in Kiwi mortgage debt since 2022 - jump of nearly 6% to $389 billionThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.05 Jan 07:00 AM
OneRoof‘Let's send him down to NZ’: Coromandel lodge with $6m-plus price tag woos rich foreignersTrophy bach pitched to overseas buyers with country's "golden visa" on their mind.04 Jan 07:40 AM
OneRoofIs it possible to buy a house in New Zealand with no cash?There are ways to get on the property ladder without a huge deposit.04 Jan 07:35 AM
OneRoofSam Hunt ate here: Iconic Kiwi cafe loved by star poet up for grabs White House Cafe for sale nearly a decade after closing its doors.03 Jan 07:32 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
