New Zealand|UpdatedEvacuations in Carterton due to rising river levelsPolice are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.21 Apr 08:18 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.20 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning lifted, but flooding closes highwaysTorrential rain and damaging wind gusts are possible for the lower North Island.17 Apr 09:51 PM
New ZealandHard cash! Midweek windfall for lucky Rotorua Lotto playerThirteen second division winners in Wednesday's draw. 15 Apr 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Bugger me, if that was a forward pass': 50 years later, Nelson v Wellington rivalry runs deepStaunch rugby schools share a rich history.15 Apr 07:01 PM
New Zealand'Tidiest solution': Goldsmith leans towards axing Broadcasting Standards Authority14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhen Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island 10 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionErica Lloyd: Auckland has the bones to be a global deep tech hub – if it backs itselfRocket Lab and LanzaTech alumni are spawning new deep tech ventures across the city.28 Mar 12:00 AM
Project AucklandPort of Auckland unveils mega cruise ship terminal and 24/7 freight pushAuckland cruise terminal upgrade aims to double ship calls and visitorsWatch27 Mar 04:19 AM
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
Wednesday13°C6°CCloudy periods, with the odd shower until evening. Strong southerlies, easing late afternoon.
New ZealandStrike of luck! Rotorua and Tauranga Lotto players win bigFour players Bay of Plenty-wide cashed in over the weekend. 22 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandFamily vow to rebuild 46-year business after huge fireThe blaze on John F Kennedy Drive took about 11 hours to contain. 19 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandGisborne councillors back waste hub site despite mana whenua oppositionCouncillors backed 275 Lytton Rd despite opposition from Te Kurī ā Tuatai Marae.13 Mar 04:27 AM
SportMaking a splash: Dive-bombing stars to watch at Manu World Champs finalsOnly 130 competitors remain in the chase for $40,000 in cash and prizes.12 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police in tense Kāpiti Coast operation, cordons in placeThe road is closed to traffic while police negotiators speak to a person at the property.11 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandWho is responsible for maintenance of this neglected $70k sculpture?The 2011 work honours local voyaging traditions with its red, reed-like moving rods.11 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMining makeover: Fast-track bid adds heat to Reefton gold rushRua Gold seeks fast-track permission, wants application lodged before November election.21 Apr 03:00 AM
The CountryInvercargill man accused of stealing 855 litres of petrol from contractorPolice found 11 jerry cans able to hold 20 litres each during a search of the man's home.21 Apr 02:49 AM
The CountryThe Country: Grant McCallum on Shane Jones' India FTA commentGrant McCallum, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Tom Martin, Elizabeth Heeg, Damien O'Connor.21 Apr 02:33 AM
The CountryCalls to revisit fishing limits as Northland community touts kaimoana boomSome locals want tuatua limits at Tauroa eased, citing abundance due to good management.21 Apr 01:00 AM
The CountryThe New Zealand wool that went around the moonIt’s one small step for man, one giant leap for New Zealand wool. 21 Apr 12:25 AM
The CountryCould Northland be NZ's coffee-growing capital?MPI is investing up to $486,000 into the feasibility of growing coffee in Northland.20 Apr 09:26 PM
Driven Car GuidePure-electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 1050 grille lights and a certified vegan interiorCompany claims C-Class EV will be as smooth as an S-Class on a trip.21 Apr 06:05 AM
Driven Car GuideThis hybrid engine cuts fuel use by 40 per cent and uses renewable petrolTwo prototypes have been validated, with a demonstrator vehicle expected this year.21 Apr 04:05 AM
Driven Car GuideMini turns Countryman into rolling music festival stage with Vagabund one-offsThese Minis are designed less for commuting and more for gathering a crowd.21 Apr 02:05 AM
Driven Car GuideForthing Taikon first drive: two models that look the same are totally differentTaikon comes in RWD super hybrid and FWD pure-electric versions, at very sharp prices.21 Apr 12:35 AM
OneRoofTony Alexander: Reserve Bank has lost the plot on inflation and interest ratesForecast failures - what it means for your mortgage. 21 Apr 07:42 AM
OneRoofBiggest deal since Dotcom: Coatesville mega-mansion sells for close to $18mOverseas buyer swoops and buys the biggest trophy home on the block. 21 Apr 07:35 AM
OneRoofRenegade artist's cult home for saleProperty built in old quarry is up for grabs for second time in its history. 21 Apr 03:10 AM
OneRoofCompletely unknown and super-close to Auckland: Tiny town that's a magnet for boomer millions Greg Lynn villa for sale in the middle of a 9ha lifestyle block.20 Apr 08:32 AM
OneRoofSponsored: New homes draw people to inner cityOne Central development brings life back to Christchurch CBD. 20 Apr 08:31 AM
OneRoofMarket on a knife-edge: What falling sales and a jump to 4% inflation could meanThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.20 Apr 08:30 AM
WellingtonMan charged with murdering woman at Raumati Beach house The woman was found dead at a Raumati Beach house on February 8. 04 Mar 02:29 AM
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
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'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 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
New ZealandArt Deco train tickets: Early bookings urged as Napier excursions returnAbout 2500 tickets have been available for the February 19-23 vintage train rides.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot, passenger confirmed dead in helicopter crash north of WellingtonWork is continuing to recover the dead and to examine the crash scene.28 Jan 01:27 AM