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
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZ24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likely23 Dec 04:00 PM
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
Wednesday23°C15°CRain easing to a few showers in the afternoon. Strong northeasterlies, turning lighter northwesterly in the evening.
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
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
The CountryWaioweka Gorge closure for 'several weeks' will affect roadworks, freightSH2 north closure comes after heavy rain caused slips and evacuations.19 Jan 02:30 AM
The Country'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain loomsSome coastal settlements were hit by 340mm of rain in just five hours.19 Jan 01:21 AM
The CountryThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so farDavid Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan. 19 Jan 01:15 AM
The CountryCats kill millions of birds a year in New ZealandFeral and domestic cats are estimated to kill 100 million birds every year here.19 Jan 12:56 AM
The CountrySheep die as livestock trailer overturns, blocks stretch of SH2 near WairoaPolice were unable to confirm how many sheep had died.18 Jan 11:36 PM
The CountryUnpacking the details of New Zealand's free trade deal with IndiaThe deal cuts tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports, but dairy remains excluded.18 Jan 10:45 PM
Driven Car GuideAudi A5 Avant e-hybrid full review: smooth operatorThe A5 Avant is a sleek and refined wagon that does everything right. Except cargo space.19 Jan 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideThis 1971 Chevy Blazer restomod ditches dirt for dramaIt's not your usual Blazer restomod, it's got supercar power, and it's heading to auction!19 Jan 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideCadillac completes first Formula 1 lapsThe newest F1 team has completed its first laps with a successful shakedown in the weekend19 Jan 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideWhat are New Zealand’s top EVs and PHEVs right now? The numbers are inTop-selling five models in each plug-in category revealed.18 Jan 11:05 PM
OneRoofCoromandel mystery: Why beachfront properties in this town are selling for half the price Agents say Whitianga is probably undervalued.19 Jan 07:33 AM
OneRoofThe best summer BBQs: Top NZ chefs on the models they say are worth the moneyAnd why they've turned off the gas and embraced charcoal.19 Jan 07:30 AM
OneRoofFloating mortgages, building costs and inflation: Key signals for 2026The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.19 Jan 07:25 AM
OneRoofSponsored: It’s so easy being greenGreen is one of the most versatile and timeless colours.18 Jan 08:49 AM
OneRoofHome staging queen sells her $3m townhouse – throws in her stylish furnitureDinah Malyon on why she has such a dim view of the industry right now. 18 Jan 07:17 AM
OneRoofHistoric newspaper office up for grabs as journos pack their things and moveListing photos show empty desks and piles of old newspapers.18 Jan 07:15 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
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
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
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
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
