New Zealand'Multi-hazard event' continues over next few days; 'Significant' heavy rain and gales for many regionsDownpours, flooding, and slips are possible tonight and Friday.26 Mar 08:36 AM
New ZealandWild weather hits, but Beach Hoppers stay 'resilient'Beach Hop has pulled the event's Pāuanui and Ōnemana stops.26 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncils of flood hit areas invest in flood barriers as extra securityEach 14.5m Ark tube replaces about 160 traditional sandbags.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandThames Coast kindergarten gets second-chance revivalThe rural centre expects about 30 children aged 2 to 5 on reopening.26 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandRuby Tui's autobiography brought to life with ballet showRuby Tui gave her blessing to the show, inspired by her 2022 book Straight Up.25 Mar 11:12 PM
New Zealand'Will further victimise':Tauranga homeless advocates to protest proposed police powersTauranga homeless advocacy groups warn move-on orders would punish vulnerable people.25 Mar 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Genuine game-changer': Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter Some commuters say it will shave up to 15 minutes off their journeys.25 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChild snatcher back in jail facing new charge a week after releaseTekuru was jailed in January for taking a toddler from her daycare with sexual intent.25 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'They just get on and play': CNI schools embrace cameras as Auckland holds outAll 54 CNI First XV games will stream free on Māori+ YouTube this season.25 Mar 05:01 PM
Super RugbySon of an All Blacks star set for new starting role: All you need to know about Super Rugby round sevenEverything you need to know for the weekend's action, with several new roles for players.25 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government right to review outdated dog control lawsOPINION: The key now is to ensure it is done properly and introduces meaningful changes.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismUS asset manager gains consent for $250m deal to buy Wellington, Queenstown hotelsVendor NZ Hotel Holdings is backed by the NZ Super Fund and partners.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy rush a $3b decision before the real debate beginsOne question about a significant BOP asset keeps surfacing: Why are we doing this now?25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rude and highly insulting': Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'The man said he was left distressed and humiliated by Richard Keam's lecture.25 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters specialising in water rescue deployed in Whangārei and AucklandAnother 16 are on standby to be sent to the Coromandel and western Bay of Plenty.25 Mar 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ market gains on potential peace talks'Clearly a surge of optimism,' says Salt Funds Management's Matt Goodson.25 Mar 05:31 AM
New ZealandStudents left waiting over an hour as school bus fails to show in PāpāmoaUp to 40 students were left without a bus and others were 'crammed' into another bus.25 Mar 04:05 AM
New ZealandSocial worker lies to Corrections to take man with ankle monitor for walksShe said she did not cross professional boundaries, 'apart from the lying'.25 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand250mm of rain: Warnings upgraded to orange for BOP MetService warns of likely flooding, slips, road closures and power outages.25 Mar 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.25 Mar 03:22 AM
New Zealand‘The house is totalled’: Fire rips through Te Puke home in minutesBottom floor overrun by flames in about two minutes.25 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandFirst victim named after six killed in 'devastating' weekend on the roadsMurray Kevin Levers, 71, was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Sunday.25 Mar 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesRising fuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit by avgas price shockOne operator says he's hunkering down and wondering when he'll have to raise charges.24 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandDog mauling leaves family pet fighting for life, sparks call for tougher lawsThe 11-year-old dog suffered extreme injuries and has already had two surgeries.24 Mar 09:56 PM
New Zealand'An exciting time': Te Arawa buys iconic Rotorua Duck Tours businessTe Arawa Lakes Trust said the strategic move will create jobs for descendants.24 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandOne critical after car hits tree on Rotorua's Fenton StPolice tape remains around the car and tree on the Fenton St median.24 Mar 09:55 PM
New ZealandCrews battle Bay of Plenty house fireCrews from five Bay of Plenty stations fought the blaze for five hours.24 Mar 06:48 PM
New ZealandSmall eruption spotted at Whakaari-White IslandThere are no sensors on the island, so experts rely on cameras and flights.24 Mar 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCranes in retreat: Index falls to lowest level in a decadeAuckland dominates with the most cranes, but the numbers nationally are well down.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower plant 'a step closer to genuinely sustainable future'A new geothermal power plant that is 50% Tairawhiti-owned has opened. 24 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandChiefs halfback returning to Rotorua roots for 'special' Moana Pasifika matchHe hopes the game will help lift local rugby clubs he has seen 'struggle'.23 Mar 11:07 PM
New Zealand42-hour rain watch for BoP as subtropical low nearsForecasters say the system near Vanuatu could briefly reach cyclone strength.23 Mar 10:14 PM
New ZealandStorm to hit north as Auckland set for 33 hours of rainSeven weather alerts issued for upper North Island as storm approaches the country.23 Mar 10:12 PM
ChristchurchFog blankets Christchurch disrupting flights in and out of cityCanned flights include links to Auckland, Wellington, Napier and Invercargill.23 Mar 10:02 PM