New ZealandHeavy rain and thunderstorms to lash upper north, threatening commutersHeavy rain watches are in place for Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.11 Sep 01:57 AM
ChristchurchOne person dead after after two-vehicle crash near InvercargillEmergency services responded to the crash near Kew Rd about 6am.11 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Black Will Jordan’s double celebration; Sir John Kirwan's sweet new business Plus, the Kiwi tech entrepreneurs taking on Silicon Valley. 11 Sep 12:26 AM
ChristchurchNew plan to rebuild quake-hit Christchurch cathedral – but still years from reopeningChrist Church Cathedral has been shut for 14 years - since the February 2011 earthquake.10 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top FourAuckland provides 10 of the 26 players named in the New Zealand Schools squad.10 Sep 10:01 PM
New ZealandFarm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first' Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.10 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandBluff Highway closed, serious injuries after two-vehicle crash near InvercargillThe two-car crash happened at the intersection with Kew Rd around 6am.10 Sep 09:37 PM
New Zealand'A huge heart': Support floods in for young rugby player after student flat roof fallJayden Broome, 19, slipped and fell while climbing on a roof to take a photo with friends.10 Sep 09:02 PM
Warriors‘Do not attempt’: Warriors fan backtracks on viral prank postA viral Facebook joke sparks buzz ahead of the Warriors v Panthers NRL clash.10 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandWinery’s after-work sampling session ends in tragedy as young staff member dies in crashDaniel Oyaga died in a high-speed crash in 2022 after finishing work at a Tasman winery.10 Sep 07:20 PM
New ZealandSix60 will debut new music from fifth album at Hawke’s Bay showStraight out of the recording studio and into the Hawke's Bay spring sunshine.10 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBritish diplomat welcomes NZ's higher defence spend amid ‘radical instability’High Commissioner Iona Thomas is speaking in Christchurch today. 10 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessMoney Talks: Southern Cross chief on why premiums keep risingListen: Nick Astwick explains where your health insurance premium dollar goes.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEducation civil war? Why principals are split on plans to scrap NCEAA coalition of 64 principals from largely wealthy schools is backing plans to scrap NCEA.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon surrounded by Chinese influence at closed-door Pacific Islands Forum China's presence was everywhere at the gathering of regional leaders in Honiara.10 Sep 07:22 AM
New ZealandJet battle takes off: Jetstar joins Air NZ on Hamilton-Christchurch routeIt is the first time Jetstar will operate a domestic route out of Hamilton.10 Sep 06:03 AM
New ZealandDog walkers' shortcut ends in disaster; train knocks man into creekAnother man and a dog managed to get off a rail bridge before the train arrived.10 Sep 06:00 AM
Silver Ferns'Unable to resolve issues': Netball NZ stands down Silver Ferns coachDame Noeline Taurua has been stood down for the Taini Jamison Series against South Africa.10 Sep 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGas, low hydro, weigh on NZ wholesale electricity marketWholesale electricity is trading near $200/MWh, up on the long-term winter average.10 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen Francis'Put the ball down, son!': Ranking every Warriors NRL finals matchThe Warriors are about to embark on their 10th trip to the finals in their 30th season.10 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandTalented young rugby player in critical condition after two-storey fallJayden Broome, 19, slipped and fell while climbing on to a flat on Castle St, Dunedin.10 Sep 03:53 AM
New ZealandFrom car yard to courtroom: Dealer sentenced over 'significant' Clean Car rebate fraudHamish Gardyne falsely claimed rebates on 119 Nissan Leafs in early 2023. 10 Sep 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNavigating the Auckland 1A rugby 'media ban': A tale of two schoolsAuckland’s 1A media ban contrasts with schools’ active social media use.10 Sep 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to read a nutritional label – and the red flags experts look out forA professor at the University of Otago explains nutrition labels.10 Sep 02:00 AM
White Ferns'Tough calls': White Ferns name four players for World Cup debutSophie Devine will captain the team in her final World Cup tournament.10 Sep 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPicking the All Blacks side: Back three in the spotlight as Razor weighs reshuffleThe back three could be reshuffled as Scott Robertson seeks successive wins over the Boks.10 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandWoman denies dangerous driving after 3yo boy killed in New Year's Day driveway tragedy The woman was also charged with injuring another child in the same incident.10 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandSounds Murders: Scott Watson fails in latest bid to clear name over Smart and Hope killingsWatson is said to be 'disappointed' by the outcome and plans another appeal. 10 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua Boys' rugby stars earn national team call-upsThe U18 camp includes live-streamed matches on the All Blacks YouTube channel.09 Sep 11:46 PM
New Zealand'Skin in the game': Pāmu opens Mahiwi Farm to equity partnershipsPamu unveils new plan to help create pathways to farm ownership for young farmers.09 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandCanada geese hunters drawn to 'the magic of Molesworth'The Molesworth Goose Hunt tradition dates back to at least 1985. 09 Sep 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: How Razor has built All Blacks depth in key rolesSimon Parker’s rise at blindside flanker signals growing squad depth.09 Sep 10:01 PM
SportWatch: 'Like a scene from The Flying Nun' as Gloriavale skiers carve up at PortersThe skiers wore Gloriavale's trademark long blue dresses on the slopes.09 Sep 09:18 PM
ChristchurchThe boy who just wanted to live: Brave Connor, 8, remembered after four‑year cancer battleThe family says Connor was known for putting others first, even when unwell.09 Sep 07:06 PM
