New ZealandBluebridge ferry chaos adds $500 to cost of each student's regatta tripBlueBridge's Connemara has been out of service for nine days so far.30 Mar 05:52 AM
New Zealand'Heart beating out of his chest': Teen's 45-minute fight with 2m shark off city's pierThe 14-year-old held onto the sevengill shark at the end of the line for 45 minutes.30 Mar 05:39 AM
New ZealandPooch pool party: The day every dog gets to make a splashThe Waltham Summer Pool day let only dogs, not humans, into the water.30 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'Quite scary' hands: Abuse trial hears child may have tampered with own feeding linesAn aunt told the High Court that the child was strong and could disconnect feeding lines.30 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'They’ve got a plan': Expert says US, Israel misread Iran’s strengthThe USS Tripoli with 3500 marines and sailors has arrived in the Middle East.30 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingGas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer worksGas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.30 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCelebrity homes and coastal retreats: The South Island properties we obsessed overA former manor visited by a royal and Kim Dotcom's old mansion also drew plenty of clicks.30 Mar 03:00 AM
LifestyleWho keeps littering all these Kiwi wine bottles in English country lanes?A local farmer has collected up to 48 discarded bottles in a single day.30 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandAmbitious plan aims to revive BOP townGovernment Better Off funding includes $250,000 to kickstart projects in Murupara.30 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportKing's reign: 66-year Maadi Cup wait over as Waikato Dio complete North Island doubleKing's College reclaimed the Maadi Cup for the first time since 1960.30 Mar 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandDutch and Māori family united as late opa honoured with World War II bravery medalHis family has learned more about his military past. 29 Mar 10:11 PM
New Zealand‘A true legend’: Speedway community mourns racer after fatal Dunedin crashPaul Simon died at the scene despite efforts from emergency services.29 Mar 08:23 PM
Super Rugby'Pretty gutted': Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams sidelined by spinal infectionTamaiti Williams is in hospital with a spinal infection called discitis.29 Mar 08:19 PM
ChristchurchOne dead after crash in ChristchurchThe person has died in hospital after the two-vehicle crash last Thursday. 29 Mar 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 yearsThe cases involve pregnancies, marriage, sexting, and grooming. 29 Mar 06:37 PM
New ZealandMore Bluebridge sailings cancelled as ferry fault drags onBluebridge said there were limited options for re-booking.29 Mar 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true characterAs a young man, an All Blacks assistant showed his loyalty with visits to an injured mate.29 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Laird: Council still has no clue what to do with Western SpringsOPINION: Western Springs has 20,000 seated for speedway and nearly 50,000 for concerts.29 Mar 05:00 PM
WellingtonNZ Post backs down on decision to pull services for 10 lucky storesWellington's Marsden Books was one of 10 successful stores around the country. 29 Mar 07:36 AM
New ZealandDozens of Kiwis $14k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were soldFour players also won Powerball Second Division, taking their total winnings to $20,746.29 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'It was way too fast': Teen witness describes deadly Dunedin speedway crashThe teenager said the stock car appeared to lose its brakes.28 Mar 11:03 PM
AucklandAuckland Airport fog restrictions liftedMorning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.28 Mar 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHousehold names: Why All Blacks, Wahs and TV stars are signing up to sell homesWell-known Kiwis are finding their way to a career in real estate.28 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandFallout continues for teacher who asked students about 'sex with a dead girl' Chanel College in Australia says it was not aware of Jason Morgan's history.28 Mar 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'The songs don't seem to get older': Neil Finn on recapturing Split Enz magic liveTheir Electric Avenue set in Christchurch was the band's 1000th live show.28 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandIllegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'A rare and intimate window': Influential architect's art treasure trove up for auctionThe sale includes rare pieces by Pat Hanly and Bill Hammond.28 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMonth’s rain in days: MetService reviews storm's impact, warns more is comingKaitaia recorded 231mm in two days, more than double its usual March rainfall.28 Mar 12:44 AM
ChristchurchDrug bust uncovers thousands of cannabis plants, four people arrested and chargedFour men aged from 37 to 39 have faced court on a series of cannabis-related charges.27 Mar 11:14 PM
New ZealandStore worker's arm broken during robbery, police hunt four masked intrudersPolice found the stolen getaway car abandoned outside the city.27 Mar 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumCricketExplained: What is NZ20? Everything to know about new T20 leagueNew Zealand Cricket has given a green light in principle for the franchise competition.27 Mar 08:00 PM
SportWatch Maadi Regatta: Secondary school rowers clash in A finalsWatch all the action from the 2026 Maadi Regatta.27 Mar 06:45 PM
SportWatch Maadi Regatta: Secondary school rowers clash in B finalsWatch all the action from the 2026 Maadi Regatta.27 Mar 06:43 PM
