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
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?Kingsland’s 3540 residents live at twice Auckland’s average population density.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Number one’ national security threat: Call for dedicated organised crime minister Experts say New Zealand is 'losing the fight' against global cartels flooding meth.09 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeSuspect charged after $95k Christchurch sculpture stolen, destroyed and sold for scrapThe statue was made by renowned Christchurch sculptor Llew Summers. 09 Sep 08:42 AM
Crime‘Thought we were under attack': Man wakes to find home and sleepout on fireMaya Moore, who leased some land from him, is accused of lighting the fires.09 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch pornographer sentenced to 27 years in US federal prison New Zealand-born Pratt was once on the FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitives list.09 Sep 07:17 AM
New ZealandTicketing overhaul delayed: $1.4b nationwide public transport system pushed to 2027Christchurch passengers can start tapping cards on buses and ferries in November.09 Sep 07:07 AM
New Zealand'My bloody hero': Amputee leaps into river to save fellow whitebaiterWarwick 'Wally' Inwood, 76, says he was close to drowning in his chest waders.09 Sep 05:00 AM
Christchurch'You need to come out now': Christchurch woman in custody after house fire stand-offThe Armed Offenders Squad was among those called to the scene in Sockburn.09 Sep 04:26 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely difficult time’: Uni speaks after student falls from roof of Castle St flatEmergency services were called shortly after 10pm. 09 Sep 03:28 AM
ChristchurchHigh-tech gear capable of rapidly scanning bush for missing people arrives in South IslandThe device allows crews to cover wide search zones quickly and efficiently.09 Sep 02:49 AM
New ZealandNZ's newest millionaires celebrate Lotto win with KFC lunchThe couple has plenty of ideas about where the money would be best put. 09 Sep 02:19 AM
Entertainment'Intimate, front-row seat: Ardern film set for NZ release this monthThe ex-PM says her cousins could now 'officially stop asking her how they could see it'.09 Sep 12:35 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal to drivers seen moments before fatal Dunedin crashPolice want to speak to the driver of a white van with black and white chevron stripes.09 Sep 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMoana Pasifika granted year-long break on $3m public loan interestSport New Zealand has paused $183,000 in interest charges on the $3m loan.08 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandWellington house prices nearly 30% below peak as slide continuesWellington City - West values have plunged nearly $432,000 since the peak.08 Sep 10:32 PM
EntertainmentSee you soon, Aotearoa!: The Chase star returns for charity quiz nightsTake on The Chase quiz whiz Shaun Wallace, when ‘the Dark Destroyer’ tours NZ in November.08 Sep 09:46 PM
TravelCelebrate the finale of Downtown Abbey at these real-life castlesInspired by the new film? Live out your dreams in these idyllic spots. 08 Sep 06:45 PM
TravelWhy Niue should be your next South Pacific road trip destinationFrom tropical fish to crystal clear rock pools, this route has it all. 08 Sep 06:30 PM
Travel newsHot travel deals: Explore Europe, Asia, and island retreatsYour next adventure starts here.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWet and windy weather forecast to move up the country this weekNorthland will likely get prolonged periods of showers and rain later in the week. 08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition after being hit by train in Timaru Police and Hato Hone St John responded after being notified around 3.30pm this afternoon. 08 Sep 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: How the Rugby Championship became the gift that keeps on givingOPINION: The reality is there are no lame-duck teams this year.08 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile sportsman cleared of causing infant's injuries in Dunedin trialThe defendant and the infant's mother sobbed and embraced following the verdict.08 Sep 03:44 AM
ChristchurchRescue after person falls into rubbish dump pit within days of safety warningCity council confirmed 28 people have been spotted in refuse pits.08 Sep 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'We weren't drinking alcohol' - Christchurch retirement village resident'We should be able to live our lives peacefully, doing what we enjoy,' says Jean Sparrow.08 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland College first state school to seek charter statusNgāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.07 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandQ&A: Western BOP councillor candidates tackle the big issuesVoting in the council elections begins on Tuesday.07 Sep 11:43 PM