New ZealandFamily of 'wonderful poppa' killed in fatal crash face the unlicensed meth-driver responsibleHe lost control of the vehicle and sent texts from behind the wheel before the crash.18 Feb 11:55 PM
Entertainment‘Tasteless’: Violent video game slammed for Kiwi character with mosque massacre referenceFans called the decision 'tasteless' and 'ignorant'.18 Feb 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumLeague‘Dog fight’: How NRL schoolboy ban can help NZ rugby keep young starsThe race to sign young talent takes a twist. Mike Thorpe reports. 18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island farmers move to flexible milkingDairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.18 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBrad Pitt arrives in Auckland to film action thriller in NZThe 61-year-old is set to spend up to seven weeks shooting Heart of the Beast.18 Feb 07:17 AM
Travel newsJetstar passenger says ‘dozens’ were left without bags including vital gear and medicationAlison Boyce was heading to Stewart Island, but her bag was left in Auckland.18 Feb 05:47 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely devastated': Queenstown burger joint fires employee after racial slur receiptStaff members would also undergo cultural sensitivity training.18 Feb 04:59 AM
New Zealand‘You ruined my life’: Woman abused for nine years as a child confronts rapist'I don’t know what it is like to live a life free of the damage you have caused.'18 Feb 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual demand’: Hospital urges non-urgent cases to seek alternativesChristchurch ED urges non-urgent cases to seek care elsewhere due to high demand.17 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandSixth-generation farmer appointed AgriZeroNZ chairRob Hewett is the new chairman of AgriZeroNZ, replacing Sir Brian Roche.17 Feb 09:12 PM
New Zealand‘Unacceptable’: Popular burger joint apologises after racial slur on customer receipt Fergburger says an internal investigation has been launched. 17 Feb 08:26 PM
BusinessWhy property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gainsAuckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.17 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandWhy residents hope to stay amid Wellington housing quake concernsSix Wellington council complexes, over 300 units, labeled earthquake-prone.17 Feb 07:34 PM
New ZealandWho let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raidA man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.17 Feb 07:28 PM
GolfAnt-Man star to play at NZ OpenAcclaimed actor Michael Peña will be a guest of the New Zealand Open.17 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandOne of NZ’s largest solar farms on hold after tiny village fights backThe farm would house 560,000 solar panels with the capacity to power 70,000 homes.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Seph ‘Sticky’ Glew expands further in NZ via Wotso'I learned financial discipline from my father. He learned a lot from his Chase era.'17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ health crisis deepens with trio of top-level resignationsThe resignations are the latest hits to a crisis-ridden health system.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘People should know better’: Conservationists fume as sea lions harassed for social contentThere have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.17 Feb 06:47 AM
Travel newsOver-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behindPassengers received up to $700 each to disembark the overweight flight.17 Feb 05:02 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters reveals who’s in charge of new Cook Strait ferry companyThe company will negotiate procurement contracts for two new inter-island ferries. 17 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandCancer patient loses lung after surgeon botches tumour removalNow he has cancer in his remaining lung which can't be operated on due to only having one.17 Feb 01:12 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming needs R&D investmentOPINION: Government investment in R&D is low in comparison with other countries.17 Feb 12:45 AM
New Zealand$600k of ratepayer funding for 22 Northland climate resilience projects $300,000-plus funds 12 Far North-specific climate resilience projects.16 Feb 11:00 PM
LifestyleWhat is the cheapest coffee in New Zealand?Coffees have risen to $4.84, with some paying $6+ for a flat white.16 Feb 08:04 PM
New ZealandMarketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank paymentsThe now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.16 Feb 08:00 PM
Golf‘Special moment’: Danny Lee set for NZ Open returnLIV Golf winner will play his first NZ Open as a professional in Queenstown.16 Feb 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Do the Highlanders have the best player in Super Rugby?OPINION: The Southern Hemisphere's competition came back with a bang.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costsWhangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe truth about homelessness: What NZ’s rising numbers revealAround 43,500 people were homeless in March 2023, about 0.9% of the population.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH73 near Arthur's Pass closed following serious crashNZTA said the road was expected to be closed for several hours.16 Feb 06:47 AM
TravelDiscover an off-grid bolthole among the vines in North Canterbury wine countryA triptych in macrocarpa, Russell's Cabins are a designer twist on the iconic DoC hut.16 Feb 05:00 AM
KahuElder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetimeThe Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.16 Feb 02:00 AM
