New Zealand|UpdatedWhere Christmas Day rain, hail and thunder are most likely todayHeavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.24 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandChristmas in hospital: The charity softening the loneliest day for parents of sick childrenChristchurch charity One Mother to Another will support parents in 21 hospital wards.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFacial recognition report shows teens are worst threat to Sth Island supermarketsSix of Foodstuffs South Island's 10 worst offenders are under 18.24 Dec 05:21 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
WorldTerrorists plotted to kill Jews in ‘worst attack in British history’Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein planned a Paris-style suicide gun assault.23 Dec 09:13 PM
PremiumSportA 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 202623 Dec 07:00 PM
Black CapsInjured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal23 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likely23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSolarZero liquidators claw back $2.7m but creditor claims nearly $1b owed to trustsLiquidators say they are still investigating the company a year after they were appointed.23 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles cases rise to 35 as three new infections confirmedThe three new cases bring the national measles total to 35.23 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandArthur’s Pass mail stoush leaves hikers without vital gear, police now involvedPolice intervened after 47 parcels were held in Arthur's Pass for weeks.23 Dec 12:05 AM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie teases a Flight of the Conchords reunionNext year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the group's biggest projects. 22 Dec 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrink spiking fears on the rise: 'Everyone seems to know someone'Young victims speak about their experiences while on the town in Christchurch.22 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentSt Andrew's College students stun again with end-of-year school prizegiving performanceWatch08 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: The gang pad set to be confiscated by the crownWatch07 Dec 07:23 PM
Today26°C12°CFine to start, then mostly cloudy with the odd shower in the afternoon and early evening. Easterlies turning strong northerly this afternoon.
Thursday24°C9°CMainly fine with high cloud, but a few showers late morning and afternoon. Strong northwesterlies developing in the morning, easing evening.
Saturday19°C9°CPartly cloudy, with a few showers in the afternoon. Southeasterlies developing in the morning.
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellBlack Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win. 22 Dec 04:01 PM
MotorsportLouis Sharp back on home grid as F3 star targets New Zealand Grand PrixSharp, 18, will race the four-round, 15-race TRS-style series with MTEC.22 Dec 07:11 AM
Investment'Fully inform themselves': FMA issues warning to Chance Voight investorsBernard Whimp is seeking investor 'donations' to cover his mounting legal costs.22 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandWet, windy Christmas lead-up for many as MetService issues new watchesThe best Christmas weather is tipped for Hastings, Christchurch and Kaikōura.22 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo Santa, no birthdays: Inside Gloriavale kids’ banned ‘special days’Why Gloriavale leavers will be truly joyful this Christmas. 21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsWho’s up, who’s down: NZ's biggest and fastest growing companies of 2025Fonterra’s revenue rose 5.6% to $24.1b, extending its long-held top ranking.21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSix years of change and moving on: The winding road that led to Rotorua principal role20 Dec 05:03 PM
New Zealand$6m Powerball jackpot struck as one player scoops top prizeThe $6.2m haul is the biggest Lotto win since a $16m jackpot on December 10.20 Dec 07:05 AM
New ZealandDeadly summer on our mountains: Six climbers killed in just four weeksSince 2008, 15 climbers have died while summiting Aoraki/Mt Cook.20 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Wouldn’t ever call them again': Domestic violence victim says police failures left her unsafeLisa says police told her for two days that her ex was in custody when he was not.19 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Bondi terror, soft policing and why NZ needs a new security plan19 Dec 10:00 PM
Christchurch'People aren’t willing to tolerate violence like this': Two arrested over Gore shooting19 Dec 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentPatterson Wealth founder takes back control from firm under FMA probe18 Dec 08:36 PM
