New ZealandWatch - 'National emergency': Mental health patients absconding from EDsEDs have become the default facility for mental health amid a lack of community services.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPowerball jackpot rolls over to $10m, seven players share First Division prizeCheck the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are a winner.28 May 08:30 AM
Crime'He looked all pale': Woman recalls discovering dead body in her bedShe denies sending Facebook messages shortly before Rau Tongia was killed in bed.28 May 07:00 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the lineAll the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 28 May 04:51 AM
PoliticsMore than $160m to build 115 new classrooms, three new schools in CanterburyMinister says the community had been 'loud and clear' about the lack of space.28 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandCalls for safety 'before somebody dies' after attack on second Christchurch Hospital workerThe incident comes days after a 'violent attack' on a hospital staff member. 28 May 12:37 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Gisborne’s DStevens recognised for school project in 70th yearThe project, Te Hīnātore, won a Silver Award at the 2025 NZ Commercial Project Awards.28 May 12:33 AM
New ZealandChristchurch house fire: Person arrested for obstruction at blaze scene A scene guard is in place this morning. 27 May 08:44 PM
Business3G shutdown: $1000 upgrade needed to keep automatic gate workingAn array of household devices may stop working when the 3G network is replaced. 27 May 08:29 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'We are living in peace' – concert celebrates Indian and Pakistani unity in Hawke's BayThe Virsa Heritage Music Festival promotes peace and unity among cultures in Hawke's Bay.27 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.27 May 05:00 PM
Travel'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 yearsThe 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.27 May 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.26 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan’s death at Governors Bay appears 'accidental', police say Emergency services were called to the address about 5.15pm yesterday. 26 May 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks'Not weak to ask for help': All Black shares mental health journeyAll Blacks prop is sharing his anxiety struggles to help others. 26 May 10:00 PM
EntertainmentLegendary 90s hip-hop group to reunite for one-off NZ concertVeteran rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are poised to take over Spark Arena later this year.26 May 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTop chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices riseFilter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.26 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandFrom prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'26 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant worry': New data reveals NZ's busiest EDs as winter nearsChristchurch's ED sees more than 400 patients daily, topping national figures.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbySt Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike formSt Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.26 May 05:31 AM
LiveNew ZealandNelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating wavesNelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain. 26 May 04:04 AM
Entertainment'A real boost': Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch celebrating summer of successOne city saw a visitor spend of more than $30 million over the 2024-25 summer.26 May 02:00 AM
EntertainmentNZ's top comedians named: Meet the winners of prestigious Fred and Billy T awardsThree women were nominated for the Fred Award, a historic first.25 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with dangerous driving after crash injured two, including child The woman is due in court this week. 25 May 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordAll-Kiwi Super Rugby final looms - Phil Gifford It would be extraordinary if the final of Super Rugby Pasifika wasn’t played in Hamilton.25 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New ZealandMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.25 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandPatients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland EDStaff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAerospace entrepreneur to make history as first New Zealander in spaceMark Rocket's passion for space led him to change his surname 25 years ago. 25 May 05:46 AM
New ZealandFive players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.25 May 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower shift: How Meridian's $186m battery will influence energy marketMeridian's Ruakākā Bess is NZ's first large-scale grid battery storage system.25 May 12:00 AM
RacingNelson and McDougal shine with double victory at Te RapaTaika secured a win in the Jones Trucking Hurdle, marking his fourth hurdle victory.24 May 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'A beautiful thing': 60 years of the Aotearoa Music Awards and why they remain vitalNZ music stars and industry experts reflect on 60 years of the AMAs.24 May 09:00 PM
TravelWhy this 'romantic' NZ town is perfect for families From cheese-tasting to star-gazing, there’s something for every age in this spot. 24 May 08:00 PM
Lifestyle10 years after viral cancer speech, Jake Bailey is ready for his next challengeBailey went viral in 2015 after giving a speech a week after a cancer diagnosis. 24 May 07:00 PM
