New ZealandEd Sheeran, Emilia Clarke spotted hanging out in WellingtonEmilia Clarke told staff she is in Wellington filming a new movie.27 Jan 05:01 AM
New ZealandTeacher who dragged crying preschooler by the wrist struck off, hit with $20k billThe child was upset and distressed and complained, 'Kaaren hurt me'. 27 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Post under fire as move to shut 140+ stores sparks nationwide angerAuckland will lose 29 branches, while Christchurch will see 22 closures.27 Jan 04:01 AM
ChristchurchDog swept into Canterbury river found safe after late-night rescueVolunteers spent hours searching the Waimakariri River in the dark.27 Jan 03:04 AM
CrimeTeen appears in court after woman found dead, two others assaulted at Canterbury homeIt's understood the woman's death is related to an alleged domestic violence incident.27 Jan 01:28 AM
Wellington'A bit of a wiggle': 4.5 quake strikes lower North IslandMore than 4600 people reported feeling the tremor, from Auckland to Christchurch.27 Jan 01:04 AM
Entertainment2000s pop star 'desperate to get back' to NZ ahead of tourSophie Ellis-Bextor's 2000s hit Murder on the Dancefloor has surged in popularity again. 27 Jan 12:05 AM
CrimeWoman found dead at Canterbury home, 19yo charged with murderIt's understood the woman's death is related to an alleged domestic violence incident.26 Jan 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ's biggest tech disasters: From jetpacks to scooters and a $7.5b cloud mysteryTech dreams, hard landings: From jetpacks to scooters to a $7.5b data centre mystery.26 Jan 04:02 PM
New ZealandPolice seize 11 cars, make arrest after muscle car weekend in North CanterburyPolice and court bailiffs impounded 11 vehicles over the weekend.26 Jan 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Christopher Luxon in a crisis and the question he’s yet to answerOPINION: Luxon's predecessors in Key and Ardern were skilled in handling a crisis.26 Jan 04:50 AM
All Blacks'Significant interest': NZR defends narrow criteria for next All Blacks coachCandidates must have test experience, and be New Zealanders.26 Jan 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksThe contenders who fit NZR's All Blacks coaching criteriaNZ Rugby now want an All Blacks coach with proven test head-coaching time.26 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandGloriavale school shutdownNewstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire sherwood on company director links to illegal lottery and Gloriavale school shutdown.Watch25 Jan 07:25 PM
New ZealandFinding their place: Migrant stories show a changing Hawke's BayNearly 18% of Hawke's Bay residents were born overseas, Census data shows.25 Jan 12:00 AM
Crime'Not the smartest guy': How troubled inmate's five-year sentence became 17 yearsNeither fellow inmates nor Corrections staff have been safe in Sean Browne's presence.25 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksCoaching upheaval: Sir Wayne Smith leaving NZ Rugby post for new overseas roleWayne's new world: Smith 'blindsided' by ABs coach saga but his departure is coincidental.24 Jan 05:02 PM
New ZealandFirefighters get callouts as severe weather hits CanterburyMetService issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury.23 Jan 03:24 AM
All Blacks'It's a tough world': All Black's response to Robertson exit and search for new coach'We trust whoever gets the role. We back them and then we get the job done.'23 Jan 02:44 AM
ChristchurchEx-teacher wins $25k in ERA fight but Christchurch Boys’ avoids bigger claimsThe Employment Relations Authority upheld only one of woman's four grievances.23 Jan 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlice SoperAlice Soper: What All Blacks can learn from Black FernsOPINION: The Black Ferns turned a 2021 crisis into a 2022 World Cup title.22 Jan 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A2 Milk's sell-off, and what the rain will mean for gentailersChina's 2025 births fell to 7.92 million, the lowest level recorded since 1949.22 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandE-scooter rider hit and killed by train in ChristchurchMotorists are asked to avoid the area.22 Jan 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionScott Caldwell: This housing back-down couldn’t be coming at a worse time for AucklandOPINION: Inner-city hubs like Kingsland have lost 15% of locals aged 15-29 in five years.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Whatever the election result, tax hikes and welfare cuts loomOPINION: Ignore slogans promising the impossible: the numbers don’t lie.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Christchurch mum's cancer con unravelled Friends say they helped plan her funeral and the future care of her two children.22 Jan 04:00 AM
Entertainment'The sanity, not the scenery': Why James Cameron moved to NZDirector praises New Zealand's Covid-19 response for twice eliminating the virus.21 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandF-22 fighter jet plan for Warbirds air show sparks anger over civilian deathsGrant Kitto links the jets to a 2015 US strike that killed 42 people in Afghanistan.21 Jan 10:42 PM
GolfKiwi golfer holes a breakthrough yearAmelia Garvey’s is eyeing the LPGA and Olympics – but first she wants a tournament win.21 Jan 09:42 PM
Crime'Absolute menace': Man repeatedly phoned woman and made sex noises, sent explicit videosDaniel Barlow sent images, videos and 'numerous' voice messages of a sexualised nature.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhat Australia's new hate laws mean for NZ's free speech debateRace Relations Commissioner says NZ needs better education around hate speech.21 Jan 04:00 AM
ChristchurchCuts, bruises and stuck riders: 33 hydroslide injuries at new pool in a monthMost injuries involved cuts and bruises at joints on the hydroslides.21 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: No surprises with PM’s election date but fireworks guaranteedMPs will be exhausted by polling day, increasing the likelihood of missteps and blow-ups. 21 Jan 02:24 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon confirms 2026 election date, rules out three parties from coalition considerationSetting the election date is one of the few powers that is reserved solely to the PM.21 Jan 12:06 AM
