SportExplainer: F1's engine controversy ahead of 2026 seasonFive engine makers, including Audi and Red Bull-Ford, will supply the grid.20 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandSewage blast from toilet leaves Wellington resident's home unliveableEd says raw sewage sprayed so high it reached his bathroom ceiling.19 Feb 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSinkhole warning after suspected wastewater leak on Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastlineTreated wastewater is believed to have entered a wetland and nearby stream.19 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandWhanawhana dam feasibility study beginsThe Whanawhana reservoir would store up to 27 million cubic metres of water.19 Feb 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingDaikin opens $30m Christchurch hub to recycle climate-damaging refrigerantThe 7861sq m site will recycle refrigerant from end-of-life heat pumps.19 Feb 03:11 AM
WellingtonEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandLandslide and treefall: Campground reopens after evacuationAll 107 guests were evacuated on Saturday while engineers checked the Ōhiwa slope.19 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandWhy are cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?New Zealand has at least 42 cicada species, each with its own distinct song.18 Feb 10:48 PM
New ZealandEngineers identify 42 slips on Mauao walking tracksTwelve of the slips are classed as severe, needing complex, long‑term work.18 Feb 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow did your school rank? See the NZ secondary schools and students topping Cambridge examsThe schools with the most individual awards have been revealed.18 Feb 06:58 PM
WorldEnvironmental groups sue Trump administration over dismantled climate ruleGroups from the American Lung Association to the Sierra Club have joined.18 Feb 05:19 PM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: What northern NZ’s wet and sticky summer reveals about our warming atmosphereOPINION: On February 2, Whangaparaoa sweltered at 24C with 98% relative humidity.18 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCats blamed for 'worst' banded dotterel nesting season in NapierCats have wiped out 18 of 42 monitored dotterel nests this season.18 Feb 03:58 AM
WorldBird flu ravaging Antarctic wildlife, scientist warnsThe April 2024 strain was first found in five dead skuas in Antarctica.17 Feb 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mineThe Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.17 Feb 11:41 PM
WorldAmateurs face Everest ban in end of the ‘influencer mountaineer’Climbers will need to summit a 7000m Nepal peak before attempting Everest.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Peace of mind at last’: Community's homes get green light three years after cyclone'Thank you for your patience, your persistence and for staying the course.'17 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandWhy our ageing roads are so vulnerable to slips in extreme weatherDr Douglas Wilson says old, steep roads and wetter storms are driving more slips.17 Feb 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More rain, stronger winds': Have we had our last classic Kiwi summer?Eleven people have died in this summer’s storms, including six campers.16 Feb 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: New benchmark - NZICC impresses with three outstanding eventsThe 88,000sq m NZICC can host more than 4000 people across vast event spaces.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Wairarapa residents coming together during floodsNeighbours are using their own vehicles to evacuate homes cut off by floods.16 Feb 07:10 AM
AucklandWarning after unwanted pet fish found at Western Springs lakeHalf a tonne of koi carp, goldfish and catfish were removed from Western Springs.16 Feb 05:00 AM
WellingtonGovt announces review into 'completely unacceptable' Wellington sewerage plant failureSenior figures from the water services sector will probe what went wrong.16 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandGreenpeace protest targets revamped Rakaia salmon statueThis year's Rakaia salmon contest will run without anyone catching fish.15 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandBusinesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fireBusinesses now pin hopes on heavy winter snow on Mt Ruapehu to recover.15 Feb 08:44 PM
New ZealandSevere winds, 7m swells and power cuts hit WellingtonMetService warns swells could reach seven metres on Wellington's south coast.15 Feb 07:17 AM
New ZealandTwo-year ban on taking shellfish, seaweed from rockpools north of AucklandThe two-year ban begins on March 12 and will be enforced by officers.14 Feb 11:23 PM
ChristchurchCouncil considers bringing in water tankers amid Christchurch boil noticeAbout 14,000 Christchurch households face a boil-water notice until further tests.14 Feb 09:15 PM
WellingtonConcerns weather could push raw sewage towards Wellington's shorelineHeavy rain and swell on Sunday and Monday could force more sewage discharges.14 Feb 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLabour and Greens, Run it Straight, the economy, Rons – LettersOPINION: Voting for a lobbyist lottery is truly desperate for democracy Downunder.14 Feb 07:00 PM
WellingtonWellington Water chairman quits after 'catastrophic' sewage spillThe Moa Point wastewater treatment plant failed last week, sending sewage into the sea.14 Feb 06:50 PM
WorldPrince William’s charity dragged into Epstein scandalUS files show Jeffrey Epstein called billionaire businessman a 'close personal friend'.14 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandWeather whiplash: Northland soaked with 299% of normal January rainSome of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.14 Feb 12:00 AM
