TravelOne way to truly immerse yourself when visiting NepalTired of being a tourist? It may be time to try this travel approach. 12 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council - will the cyclone define this year’s election?Hawke’s Bay Today asked all HBRC candidates how they thought council handled the cyclone.12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFisherman fined $15k for illegal trawl through marine reserveKelly Gavin Scoles trawled 16km through the protected Kahurangi Marine Reserve.12 Sep 09:31 AM
WellingtonShock as gold exploration bid lodged next to Zealandia ecosanctuaryThe proposed 1.4sq km exploration site directly borders Zealandia's sanctuary fence.12 Sep 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland Airport, Allevia Hospital Epsom latest to probe asbestos door scarePacific Door Systems said last month it had become aware of 'contamination issues'.12 Sep 01:00 AM
TravelA toast to tradition: Munich's enduring love affair with beer The Hallertau region is the world's largest hop-producing area. 12 Sep 12:30 AM
New Zealand'What community care looks like': Offroading club helps remove close to 400 tyres from riverbankThe 4X4 club, whose oldest member is 24, plans to make it a monthly event. 11 Sep 10:48 PM
World'This is insanity and insulting': Anger grows over COP30 accommodation crisisTwo cruise ships with 3900 cabins will dock nearby to ease the shortage.11 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelWhy this Queenstown hotel is the ideal family getaway for ski seasonGuests can enjoy a heated pool, sauna, and on-site dining with alpine dishes.11 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldSurveillance camera captures tornado in eastern AustraliaEmergency crews warned of large hail and urged residents to stay indoors.11 Sep 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In your mouth, ears, everywhere': Living in a post-cyclone dust landSince Cyclone Gabrielle, 113 formal dust complaints have been made to the council.10 Sep 09:53 PM
WorldZookeeper killed in lion attack at Bangkok safari parkThe victim had worked at Safari World Bangkok for more than 30 years.10 Sep 09:34 PM
New ZealandKeeping time alive: Waipawa couple’s clock shop keeps history tickingJim and Anne Greeff believe every tick tells a story of time.10 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not about taking the freedom': Council adopts new camping bylawTararua freedom campers and council now have bylaw in place to better manage camping. 10 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonAsbestos contamination confirmed at Massey Uni vet school worksiteContaminated fire doors in a new campus building were drilled into.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom car yard to courtroom: Dealer sentenced over 'significant' Clean Car rebate fraudHamish Gardyne falsely claimed rebates on 119 Nissan Leafs in early 2023. 10 Sep 03:18 AM
New ZealandWhich generation wastes the most food?Overall, New Zealanders are wasting less of their food than they were two years ago.10 Sep 02:05 AM
New ZealandHarbour bridge may close at rush hour as 90km/h winds hit AucklandHeavy showers are also expected to affect the city during peak evening travel hours.10 Sep 01:36 AM
New ZealandCanada geese hunters drawn to 'the magic of Molesworth'The Molesworth Goose Hunt tradition dates back to at least 1985. 09 Sep 10:35 PM
World'It's convenient': How Taiwan turned 7-Eleven into everyday lifelineTaiwan has more than 14,000 convenience stores serving 23 million people.09 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldMorocco turns to seawater as drought deepens farm crisisBy 2031, Morocco will host four of the 10 largest desalination plants.09 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFinding stillness in one of the world’s biggest citiesNew York Times: Despite crowded streets, there's quiet places in the heart of the city.09 Sep 05:05 PM
New Zealand'It's time for a change': Restaurateur joins race for Gisborne councilHe'll launch his campaign with 'Vote for Marcel' on pizza boxes.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?Kingsland’s 3540 residents live at twice Auckland’s average population density.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? OPINION: Misleading information from people who should know better in our density debate. 09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive levels, 135 apartments in $100m+ Mt Eden property planNineteen submissions supported the big new scheme, 16 were made against it.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One more time': Man with stage 4 cancer calls on council to grant his last wish to paddle his wakaThe river Jim Edwards used to love hasn’t been dredged since 2009.08 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why local body election hoardings need to changeOPINION: Roadside political signs are the moth-eaten cousin of the outdated soapbox.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow a district in India came together to plant 15 million treesNY Times: Vijayapura is proof of concept for Karnataka's effort to address drought, heat.08 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs it legal for dogs to ride in the back of a ute in NSW?The RSPCA says about 5000 dogs are killed or hurt each year in road crashes.08 Sep 06:55 AM
WorldSydney shark attack: NSW halts net trial after surfer’s deathMercury Psillakis, 57, warned fellow surfers before the fatal shark attack.08 Sep 06:32 AM
WorldAustralia halts logging for koala haven on eastern coastLogging ban across 176,000ha, hits six timber mills and about 300 workers.07 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Pulling out of the Paris climate deal will only become more popularACT shared a screenshot showing David Seymour discussed it in February.06 Sep 05:00 PM
