New ZealandWellington and Lower Hutt beaches off-limits after wastewater dischargesAll swim sites in the areas have been flagged by officials as unsafe to use.26 Dec 04:56 AM
New ZealandHow a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay mapThe club's app sign-ups for the racket sport jumped from 500 at launch to 2400 today.25 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleHidden summer hazards: The biggest risks your dog faces on holidaySimple tips to keep your dog safe this summer.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew trustees named: Jones refreshes boards overseeing $3.5b in community assetsShane Jones has named 29 new trustees and reappointed nine across the 12 boards.25 Dec 08:00 PM
SportWomen who owned 2025: Kiwi stars rewrite the record booksSammie Maxwell fought back from Olympic selection doubts to a historic MTB title.25 Dec 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We walked away from the lazy Kiwi summer — phones in handOPINION: Leaders who stay online all summer quietly teach staff to do the same.25 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleGravy fails to family feuds: How to get through Christmas Day in one pieceFrom relationship tensions to lumpy gravy, experts share their fixes for festive stress.24 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSix classic family Christmas fights (and expert advice on how to avoid them)Telegraph: Does your inner child emerge at every family Christmas? You're not alone.24 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe secret to falling asleep when your mind is racingTelegraph: Simple exercises you can do at night to beat insomnia.24 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Cost my brother’s life': All Black shares drowning story in water safety plea'I know what it feels like to lose a loved one,' Tupou Vaa'i says.24 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandTauranga woman's plea to escape life ‘stuck in a box’A $2000–$5000 EZ Lock Docking System would let Michelle leave the house.24 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandChristmas at the zoo: No rest for the wildKeepers at Auckland Zoo spend Christmas Day giving animals extra treats and care.24 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandGetting kids active: $1 for young people to get into public pools in HastingsNew free membership is open to Hastings residents aged 12 to 24.23 Dec 08:55 PM
New ZealandWhangārei mum evicted from transitional housing weeks before ChristmasThe woman alleges another housing provider shunned her after comments by Sallies.23 Dec 08:06 PM
LifestyleSurviving Christmas: Psychologist’s guide to navigating (and enjoying) time with your familyThis expert advice could help you have a calmer, happier Christmas.23 Dec 06:00 PM
CrimeCompulsory treatment order enforced in case of woman who kept dead partner's body, with shrineShe was found not guilty by reason of insanity after keeping her dead partner at home.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandSliver of reception saves trio after river tubing trip goes badly wrongThe men set off late in the day on inner tubes in only light clothing.23 Dec 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeof Mortlock: NZ needs to do more to promote early prostate cancer detection OPINION: We’re falling behind many countries - and men are paying a fatal price.23 Dec 12:41 AM
New Zealand'I'm hacked off': Northland food vlogger targets grocery duopolyThe Mumma's Kitchen host filmed price checks across Europe to prove her point.22 Dec 11:19 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Crazy enough' - Passionate 13-year-old cyclist rides from Cape Reinga to BluffShe’ll spend Christmas on the road with her dad, carrying all their gear themselves. 22 Dec 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHidden side effects: What GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could do to your bodyDrugs like Wegovy and Saxenda now available in NZ - what are the side effects?22 Dec 07:37 PM
New Zealand'Got a long way to go': Teen skier continues hospital fight after shattering legs on Mt RuapehuThe 13-year-old fell about 8m off a cliff while skiing at Whakapapa in October.22 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldScots prescribed weight-loss drug in record numbersScotland's NHS issued 168,486 semaglutide scripts in 2024/25, up from 79,182.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
New Zealand'Risk to public health': Dumped landfill cheese taken and sold to publicPeople are urged to bin suspect cheese and report illegal sales to NZ Food Safety.22 Dec 01:53 AM
WorldAt home known for holiday lights, a dad decorates for possibly the last timeHe is still planning a 300-hour lights display, now built with family and friends.21 Dec 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSorry, your Christmas holiday won’t fix burnout – but these tips mightMany Kiwis return from summer leave feeling just as drained as before.21 Dec 06:00 PM
LifestyleFrom wellness dream to 'New Age cult': Kiwi woman's journey out of conspiracyFor decades, Nelson naturopath Chantal shunned the real world… until she broke free.21 Dec 01:00 AM
ChristchurchFamily plan bucket list adventures after daughter’s cancer relapseAfter 799 days of treatment, she was briefly cleared of cancer in November 2024.20 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'It's all about small time frames': Dai Henwood on finding joy while living with stage 4 cancerThe comedian explains planning life in short bursts, timing treatment around family trips.20 Dec 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: ‘The cost of courtesy is zero’ – Why service staff need your empathyOPINION: Retail, hospitality and service workers stay on the job while others holiday.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured as crash closes busy Hamilton roadOhaupo Road is closed between Normandy Ave and Urlich Ave this evening.20 Dec 08:10 AM
WorldUS plans to stop recommending most childhood vaccines, defer to doctorsThe Trump plan would move many childhood shots to 'talk to your doctor' status.20 Dec 02:16 AM
Entertainment‘So blessed’: Hayley Holt on family, loss and finding joy after TVNZ job shake-upAfter a year of change, the beloved broadcaster reveals why she’s so grateful.20 Dec 01:00 AM
