EntertainmentLost star Evangeline Lilly has brain damageScans show the 46-year-old's brain is now working at reduced capacity.04 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandLucky Lotto player wins $1 million as Powerball jackpot rolls overThe $5m prize comes after the New Year’s Eve Powerball went unstruck.03 Jan 07:03 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Surfing French bulldogs wow beach crowds with fearless wave-riding skills31 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandBoom time over: Timeshare dream fades as ageing owners look to sell upThe tide that brought in the wave of 1980s investors now appears to have also turned.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite hairy': Four swept off their feet and into rip by strong currentsOne Waipātiki Beach lifeguard managed to rescue three people in one go.26 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It just came for me': Holidaymaker fights off aggressive shark with paddleWhat appeared to be the same shark was later seen in shallow water near the shore.24 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandThe ‘Kiwi institution’ this travel writer reckons every NZer should do'You just take an interest in everything without being fixed on getting somewhere.'24 Dec 05:14 PM
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 Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift makes $1.7 million donation to Feeding AmericaThe non-profit runs a nationwide network of 200 food banks in the US.23 Dec 11:46 PM
New ZealandThe rules if you’re working, or running a business, over the Christmas breakRetail workers have clear legal rights over Christmas and New Year.23 Dec 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘One spark’: Fireworks ban in Coromandel after scrub blazesTwo recent Coromandel scrub fires have already been linked to fireworks.22 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandWhat New Zealanders are planning to do with their pets these summer holidaysMany will travel with their pet while others are staying home because of their pet.21 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelWhy I went off grid after my kids left school, and why you should tooA solo trip can help parents move on from the school run. 20 Dec 05:03 PM
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
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleThe camping checklist: What not to forget when you go on a family holidayFrom torches to Turkish towels: how to pack for a stress-free camping holiday. 13 Dec 09:00 PM
Crime'It's really difficult': Who gets the kids for Christmas Day when parents separate?More than 60,000 Family Court applications are filed each year in NZ.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAmerica wants us to dress up to fly. That won't stop Kiwis acting weirdly on planesUS travellers told to dress up in 'civility' push – would Kiwi flyers follow suit?13 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Summer traditions can steady us in an unsettled worldOPINION: Summer getaways offer stressed Kiwis rare time to slow down and reconnect.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players win $500k ahead of Christmas - where the winning tickets were soldSaturday’s $12m Powerball and $1m First Division jackpots both rolled over. 06 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandStudents turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer AppealLast year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal. 06 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPowerball jackpot climbs to $15m after big prize goes unclaimed againTwo Strike Four winners each take home $500,000 from tonight's draw.06 Dec 07:05 AM
LifestyleInside Christopher Luxon’s Christmas: From Premier House mishap to hopes for 2026For our busy PM, the order of the day is downtime with his nearest and dearest.06 Dec 01:00 AM
Entertainment'We should start listening to Christmas music in June': Michael Buble on festive joyHis 2011 album Christmas remains one of the best-selling festive records.05 Dec 07:02 AM
