New ZealandOnce Were Warriors director Lee Tamahori dies aged 75He later directed major Hollywood hits, including Die Another Day.07 Nov 04:41 AM
CrimeFormer police leader’s porn habits fit disturbing online pattern, charity warnsThe 52-year-old admitted using police devices to search child abuse images.07 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandGloriavale school given one-week reprieve as closure decision loomsGloriavale now has until 14 November to defend its school’s registration.07 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'We aren't going to grow our way out': Treasury urges asset sales as it sounds alarm over Govt finances Agency says the Government could better manage its $571 billion portfolio of assets.07 Nov 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Disconcerting’: Internet crash hits schools during NCEA examsEleven hundred students' NCEA exams were affected, including at exclusive private school.07 Nov 02:48 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark confirms succession plan, faces sharp questions from shareholdersShareholders wanted to know what the company was doing to turn around its performance.07 Nov 02:43 AM
New ZealandSerial flasher tries to justify his actions saying he's 'simply a nudist'Vaughan Miller walked into a woman's home, introduced himself, then exposed his genitals. 07 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandParagliding crash survivor runs half‑marathon in return to scene of life-changing accidentNicola Collins was 12 when a paragliding fall broke her spine and pelvis.07 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebrationOne of NZ's largest industrial landowners and biggest builders has reached a milestone.07 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police swarm Christchurch street after serious incidentAbout 15 armed officers blocked both lanes of Innes Rd in Christchurch.07 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandNeighbours evacuated after police find explosive device in TakapunaOfficers found an antique pistol, knives and an improvised explosive device.07 Nov 12:23 AM
TalanoaSamoa issues measles advisory, memories of deadly outbreak remainLast time there was a measles outbreak in NZ, it spread to Samoa, where 83 people died.06 Nov 11:08 PM
New ZealandAurora Australis dances over Southland and Otago skiesThe sky above Kaitangata lit up in vivid green, red and purple hues.06 Nov 09:41 PM
EntertainmentStar-studded Avatar premiere confirmed for WellingtonSpecial guests will join Oscar-winning director James Cameron at the film's local launch.06 Nov 09:12 PM
New ZealandFirefighter trainers shut down unsafe live-burn facility in RotoruaRotorua’s live-fire steel cells risk collapse and emit carcinogenic smoke, trainers warn.06 Nov 06:43 PM
SportNZ's first professional bowler makes first World Hall of Fame listPeter Belliss became the first New Zealand professional lawn bowls player in 1982.06 Nov 05:01 PM
New ZealandPaw enforcement: Taco and Lacey go from the frontline to the calendar'She’s a very pretty dog, and she knows it.'06 Nov 05:00 PM
BusinessAir NZ begins nationwide test flights of its first electric aircraftThe Beta Alia CX300 will fly across the country over the next four months. Video / Mike ScottWatch06 Nov 07:12 AM
Crime'Serial conman': Warrant ordered after fake immigration officer's court no-showVincent Smith's schemes have robbed his victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.06 Nov 06:00 AM
Business‘1140th in the queue’ - Customers trying to claim Microsoft 365 refund face billing foul-up, chat support meltdownRefund also fails to head-off regulator's push for $59m penalty.06 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandCyclone threat: Elevated risk for NZ as Aus braces for volatile seasonEarth Sciences NZ says up to nine cyclones could hit the Southwest Pacific.06 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandShould parking rules in Ponsonby be changed?AT is looking to introduce paid parking on Ponsonby Rd on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and more paid spots near Ponsonby Rd. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch06 Nov 04:04 AM
EntertainmentFrom garage studio to gold: Christchurch hip-hop crew win on world stage Artistic director Jobelle Junko Nuñez founded the crew in her garage in 2021.06 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Start of the restart': Wildlife centre welcomes rare kiwi chicks againThe chicks are the first hatched at the centre since before Covid.06 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandMotorsport legend Bruce McLaren's grave vandalised at Waikumete Cemetery'We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this,' McLaren's family say.06 Nov 02:35 AM
New Zealand‘By far the worst’: Health NZ fights to stamp out measles, outbreak far from overHealth NZ says 17 measles cases have caused 210 exposure events.06 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandSouthern scorcher: Mercury heads towards 30C while thunderstorms loom for North IslandThunderstorms, however, are expected for parts of the North Island over the weekend.06 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic scenes as Dunedin's Castle St turns into Guy Fawkes 'warzone'Three males were arrested and taken to the Dunedin Custody Unit.06 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandPolice name 27yo German woman found dead near Fox RiverLydia Gottsmann was visiting New Zealand on a working visa.05 Nov 11:49 PM
Business‘We fell short of our standards’ – Microsoft offers 365 refundTechnical foul-up sees some unable to access the offer.05 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis says Kiwis working more hours a 'good sign' Hours worked rose 0.9% last quarter, the first lift since December 2023.05 Nov 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumSilver FernsMedical school and pro netball: Hall’s prescription for successThe 21-year-old debuted for the Silver Ferns after a standout 2024 season.05 Nov 09:01 PM
New ZealandNZ's oldest school takes Ministry of Education to court to keep hostels openEducation officials have 'ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.05 Nov 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Largest and brightest': Supermoon lights up skies across NZIt was the second supermoon of the year after last month’s Harvest Moon.05 Nov 07:52 PM
