New ZealandThe top author who walked NZ: 'I can't even look at a worm without feeling sick'Naomi Arnold has written a best-selling book, Northbound, about walking the length of NZ.18 Aug 05:11 PM
New Zealand'The unstoppable move south': Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams, top screen CEO on the South Island's lure85,000-plus North Islanders moved south in 5 years to 2023 – Stats NZ digs into the data.18 Aug 08:23 AM
New Zealand'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the countryWarnings are in place for Desert Rd with the possibility of snow in the Remutaka Ranges.18 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandCool places: On the road-trip start line in the refrigerator of NZThe Great NZ Road Trip officially starts today – let us know if you have a great yarn.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDame Lisa Carrington's formula for perfect happiness – and her greatest fearNew Zealand's greatest Olympian opens up in today's Nine Questions exchange.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Risk of thunderstorms': Snow and 'squally' storms to sweep across NZ next weekSnow could fall as low as 200m in some South Island areas.17 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandUnexpected Pokémon card windfall: Top PR man quits corporate stress for life on the roadLife on the road shows 'your working life may not have been as important as you thought'.17 Aug 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Unusually strong': Wet, windy weather to hit NZ before second high brings chillConditions are forecast to change from Saturday night.14 Aug 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismNZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps growIn Auckland, 50 of 71 hotels report negative growth.13 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandCold snap hitting: Mercury set to drop for much of New ZealandMorning temperatures will linger in the single digits for much of the country.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stress being released': Scientists monitor earthquake clusterA Government agency has recorded 34 earthquakes in the same spot this week.07 Aug 08:03 AM
New Zealand'I jumped as much as the house': 3.8 quake rattles WhanganuiTremor was felt as far north as Ohakune and as far east as Palmerston North.07 Aug 05:13 AM
New Zealand'Chilly feeling': Temperatures set to plunge for much of New ZealandAuckland Central is expected to reach 5C on Sunday and 3C on Monday morning.07 Aug 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandDrenching ahead: NZ braces for wet, chilly shiftHeavy rain watches are in place for the South Island this week.06 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100m down bank in WaikatoDrivers are being told to delay travel to Kāwhia as State Highway 31 is down to one lane.04 Aug 07:41 AM
New ZealandRaw milk fans keep dairy farmers busy“We’re allowed 30 hours to sell the milk, but we sell out sometimes before 24 hours.”03 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandSub-zero temperatures as cold snap grips NZ - but La Niña's possible return loomsLa Niña may return, bringing warmer, wetter weather until October.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I'm watching you:' Why David Lomas is so good at finding people David Lomas, once a tough crime reporter, admits some of his TV reunions make him teary. 01 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Colder than usual': Frosty mornings forecast for much of NZSettled and calm conditions predicted for most of the country this weekend.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Widespread frosts': Temperatures to drop across NZMetService says the last of the showers will move off NZ during the next couple of days.31 Jul 06:55 AM
Sport'Integrity, fairness, consistency': School Sport NZ proposes Year 14 student banDebate comes to a head after recent issues in rowing, rugby, mountain-bike competitions.29 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandAppeal for witnesses after person stabbed at Manukau Bus Station, one in custodyThe victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition, police said.28 Jul 09:16 PM
Auckland'Quite terrifying:' The young baker behind Auckland pie shop's sellout success Baker Lewis Mazza-Carson sold 50 pies on his first day. Now he's aiming for 1000. 28 Jul 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan robs Whangārei bar, fires shot at ceiling and assaults patronThe man fled in what is believed to be a white Toyota Aqua with stolen licence plates.26 Jul 12:54 AM
WellingtonMass murderer denied parole for 16th time, reveals motive for killing his kidsRaymond Ratima committed the 'horrific' murders of seven family members in 1992.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTemperatures plummet below zero, more frosty days in week aheadFrosts for Auckland, more possible tomorrow; Chch records coldest temperature of month.20 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay silt removal leader offers advice to Tasman flood recoveryHawke’s Bay taskforce moved 2.5 million cubic metres of silt across 1100 properties.20 Jul 02:08 AM
New ZealandFrom puppy chaos to competitive husky racing'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'19 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNot enough babies: Cost and careers affect NZ's birth rate The global fertility rate to maintain the human population is now 2.7 children per woman. 18 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Rain, wind and snow': North Island in for day of wild weatherUp to 30mm of rain fell in Auckland this morning, with gusts of 70km/h on harbour bridge.16 Jul 10:52 PM
