TravelThe surprising perk of staying in a summer town off seasonVisiting a popular beach town before summer has its benefits. 23 Sep 11:50 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedThat sinking feeling: Luxury 18m launch goes down a second timeIt sank off Coromandel while under tow from Tauranga to Whangārei.23 Sep 09:28 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Mood of the BoardroomHousing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity23 Sep 04:59 PM
PremiumMood of the Boardroom'It's broken': Business leaders call for overhaul of local government23 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimeNew victims speak out against jailed sex offender, leading to another hefty sentence23 Sep 05:30 AM
ChristchurchClues in a backpack: The items that could identify mystery man found dead in Christchurch23 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Ōpononi Area School building opensŌpononi Area School's new primary school building was welcomed with joy by staff, students, whānau and the wider community. Video / Yolisa TswanyaWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairsThe wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.22 Sep 02:52 AM
Crime'Giant red flags': How a woman's promising job led to money laundering convictions Kimberley Dow was described by a judge as bright but naive. 21 Sep 10:00 PM
AucklandWatch: 'It's not a race' - Luxon defends pace on NZ recognising Palestinian stateBritain, Australia and Canada took the step to recognise statehood overnight.21 Sep 08:59 PM
New ZealandCaregiver tried to get elderly man's will changed to favour her'I just want to get all my affairs in order before I snuff it,' one handwritten note read.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Iwi's message is clear – it is open for businessOPINION: Talks with Samsung, Hyundai and Pacific leaders signal its global ambitions.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murdererInside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.19 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandNational title hopes for Tall Black and schoolmatesNapier Boys' High haven't won an NZ basketball title since 1992. Now's the big chance. 19 Sep 06:00 PM
RacingBattle for 3-year-old filly supremacy heats up at EllerslieEllerslie offers a series of fascinating head-to-head clashes of exciting gallopers today.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Why can’t I do that?’: The moment that sparked a te reo journeyNorthland dad's children are raised in full te reo Māori immersion schooling.19 Sep 04:00 PM
Crime'Great work by our officers': Gun and ammo seized after police pursuitMan in court after stolen car leads police to firearm and ammunition.19 Sep 03:27 AM
New Zealand'Demise of our country': Manufacturing boss paints bleak economic pictureThe director has given an honest account of the struggle businesses and employees face.18 Sep 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Golden visa': Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fundWealthy investors must commit at least $4.8m to secure a pathway to residency. 18 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for icy night as temps drop to 6CAuckland is forecast to drop to 6C overnight on Friday, with Hamilton near freezing.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North ‘in crisis’: Calls grow for mandatory dog desexingFar North euthanasia rates are high because of aggressive, unrehomable dogs.18 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeDistressed teen throws drink, walks out while giving evidence in abuse trialThe girl became upset while discussing claims against two Oranga Tamariki caregivers. 18 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A bigger risk': The alarming history of the man who shot Brownie the dog in the head at supermarketPolice once issued a plea not to approach Daniel Livingstone, 'a high-risk offender'.18 Sep 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeWhangārei police seek two men after ‘cowardly’ aggravated robberyThe victim briefly lost consciousness during the late-night assault.17 Sep 09:39 AM
New Zealand'Who would steal a ramp?': Outrage after theft traps woman in her homeWithout the temporary ramp, Sholeen Schultz cannot safely leave her Whangārei home.17 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCryptoVanishing act: Liquidators still searching for boss of collapsed Auckland crypto firm two years onGood news, bad news for customers of failed cryptocurrency exchange.17 Sep 05:00 AM