PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: All the top schoolboy rugby action nationallyGrammar made to work hard but secure victory; top-of-the-table clash set for North Harbour11 May 05:36 PM
PremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statementThe contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.04 May 09:30 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't a great landing': WWII air gunner's one-eyed story of survivalDavid Fox, now 103, flew 30 wartime operations with the 75 (NZ) Squadron in 1944.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister reflects on visits to all 72 Oranga Tamariki sites, praises 'thankless' frontline work23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their livesGroups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.18 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingLong-term plan decides next mission for Omega Boy Omega Boy jumps from a Tauranga Group 2 win to 2100m in the Awapuni Gold Cup.17 Mar 07:22 PM
ChristchurchPair narrowly avoid fiery, deadly Lindis Pass crash before racing to help with extinguishersThe midday crash near Ōmarama left one person dead at the scene.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter sent to serious Central Otago crashThe two-car crash has blocked the Lindis Pass-Tarras Rd.15 Mar 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sense of disbelief': Watch lost during fatal plane crash found in forest eight decades laterA name was engraved on the back - 'Tom’. Suddenly, the fragments aligned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tracking vigorously': Tropical system looms as sizzling heat and heavy rain approaches MetService is tracking a tropical system that could affect New Zealand next week.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandJack Fagan leads shearing circuit into Golden ShearsFagan topped qualifying with 48 points from a possible 60 over five rounds.02 Mar 10:52 PM
New ZealandRichie McCow, Patrick Moo-homes: World-first NZ farm fantasy league with real cows and live dataFantasy Herd allows players to draft real dairy cows, earning points for milking results.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldCanadian backpacker's parents join farewell ceremony on Aussie island where she diedPiper James' body was found surrounded by dingoes on K’gari, formerly Fraser Island.06 Feb 06:52 AM
New ZealandSt Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullyingPolice are investigating the alleged bullying at the Ōamaru college's hostel.04 Feb 12:39 AM
WorldGrieving parents to visit K’gari where daughter died as safety calls growAutopsy results point to drowning, with dingo bites ruled non-fatal.30 Jan 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A2 Milk's sell-off, and what the rain will mean for gentailersChina's 2025 births fell to 7.92 million, the lowest level recorded since 1949.22 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'It doesn’t have the same feeling of safety': Ruby quits High St after 24 yearsRuby's High St store, opened in 2002, was the brand's first retail space.19 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHazardous material spills over highway after truck crash, traffic delays expectedThe crash happened early this morning north of Rotorua.15 Jan 06:25 PM
ChristchurchFriends mourn 'gold-hearted' man who died in Christchurch housing complex fireFriends say Callum Dale was a loyal mate with a passion for making rap music.14 Jan 05:24 PM
New ZealandLarge-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramper resumesConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandPolice issue urgent appeal in large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramperConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.01 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMonth-long fireworks ban announced in holiday hotspots, starting nowThe moratorium covers private fireworks, but approved public New Year displays stay on.22 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyHigh water warning: Meridian to spill South Island hydro lakes from tomorrowMeridian's Waitaki catchment lakes are running high due to rain and snow melt.10 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandHeat alert: Temperatures set to tip 30C in early summer scorcherChristchurch, Ashburton and Dunedin are forecast to hit around 30C today.04 Dec 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
