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
PoliticsWatch: Luxon and Minister Chris Penk announce major building rules overhaulThe Government is set to make the biggest changes to the Building Act in two decades.18 Aug 03:26 AM
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
Travel newsFrom Queenstown milestones to Bhutan’s new airport: Travel news to knowExplore fresh travel adventures and exciting new destinations for Kiwis.16 Aug 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crashOPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.16 Aug 05:00 PM
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.16 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $40k salary gap: Transtasman incomes, house prices and interest rates comparedSurge in Kiwis going to Oz continues despite rising house prices across the Ditch.15 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of $1m fake cancer fraud scheme namedJones and Vave allegedly lived lavishly in Wanaka with rented properties, European cars.15 Aug 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of funding 'lavish lifestyle' with $1m cancer scamThe pair were allegedly driving high-end European cars.14 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandMissed out on Powerball jackpot? Three tickets from one region won $333k Thirteen players won $15,223 in the second division draw.13 Aug 10:43 PM
Travel'Perfect for young people': NZ named top global adventure destinationGerman visitor Hannah Enzmann says NZ is 'very safe' for those on their first big trip.13 Aug 07:00 PM
Property'Game-changer': Queenstown mayor on $500m build-to-rent plansCompany has never left Auckland before but now it plans vast Frankton housing scheme.13 Aug 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: London-based Kiwi label makes time for NZFW; Property developing duo changing face of Akl, Chch Plus, real estate king Mike Pero's latest franchise business.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailZuru nappy trial: Surprise witness and his claims of confessions, cocaine and private investigatorZuru seeks more than $75m after being outbid for Treasures in 2020.13 Aug 06:47 AM
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 ZealandCoroner details how four young Korean skiers could have survived horrific Canterbury crash“The content of this finding is likely to be distressing and emotionally challenging."12 Aug 07:55 PM
Business‘Vendors are having to meet the market’: NZ house values slump 13% below Covid peakThe housing market is still adjusting to a softer economic environment.12 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentControversial rapper joins Rhythm and Alps lineup for 15-year anniversaryThe headlining act will return despite past controversy, joining Rudimental and Santigold.11 Aug 09:40 PM
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
LifestyleUS family move to NZ for trans daughter in ‘escape plan’ from Trump policies'This was the right decision and this was the right move for us.'11 Aug 06:00 AM
Politics'Broad range of views': NZ considering recognition of Palestinian state, sets out timelineThe Prime Minister believes Cabinet will come to a unified position.11 Aug 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism$130m luxury resort planned for QueenstownThe resort will feature 10 villas and a 10-bedroom presidential penthouse.11 Aug 02:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'I don't go into polls' - Luxon on new poll predicting hung parliament at next electionThe PM and Chris Hipkins are now tied in the preferred prime minister stakes. 10 Aug 08:17 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon welcomes Anthony Albanese in Queenstown; Trump tariffs and Gaza war on agendaThe Australian PM touched down in Queenstown for the annual transtasman leader talks.09 Aug 02:53 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Desert Rd reopens as winter blast arrives with snow and showers The State Highway 1 route through the centre of the North Island had closed due to snow.08 Aug 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirports tell Government to stop interfering Airlines are pressuring the Government to pick on airports, Wellington CEO says.08 Aug 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumSport18 under 18: NZ's emerging sporting talentBonnie Jansen spotlights Aotearoa's rising sports stars aged 18 and under.08 Aug 02:13 AM
Entertainment'I was there to learn': NZ contestant talks about life after MasterChef AustraliaBen Macdonald is out but not down ... and reveals who he wants to win the competition.07 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
RacingOne-time star of horse racing returns to track after tragediesThe celebrated horseman has been to hell and back but returns to the track on Friday.06 Aug 04:26 AM
GolfNZ Golf Open delivers multimillion-dollar impactThe tournament in Queenstown was a qualifying event for the Open Championship in 2025. 06 Aug 12:00 AM
SportTauranga to host triathlon world championship final The events are expected to attract more than 6000 international visitors.05 Aug 09:43 PM
LifestyleNZ’s best toasted sandwiches have been revealed. Here’s how to make them at homeThe Toastie Takeover finalists have been announced for 2025.05 Aug 09:00 PM
