New ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe $1.25 trillion nest egg: Who will Baby Boomers leave it to?Estate planners say Kiwis don't need to be wealthy to leave a bequest to a charity.16 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen damNicholson is urging people to be aware of risks when skating outdoors.16 Jul 08:55 PM
Travel5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short breakNZ's most irresistible stays - and no one knows about them.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandSchool holidays to end on stormy note; Relatively warm temperatures on wayWed to see barrel over country before skies clear on Thur, more heavy falls on Fri.16 Jul 04:51 AM
New Zealand'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael ToppChristchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.15 Jul 11:48 PM
New Zealand'Fat in system' helps Molesworth Station survive dry winter"We made a lot of plans to get us through the winter."14 Jul 09:56 PM
New ZealandMayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fireThe person was found unresponsive inside the home when emergency services arrived.14 Jul 06:40 PM
New ZealandWall of moisture, 'significant' rain to douse NI in last week of school holidaysSevere weather tipped for top of north about Monday and Tuesday, showers into the week.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged care'An HR cop-out': Why older workers should ignore the 'you're over-qualified' lineIn a tough job market, there are tips and tricks for older workers to land jobs.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball jackpot goes unstruck, rolls over to $17m for Wednesday drawThree jackpots were won last month alone. Largest single prize claimed in '24 was $30m.13 Jul 08:38 AM
New ZealandFog, frost and black ice: Drivers urged to take caution this morningPolice are urging motorists to take things carefully.11 Jul 09:04 PM
KahuSpace operator and iwi deny involvement in lakeside hut evictionsAn elderly fisherman wonders if he's been evicted for launchpad purposes.11 Jul 06:28 PM
TravelExcerpts from my travel diary: 'I saw the South Island Big Cat'This rare sighting would go unawares for 15 years.11 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled housePolice say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.11 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandOne person dead and one injured after truck crash in MarlboroughOne person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.11 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandTake kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford RoadFive kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.11 Jul 02:22 AM
KahuŌtautahi legends Dillastrate release special new waiata, ‘Māwherangi’A Christchurch-based band has released a new song.10 Jul 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beaconSearch and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.10 Jul 03:11 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly frustrating’: Police target speedsters, dangerous drivers at holiday hotspotsSouth Island police are disappointed with motorists after a run of 'horrendous' driving.09 Jul 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful lady': Police name woman killed after being hit by car on SH1The woman had been visiting a care home resident before the accident.09 Jul 09:27 AM
New ZealandWeather: Enjoy the sun while it lasts, but what's coming next week?Clear skies, a lack of wind, and chilly mornings forecasted this week.09 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandPolice name motorcyclist who died in West Coast crashVan Dyk died last Thursday after a crash between his bike and a car.09 Jul 05:00 AM
TennisIn a Wimbledon full of surprises, one citizen of the world stands outIt still feels a bit unnatural for her to have to officially represent a single country.09 Jul 03:01 AM
New ZealandCommunity leader warns people to stay off streets at night after one-punch deathThe Christchurch man admitted to killing the victim with one punch in a skatepark.08 Jul 11:37 PM
New ZealandTeen assaulted while defending friend from catcallerThe teenager suffered significant cuts to the inside of his mouth.08 Jul 09:04 PM
New ZealandChristchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummetsPower company Orion says 'all outages were resolved at 8.16.'08 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandExotic pet show slammed as a ‘Willy Wonka’ experience; complaints to SPCAOrganiser rejects claims of animal abuse and underwhelming stalls.08 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandFatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmetPolice confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.08 Jul 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Rest in peace beautiful lady': Ōamaru rest home staffer dies after being hit by carThey had been visiting a care home resident before the accident.08 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandGrandmother battling cancer told the one drug keeping her alive will no longer be fundedKiri Carter was given six months, years later she's found out she now has brain cancer.08 Jul 12:09 AM
KahuFunding to critical research to close gap between Māori and non-Māori cancer deathsTe Oranga Pūkahukahu has received a $5 million fund boost from the Health Research Council07 Jul 10:51 PM
New ZealandFatal Wānaka cyclist crash: Witness describes coming across traumatic sceneWitness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.07 Jul 10:26 PM
New Zealand'Tears in the crowd': Te Anau Tennis Club buzzing after Lulu Sun's Wimbledon winThe 23-year-old beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in her Round of 16 match.07 Jul 09:06 PM
