New ZealandKiwiRail confirms final sailing date for retiring ferryThe Aratere's final Cook Strait sailing departs Picton at 11am on August 18.07 Aug 01:06 AM
Christchurch'Incredibly special' little Tilly, 5, critical in Singapore hospital after family holiday bugTilly developed a serious infection in her intestines while travelling. 07 Aug 12:00 AM
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
New Zealand'The impact of her loss is beyond words': Calls for change after teen cyclist killed Fyfa Dawson, 19, died after being hit by a truck at a temporary traffic management site. 06 Aug 08:13 PM
New ZealandResidents rally against proposal to cut rural police presenceResidents fear losing police will leave them vulnerable to crime.06 Aug 08:04 PM
New Zealand'Inquiries ongoing': Police investigate stabbing incident in LinwoodAnother person at the address was taken to hospital for a medical event.06 Aug 07:17 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: NCEA isn’t perfect but NZ shouldn't forget why it was introduced in the first placeOPINION: NCEA Levels 2 and 3 will become the New Zealand Certificate of Education.06 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRocky Horror Show returns to NZ for 2026 tour after 16 yearsTickets go on sale next week through Ticketmaster and Ticketek.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Marlborough woman found safe and wellPolice confirmed this evening that she had been found.06 Aug 07:28 AM
Lifestyle'Judgey onlookers': Kiwi childcare expert fires back at UK TV starThe dispute was sparked after a kid was seen using an iPad during breakfast.06 Aug 06:00 AM
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
ChristchurchPedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in ChristchurchEmergency services were called about 3.10pm today. 06 Aug 04:32 AM
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
New ZealandRNZAF rescues three from Antarctica in high-risk mid-winter medical evacuationThe crew had to wait for a window in the weather to complete the flight.06 Aug 02:11 AM
New ZealandStudent rescued after being left behind on school mountain biking tripThe student was stranded for hours after being separated while on the school trip. 06 Aug 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisKate MacNamaraGovt allocates $25m for potential referendum on four-year termsFinance Minister Nicola Willis reduced the original budget from $33.057m to $25m.06 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don't give up': Communities in rural police shake-up warned to fight hardMayor emphasises non-financial benefits of local police in rural areas.06 Aug 12:00 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
New ZealandUniversity clears student after exam cheating accusation processDavid, who has Asperger’s and ADHD, was accused of cheating in a June exam.05 Aug 10:11 PM
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
New Zealand'Serious safety risk': Police warn as copper thieves tamper with powerlinesPowerline tampering and thefts in Christchurch have led to power outages.05 Aug 07:54 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trialThe 23-year-old man filmed himself violating a teen and sent it to an Auckland girl.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandReclusive son killed dementia-stricken mother with sword in grisly murder-suicideCoroner's report highlights family's isolation and rejected offers of help.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA rare copy of ‘The Hobbit’ is found on an unassuming shelfOnly about 1500 first editions were printed in September 1937, making them rare.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportVision for change: New Zealand's largest infrastructure event beginsBuilding Nations will challenge decision-makers to look beyond short-term fixes05 Aug 04:59 PM
Infrastructure reportDowner gears up for $111.6b in funded projectsConfidence is building in the industry. Downer wants this to expand to major projects.05 Aug 04:59 PM
Entertainment'Farewell Magda': Sam Neill mourns death of 'beloved' petNamed after Kath & Kim's Magda Szubanski, Magda the duck died 'peacefully in her sleep'. 05 Aug 07:00 AM
LifestyleAussie host on fairytale wedding to soccer star and NZ escapeBrittany Hockley shot to fame on The Bachelor, and she hasn't stopped since. 05 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy NZ firms are turning to offshore markets for bondsCompanies are increasingly seeking overseas funding, slowing NZ bond issuance.05 Aug 04:05 AM
Sport'Convicts only' for Hooker's controversial backyard scraps eventDan Hooker says an event will take place in seven weeks in Christchurch.05 Aug 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
New ZealandRecord facility investment recorded for Gisborne's economic development agencyTrust Tairāwhiti supported 216 local businesses, delivering $114k in capability funding.05 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeen hospitalised after youth gang attack at Auckland train stationA 15-year-old was attacked at Avondale Train Station before having his shoes stolen.05 Aug 02:34 AM
