New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Tragic outcome': Young tramper mourned by community after body found near Lake ŌhauConnor Purvis, 20, was found after a nearly week long search near Mt Huxley.07 Jan 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSummer Questions: Economy 'on a positive trajectory' – DoorDash New Zealand general manager Brad ThomasBrad Thomas talks opportunities, the economy and AI as he answers our summer questions.07 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF joins search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National ParkAn NH90 helicopter and four specialist canyon teams are scouring the area.07 Jan 09:41 PM
New ZealandElderly Wānaka man who died after being trapped under vehicle at home is named Police say David Simmers, 85, was unable to be revived.07 Jan 08:38 PM
AucklandSeventh road death of 2026 after rural crash north of AucklandThe crash closed Pine Valley Rd for several hours yesterday and left one other injured.07 Jan 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen Francis: The six players who could become All Blacks centurions OPINION: Which players could join the 15 others to have played 100 tests for New Zealand?07 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Spiking quite significantly': High 30s forecast for NZ, heat alerts likelyFire and Emergency are concerned about the risk of vegetation fires across Hawke's Bay.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hero driver’ praised for helping return missing dogs after vehicle theftPolice say the driver became suspicious of a man he gave a lift to and rang officers.07 Jan 08:21 AM
ChristchurchWatch: Victim who fell 15m from festival Ferris wheel speaks as footage emergesThe man says he plunged more than 15m after a safety bar unclipped.07 Jan 04:00 AM
Tennis'Go to Kmart and buy a shirt': Fans ordered to hide Croatian colours at ASB ClassicJoseph Erceg said security told him his shirt was 'too controversial and political'.07 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandCourt rejects climate protester’s hand-drawn $50 note featuring Shane JonesThe note shows Jones, a vulture and the Beehive in place of the images on the legal note.07 Jan 02:48 AM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandTragic end in search for missing tramper, body foundA large-scale search has been underway for Connor Purvis, who planned to climb Mt Huxley. 07 Jan 01:50 AM
Christchurch'Come have a cup of tea': Pro-Palestine campaigner's message to vandals after attackVandals tore down two Palestinian flags and sprayed the words 'Nazi scum' outside house.06 Jan 11:48 PM
New ZealandMotorists warned to avoid major Christchurch road after serious crashThe crash between a car and motorbike happened about 11am on Curletts Rd.06 Jan 11:19 PM
New ZealandGreat white hopes: Tagging project back under way as sharks return to BayPublic donors can name and follow tagged sharks via the Great White App.06 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Particularly low act': Man charged over theft of nine war plaques from cemeteryNine plaques vanished from St John's Cemetery over a month last year. 06 Jan 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumLeague'I just want to help': Former Warriors star on using Instagram to mentor youngstersElijah Taylor wants to use social media to inspire and help the next generation.06 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingBlackadder has cunning plan to get home town victory at ReeftonReefton local returning to hometown looking for elusive victory.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopters join week-long search for missing tramper in South Island national parkGraham Garnett, 66, was expected to return on December 30 but has not been seen.06 Jan 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Like playing the All Blacks': Father and son open supermarket to take on the duopolyThe family-run store opens tomorrow and promises cheaper food and 'fairness'.06 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandElderly man dies after being crushed by car at Wānaka homeThe victim lived alone at the Roche St property for many years.06 Jan 02:30 AM
AgribusinessAlliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEODawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.06 Jan 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents fear 'Trojan horse' development over film studio plans near QueenstownProposed Ayrburn Screen Hub is being considered under the fast-track approvals process.06 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to eight after woman dies three days after crashTwo others critically injured in the accident remain in hospital.05 Jan 11:52 PM
SportThe Kiwi mum building a life in sport – on the field and behind the TV cameraPlacid first tried fistball in 2022 and quickly played at World Games level.05 Jan 11:31 PM
New ZealandDrones, helicopters and specialist crews at work in week-long hunt for tramperConnor Purvis, 20, set out to tramp alone about December 30 and did not return.05 Jan 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Call 111': Diesel spills into harbour after Wellington tanker crash, authorities monitoring About 4000 litres of diesel spilled across Aotea Quay before dawn.05 Jan 06:50 PM
New Zealand‘Persistent and increasing’: Drug cartels zero in on Tauranga port supply chainCocaine and meth seizures at Tauranga port topped almost $1 billion in under four years.05 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.05 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandTerminal lies: Inside ‘dying’ mum Nicola Flint’s elaborate, years-long alleged cancer conChristchurch police allege Flint faked stage four cancer and forged specialist letters.05 Jan 04:00 PM
