New Zealand'Starting to thaw': Early signs of economic recovery in new Westpac surveyFewer firms are cutting staff, though most remain cautious about new hiring.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: What Trump's Gaza peace plan means – and why it could still failAbout 500,000 Palestinians are facing starvation as aid finally resumes.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUS Marshals offer reward for capture of Kiwi criminal in 400kg drug plotMarc Patrick Johnson, 59, is on the run after escaping a DEA undercover sting in Romania.14 Oct 04:00 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before man shot deadJames Holder admits firing the shot but says he acted in self-defence.14 Oct 06:49 AM
LeagueKiwis recall championship experience for Pacific Championships opener against SamoaThe Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns have named their sides for their Pacific Championships openers.14 Oct 05:55 AM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move'It certainly wouldn’t be forever, I would plan on coming back.'14 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH1 near Ward, MarlboroughPolice expect the road to reopen in the next few hours.14 Oct 03:24 AM
All Blacks'He's got plenty of time': Jamie Joseph explains surprise omission from All Blacks XV squadHe continues to light up the NPC but Jamie Joseph is holding back this young star.14 Oct 03:01 AM
PoliticsDunedin’s new mayor on growing up in a castle She is only the second woman to hold the city’s mayoralty after Sukhi Turner.14 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘On my kitchen floor crying’: Nadia Lim reveals she reached ‘lowest point in my life’ last yearCelebrity chef says it was 'humbling to realise I wasn't as tough as I'd believed.'14 Oct 01:59 AM
Christchurch'More than a supermarket': NZ's latest Pak’nSave, South Island's biggest store, opensThe Rolleston store opened its doors today.14 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandFour likely first-term councillors 'thrilled', 'relieved', 'proud and humbled' by resultsFour new councillors are likely to join the table, with several returning to their seats. 14 Oct 01:20 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRockit apple grower enters voluntary administrationChair Tony Hawken said low returns and high costs forced the administration.13 Oct 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDevelopment boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure'We are not like others who simply walk away. We are doing everything we can.'13 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandJamie Cleine makes emotional plea to protect flood-hit Westport from climate riskThe outgoing Buller mayor grew emotional as he warned flooding will again hit Westport.13 Oct 10:58 PM
SportRugby injury left Teilah Ferguson blind – and opened a new chapter in lifeThe 25-year-old lost sight in her left eye after a tackle gone wrong in May.13 Oct 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Life-threatening injuries:' Man attacked by group in HamiltonAn increased police presence remains in the area as the attack is investigated.13 Oct 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumSportNo social media and a footy ball for a teddy: The making of a league prodigyHis parents banned social media until 18 to keep him grounded and focused.13 Oct 07:31 PM
New ZealandLocals stunned by world-famous white whale sighting off NZ coastLocals near Kaikōura captured rare footage of a white humpback whale.13 Oct 06:44 PM
New ZealandCause of house fire on freezing night that killed mother and son revealedThe 11-year-old and his mother died from smoke inhalation in the 2024 fire.13 Oct 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The NPC is still New Zealand's best sporting competitionOPINION: Somehow, impossibly, against the tide, our NPC is still delivering.13 Oct 05:00 PM
RacingFake social media reports set off wild fluctuations in Everest marketsFake social media account sets off wild betting splurge.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Smail: Will housing and infrastructure keep pace with our aging population?OPINION: New Zealand must build today for the ageing population of tomorrow. 13 Oct 05:00 PM
Travel newsFrom cruises to rail: here are five hot travel deals to book nowExplore more for less with these travel deals.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPartygoer was being 'a bit of a smart guy' before being shot dead in the streetDavid Bridgwater, 38, was found on the ground beside his still‑running car in Aranui.13 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandMore measles cases confirmed in Northland as total rises to 12Both new Northland cases were already in quarantine while infectious.13 Oct 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Bye x': Metro magazine loses fulltime staff, including editorEditor's sad farewell to readers; publisher reveals future of 44-year-old magazine.13 Oct 04:39 AM
PoliticsSilly Hat Party, vampire and clown contenders lose out in local electionsDespite their eccentric personas, these hopefuls had limited success this weekend.13 Oct 04:00 AM
Politics‘Significant boost’: Education Minister Stanford hails jump in structured literacy resultsThe Government puts focus on fresh educational results.13 Oct 02:50 AM
PoliticsHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
