PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBoutique winery bucks industry slump as Soho plots more overseas growthExpansion plans come as about 100,000 tonnes of grapes were left unpicked in 2025.01 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandUniversity of Waikato gifted $5m for environmental science researchThe donation comes as the George Mason Charitable Trust distributes its final funds.01 Mar 01:00 AM
ChristchurchElectric Avenue's record-smashing weekend cements its place as summer's biggest festivalThe Hagley Park site spans 180,000sq m, about the size of 26 rugby fields.28 Feb 10:50 PM
TravelHow to do Dunedin like a local: Ten insider favourites to find nextFrom hidden microbreweries to pop-up pie shops, locals lead you off the map.28 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthChiefs v Crusaders player ratings: The ABs loosie who outshone his rivalsOPINION: Rating the performances of the Chiefs and Crusaders players on Saturday night.28 Feb 06:01 PM
Travel newsMarch festivals put women and culture centre stageCelebrate women, culture, food and craft beer this March.28 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: We dreamed of economic growth without a housing bubble...is this it?OPINION: As the economy recovers, view property market headwinds as resistance training.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Golf'That was crazy': Hillier's late charge lights up NZ Open crowdKerry Mountcastle sits one shot back on 17-under with fiancé Georgia Brown caddying.28 Feb 08:43 AM
New ZealandCould you be $6m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbersSome players have walked away with big prizes.28 Feb 07:10 AM
New Zealand'We were all in danger': Survivor feared ex for 15 years before he murdered womanNortessa Montgomerie was 21 when Nathan Boulter almost killed her in a 38-hour attack.28 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandLindis Pass reopens after single-car crash on State Highway 8One person suffered serious injuries and the Serious Crash Unit has been notified.27 Feb 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentBret McKenzie: I was repeatedly rejected by Shortland StreetBut from that rejection, Flight of the Conchords was born. 27 Feb 08:00 PM
Super Rugby'Tough as a parent': Carlos Spencer on emotional toll of son's stalled Blues dreamCarlos Spencer says his son’s injury setbacks have made parenting ‘quite emotional’.27 Feb 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Urgent action is needed on dog attacksOPINION: Any improvements will at least go some way towards better protecting the public.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrivesA cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.27 Feb 04:00 PM
SportYoung Kiwi amateur Miya leads NZ Golf OpenPre-tournament favourite Dan Hillier sits one shot back after a 68 on day two.27 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandStorm-hit farmers fear they will not qualify for helpThe storms’ medium‑scale status unlocks tax relief and extra clean‑up help.27 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandThird measles case confirmed in Auckland as locations of interest grow five-foldDespite returning on the same flight, the new case isn't linked to the earlier two. 27 Feb 01:13 AM
New ZealandFour rushed to hospital after chemical detected at Canterbury primary schoolThe alarm was raised about 9.40am, with emergency services attending. 27 Feb 01:06 AM
New ZealandFive rescued after boat capsizes in choppy Lyttelton HarbourVolunteers from Coastguard Sumner and Coastguard Canterbury led the rescue.27 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage? Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.26 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandDogs destroyed after father, teen son seriously hurt in Christchurch attackThe attack happened days after a Northland grandmother was killed by dogs.26 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Much loved': Family mourns man who died after gang-linked Christchurch attackPolice say the clash involved two gangs but was not gang-motivated.26 Feb 09:05 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shootingHe warns transnational crime groups are increasingly exploiting vulnerable Kiwi youth. 26 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plungeThundery Friday on the cards for some North Islanders, as chilly start greets southerners.26 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua singer performs with international superstarHer new record explores self-love, romantic love and the bonds between women.26 Feb 07:00 PM
GolfKobori ace keeps Kiwi hopes alive after wild, wet New Zealand Open startKiwi golfing duo Kazuma Kobori and Steven Alker sit one and two shots off the lead.26 Feb 06:59 PM
RacingLocal trainer has sights set high at Wingatui’s $1m meetingSaturday's meeting is Otago's richest race meeting of the season.26 Feb 05:00 PM
AucklandStudent road patroller hit at crossing becomes 5th child run over on school run this monthThe latest child casualty was on morning duty when they were struck by a car.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in hospital after gang-related Christchurch clashThree men aged 19, 31 and 40 remain in custody facing serious violence charges.26 Feb 07:58 AM
New Zealand‘Burned in my memory’: Honour for man who pulled Sophia Crestani out of deadly party pile-upPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers has recognised Samson Aruwa for his bravery.26 Feb 07:35 AM
