New ZealandFrom politics to pot: How an ex-health promoter's ideals led to drug convictionsPolice estimated Aaryn Barlow's cannabis haul was valued at $420,000.24 Oct 10:00 PM
NPC'Finals bring moments': Otago turn to All Black spark for first NPC final in two decadesCanterbury are out for revenge after losing the Ranfurly Shield to their southern rivals.24 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandPower, water and fuel shortages in the south after wild weatherMore than 17,000 homes in Southland and South Otago remain without power.24 Oct 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharplyAndrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.24 Oct 04:03 PM
New Zealand'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's jailhouse apology for motorcycle crash that killed coupleWhen Mark Kimber closes his eyes, he sees Karen Boucher's face.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It felt like the perfect fit’: City-raised graduate finds future in ag'I had no farming background at all, so don’t let that put you off an ag career.'24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘F*** you, I did not’: Man shouts at judge at sentencing for 'sadistic' sex assaultsA judge said the offending was so serious, he considered escalating it to a higher court.24 Oct 07:06 AM
New Zealand'Give me your shoes or I’ll stab you': 13yo robbed in daylight Auckland CBD attackIt was the second Britomart attack on a 13-year-old in 5 days.24 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: State of local emergency lifted for most of CanterburyBut it remains in place for the Kaikōura District, Clutha and Southland.24 Oct 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was carnage': Storm-battered North Canterbury counts cost of furious windsWinds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms.24 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to eight cases as more infections expectedWellington and Taranaki each have one new confirmed case of measles.24 Oct 04:18 AM
New ZealandHave you seen him? Man sought in Canterbury on warrant for arrestRoss Hunt, 38, is wanted by police on an active arrest warrant.24 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
Crime‘A bad day’: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis on driving while 7 times over limitThe 62-year-old's life unravelled in 2015 after a separation and the death of friends.24 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandArmed standoff: Nelson man allegedly threatened to blow up buildings within 100m radiusThe man, supported in court by several people, said 'I love you all' as he was led away.24 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight makes emergency landing in SydneyEmergency service vehicles lined the runway as the plane was towed to a gate.24 Oct 01:07 AM
New Zealand‘Profoundly painful’: Imam slams court move to let terrorist speak at inquestVictims and families don't want to see Brenton Tarrant's face or hear his voice.24 Oct 12:00 AM
Rugby'Close enough to be part of the ABs': Ex-Samoa halfback on NZ Heartland XV selectionAt age 43, Kahn Fotuali’i will finally get to play as a New Zealand representative.23 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandStill lovin' it? McDonald's launches fresh bid for holiday beauty spot restaurantMcDonald’s wants non-notified consent, meaning no public submissions.23 Oct 08:21 PM
New ZealandFire crews hopeful weather helps contain Pōrangahau blazeOne blaze remains uncontained on the outskirts of Pōrangahau.23 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandMeasles alert after ferry trip sparks nationwide exposure warningHealth NZ says six active measles cases are confirmed across the country.23 Oct 08:01 PM
RugbySpringboks front rower gets nine-week ban for ‘grabbing opponent’s genitals’Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ ban rules him out of South Africa’s autumn tests.23 Oct 07:31 PM
TravelCambridge mini-break: Where comfort, style and slow travel meetYour guide to the ultimate little getaway. 23 Oct 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment companyFounder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.23 Oct 06:00 PM
Black CapsRain wins again as Black Caps caught in cricket's scheduling stormNZ Cricket has as much control over the weather as it does the crammed schedule. 23 Oct 04:48 PM
New ZealandHow long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?Another burst of severe weather is forecast to arrive from Labour Day.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: MetService forecasts calmer weekend before more severe weather next weekAnother bout of heavier rain and stronger winds is lining NZ up.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Don’t bite the hands that heal you': 100,000 public sector workers walk off the jobWind gusts up to 150km/h forced rallies in Wellington and Canterbury to be cancelled.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis face night without power, voluntary evacuation notices in place after day of weather chaosExtreme winds and heavy rain leave thousands without power; rising rivers prompt alert.23 Oct 09:03 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after armed standoff in Nelson’s Maitai areaOfficers, including the AOS and police negotiation team, were called around 3.30pm.23 Oct 06:57 AM
New ZealandGreymouth faces critical water shortage after storm power failureA 12,000-litre tanker from Hokitika was coming in to provide limited water to residents.23 Oct 06:34 AM
EntertainmentTikTok says these are NZ's best creators, but nominees 'don’t want to harp on about it'Public invited to have the final say for annual awards.23 Oct 05:59 AM
New ZealandAuckland family stranded after weather cancels Queenstown flight homeThe group have borrowed money for accommodation after being left with no way home.23 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandSix measles cases confirmed as ferry exposure sparks national alertAbout 350 ferry passengers have been contacted by Health NZ.23 Oct 04:32 AM
