New ZealandDisgraced eye surgeon convicted of attempted murder to be freed from prisonIan Dallison was jailed after attempting to murder his landlord in Christchurch in 2022.12 May 02:52 AM
New Zealand'Cold sweats': Why ex-real estate star wants out of prison after 'life-altering' attackThe Crown calls Aaron Drever a calculated criminal lacking self-awareness.12 May 02:21 AM
Healthcare'Terrible experience': Dentist ignored woman 'thrashing' in pain as tooth was pulled outThe dentist described it as a 'highly difficult extraction on a nervous patient'.12 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in AucklandKing's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.12 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandBird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandUS authorities eye $1.2m crypto from Kiwi pornographer awaiting trialMichael Pratt has been extradited fropm Spain to the States. 11 May 10:27 PM
New ZealandChristchurch pub damaged in late-night fire Emergency services were called just after midnight. 11 May 07:12 PM
New Zealand'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far NorthTattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from BudgetOPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.11 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhich NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.11 May 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'You're the best': Jacinda Ardern, NZ leaders celebrate Mother's Day with tributesSeveral MPs used the occasion to point out the passing of the Pay Equity Amendment Bill.11 May 08:09 AM
New ZealandEighteen Lotto players win over $19k each – where tickets were soldTwo players shared the First Division prize, snagging $500,000 each.11 May 04:29 AM
Employment'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were goneNow Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.11 May 02:32 AM
New ZealandPolice goal of 500 extra officers by November unlikelyA new police campus in Albany will start training recruits on June 30.10 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing British hiker Eli Sweeting resumes in Milford Sound The search was temporarily halted on Thursday due to bad weather.10 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandMother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."10 May 10:30 PM
TravelTravel Alerts: Exhibitions, wine pairings, resorts and cruisesFrom a Melbourne arts festival to a scenic cruise around Marlborough.10 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Our high airfare curse is one of economics not competitionEighty percent of New Zealand's land is uninhabited.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrugs, bribes, body-image and Instagram: Lifting the lid on modern sportOfficials now recommend boundaries around 1:1 messaging between coaches and young people10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFather lying paralysed on rainy mountain bike track saved by daughter's iPhone hunchClayton Hairs is now a tetraplegic. He hopes his survival story will be a wake-up call.10 May 05:00 PM
KahuMuttonbirding: 'It's a part of who we are'Daniel Tarrant is harvesting tītī on Rakiura's tītī islands.10 May 09:35 AM
Super RugbyChiefs score 32 unanswered points to beat CrusadersThe Chiefs trailed 19-3 late in the first half but came back to win big. 10 May 08:55 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: $10 million draw not struck, two players win $500,000Check your tickets - are you $500,000 richer10 May 08:02 AM
New Zealand'Feared she'd lost half of her face': Mother's distress at dog attack on young girlA pair of former dog breeders have been sentenced after their sire attacked a 5-year-old.10 May 05:00 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Young fan's surprise encounter with Brad Pitt at Auckland McDonald'sIt's understood Pitt stayed in Muriwai during his Auckland film shoot. 09 May 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMother's Day: What we miss when our children leave homeJane Phare compares notes with other mums on the trauma of children leaving the nest. 09 May 09:00 PM
SportHigh stakes: How the two-point shot could reshape NZ netballNew Zealand's scoring zone is further from the post than other leagues.09 May 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDefence Force quietly shelves SAS elite unit trained for terrorism responseNZSAS counter-terrorism team gone - as attrition bites into elite military regiment.09 May 05:00 PM
RacingDownpours put Rotorua race meeting under threatEarly morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyTight Five: Why the All Blacks' loose forward dilemma is a tough puzzleOPINION: Analysing Scott Robertson's options for his loose forwards.09 May 09:21 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyThe unlucky six: Stars who missed out on All Blacks jerseyBob Graham was retained as Auckland captain over Wilson Whineray in 1963.09 May 09:20 AM
CrimeMan's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff'I will kill you and then I’ll kill your wife and then I’ll kill your kids,' the man said.09 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changesOpponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.09 May 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism'Nothing was going to stop me': Pioneer who built ski resort from scratch sells upPeter Foote started building Mt Dobson Ski Area with a $2000 bulldozer.09 May 07:00 AM
