RetailHow a small-town cafe became a top franchise success storyKelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.03 Nov 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Work breakdown, cheers fellas': Bored meatworkers lose their jobs after drinking videoThe men denied there was any alcohol in the pre-mix cans, saying it was only soft drink.01 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandSouthland crews race to restore power after 'apocalyptic' stormAbout 2200 homes remain without power across Southland after the storm.31 Oct 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Tragically predictable': SAFE demands early end to greyhound racing after deaths31 Oct 08:09 PM
New Zealand23 Lotto players win $18k each in Second Division - where the tickets were sold30 Oct 03:40 AM
New ZealandWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?29 Oct 08:42 PM
New ZealandYoung mum diagnosed with incurable cancer just months after mum's own bad news28 Oct 02:39 AM
New ZealandCommunities rally after wild storm leaves thousands without electricity for daysMore than 8000 properties remain without power across Southland and Otago.28 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Daunting': Clutha farmers begin clean-up after stormFirst responder and local farmer Richard Hunter believes it’s a miracle no one was hurt.27 Oct 08:27 PM
New Zealand‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
Kahu'Celebrate safely': Police message to fans ahead of league clashPolice will patrol Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara as fans gather for the 6pm Brisbane clash.26 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandBrace yourselves: Heavy rain, severe winds, large swells and snow on wayThe weather starts to turn from this afternoon in some places.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto: Nine people share $1m as Powerball jackpot goes unstruck yet againSaturday's Powerball jackpot climbed to a record for the year after no one won midweek.25 Oct 07:03 AM
New Zealand'There's a tree on the house': Community rallies to help elderly amputee in storm“All sorted, that didn’t even take an hour” - neighbourhood spirit alive in Gore25 Oct 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekendThe lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.24 Oct 11:41 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
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
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe dog that came back from the dead: 7 unusual tenancy casesLamb in a nappy, parrot meth detector, cat that caused flood, some of the unusual cases.24 Oct 03:00 AM
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 ZealandWatch: Students run for their lives as tree blown over in fierce windsAt least 19 roofs have been lifted across Otago, say fire crews.23 Oct 03:12 AM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
RugbyAll Blacks legend becomes triple-centurion as he breaks another recordThe 43-year-old marked the special occasion with a try in his third consecutive game.22 Oct 07:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFighting to be heard: Injured Talley’s staff detail long battle for compensationEvidence showed one Invercargill worker waited two years for $7000 in pay.21 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNathan LimmNathan Limm: Why the Silver Ferns witch-hunt must endOPINION: The Silver Ferns players have been thrown under the bus, writes Nathan Limm.20 Oct 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAlliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processorAround $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.20 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksAssessing the All Blacks depth and best starting team Should we be worried about the All Blacks depth? And who should start the Grand Slam tour?17 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandSouth Island faces weekend deluge as heavy rain and wind warnings issuedBuller and Grey face 18 hours of heavy rain from Saturday midday.17 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisOld guard again: All Blacks tour squad shows lack of bold new choicesOnly one new All Black, prop Tevita Mafileo, made the touring squad.17 Oct 03:01 AM