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
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
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
LifestyleRice to the occasion: How a Queenstown brewery snagged gold at Tokyo Sake ChallengeZenkuro was one of two non-Japanese breweries to be recognised at the challenge.09 May 04:15 AM
NetballHow coaching changes could shift the balance in ANZ PremiershipDonnell Wallam joins the Mystics from the Queensland Firebirds as a key shooter.09 May 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismUber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific firstUber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.09 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'We just want him home safe': Light spotted on route where hiker went missing; family speaksA family member says the search is concentrated on the area the light was spotted.09 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms, flooding to hit Auckland, top half of North IslandDownpours and flooding possible across the day. 08 May 11:43 PM
New Zealand'10 billion web threads': The mysterious spider webs coating Hawke's Bay'Rolled up into a ball, it has the consistency of cotton string.'08 May 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one dayTim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.08 May 06:00 PM
Education'Nobody's winning': Tertiary staff struggle amid funding cutsThe student-to-staff ratio at universities rose to 19.6 in 2024, up from 18.7 in 2023.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweet success: Northland gelato chain's national expansionBocky Boo Gelato opened in Whangārei in 2019 and quickly became a local favourite.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Canterbury teens missing for 11 days, police appeal for sightingsThe girls, aged 14 and 15, were last seen in Aranui on April 27.08 May 06:46 AM
Politics'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changesProtests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.08 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.08 May 06:17 AM
Travel newsAir NZ to suspend Christchurch-Gold Coast flights over summerDemand, market conditions and fleet constraints influenced the decision, Air NZ said.08 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandStadium opens as $219m Cathedral project stalls, square remains emptyThe heart of Christchurch becomes a stadium in place of the untouched cathedral project.08 May 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Dramatic footage shows man cheating death after car smashes into shopMayank Patel was in the Allenton Fresh Supermarket on his own when a car smashed into it.08 May 02:36 AM
New ZealandMissing hiker: Family of British man to join search in FiordlandEli Sweeting was reported missing late on Sunday.07 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandTwo by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegationsPolice say more people have reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.07 May 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficitsOPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.07 May 07:00 PM
Business'Crisis': Labour's new tech spokesman on the digital challengeReuben Davidson criticises funding cuts in science and innovation.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Pike River widow on permanent memorial plansDoC is working with families of the victims on the memorial.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer? Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.07 May 08:21 AM
New Zealand'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in ChristchurchThe drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.07 May 07:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirfares: Commerce Commission explains why it doesn’t want a competition study, but tells airlines to watch out Is the system 'broken' or is NZ just too tough for more aviation players?07 May 06:02 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clashAll the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 07 May 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Considerable havoc': Man banned from running a business for lifeMichael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.07 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be soldHotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.07 May 02:30 AM
All BlacksOldest living All Black Bill McCaw diesBill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.06 May 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleColin McCahon painting mystery: How a $225 auction 'sleeper' sold for $31,000 Did someone just get the art bargain of the century? Experts are unsure.06 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismAirfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launchA new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson critical after train-car collision in CanterburyThe occupant of the car was taken to hospital.06 May 08:01 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in quad bike crash in rural South CanterburyA quad bike crash in rural South Canterbury has left one person dead.06 May 07:37 AM
