New Zealand'Put out the welcome mat': South Island sees surge in North Island migrantsFigures show 85,575 people live in the South Island who lived in the North Island in 2018.19 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Zero tolerance': Police crackdown on drivers as Matariki travel starts, thunderstorms for Akl Roads are expected to be busy heading to holiday hotspots from mid-morning.19 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelHate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.19 Jun 06:00 AM
LifestyleWatch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatusA live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.18 Jun 06:32 AM
New Zealand'I hate him': Partner of slain Tribesman lays blame for death at president's feetMark 'Shark' Hohua was allegedly killed in a 'hot-box' beating for spending gang funds.18 Jun 03:00 AM
BusinessRural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before MatarikiMuch of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.16 Jun 08:21 AM
New Zealand'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique projectTwo thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.15 Jun 06:23 PM
New Zealand'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway. 12 Jun 10:19 PM
New ZealandWatch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safetyPowerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.11 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandOut of the closet: New trust to unite rainbow communityThis weekend marks their first Matariki Pride festival with four events.11 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandWellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemploymentWellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.09 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandFog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to followMore thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.09 Jun 07:33 PM
CrimeElderly man fears police are 'framing him' over West Coast cold case killingMark Walsh, 84, and his wife are the only people still living in the area from 1998.09 Jun 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Unfortunate incident': 1000 litres of oil spills on SH6The spill happened early this morning.09 Jun 06:35 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: Why NZ should ditch yachts and chase cheeseOpinion: Forget the America’s Cup with its handbag-dog energy. The Cheese Cup is NZ's cup.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hitsThere's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.07 Jun 03:33 AM
RacingHow a New Caledonia trip gave Kiwi jockeys a unique racing edgeNew Caledonia resumed racing after two years of civil unrest and disruptions.04 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandResearchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-upA health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
New ZealandKiwi adventure camp operator charged after boy severely burned on school tripCharges against the trust have been laid at Christchurch District Court. 03 Jun 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Emerging Company of the Year’ Projectworks raises US$12m, plans AI splashWellington start-up says it will be able to spot when you're burned out.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong windsStrong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.03 Jun 04:53 AM
New ZealandTop cop's court battle: Is there public interest in alleged objectionable material?The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.03 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandMedia fight to report nature of top cop's alleged objectionable materialThe material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing tempsMetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.02 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies following West Coast crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.15pm01 Jun 10:38 AM
New Zealand'Community have their eyes': Police recover stolen pounamuNgāi Tahu members need a permit to collect pounamu from rivers.31 May 06:06 AM
New ZealandSevere weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likelyAnd there are warnings for other regions as a low-pressure system brings wild weather. 28 May 04:00 AM
WorldRapid unscheduled disassembly: Musk's Starship hits turbulence againThe first-stage booster blew up instead of splashing down in the Gulf.28 May 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTop chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices riseFilter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.26 May 08:00 PM
