New Zealand'Several persons of interest': Police treating Ōamaru school fire as suspiciousPolice now have several people of interest in the inquiry into the suspicious fire.09 Jun 11:50 PM
New ZealandFirefighters contain large vegetation fire near Waitaki Boys' HighCrews were called to the blaze near the school before 9am.08 Jun 10:41 PM
PremiumSchool RugbyAuckland Grammar end nine-year drought ahead of season-defining three weeksThere was much to admire in the way Grammar tucked away rivals Hamilton Boys'.02 Jun 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Death by misadventure': Student died after injecting diluted tramadol, coroner finds20 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAmerican fans fume as Californian classic East of Eden is filmed in New Zealand16 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandŌamaru goes global as Netflix’s East of Eden teaser showcases town’s streets14 May 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statementThe contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.04 May 09:30 PM
New Zealand'It wasn't a great landing': WWII air gunner's one-eyed story of survivalDavid Fox, now 103, flew 30 wartime operations with the 75 (NZ) Squadron in 1944.24 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister reflects on visits to all 72 Oranga Tamariki sites, praises 'thankless' frontline work'Sometimes the system can do everything right and we still don't get the outcome we want.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelSummer isn’t over: 30-plus epic adventures to squeeze in around AotearoaNew Zealand’s best active adventures to enjoy before the warm weather ends.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandShowers threaten Auckland’s big sports weekend as chilly winds move inRain may disrupt Saturday's Warriors match and Sunday's Auckland FC game.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTracing her Anzac roots takes teen all the way to TurkeyTauranga teen awarded the chance to travel to Turkey after uncovering her family history.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandIs fuel support going to the right places?New data show essential workers in rural districts drive more than twice as far.03 Apr 02:34 AM
WellingtonNZ Post backs down on decision to pull services for 10 lucky storesWellington's Marsden Books was one of 10 successful stores around the country. 29 Mar 07:36 AM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportMaadi Regatta power rankings: Who are the favourites for 2026?The annual pinnacle of the NZ secondary schools’ rowing calendar starts today.22 Mar 06:10 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing dynamics': Inside the private groups helping cult leavers rebuild their livesGroups in Christchurch and Auckland now meet fortnightly in secret venues.18 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingLong-term plan decides next mission for Omega Boy Omega Boy jumps from a Tauranga Group 2 win to 2100m in the Awapuni Gold Cup.17 Mar 07:22 PM
ChristchurchPair narrowly avoid fiery, deadly Lindis Pass crash before racing to help with extinguishersThe midday crash near Ōmarama left one person dead at the scene.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter sent to serious Central Otago crashThe two-car crash has blocked the Lindis Pass-Tarras Rd.15 Mar 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sense of disbelief': Watch lost during fatal plane crash found in forest eight decades laterA name was engraved on the back - 'Tom’. Suddenly, the fragments aligned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Tracking vigorously': Tropical system looms as sizzling heat and heavy rain approaches MetService is tracking a tropical system that could affect New Zealand next week.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandJack Fagan leads shearing circuit into Golden ShearsFagan topped qualifying with 48 points from a possible 60 over five rounds.02 Mar 10:52 PM
New ZealandRichie McCow, Patrick Moo-homes: World-first NZ farm fantasy league with real cows and live dataFantasy Herd allows players to draft real dairy cows, earning points for milking results.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldCanadian backpacker's parents join farewell ceremony on Aussie island where she diedPiper James' body was found surrounded by dingoes on K’gari, formerly Fraser Island.06 Feb 06:52 AM
New ZealandSt Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullyingPolice are investigating the alleged bullying at the Ōamaru college's hostel.04 Feb 12:39 AM
WorldGrieving parents to visit K’gari where daughter died as safety calls growAutopsy results point to drowning, with dingo bites ruled non-fatal.30 Jan 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: A2 Milk's sell-off, and what the rain will mean for gentailersChina's 2025 births fell to 7.92 million, the lowest level recorded since 1949.22 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'It doesn’t have the same feeling of safety': Ruby quits High St after 24 yearsRuby's High St store, opened in 2002, was the brand's first retail space.19 Jan 02:00 AM
