The Government has paused New Zealand council merger decisions until early 2027, after councils spent an estimated $9.1 ...

The All Whites drew 2-2 with Palestine in Chongqing in their first match since the World Cup, with three debutants and Darren Bazeley frustrated at two lost leads.

Bathurst Resources' fast-track bid to mine coal on the Stockton and Denniston plateaux was returned as incomplete over lizard protection and reserve consent, with 390 West Coast jobs tied to the mine.

New Zealand's 54th Parliament sat for the last time on 23 September 2026. Luxon claimed stable government, Hipkins said the ...

Health insurance is now the biggest source of disputes at New Zealand's insurance ombudsman, with cases up 91 percent as policy exclusions catch people out at claim time.

Christchurch City Council votes 13 to 3 to give Orana Wildlife Park up to $1.2 million towards its $4.1 million shortfall, days before the zoo turns 50.

Fonterra's FY26 profit rose 142% to $2.6 billion on the Mainland sale. Farmers get a final $9.69 milk price and a 73c dividend, and $1 billion goes to South Island protein plants.

A major fireball lit up Mount Taranaki just before 11pm on Wednesday. Fireballs Aotearoa says it fell over the sea west of Marakopa, but fragments may be on land.

Warriors centre Adam Pompey is granted an early release after 136 games and eight seasons, with reports he will join the Melbourne Storm.

Labour promises $4.3 billion for 6000 state houses, repairs at over 2000 schools and hospital fixes, pitching it as a jobs plan. National and ACT ask how it is paid for.

Kathmandu owner KMD Brands posts a $414m loss on $462m of write-downs, lifts sales 6.5 per cent and confirms it is talking to parties about a possible deal.

Late-season frosts sent much of the North Island below zero on Thursday morning, a day after the spring equinox, with Taumarunui forecast to hit -4C and Auckland just 4C.