RetailJanuary consumer spending up, hospitality spending dropsData from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.02 Feb 01:24 AM
New ZealandClose call for vineyard as fire crews contain 25ha grass blaze in MarlboroughThe blaze had a 'minimal impact' on Yealands Estate Winery's productive vineyard.30 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandRepeat drink driver caught drinking can of beer while behind the wheelWayne Gardner just isn't getting the message that he can't drink and drive.12 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFoodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads northIt's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.10 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandHow is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El NiñoThe latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMajor holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's EveMain New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.27 Dec 06:05 AM
TravelBest things to do in PictonIt's the last stop in the South Island, but it's worth a visit, says Elisabeth Easther.19 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandBlenheim Gymnastics Club 'shocked and appalled' by ex-coaches sex offendingIt said the club’s primary concern at this time was the wellbeing of the victims.18 Dec 11:46 PM
New ZealandBlenheim gymnastics coach and sex offender Gregory Pask pleads guilty to nearly 30 chargesPolice believe there may be more victims.18 Dec 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without powerThunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.12 Dec 07:41 AM
TravelFive classic Kiwi campgrounds for summerLoad up the chilly bin and head to these superb sites for your summer break.11 Dec 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowoutLabour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.08 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandTwo out-of-control scrub fires keep South Island crews busyA large vegetation fire is burning on the Port Hills, near the tunnel to Lyttelton.19 Nov 11:44 PM
New ZealandVictims' lives destroyed by Thomas Hutt's violent, sexual offendingThe ongoing offending had laid waste to the victims' lives.19 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelAdore gin? Experience Marlborough's new Distillers Cottage and Gin ShackIntroducing Marlborough's newest Gin Shack and Tasting Room.17 Nov 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement giant fined $37k after widow complained of husband's dementia careFailure to make a sensory room available was the heart of the case, heard twice.06 Nov 10:28 PM
New ZealandThe business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people'I fell in love with Reefton, because it is as a town used to be.'06 Nov 07:06 AM
New ZealandScott Watson appeal can include new expert evidence, court rulesScott Watson has always denied murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in 1998.05 Nov 11:46 PM
New ZealandGas station forecourt rapist appeals caseLawyer Ethan Huda said the trial judge's comments caused an unfair trial.05 Nov 09:25 PM
New ZealandWhy Forbes 30 under 30 star returned home to BlenheimShe started her first company at 17, now she's dedicating her career to help startups.05 Nov 09:01 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘It’s not all profit, profit, profit’: Sir George Fistonich launches new wineryThe Croatian word for guardian, custodian or watchman - used for the new winery's name.31 Oct 12:15 AM
CrimeScott Watson’s lawyers fight to bring in new DNA evidenceWatson has long claimed his innocence and is set to launch his latest appeal next year.26 Oct 06:35 AM
New ZealandElection day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rainMetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.13 Oct 03:18 AM
New Zealand'I got him', hit-and-run driver told partner after reversing over teenVictim's father: 'My son will bear the scars for the rest of his life.'09 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Shock horror’: Neighbours warned Sounds driveway would slip, and it did'We were absolutely horrified that this had happened under our noses.'26 Sep 07:42 PM
New Zealand'Gratuitous violence': Plasterer's unprovoked knockout assaultThe victim was left with injuries to his head and face, and a broken tooth.21 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the mapIn half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.20 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandWeather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekendThe weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPicton crash passenger feels 'empty' after crash kills 7 in his family'Sometimes I have flashbacks. I get really scared. Sometimes I can't breathe.'05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRapist of young girl in railway station toilet block namedThe offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.31 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMeridian operating profit up, mixed bag for Vulcan, winemaker buoyantVulcan investors had been steeling themselves for a dividend cut.29 Aug 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSacred Hill's $72m shortfall referred to authoritiesReceivers lodge formal complaints over winemaker, which collapsed in 2021 owing $100m.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWettest winter in 100 years: Marlborough’s record rainfall revealed year on from state of emergencyRainfall report released almost a year after devastating weather thrashed South Island.24 Aug 04:46 AM
