New Zealand Top Stories
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:59:11 GMTHundred-year lease over Wānaka Airport was unlawful, High Court rules
The local council gave the lease of Wānaka Airport to the Queenstown Airport Corporation, but a court has cancelled it after ruling correct processes were not followed.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:56:51 GMT82-year-old man found after going missing in Porirua
Dennis Taylor was found Wednesday morning after going missing in Porirua on Tuesday
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:54:33 GMTMyanmar refugee crisis brewing as turmoil hits economy
Aid workers and activists are warning Myanmar’s political upheavals risk causing a regional refugee crisis.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:50:54 GMTTokyo Olympics: OlyWhites secure kindest possible draw for men's football tournament
The draws have been made for the men's and women's football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics, with good news for the OlyWhites in particular.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:46:55 GMTQueen Elizabeth II marking her 95th birthday in low-key fashion
The Queen's birthday comes just days after the funeral of her late husband, Prince Philip, who died earlier this month.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:31:16 GMTNew five-star Mayfair hotel goes ahead in central Christchurch after travel bubble offers new tourism hope
Plans for the Mayfair hotel are back on track after Covid threw them into doubt.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:30:00 GMTPopstars: The top 12 contestants are revealed, with one clear stand-out
After a tough set of challenges, the top 12 singers have been found on Popstars.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:21:21 GMTMongrel Mob boss grilled by Crown, defence lawyers over Codi Wilkinson's death
Mongrel Mob president accused of murder put under pressure by both sides about his take on events.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:13:01 GMTDayna Kathan is leaving Vanderpump Rules
The SUR server confirmed she will be exiting the Bravo series ahead of its ninth season. Read Dayna's full statement.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:10:35 GMTSingle mum who fought health board and won says health reform 'phenomenal'
She was facing the loss of her home to fund $60,000 surgery, but a health board gave a reprieve after she put up a fight. Now she's thrilled the system is changing.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMTKiwi kōhanga graduates released into the wild
A kiwi named after the man who helped engineer Taranaki’s ground-breaking kiwi breeding project is one of 10 just released into a life in the wild.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:56:09 GMTHealth reform is right move but Ministry of Health must overhaul its own leadership, charity hospital founder says
Canterbury charity hospital backs health shake-up but warns ministry leadership needs clean sweep - and says working with it is like 'running around in treacle'.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:44:49 GMTBoat found drifting towards Cook Strait power cables raised from sea, sits in Lower Hutt marina
The boat has been on quite a journey. It sank, was hit by a commercial fishing boat and then drifted towards Cook Strait power cables before being taken to Wellington.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:39:40 GMTReview launched after Ocean Swim leaves swimmers with gash wounds
A swimmer who had to be hospitalised for three nights following an Auckland ocean swim says it was a shock when she came out of the water.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:28:21 GMTRising drop-outs, falling student satisfaction and a $10m loss, but University of Canterbury weathered Covid-19 storm
University of Canterbury's annual report shows an increase in drop-outs and a fall in student satisfaction but also lots of positives.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:26:38 GMTLala Kent reveals which parent daughter ocean is looking more like now
In the month or so since Vanderpump Rules' Lala Kent became a first-time mom to daughter Ocean Kent Emmett, she hasn't missed the chance to share every adorable update.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:20:04 GMTMan behind NZ's tallest skyscraper plan sells huge subdivision site
Huge swathe of subdivisable land north of Auckland hits the market.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:14:12 GMTTeacher under investigation for complaints by students denied injunction to stop gossip and rumour
A teacher tried to get an injunction to stop parents and students gossiping about an investigation into his conduct.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:12:58 GMTWhy Rachel Bilson is 'grateful' for her romance with Adam Brody during The O.C.
In a new interview with Nylon, Rachel Bilson also shared her honest thoughts on whether The O.C. reboot could ever be a possibility.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:58:48 GMTChristchurch council projects to be randomly checked in wake of pool bungle - but chief executive says there is confidence in the budget
Christchurch council boss asks staff to double-check 10-year budget after major $5m accounting error surrounding closure of a community pool.