WorldEpstein and Andrew’s week together in New YorkNewly released emails show Andrew spent a week as Jeffrey Epstein's house guest.26 Feb 10:21 PM
Auckland|Updated'Significantly large' wasp nest closes Auckland school and preschoolThe nest was discovered in the playground.26 Feb 09:43 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
EntertainmentIron Maiden bringing 50th anniversary tour to NZ with one-off showMegadeth will join the band in what is billed as 'an absolute powerhouse night of metal'.26 Feb 09:18 PM
Auckland‘Victim of red tape’: Home owner can't sell townhouse, blames decade-old flood warning on LIMBen Gumbrell cut his Kumeū home’s asking price to $698,000 due to lack of interest.26 Feb 08:56 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shooting26 Feb 07:56 PM
Property'Continued to achieve': Summerset's outstanding resultNew Zealand's biggest retirement business drives up profit after many sales.26 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shootingHe warns transnational crime groups are increasingly exploiting vulnerable Kiwi youth. 26 Feb 07:56 PM
BusinessKiwiSaver withdrawal funded ‘life-saving’ weight-loss surgeryBiddy Tai Ahmu used KiwiSaver for life-saving bariatric surgery in Turkey.26 Feb 07:55 PM
PremiumLifestyleThe vegetables that are healthier frozen – and the one to avoid buying fresh in NZ26 Feb 07:00 PM
Today26°C16°CMainly fine, with isolated showers developing in the afternoon. Light winds, afternoon sea breezes.
Friday24°C16°CMainly fine, chance of a shower in the morning. Easterlies, becoming strong for a time in the afternoon.
Sunday21°C10°CMainly fine, chance of a shower until afternoon. Southerlies, becoming strong in the morning.
Talanoa'Really big goal': ChildFund CEO's plan to lift Pacific out of povertyJosie Pagani wants every Pacific child to have access to clean water within 10 years.24 Feb 11:19 PM
Talanoa'Elements of foul play': Police chief vows consequences over Fijian officer’s deathRacagi had worked on recent drug raids in Lami, though police see no link yet.24 Feb 04:03 AM
AirlinesSamoa airport fee increase sparks wrath of global airline groupSurge in fees from next week will impact tourists and diaspora, airlines say.23 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandSydney house shot up in 'payback attack' as ex-Kiwis player Matt Utai undergoes surgeryVideo obtained by Australian media outlets shows a hooded gunman firing at a house.18 Feb 12:04 AM
Property'Continued to achieve': Summerset's outstanding resultNew Zealand's biggest retirement business drives up profit after many sales.26 Feb 08:54 PM
PropertyProfit pain, pipeline gain: $3.2b landlord sticks with big build ambitionsPrecinct has 97% occupancy in its portfolio. Planning new 56-level Auckland twin-towers.25 Feb 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyApartment owners hit with $130k bill to remove fallen pōhutukawa treeThe tree was craned off the blocked lawn into the Te Uru Tapu project after three years.24 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOpened today: First stage of new 46ha $230m Whenuapai projectThe estate is near the fast-expanding Westgate in the city's northwest outskirts.23 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll WhitesChris Wood return date boosts All Whites hopes for World Cup pushWood hasn’t played since mid-October last year, due to a knee problem. 26 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandFrom guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against CrusadersRichard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.26 Feb 04:00 AM
Wellington PhoenixGreenacre wants to restore Phoenix pride after Auckland drubbingChris Greenacre, 48, steps in as Phoenix interim coach for the fourth time.26 Feb 03:24 AM
PremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: The high-stakes risks for NZ Rugby as CEO search drags on25 Feb 05:01 PM
AucklandAA congestion warning as March Madness delays bite earlyAverage trips on the Southern Motorway are tipped to rise by six minutes.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland78yo dog walker attacked with broom handle in popular Auckland park after pet off leash'He stomped up to me and was yelling at me to put my dog on the leash... I had no idea.'26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWorker left with broken front teeth as customer abuse soars in hospitalityMore than a third of respondents experienced negative behaviour from customers.26 Feb 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket up despite turbulence from Air NZThe NZ sharemarket was positive despite falls by Air NZ and Precinct Properties.26 Feb 05:13 AM
New ZealandFrom guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against CrusadersRichard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow pay and knowledge gaps are locking women out of the housing marketWomen are more than twice as likely as men to feel unsure where to start buying.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Very loud noise': Four injured after bus and two-car crash in PonsonbyA witness says a speeding black car hit a red car, then veered into the bus.26 Feb 03:51 AM
Wellington'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria University26 Feb 03:23 AM
PremiumTravel'Oozing good taste': These are the best hotels in Auckland, according to travel experts26 Feb 03:00 AM
WellingtonElectricity workers claim lengthy Wellington storm outages could have been fixed faster26 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandKidnapping, stalking, assaults: A killer’s violent path to murdering an innocent mum26 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour renews call to sell Govt's Air NZ shares after half-year loss26 Feb 01:21 AM
New ZealandPolice probe after West Auckland school lockdown over student safety concern26 Feb 12:57 AM
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