Travel influencers call Auckland train trip their 'worst' yet, AT sets record straight

Auckland Transport says the pair travelled during 'once-in-a-generation' rail upgrades.

'Fired up': Mayor pushes bed levy, equal footing with Govt

The incumbent mayor described the campaign as 'like being in a dentist chair for a month'.

Two New Zealanders charged over $13m cocaine haul at Sydney Airport

The 40kg haul was found in two suitcases during a baggage check at Sydney Airport.

'Hollywood legend': Colleagues, friends, stars remember Diane Keaton

The Oscar-winning actress and Hollywood sweetheart has died, aged 79.

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies at 79

The actress died in California, her family confirmed through People.

Dreaming of a white Christmas? The eye-watering fares to get to the UK if you haven't booked

Half of Air New Zealand's long-haul Christmas bookings are locked in by mid-year.

CAA takes on 'watchdog' role for NZ's aviation industry

Operators were required to file new drug and alcohol management plans last week.

‘NZ is the proper forum’: US court dismisses rape lawsuit against author Neil Gaiman

A federal judge ruled the alleged offences took place outside its jurisdiction.

Auckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit north

MetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am.

'Fly sick or lose your money': Air NZ under fire over $870 fees for sick passenger's family

Air NZ says the charges were reduced under its compassionate pricing policy.

Kiwis sitting on $1k in unused clothes as Uber, Red Cross push for donations

Kiwis now wait an average of six weeks to donate old clothing, up from two last year.

'Infested': Baby formula under investigation after mum's insect complaint

NZ Food Safety will independently test the product to rule out wider risks.

How to shop smarter this Christmas amid cost-of-living crunch

One common Christmas gift has come under fire. Is it worth the cash?

Wrong-way e-scooter rider flees after Southern Motorway crash

Police say the e-scooter was heading south in the motorway’s northbound lane.

Trump Gold Card alternatives: The US visas that won't set you back $1m

You can still chase your American dream without forking out for the gold-plated option.

Driver airlifted to hospital after car plunges down 25-metre bank

The crash happened about 7:20am on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh in Central Otago.

Auckland butcher forced to discard meat stored in trolley after council steps in

Shefco Meats says it has been misrepresented and is 'proud of the standards we uphold'.

How prepared is NZ if the unthinkable happens? Research shows public wants stronger planning

'Public opinion is clear': Most Kiwis want the Govt to prepare for doomsday events.

'Ultra-polished' scams: Why phishing emails are becoming harder to spot

And what to do if you end up clicking the malicious link.

'Verges on outrageous': Why Trump’s unfounded paracetamol claims could put pregnant women at risk

The US president also repeated discredited claims about vaccines and autism.

More than 700 unclaimed urns set for mass burial in Auckland

The funeral home has put a call out for people to contact them about the ashes.

'Resilience is what we need': How restoring native forests could future-proof NZ

Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation drove trapping influencer Sam Gibson to front the project.

'Pretty unusual': Expert says China has outed itself over spying

Anne-Marie Brady says the Chinese Embassy's statement effectively 'dobbed itself in'.

China warns citizens to 'remain vigilant' as it blasts NZ over treatment of traveller

Officials were accused of engaging in 'harassment and interrogation without cause'.

Snoop Dogg concert axed after NZ promoter loses name suppression over sex crime

The show was due to take place this weekend in Auckland.

'Locked down': Neighbours fear being gridlocked in own homes if Eden Park concert cap lifted

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop called Eden Park’s strict concert rules ‘pretty stupid’.

Will the Govt's new events fund finally put NZ back on the map?

One of our biggest promoters is hoping the fund will put us on a par with Australia.

Dramatic rescue after skipper tangled in rope in Manukau Harbour

Coastguard said a man got into trouble while trying to tow a boat to safety.

Watch: The award-winning ad that's bagged a Kiwi creative agency an Emmy

The ad starred Succession's Brian Cox returning to college as a freshman.

From car yard to courtroom: Dealer sentenced over 'significant' Clean Car rebate fraud

Hamish Gardyne falsely claimed rebates on 119 Nissan Leafs in early 2023.

Fugitive Tom Phillips' death, return of kids continues to capture world's attention

All three of Tom Phillips' children are now safe after being found at a remote campsite.

Happy with your purchase? NZ's best and worst retailers revealed

Consumer NZ dished out low marks to some of the country's most well-known stores.