Entertainment80s music star cancels New Zealand tour due to ‘urgent’ health issue Midge Ure has canned all shows from September onwards. 07 Aug 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie Beaton: ‘Sea of mediocrity’ - NCEA is broken and needed to be scrapped OPINION: It is time to level up our learning system and step into the future. 07 Aug 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable': Principal condemns mass brawl at Auckland girls' schoolPolice are investigating the incident at Auckland Girls' Grammar.07 Aug 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesTop KiwiSaver funds named amid strong market returnsANZ had the biggest market share of Kiwisaver in the June quarter, followed by ASB. 07 Aug 09:00 PM
Entertainment'It all happened quickly': Kiwi model splits from businessman husband after two yearsFowler, 33, is the inspiration for Harry Styles’ song ‘Kiwi’.07 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandCrashes snarl Auckland motorways as heavy rain strikes at rush hour A band of rain is moving over Auckland, making driving conditions poor.07 Aug 08:25 PM
Black CapsDeja vu: Black Caps openers take control after Henry routs Zimbabwe New Zealand already hold a first innings lead after day one in Bulawayo.07 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Where’s my girl?’: Mum’s horror realising 11yo wasn't with Kaikohe crash survivorsStaci Walkley, 11, was found dead under her parents’ vehicle after the collision.07 Aug 06:43 PM
Politics'It is getting quite personal': Why the economic outlook is worrying National Our slow economic recovery could mean trouble for National at next year's election.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are emergency housing policies in need of tweaking?OPINION: Minister Chris Bishop is open to changing emergency housing policies.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big Mac, small pay': McDonalds workers strike over size of pay riseA large inflatable Grimace was also seen among the striking workers.07 Aug 07:15 AM
New ZealandActors, parents 'disappointed' by Akl theatre group's response to sex charges shockA parent said they had to have 'uncomfortable' conversations with their daughter.07 Aug 06:04 AM
AucklandMass illegal dump site found near Auckland wetland won't be cleared until next weekUnreachable rubbish could flow into the river and out to sea.07 Aug 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy gas shortages could halt production at key NZ fertiliser plantGas prices for industrial users are rising by 15% to 30%.07 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Chilly feeling': Temperatures set to plunge for much of New ZealandAuckland Central is expected to reach 5C on Sunday and 3C on Monday morning.07 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandConcerns rising for teen missing from Auckland suburb for 11 daysLouie, 16, was last seen on July 27 in Unsworth Heights.07 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandMan in court over critical injuries to baby in Wairarapa investigationThe baby was moved from Masterton Hospital to Starship children's hospital in Auckland.07 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandMotorway motorists dodge disaster with wrong-way driverDashcam footage shows the driver nearly colliding with an oncoming truck.07 Aug 03:24 AM
AucklandMass brawl erupts at Auckland girls’ school, police probe incident Adults appear trying to break up the fight before the video of the incident ends.07 Aug 03:12 AM
BusinessWage subsidy cheat named fake employees to steal nearly $1m'Smorgasbord of dishonesty': Man escalates from short-changing mum to conning Covid fund.07 Aug 02:14 AM
KahuPolice complaints laid in political billboard graffiti rowSteve Howley said he received 'vile' messages after a post by the Te Pāti Māori president.07 Aug 01:09 AM
BusinessAuckland's 6.1% unemployment rate highest among NZ regionsAuckland's unemployment rate hit 6.1% in June 2025, the highest in New Zealand.06 Aug 11:48 PM
LifestyleBoutique shoppers hit by scammers in elaborate dropshipping schemeThe Commerce Commission has received hundreds of complaints about fake NZ stores. 06 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandMissing birdsong in your backyard? A new study might explain whyBirds use their songs to find mates as well as communicate about nearby food or danger.06 Aug 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNew Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturnNumbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.06 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleControversial cafe gets ticking off from Auckland Council for trading without licenceThe cafe has promised to cease trading after being visited by a council officer.06 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZuru nappy trial: The billionaire, the basketballer and the secret recordingMowbray is claiming breach of restraint terms. 06 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandProperty developer allegedly withdrew $2m from firms before they failed, millions owed to IRDThe now-bankrupted businessman is also accused of moving cash between insolvent companies.06 Aug 08:07 PM
WarriorsFormer player questions NRL rules after Laban's broken legThe Warriors are reportedly filthy over how the hip-drop tackle incident has been handled.06 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Avoidable tragedy': Family seeks answers after Kiwi killed on Sydney work sitePaulo Mau’u, 40, died after a concrete pumping accident in Sydney’s northwest.06 Aug 06:34 PM
CricketInjury woes continue for Black Caps, debutant confirmedNew Zealand have had another player ruled out of the second test.06 Aug 06:16 PM
New Zealand'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'06 Aug 06:11 PM
New Zealand‘Caught in confusion’: Council taking another look at intersection after serious crashAaron Pohatu was taking his 11-year-old son to rugby when cars collided 'like a bomb'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
Entertainment'Bring your picnic, and your voice': Classic Kiwi band announced for Synthony FestivalThe March 2026 show will be The Exponents' first Auckland live performance in three years.06 Aug 06:00 PM