New ZealandFather of man who drowned in Wellington Harbour appalled by Andrew Little’s videoSandy Calkin died in an accidental drowning in 2021.04 Nov 06:52 AM
Wellington'Extreme risk of serious harm': Police hunt masked gunman after daylight shootingThe victim fled for his life as a shotgun blast rang out.04 Nov 03:20 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori not ruling out triggering twin byelections as it considers expelling ‘rogue MPs’Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said he was awaiting decisions from the party's national council.04 Nov 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandBurnoff spreads as restricted fire season begins for Hawke’s BayFire restrictions apply from midday Tuesday across much of Hawke’s Bay.04 Nov 12:24 AM
New ZealandNeighbour in tears after house next door goes up in 'terrific mass of flames'03 Nov 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavourOne school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.03 Nov 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: What Chicago victory tells us about ABs' Grand Slam driveOPINION: Ardie Savea's leadership lifted the All Blacks when Scott Barrett went down.02 Nov 05:01 PM
Black CapsUnlikely heroes guide Black Caps to ODI series whitewash over EnglandBlair Tickner and Zak Foulkes kept their composure to earn a famous win in Wellington.01 Nov 08:17 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisPhil GiffordFriendly fire: Mateship and conflict inside All Blacks' rivalry with IrelandAt a 1972 match in Belfast the All Blacks were cheered as soldiers guarded the sidelines.31 Oct 06:01 PM
League'I want to show you': How Kiwis star turns crowd hostility into his biggest motivationA recent North Island road trip included an emotional visit to his Rūātoki marae.31 Oct 01:00 AM
PoliticsMeasles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails – Ayesha VerrallLabour’s health spokeswoman says NZ is in the critical phase of containing the disease.04 Nov 04:53 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori not ruling out triggering twin byelections as it considers expelling ‘rogue MPs’Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said he was awaiting decisions from the party's national council.04 Nov 02:50 AM
PoliticsWatch: Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer front to Parliament reporters on party turmoilTe Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are waiting for its national council to make decisions before commenting on next steps. Video / Mark MitchellWatch04 Nov 02:13 AM
PoliticsRawiri Waititi blames ‘two rogue MPs’ for Te Pāti Māori rifts, confirms expulsion being considered One of the MPs has responded with a brief but blunt statement. 03 Nov 09:46 PM
PoliticsWatch: Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi accuses two of his MPs of going 'rogue'Rawiri Waititi says expulsion is being considered after MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have continued to publicly criticise the party. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Nov 09:30 PM
Politics'A victory for Hobson's Pledge': Hipkins critical of Govt removing school board Treaty clause'It's a step backwards for our education system.'03 Nov 08:22 PM
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New ZealandMeasles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarrayMeasles cases have been confirmed at three major colleges in Auckland and Wellington.03 Nov 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavourOne school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.03 Nov 05:30 PM
Travel newsExplore Wellington, Antarctica, Sydney, and Europe with these dealsTravel from land to sea with these hot travel deals.03 Nov 05:00 PM
PoliticsMental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help riseCrisis teams are often only able to respond to “the worst-case scenario”.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Who would volunteer to fight forest fires?OPINION: Land for forestry is inevitably near small communities, with few resources.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExplainer: You own one home and you’re currently living in it, how Labour’s CGT could still applyA small number of people who only own one home may have to pay Labour's capital gains tax.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Stay inside' - Large blaze rips through home in Island Bay, WellingtonFire crews are fighting in strong winds to extinguish the blaze.03 Nov 06:44 AM
New ZealandWind, heat and fire risk could spoil Guy Fawkes funTemperatures could hit 27C in Christchurch and Hastings later this week.03 Nov 06:38 AM
EntertainmentWatch: How well does the Dark Destroyer know The Chase?While pretty clued up on most things, Shaun Wallace does have an 'Achilles heel'.03 Nov 06:00 AM
WellingtonCouncil finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigatesDetails of the deal for the former Datacom building were initially kept secret.03 Nov 05:23 AM
WellingtonWoman describes failed attempt to stop car crashing onto train tracks'I'm sitting on the track and people are looking at me from the platform in disbelief.'03 Nov 03:28 AM
RetailHow a small-town cafe became a top franchise success storyKelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.03 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandWellington waterfront fences to be removed this week after safety reviewThe fencing was installed after the 2023 death of 24-year-old Isaac Levings.03 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandPerson injured in Wellington balcony fall was fleeing from gunman in ‘highly populated' apartmentsWitnesses told police they had heard a gunshot before the person fell.02 Nov 11:29 PM
