New Zealand'Stop posting photos of your kids online': Top detective and partner to launch global campaignUp to 85% of online offenders become contact offenders, Scott Beard says.31 May 10:00 PM
Travel newsDiscover wearable art in Auckland, rare penguins in Otago and free kayaking in NYCFrom eco escapes to fiery red wines, here’s what to explore this week.31 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Spiritual crisis': Pastor fined for building unconsented church, Christian group millions in debtThe church faces $80,000 in fines, has more than $2m debt, and faces calls to sack pastor.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must do better with school lunchesOPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.30 May 05:00 PM
Sport'Since when is that a crime?': Fighter defends backyard boutsThe event offered a $50,000 cash prize and featured 30 fights in an hour.30 May 07:45 AM
LifestyleHow a jar of Auckland hummus became a comedian's tour highlight'We kind of had a joke – should we take him some hummus?'30 May 06:41 AM
Crime'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yoA rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.30 May 02:25 AM
CrimeConfessed Ellerslie double murderer handed life sentence for bloody plotA senior orthopaedic nurse and his wife were killed in November 2023.29 May 11:56 PM
Golf'Have fun with it': Taking on Te Arai Links North CourseEven in the rain, Te Arai Links North Course played like a dream. 29 May 10:00 PM
Kahu'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial tauntsThe court granted permanent name suppression for the offender. 29 May 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Lee: Smith & Caughey’s closure a body-blow to Queen StSmith & Caughey’s closure will result in 98 job losses in Auckland.29 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland deputy mayor leaves long-time local govt partyC&R is accepting candidates for Ōrākei ward, currently held by Simpson.29 May 05:39 AM
New Zealand$383k road safety project paused to consider fresh optionsThe project would have closed the town's main road for 30 days.29 May 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew 12-level $290m University of Auckland student block plannedSingaporeans involved in the new deal, Precinct to sell 80% of the development when done.28 May 11:59 PM
Crime'Stole my childhood': Sexual predator foster carer given 23-year sentence 'Your life was a lie,' the judge said, but he declined an indefinite sentence.28 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Lorde treats fans to special pop-up show'Auckland I wanna play you something.. Meet me in the city tonight?'28 May 08:42 AM
New Zealand'Right behind the bus': Person hospitalised after Auckland bus accidentEmergency services were called to the scene about 6.35pm.28 May 08:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland library lockdown: Man with knife near babies at Wriggle and Rhyme sessionThe 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.28 May 01:29 AM
CrimeComanchero v Comanchero crime: Second man admits terrorising bodybuilder's familyA prospect and three patched members were investigated, including the national president.28 May 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'No recovery yet': Auckland apartment market floundersBuild-to-rent was boosted by a new project, a trend noted in the latest research.27 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Time to pass the torch': Auckland councillor retires after 30-year stintSharon Stewart has been in local government since 1995.27 May 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beautyOPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.27 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandConfidential Auckland blueprint tackles housing intensification, flood risksThe new rules aim to protect against floods while boosting housing near transport.27 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logistics'It is a cash grab, plain and simple': 77% port fee hike sparks industry outrageThe change may add $25m annually to costs during a cost-of-living crisis.27 May 06:56 AM
CrimeWhy young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture caseHe arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.27 May 02:31 AM
New ZealandRun It Straight events face safety backlash - but what do fans say?Collision events face criticism for injury risks but organisers claim to inspire youth.26 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi entrepreneur on turning trauma into career success'You either get crushed by trauma, or you learn to come out the other side of it.'26 May 04:25 AM
LiveNew ZealandNelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating wavesNelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain. 26 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandAuckland office building evacuated over ‘suspicious package’ Emergency services are on site downtown. 26 May 02:59 AM
EntertainmentCelebrated Auckland restaurant on K Road to closeThe restaurant was praised as Auckland’s best new opening in 2019 by Jesse Mulligan.26 May 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyIkea, Resido build-to-rent, Drury a focus for Kiwi Property: full-year resultThe long-awaited arrival of the global leader has retailers and shoppers excited.25 May 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's biggest private hospital expansion: First look inside $190m projectCountry's biggest private intensive care unit was built as part of the Epsom expansion.25 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandBoy impaled on metal post after Auckland FC loss, AT ‘really disappointed’Jude Beattie, 11, underwent emergency surgery at Starship Hospital.25 May 09:00 PM