New ZealandA couple filled their 22,000-litre tank to combat Auckland's Big Dry. Two days later, it was emptyAuckland couple left scratching their heads after full tank bone dry in two days.19 Feb 05:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialAuckland Airport learns it's the putting right that countsWe say: The airport has attempted to clear the air before today's half-year result.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionJobs welcomed: Fletcher Building invests $400m in TaurangaFletcher building's company Winstone Wallboards is relocating from Auckland to Tauranga.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer crisis: Women forced to wait despite riskCounties Manukau DHB has raised the threshold for breast cancer treatment.19 Feb 06:05 AM
New ZealandAuckland's big dry: 'Unprecedented' the new normalThis summer seen is as a warning, with climate change to fuel more extreme weather.19 Feb 04:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Jami-Lee Ross hits out at 'outrageous' SFO chargesJami-Lee Ross says he will defend the allegations against him in court.19 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandLotto jackpots to $30m tonight: Powerball's winning locations revealedIf struck tonight, the $30m Lotto Powerball would be NZ's third-equal highest win ever.19 Feb 03:00 AM
KahuBreast cancer diagnoses delayed as wait times blow outWomen are having to wait months longer than DHB targets for breast service appointments.19 Feb 02:51 AM
Rugby Sevens10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo OlympicsBlyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.19 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandMarinovich murder trial: Hammer blow or strangulation cause of death arguedThe defence says Martin Marinovich strangled his mother to death.19 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandMurder, manslaughter or self defence: Crown and defence close in domestic violence murder trialThe Crown and defence sum up their cases for a jury in a domestic violence murder trial.19 Feb 12:18 AM
New ZealandViaduct fatal fall: 'Whoever has his heart will have the biggest heart'Tim Rogers' last act was to have his organs donated to 10 strangers.19 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandFake Booking.com accommodation listing lures strangers to woman's Waiheke homeAfter much difficulty, the fake listing has only just been taken off Booking.com.18 Feb 10:23 PM
EducationBoarding school scholarship gives kids a 'new lease on life'Boarding school helped one ex-student go from being needy to a strong young man.18 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Wrong-way driver speeds down motorway in police chaseA motorist saw a smashed-up car driving southbound in the northbound lanes.18 Feb 09:53 PM
New ZealandBaby's death: Crown drops manslaughter case against dadThe Auckland man was accused of assaulting his son, causing a fatal brain bleed.18 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandListen: Elton John promoter hits back at consumer authorities: 'No refunds'Sir Elton John reschedules last two Auckland shows for next year.18 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Cases on Diamond Princess soar past 500The ship's two-week quarantine period ends today.18 Feb 06:58 PM
New ZealandAuckland's southern train line reopened following 'emergency services incident'Delays and cancellations expected as rail services return to schedule following incident.18 Feb 06:10 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 150 locked-down NZ evacuees to return to real world todayFamilies eager to be reunited after weeks in quarantine after evacuation from Wuhan.18 Feb 05:55 PM
Entertainment'I'm incredibly disappointed': Elton John's next two Auckland concerts cannedAll remaining Australian shows will go ahead as planned.18 Feb 09:39 AM
New ZealandNational Party donations accused want suppression liftedThe change of heart comes after the men brought an urgent application for suppression.18 Feb 04:45 AM
New ZealandScrub fire causes delays on Auckland highwayEmergency services are on site and responding to the incident.18 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandPsychologist says murder accused has 'symptoms consistent with PTSD'Psychologist gives evidence at trial for woman accused of Akl domestic violence murder18 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandHands off! Wellington supermarket limits hand sanitiser salesSome stores may have run out of stock while others have quantity controls in place.17 Feb 08:53 PM
New Zealand'It's a contract': Elton John fans entitled to partial refundThe global superstar had to cut his Sunday show sort due to 'walking pneumonia'.17 Feb 08:32 PM
New ZealandShe spent her career helping victims: Police officer dies after crashNaomi McRae died of her injuries after a serious crash in Karaka last week.17 Feb 04:36 PM
New ZealandInjury 'totally incompatible with life': Cop describes scene of alleged murderMartin Marinovich is accused of murdering his mother after an argument.17 Feb 04:00 AM
EntertainmentElton John almost collapsed on stage - promoterJohn's promoter says the superstar almost collapsed on stage last night.17 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandThe 111 call: 'I snapped' - Man accused of murder of motherPolice launched a homicide inquiry shortly after a 59-year-old's body was found in Oratia.17 Feb 12:50 AM
New ZealandMurder accused caught in 'dangerous catch-22', jury toldTop family violence expert gives evidence at trial of a woman charged with murder.17 Feb 12:24 AM
New Zealand'He would've died if he didn't have a life jacket' - CoastguardA man spent a nightmare 45 minutes in the Manukau Harbour after being swept out to sea.16 Feb 10:38 PM
New Zealand$13k meth contamination fine: Tenant blames cousinThe tenant's defence was that her cousin was to blame.16 Feb 08:13 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Dad counting down the seconds to hold daughter againWuhan returnees are expected to be released from quarantine this Wednesday.16 Feb 07:12 PM