New Zealand'Worst nightmare’: Boy escapes abduction on first day walking by himselfA stranger attempted to abduct a boy in Manurewa on Monday afternoon.06 May 09:58 PM
New Zealand Driver may have 'fallen asleep' on bus carrying school kids before crash into tree'There were a lot of walking wounded.'06 May 09:35 PM
CrimePolice investigating after man seen kicking, punching girls at Avondale CollegeConfronting footage showed two girls holding a pupil down while the man kicked her.06 May 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Critical investment': NZ urged to electrify 6 million machinesNew Zealand has 10 million fossil-fuelled machines, with 84% having electric alternatives.06 May 06:51 PM
New ZealandSecond ladder truck breakdown hits AucklandThe only high-reach ladder truck in Auckland broke down last night. 06 May 08:34 AM
New ZealandPilot's sky-high 'I love you' message spotted over AucklandA pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth.06 May 06:21 AM
New Zealand'There’s a fire in your playground!': Hero schoolgirl alerts staff, saves lives in restaurant blazeNine-year-old Harper Davis saw "a flicker of fire" and raced to tell McDonald's staff.06 May 04:00 AM
Crime'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up newsThe toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.05 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandParents foil attempted abduction of 8yo outside primary schoolThe boy described the man's car as having offensive words and gestures on its panels.05 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate ‘suspected arson’ at Auckland McDonald's Police are carrying out a scene examination at the restaurant this morning. 05 May 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years. 05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNZ's biggest business park getting new hubAfter around 20 years of intensive development, the 109ha business park is now finished.04 May 10:00 PM
Basketball'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketballHer involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.03 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportAlice Soper: How cross-code doubleheaders could be a game-changer for fansOpinion: Fans prefer earlier kick-off times and affordable food at matches.03 May 06:00 PM
Travel newsWhy these adventures make the ultimate Mother's Day giftsSecure your favourite child status with these Mother's Day travel gifts.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$6m Lotto Powerball draw unstruck, trio $333,000 richerThree players each won $333,333, sharing first division's $1m prize.03 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandBus driver stood down after alleged assault leads to deathPolice say the two men had previously interacted with each other.02 May 07:01 AM
TravelTurning 85? Air New Zealand might shout you a birthday reunion flightFor its birthday, Air NZ is running a flight competition for fellow 85-year-olds. 01 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragic outcome': Man dies after alleged daytime assault at Auckland bus stopA 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.01 May 03:43 AM
BusinessSpark auctioning half its data centre business to fund $1b expansion push: reportSurf's up for the telco as its capital-raising effort comes to the sharp end.01 May 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisOpinion: How Auckland's bureaucracy stifles stadium innovationThey want $300m, with half spent over 10 years, for the development.30 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandLiving next door to Lorde: Meet the tenant of a state home worth almost $4m'I feel privileged being in it. It’s very peaceful.'30 Apr 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emergesThe country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.30 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessWhy Te Arai dune house is a standoutA ferry terminal, hotels, waterfront apartments, eye-catching new homes: who won awards?30 Apr 10:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Island couple celebrate 'mind-boggling' $23m Lotto win with fish and chips on beach'I just blurted it out – we’ve won 23.3 million dollars!'28 Apr 09:54 PM
New ZealandCourt orders $10m Auckland mansion sale cancelled after fatal landslideBuyer and seller fought over whether sale should go ahead after home left on cliff edge.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Talanoa'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue feverMisiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.28 Apr 06:27 AM
Auckland FCWatch: How Auckland FC's celebrations ended up at an Irish pubCoach Steve Corica joined the celebrations, sculling beer from the Premiers Plate.28 Apr 04:06 AM
New ZealandSticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.28 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwenty new buildings planned for Takapuna campground siteDetails are out with big plans for the much-loved beachfront site on the waterfront.28 Apr 02:00 AM
BusinessAuckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feedingNeighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.27 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans againOPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.27 Apr 06:19 PM
New Zealand'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workersOf Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Travel'Shorter queues': Auckland Airport's upgrades boost global rankingIt’s the third highest in the Australasia-Pacific region, behind Melbourne and Brisbane.26 Apr 10:48 PM
