New ZealandFirst blood: Auckland Transport chair resigns after blast from new mayor Wayne BrownBrown has also promised "no sudden shocks" in the form of rates rises.08 Oct 06:51 AM
New Zealand'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidatesTory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.08 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandOdd Auckland vote outcomes: Viv Beck amasses almost 6000 votes in abandoned mayoral campaign; Lisa Lewis gets votesBeck pulled out of the Auckland mayoral race on Sept 16 but was still on ballot papers.08 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandSettled weather for rugby bonanza, mixed bag for school holidaysWeather report: Action should be the only thing RWC fans are soaking up tonight08 Oct 04:02 AM
New ZealandLosing Auckland mayoral candidate Efeso Collins says he will quit local politicsCollins is passionate about young people and seeing them realise their full potential.08 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandInteractive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/regionUse our interactive tool to find the results for different regions in Aotearoa.08 Oct 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Clearest possible message': Wayne Brown celebrates Auckland mayoralty - 54,000 vote majorityThe mayoralty came down to a two-horse race between Brown and Collins.08 Oct 12:50 AM
New ZealandVoters turned away after ballots run outSome had been trying to vote in person after their postal ballots didn't turn up.07 Oct 11:05 PM
New ZealandDisgraced film heavyweight hired for renowned NZ director's 'swansong'Wayne McCormack was convicted of assaulting two staff. He's now working with one again.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Black FernsThree matches, seven hours - your rugby world cup stadium survival guideHere's how to prepare for seven hours of rugby, music and good times.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Human waste overflowing': Landlord who failed to deal with human waste, mould, rats to pay tenants $3520"Hose for washing machine empties out of window. Kitchen water goes on the lawn."07 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Publicly vilified': Firm that hired soon-to-be charged fraudster alleges vendetta by victimThe company chose to stand by the man 'for their own commercial reasons'.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Chilling' murder of Constable Matthew Hunt: Killer appeals 'crushing' sentence"Mr Epiha had no motive to kill these police constables. He was just killing them."06 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandAuckland crash: Three people seriously injured in Great North Rd crashThe crash occurred shortly after 11.15pm.05 Oct 05:24 PM
New ZealandThree times this year: MP Simon Watts asks for more Police resourcing after jewellery store ram raidedThieves have hit an Auckland jewellery store for the third time this year.04 Oct 05:55 PM
TalanoaAuckland Airport creates new lounge area for overnight transit passengers after shamblesAuckland Airport apologies to stranded passengers, new lounge to be set up from today.03 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandPrincipals warn of spike in students dropping outSchools concerned as trend of students leaving for low-paid work continues.03 Oct 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhillip Mills: Vote for hope, not hostilityOPINION: 'Communities and businesses need to stay focused on what really matters.'03 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaPassengers left stranded, forced to sleep on Auckland Airport floorPassengers on a flight from Samoa were left to fend for themselves on Sunday morning.03 Oct 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Just told goodbye': Claims refugees placed in unheated, overcrowded homes after provider switchNew resettlement providers in Auckland, Chch and Hamilton after Red Cross lost tender.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandArrest made after man dies in alleged hit-and-run in Henderson on Friday nightA 42yo man has been arrested and will appear in Waitākere District Court on Thursday.01 Oct 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOne year on, Govt yet to decide what to do with axed bike bridge fundsMPs want answers as Government ponders what to do with bike bridge money.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff talks to Paula Bennett about politics, parties and what's holding Auckland backPaula Bennett talks to Phil Goff about knowing to get out when the going's good.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland's big fix: Mayor and deputy on the evolving Super CityDoes Auckland need fixing? The outgoing mayor and deputy say it's already being fixed.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien VenutoToilet humour: Why Wayne Brown's comments shouldn't be brushed offOPINION by Damien Venuto: Wayne Brown's comments reveal what kind of mayor he might be.01 Oct 10:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Chaotic new footage of Auckland mall robbery as police ramp up patrolsThieves with balaclavas and gloves casually smashed multiple jewellery cabinets.01 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandRainmaker strife: Highway closed, traffic warnings as heavy rain drenches northA slow-moving front has made for a soggy start to school holidays in the north.01 Oct 03:40 AM
TalanoaLearning Tuvaluan: 'At the moment, it's like a toddler learning how to speak'A proud Tuvaluan Kiwi is learning to speak the language of her ancestors to keep it alive.01 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand27-hour rainmaker: Slip closes highway, heavy downfall warnings for northRain descends on the North Island just in time for the school holidays.01 Oct 01:45 AM
RetailCostco: 'Hundreds, maybe even a thousand' in weekend queueOne Costco shopper thought up to 1000 people might be in the line at new store today.01 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Wayne Brown wants to glue pictures of journalist to urinalsCandidate upset journalist had "dug out" his age.30 Sep 10:12 PM
New ZealandAuckland mall masked gang robbery: MP rushes to pick up 'panicked' relativeMark Mitchell rushed to the mall where armed men robbed a jewellery store.30 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandMan found with serious injuries on Auckland road diesThe Concourse is closed off at present and diversions are in place.30 Sep 05:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho will be Auckland's next mayor? An unscientific, fast-food pollSteve Braunias walks the length of Lincoln Rd to ask how people will be voting.30 Sep 04:00 PM
