PremiumPremiumCrimeFive duped Kiwi crims caught in global 'sting of the century' They were promised an encrypted app to freely discuss the drug trade. It was an FBI trap. 08 Feb 06:00 AM
AucklandWatch: Smoke billows over central Auckland as flaming car blocks motorway off-rampVideo shows the front of the car completely swallowed by flames.08 Feb 01:52 AM
Travel newsFrom harbour racing to art and pride: Where to find the best of summer 2026Race, celebrate, explore and unwind with NZ’s biggest summer events.07 Feb 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSand dune tragedy: Woman heard voice of lost partner during labour with his sonJasmine Cooke describes her baby boy, born after tragedy, as 'heaven sent'.07 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandCar fire temporarily blocks northbound traffic on Auckland motorwayOne northbound lane stayed open as emergency services managed the scene.07 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘We’re calling this a relapse?’: Kiwi comedian on falling off the wagon after five years soberEveryone makes mistakes. Rhys Mathewson turned his into a razor-sharp comedy act.06 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Museum asbestos removal projectThe complex job of fully removing asbestos at Auckland Museum alongside a wider upgrade will take until 2029.Watch06 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandBoil water notice lifted for Auckland island as possible cause of E. coli scare revealedWatercare says the positive E. coli sample likely arose during collection.06 Feb 04:03 AM
Auckland'An ongoing inconvenience': Auckland rail shut again for Waitangi long weekendThe closure follows weeks of summer rail disruption for City Rail Link-related upgrades.05 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeHigh-profile Auckland developer's glassing trial ends with hung juryIt's been five years since the bloody incident inside the seaside mansion.05 Feb 03:32 AM
KahuFamily behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalatePita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.05 Feb 02:50 AM
AucklandNeedles, nappies, dog crap, couches: Ex-pro boxer threatens to name illegal dumpers onlineDave Letele's Glen Eden and New Lynn gyms have both been hit by rubbish dumpers.05 Feb 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Extortion and squalor': Council shuts down uninhabitable motelAuckland council representatives Daniel Newman and Phylis Latu explain why authorities stepped in to shut motel. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed camera vandalised after another chopped down in North AucklandNZTA says vandalism of the Matakana Rd camera did not stop it working.04 Feb 05:00 AM
Crime'Executed for profit': Trio jailed for teen's mafia-style killing at pre-dug gravePolice searched for nine months before finding Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground.03 Feb 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: When ageing leaders put nations at riskOPINION: Global health, protest rights, environmental protection and public funding.03 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'Absolutely ridiculous': Crown blasts developer's account of cocktail woundingHe said he didn't realise he hurt anyone until the news reported a "champagne shanking".03 Feb 06:41 AM
LifestyleCan you help find Doug the pug?Doug, 6, supports sick and anxious students at Northern Health School.03 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandSleepless nights ease as humid air lifts from AucklandWeather is expected to stay settled across most of the country through Waitangi.03 Feb 03:00 AM
Auckland'It's going to be on Meola Reef': Brown decries Govt's tunnel vision while pushing his Pt Chev bridge planA decision on the preferred second harbour crossing is expected by mid-2026. 03 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Chopped down the revenue collector': Locals back mystery saboteur after Akl speed camera wreckedThe vigilante act is now the subject of a police probe with a replacement pole on its way.02 Feb 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How SkyCity kitchen staff scrambled to save PM’s big convention centre lunch A basement vehicle collision cut gas to the new NZICC kitchens for 15 minutes.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven people injured in two-car crash in north AucklandWhangaparāoa Road remains closed as crews clear the crash scene.02 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMansion party witness says 'fluid, beautiful' slap-like 'flick' caused shocking neck gashA property developer is accused of wounding a colleague who insulted him at the soiree. 02 Feb 04:16 AM
AucklandService chaos: Stranded train near Middlemore halts Eastern and Southern linesWestern Line services are delayed or cancelled as crews are redeployed.02 Feb 02:40 AM
New Zealand'A lifeline’: Push to keep Te Huia train rollingNZTA funding is only confirmed until June 2026, keeping the train a trial.02 Feb 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismConcert boom lifts Eden Park profit but 2026 outlook softensEden Park drew 568,900 people across its main events during the year.01 Feb 10:42 PM
CrimeYoung 'foot soldier' in $200k elderly scam blames drug debt, avoids prison$20k was spent on Louis Vuitton after a victim handed over bank card for 'forensic clean'.01 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The freedom, the flexibility': Auckland teacher couple on why they're homeschooling their sonsThe Ministry of Education predicts 11,179 children will be homeschooled this year.31 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeHow an Auckland businessman's scheme to import 2.6 million black-market cigarettes backfiredWei Xu stood to gain nearly $4 million from the illegal imports.31 Jan 05:00 AM
AucklandThousands turn up to protest in Auckland, Destiny Church bridge walk blocked About 1200 Destiny Church protesters were turned back at the Fanshawe St ramp.31 Jan 03:02 AM
CrimePolice recall ‘highly charged’ scene at Westmere mansion following wine glass neck woundThe jury panel is now down to 11 after a member improperly looked up the mansion's value.30 Jan 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Awesome!' - PM Jim Bolger at SkyCity casino opening 30 years agoMonday marks casino's opening: late Dame Cath Tizard and Jim Bolger officiated that night.29 Jan 11:00 PM
CrimeChampagne, cocaine and simmering resentment preceded glassing at Westmere mansionProperty developer "saw red" after he was humiliated over an unpaid invoice, Crown says.29 Jan 04:02 AM
