LiveNew ZealandPassengers warned to head home as state of emergency declared across WellingtonPeople using rail and bus services should act early, head home, or stay home.20 Apr 03:13 AM
ReviewsBach Musica launches 2026 season with Bach and EsmailJono Palmer led Bach’s Easter Oratorio with zest. 20 Apr 02:53 AM
AucklandManhunt underway for man wearing candy-cane boxer shortsThe male is being sought in relation to a burglary in Auckland’s Glen Innes.20 Apr 02:34 AM
PremiumPropertyBiggest new Kmart to bring hundreds of jobs as Westgate retail hub surges20 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumSchool Rugby|UpdatedFirst XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?20 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland FCAuckland FC's billionaire owner in bid to buy rugby clubThe Black Knight boss needs a 75% vote from roughly 700 members on May 7 to buy Exeter.19 Apr 11:21 PM
EnergyGovt deal boosts diesel backup as Marsden Point adds nine days' storageThe new storage is expected to earn about $8m extra revenue in 2026.19 Apr 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandLife-saving calls or 'woke' weather fears? Inside MetService's Cyclone Vaianu warningsCritics worry about 'warning fatigue' but agency insists cyclone messages were justified.19 Apr 09:34 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanJimmy Barnes roars back: Working Class Man turns health battles into arena-strength comebackThe Aussie rocker has been through the wringer but belted out the hits in spite of it all.19 Apr 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMoana Pasifika’s repayment of $2.7m public loan in doubtMoana Pasifika has missed $217,500 in recent loan interest and principal.19 Apr 08:52 PM
Entertainment‘We need a medic’: Chaos and high drama in new Celebrity Treasure Island first look clipPlus Fast & Furious star Vinnie Bennett unleashes in new clip.19 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn the block: NZ's tallest apartment tower SeascapeAsian-based investors and others overseas could be interested in buying the Akl project.19 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil Gifford: Veterans prove a point to Rennie in Super Rugby's best round yetOPINION: In a key position Dave Rennie won’t suffer from a lack of candidates.19 Apr 06:30 PM
AucklandKiwi woman on Green Card arrested by ICE after New Zealand holidayEverlee Wihongi's whānau say she has a valid Green Card and should not have been detained.19 Apr 05:56 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Marsh not happy with being just the $6 million manMiss Janet was a dominant winner at Ellerslie on Saturday19 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Doom spiral': Auckland's poorest now can't afford petrol to pick up food parcelsVinnies Tāmaki Makaurau saw 87 families unable to pick up food parcels in March.19 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationNZ's biggest cheats: NCEA exam breach probes triple since 2019, stumping officialsNZQA says 168 potential exam breaches involved AI use.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandState of emergency remains for Whanganui and Ōhura as more heavy rain expected tomorrowA line of heavy showers is moving across the upper North Island this afternoon.19 Apr 07:37 AM
Auckland FCThunderstorm drama as Auckland FC defeats sees Premier Plate hopes slip awayThe Newcastle Jets clinched the Premiers Plate as Auckland FC slipped to defeat.19 Apr 06:01 AM
New ZealandLightning strike hits Penrose house, causing fireThe fire started in an upstairs bedroom and spread to the roof space.19 Apr 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark Thomas: Auckland’s deal is a start. But will it be strong enough to matter?OPINION: The agreement still lacks multi-year funding and firm co-investment guarantees.19 Apr 05:00 AM
WellingtonMan missing at Shelly Beach, KaiparaEmergency services were called at 1pm but the man is still unaccounted for.19 Apr 04:50 AM
Crime'Serious misuse of a trusted position': Teacher's aide propositioned boy on ride homeHe avoided the sex offender registry but was told: 'This should never have happened.'19 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandRiver levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower HuttMetService says storms can dump 10-25mm of rain in just one hour.19 Apr 01:57 AM
TravelWould your children love a Carnival cruise? Three kids weigh in No holds barred: Three pint-sized guests rate life onboard Carnival Splendor. 19 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandSerial shoplifter went to extreme lengths to steal, including claiming she had cancerAnna Salari also picked up discarded receipts and then used them to claim refunds.19 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWarriors'It was pretty incredible': Warriors flyer admits disbelief over gravity-defying try v TitansCoach Andrew Webster says Alofiana Khan-Pereira has quickly fitted into the side.18 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandDriver flees after hitting pedestrian in Auckland, turns up at police stationEmergency services rushed to Roscommon Rd shortly before 10pm.18 Apr 10:21 PM
