New ZealandMajor power cut hits East Auckland as crews hunt cause of faultThe outage stems from a network or equipment fault north of Whitford.20 Apr 06:13 AM
PremiumCurrencyWhy the NZ dollar has slumped to a 13-year low against the AussieThe New Zealand dollar has slid more than A10c against the Aussie in the past year.20 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandHorse meat pies back on the menuPakūranga Bakery now sources horse meat from New Zealand's only approved processor.20 Apr 05:48 AM
LiveNew Zealand'Prepare for the worst': Minister warns more severe weather expected this evening20 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandAir NZ plane hit by lightningTwo flights were cancelled as a result of the lightning strike.20 Apr 12:21 AM
PoliticsNational’s former Attorney-General prospect to contest Tāmaki for Act Act's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.20 Apr 12:18 AM
RetailKmart Westgate rising in northwest AucklandVideo shows the construction of New Zealand's largest Kmart as at April 16. Video / New Zealand Retail Property GroupWatch20 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBiggest new Kmart to bring hundreds of jobs as Westgate retail hub surgesThe retailer is to operate all hours across the road from Costco Wholesale Westgate.20 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.20 Apr 12:00 AM
SportKiwi 15-year-old to take on world's best surfersButland, 24, earned his wildcard after emerging from a field of 112 men.19 Apr 11:24 PM
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