New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Chris Bishop has unveiled new capacity plans, reducing blanket intensification.19 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAlice SoperAlice Soper: Big questions face Aupiki 2026 as Blues set the paceANALYSIS: Questions over the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season, which kicks off on June 13.19 Feb 03:01 AM
WellingtonEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused's mother begged police for help as her son's paranoia spiralledAnaru Morunga has been accused of murdering his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.19 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingElderly mum loses $720 in HouseSmile layby scam targeting vulnerable shoppersPensioner says smooth-talking cold caller promised her a lounge suite before Christmas.19 Feb 02:00 AM
CrimeHow undercover investigators nailed Jonah Lomu's brother in a drug schemeThe rugby legend's younger brother used his job at FedEx to circumvent Customs inspectors.19 Feb 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHow Auckland Airport plans to grow, upgrade and cut queues at the same timeDomestic jet passenger numbers are now at 93% of 2019 levels.19 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandSerial heckler interrupts Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speechVision NZ candidate Karl Mokaraka interrupts Housing Minister Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speech. Video / Dean PurcellWatch18 Feb 11:52 PM
AucklandWatch: Serial heckler hijacks Bishop's Auckland housing U-turn as Govt slashes plan'We have listened,' the Prime Minister said as major changes were announced. 18 Feb 11:45 PM
SailGPInjured Black Foils sailor discharged from hospital after surgery on broken legIt's understood spare oxygen was used as the teams worked to free the injured sailor.18 Feb 11:03 PM
New ZealandWhy are cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?New Zealand has at least 42 cicada species, each with its own distinct song.18 Feb 10:48 PM
Agribusiness$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital returnThe $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.18 Feb 10:45 PM
Auckland'Quite scary': Neighbours rattled after suspected South Auckland garage shootingThe injured person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.18 Feb 09:23 PM
Property'A number of commercial buildings' – SkyCity eyes $200m asset salesUnderlying FY26 ebitda guidance is confirmed at $190m-$210m as dividends remain suspended.18 Feb 09:01 PM
AucklandHousing rethink: Govt set to slash 2 million-home plan and pull back from Auckland suburbsThe new rules are expected to prioritise CBD and rail corridors over suburbs.18 Feb 08:30 PM
AirlinesAuckland Airport profit up, expects passenger numbers to keep growingTotal passenger numbers hit 9.64m, up 2% on the previous year.18 Feb 08:26 PM
Travel newsOne missing passport, one ruined trip, one costly ride homeAir NZ says its boarding rules were followed but is strengthening checks in response. 18 Feb 08:00 PM
Entertainment'It's easy to overlook the toll it can take': Marlon Williams announces touring break after final NZ showsThe 35-year-old plans a rāhui-inspired pause after touring nonstop since high school.18 Feb 07:00 PM
AucklandUrgent safety checks ordered after boy falls from emergency exit during school bus runCCTV showed neither the Glen Eden Intermediate pupils nor the driver erred.18 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow did your school rank? See the NZ secondary schools and students topping Cambridge examsThe schools with the most individual awards have been revealed.18 Feb 06:58 PM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: What northern NZ’s wet and sticky summer reveals about our warming atmosphereOPINION: On February 2, Whangaparaoa sweltered at 24C with 98% relative humidity.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'People who gravitate to the theatre tend to be the weirdos': Top playwright mentors Kiwi talentTony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens takes the best of Kiwi talent under his wing.18 Feb 04:07 PM
AucklandMore than 100 drivers fail compulsory retests after VTNZ bribery probeLicences for 61 drivers were downgraded after they skipped the resit deadline.18 Feb 04:00 PM
RacingAustralian 3-year-old steps up to challenge locals in NZB KiwiAsakura's connections are under no illusions as to size of the task they face.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We all have a right to comment on Auckland's futureOPINION: The battle over Auckland's future is a bizarre situation.18 Feb 04:00 PM
ChristchurchUni students warned over ‘aggressive' recruiting by 'cults', unofficial groups on campusStudents who feel pressured are urged to contact university security or chaplaincy.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Auckland's queen of hospitality quitsPlus, Steve Dunstan’s new brand reps Auckland and the Barretts' big wedding ahead of baby.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Kiwis have nothing to fear from the Chinese people, their government, not so muchOPINION: It's time we took our sovereignty and the values underpinning it more seriously.18 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandCouncillor calls controversial Auckland parking rules 'a mistake' for dense neighbourhoodsJo Bartley lives in an intensified neighbourhood and knows firsthand how bad parking is.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop-rated kennel under fire after family dog sent home in shock collar without consentDog owners say the Kumeū kennel never sought their permission to use the shock device.18 Feb 07:00 AM
Lifestyle'Baby Barrett 3.0 has arrived': All Black and wife welcome third childTheir daughters Billie and Coco appear in photos meeting their new sibling.18 Feb 06:09 AM
New ZealandRed-light dash foils getaway after restaurant safe burglary in NewmarketThe 53-year-old is accused of stealing a restaurant safe with cash inside.18 Feb 05:45 AM
AucklandAuckland boatie faces firearms charge after shot allegedly fired at vessel Armed officers boarded the 68-year-old's boat and seized 'an item of interest'. 18 Feb 05:36 AM
CrimeGerman backpacker sobs in Auckland pack rape trial as defence suggests she instigated group sexThe woman acknowledged she had few memories of the New Year's morning incident.18 Feb 05:30 AM
