AucklandCharacter Coalition: Build on empty sites before knocking down villasThe Character Coalition has identified a "dirty dozen" sites ripe for intensification that could be built without touching inner-city special character areas. Video / Michael CraigWatch17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Dirty dozen' of empty Auckland sites could accommodate more than a thousand homes, says coalitionChris Bishop rejects claims he blocked a 41-unit Kāinga Ora project in Kingsland.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘They should lead by example’: Pensioner wins fight with NZTA over $2.60 tollBrett Jacobson was wrongly billed for his towed ute, then told he couldn't get a refund.17 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandPerson jumped by three men while walking dog in East Auckland park The assault happened near Ti Rakau Park between 8.30pm and 9.15pm on Sunday. 17 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestyleWatch: Richie McCaw's humble act moments before Hall of Fame inductionRichie was inducted into the NZ Sports Hall of Fame alongside Dame Valerie Adams.17 Feb 05:26 AM
SailGPBlack Foils' season in doubt after horror SailGP crash and boat's destructionThe damage could sideline New Zealand until the UK SailGP event in July.17 Feb 04:28 AM
Auckland'A kick in the stomach': Award-winning butcher hits out after $320 shoplifting incidentThe alleged theft occurred at Aussie Butcher New Lynn today.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandInfrastructure warning: $275b wishlist but not enough to fix what we haveOnly about 30% of the pipeline is set aside for maintenance and renewals.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand1kg silver bars, gold coins stolen in ‘significant’ West Auckland bullion heistOfficers want reports of anyone offering large amounts of silver or gold.17 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandTitirangi residents fear being cut off as 10-week road closure beginsResidents say six weeks' notice is not enough to plan hospital visits.17 Feb 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierLiam Napier: Has NZ Rugby lost a potential All Blacks captain?The Blues coach laments his skipper's exit; calls for better retention of national talent.17 Feb 02:51 AM
Politics'Very big decision': Govt weighs tolling harbour bridge to build new crossingThe Government may need to toll the old bridge in order to build a new crossing.17 Feb 02:19 AM
New Zealand‘Peace of mind at last’: Community's homes get green light three years after cyclone'Thank you for your patience, your persistence and for staying the course.'17 Feb 02:13 AM
Auckland'Highly concerning failures' at Teaching Council; firm run by CEO's husband gets $1.7m contracts – reportThe council has launched an employment process concerning its CEO Lesley Hoskin. 17 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandWhy our ageing roads are so vulnerable to slips in extreme weatherDr Douglas Wilson says old, steep roads and wetter storms are driving more slips.17 Feb 01:55 AM
Crime'He is fried as f***': Text warning before ex-partner's alleged murderJasmaine Reihana's body was later found in the back seat of a burnt-out car.17 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking Waikato teen missing for five daysPolice believe Maiah is in Waikato but say she may have travelled to Auckland.17 Feb 12:51 AM
AucklandBoatie detained after shot fired at another vessel in Auckland harbourArmed officers boarded the boat and seized 'an item of interest'. 17 Feb 12:46 AM
AucklandSupermarket staff threatened with umbrella, pedestrian run down by getaway cyclist, trio in courtThe trio were allegedly stealing grocery items off shelves and hiding them in a bag. 17 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandBrother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu pleads guilty to drug chargeJohn Lomu and another man face sentencing in the Manukau District Court on June 5.16 Feb 11:44 PM
New Zealand1News reporter quits journalism to learn te reo Māori fulltimeShe said journalism had started to feel 'quite easy' and it was time for a new challenge. 16 Feb 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBuilder China Construction wants to liquidate company linked to Seascape developer ShundiShundi Tāmaki Village: planning apartments for 5000 in St Johns yet never started work.16 Feb 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHeroes take centre stage as Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches into Eden ParkThe latest show, The Heroes Who Made Us, premieres in Auckland this week.16 Feb 11:00 PM
AucklandA bang, tyre screeching and screams: Neighbours woken by fatal Auckland crash People rushed from their homes when the accident happened just after 11pm.16 Feb 10:40 PM
Lifestyle'Don't forget your roots': Six60 turn Auckland Airport into farewell stageThe surprise performances marked Auckland Airport's 60th anniversary.16 Feb 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More rain, stronger winds': Have we had our last classic Kiwi summer?Eleven people have died in this summer’s storms, including six campers.16 Feb 10:21 PM
CrimeTeen arsonist referred to youth aid after $50k damage to West Auckland BMX clubPolice say the fire began in a rubbish bin leaning against the canteen.16 Feb 10:15 PM
LifestyleNZ spoke, Griffin's listened: Branding backlash sees iconic Cookie Bear back in biscuit aisleThe much-loved bear was quietly dropped from packets in favour of visually neutral look.16 Feb 09:48 PM
EducationComplaints after crowded school bus repeatedly leaves 13-year-old stranded at stopAuckland Transport will trial an extra afternoon service this week.16 Feb 08:20 PM
LifestyleFrom lanterns to lion dances: Where to celebrate Lunar New Year in AucklandLanterns, lion dances, fireworks and K-pop feature in family-friendly line-ups.16 Feb 08:01 PM
Black CapsNZ Cricket faces player exodus over future of T20 competitionDelays with deciding what direction the game takes could have major consequences.16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandSerious crash Glen EdenThe Serious Crash Unit investigates a head-on crash on Great North Rd, Glen Eden.Watch16 Feb 07:14 PM
SportSailGP's Kiwi physio plans to row across the AtlanticShe will row 3000 nautical miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua from December.16 Feb 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBuying using a bot: Mastercard Agent Pay AI shopping makes its NZ debutExpert warns retailers to make sites readable to AI tools or miss sales.16 Feb 04:00 PM