New ZealandWatch: Auckland driver’s wild wrong-way shortcutVideo of the bold and legally questionable manoeuvre was shared online.27 Feb 02:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport ‘upset’ after person struck by bus, rushed to hospitalA section of Church St was briefly closed while emergency services responded.27 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandLabour MP calls for David Seymour’s sacking over school lunch programmeAssociate Education Minister claims the revamped scheme will save $170 million overall.27 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandPolice car rammed, attempted carjacking - offenders flee at high speed across AucklandA pair fled at high speed from Greenlane to Manurewa, got arrested after fleeing on foot. 27 Feb 01:22 AM
Racing$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.27 Feb 12:59 AM
Education‘Cost-saving’ lunch scheme under fire: Principals urge acting PM to return to old systemPrincipals list issues like small portions, late deliveries, and burned and unsealed food.27 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandAre private schools better than public schools in New Zealand?The judge ruled in favour of St Cuthbert’s, citing its support for learning disabilities.26 Feb 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHealth tech software firm collapsed owing around $1mDirector says pandemic, loss of biggest client triggered collapse.26 Feb 09:48 PM
WarriorsWatch: On board with 300 Warriors fans flying to Las VegasShaun Johnson helped serve dinner on the flight, surprising fans.26 Feb 07:33 PM
CrimeDowntown Auckland brawl leaves man seriously injured, police investigatingCCTV footage is being reviewed to identify those involved.26 Feb 06:35 PM
New Zealand‘It’s awful’: Auckland schools cut back on uneaten free lunchesTwo Auckland schools cut lunch orders due to students not eating them.26 Feb 05:55 PM
Kahu‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on TaranakiMore than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.26 Feb 04:58 PM
Racing'Quite remarkable': Aussie giants join NZ's $9m Champions DayPerfumist is one of the Australian-trained gallopers coming to Ellerslie for the NZB Kiwi.26 Feb 04:23 PM
New ZealandAuckland councillors start revealing re-election plans - but others stay tight-lippedMany councillors are still weighing their options on whether they'll run.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Pay it forward: A smarter way to fund Auckland’s futureOPINION: Auckland is billions of dollars behind in its infrastructure spending.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I will run again’: Devoted family man loses leg to car in horrific crashAn Auckland man had no time to respond before crash near his home.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notifiedAuckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith MillThe mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16mPlus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashionKiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConsumer NZ, retirement residents vs Metlifecare over repairs, maintenanceConsumer NZ, Retirement Village Residents Association complain about repairs, maintenance.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow new citizens' arrest laws could impact NZ retailersLabour criticises $3.6 million spent on retail crime advisory group.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWife killer reveals why he abandoned 3yo daughter 'Pumpkin' overseasNai Yin Xue's daughter was dubbed 'Pumpkin' after being found in Pumpkin Patch clothing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?OPINION: Why is Wayne Brown ranting against a cycleway in the city?26 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWhy Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowdsAll tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.26 Feb 05:37 AM
New Zealand‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteerTracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.26 Feb 04:00 AM
Warriors‘Keep moving forward’: No regrets from RTS over failed Warriors centre stintThe 31-year-old has gone back to the future on the eve of the new season.26 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeJury rejects self-defence claim after ‘execution-style’ Queen St shooting, gunman guilty of murderThe defence said he had been subject to a brutal group attack prior to firing. 26 Feb 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Moto mad little boy': Young motocross rider dies after head injury during raceA family member described him as 'a special little guy to our family'.26 Feb 12:56 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powersThe announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.26 Feb 12:52 AM
Retail$100m Highland Park Pak’nSave boosting trolley stock as more than 5700 people pour in'We had people lined up with trolleys before the ribbon was even cut,' says store owner.26 Feb 12:24 AM
EntertainmentKiwi actor Bruce Hopkins poised to do 69 backflips in ‘Brownie’s Pool' - and it’s all for charity'It’s like being a kid again, you know, it’s just so joyful throwing yourself in the air.'25 Feb 11:17 PM
CrimeConvictions overturned, charges dropped against ex-CYF carer accused of sexually abusing boysHe ran a home that cared for 150 boys. Jurors found him guilty of abusing five of them.25 Feb 11:01 PM
BusinessVector CEO Simon Mackenzie to step downThe veteran Vector boss will stand down at the end of June.25 Feb 10:42 PM
