New ZealandRoad workers report being verbally and physically abused by frustrated driversOne in five road workers was physically assaulted in the past year.21 Oct 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Almost in tears': Forgotten lotto ticket wins Auckland punters $500k'I can’t believe I was basically carrying around a bag with $500,000 in it.'21 Oct 02:46 AM
Kahu‘Freeze their funding’: Willie Jackson steps into Taurua suspension rowMark Mitchell says he’s urged Sport NZ to resolve the standoff quickly.21 Oct 02:26 AM
LeagueFrom under pressure to unstoppable: How Dylan Brown silenced critics in Samoa winThe Kiwis five-eighth ran 162m, set up two tries and scored the match-winner.21 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandWorker seriously injured at Bayswater construction sitePolice were called to the Roberts Ave site just after 11am.21 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander appears in court on sexual abuse chargeThe man is facing one count of indecent assault.20 Oct 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySurprise find under 153-year-old Auckland university buildingA well dating back to the 1800s and a stone plaque were found during building restoration.20 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged after fatal boat trailer crash that killed young motherFour others were injured in the Te Mapara crash on July 11.20 Oct 10:22 PM
ChristchurchNational MP 'pretty disappointed' after rock thrown through car windowThe Waimakariri MP has represented his electorate for 11 years.20 Oct 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFinal Torpedo7 stores to close as retailer moves to online-onlyAll stores will be open over summer before transitioning by February 2026 to The Outlet.20 Oct 09:27 PM
Auckland'Too young to drive': Eight youths in stolen car lead police on Auckland motorway chaseAll eight, aged 12 to 15, were taken into custody without injury.20 Oct 09:20 PM
BusinessIkea parent expands Northland forestry footprintAbout 3000ha of indigenous forest will be set aside for conservation.20 Oct 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAlliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processorAround $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.20 Oct 08:37 PM
AucklandMore Dilworth School abuse charges as 72yo accused of historical sex offencesPolice are continuing to appeal for victims to come forward20 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandSix60 launch new summer festival in MatakanaThe line-up features artists including Yelawolf, Tash Sultana and Tami Neilson.20 Oct 07:00 PM
TravelRide across Australia by rail: The Indian Pacific’s coast-to-coast journeyThe Indian Pacific links Sydney and Perth on a 4352km coast-to-coast route.20 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisFive questions from Kiwis victory over SamoaWhat we learned as the Kiwis beat Samoa to open the 2025 Pacific Championships.20 Oct 06:01 PM
America's Cup'Absolutely open': Dalton’s plan to replace Burling as Team NZ return to the water Dalton's challenge to new Team NZ recruits: 'Let’s see if they can push their way on.'20 Oct 05:01 PM
Travel newsFive journeys tempting Kiwis to start planning their next big getawayDon’t miss these top travel deals for flights, resorts, and tours across the globe. 20 Oct 04:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBlow to $1.4b transport upgrade as benefits shrink after fresh delaysThe value of the Govt’s delayed National Ticketing Solution has fallen significantly.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandFormer pupils of embattled Akl school allege culture of 'thuggery', ritual hazings rife since 1970s"If they think it’s bad now, it was far worse then."20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Power prices are the real headline': Why 3% inflation feels worsePower prices surged 11.3%, the steepest annual rise since 1989.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Potential regional disaster': Chilling Mt Taranaki eruption predictionThe project looks at what would happen if the volcano erupted.20 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelRural retreat: Inside the luxury lodge two hours from AucklandSet on a 600-hectare working farm, the lodge sits just two hours from Auckland.20 Oct 07:00 AM
Crime'Modern-day slavery' trial begins for man accused of exploiting immigrants, rapeThe Crown say Moeaia Tuai kept $78k in wages from one woman, made her take out a $7k loan.20 Oct 06:00 AM
Travel5 Best things to do in KerikeriThe Old Packhouse Market offers fresh produce, live music and night events.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandBank cuts fixed-term mortgage rate with now-lowest 18-month dealIt comes a week and a half after the Reserve Bank cut the OCR down to 2.5%. 20 Oct 05:29 AM
New ZealandNew measles case confirmed in Auckland linked to overseas travelThe latest case was separate from the recent cases in Northland and Queenstown.20 Oct 05:12 AM
New ZealandTeen 'rag-dolled' in unprovoked Britomart assault, mother saysHer mother Maia says the girl’s phone was taken, reset and used to send threats.20 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeens nabbed for allegedly storming North Shore shop, smashing cabinets, making off in stolen carThree armed and masked people went into a pawnbrokers in Birkenhead. 20 Oct 03:32 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer Davina Reid makes new bid to practice law againShe was struck off in 2015 for smuggling contraband into a prison for Liam James Reid.20 Oct 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessApple NZ returns to growth in recession-hit marketTreaty means tech giant pays tax across the Tasman, accounts indicate.20 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldTwo killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into seaThe cargo jet had arrived from the United Arab Emirates before dawn.20 Oct 02:21 AM
New ZealandDIA says it can’t probe outgoing Kaipara mayor’s election complaintThe department says only police or courts can act on alleged election offences.20 Oct 02:04 AM
