PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne again – the 2025 mayoral election campaign has begunOPINION: Part of Brown's positioning is to burn off potential rivals. It’s working.25 Jan 12:19 AM
New ZealandMan charged after four-hour standoff with armed policePolice took the man into custody almost five hours after the incident began on Mulroy Pl.24 Jan 10:28 PM
New Zealand‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.24 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandSH1 traffic delays near Bombay to ease as highway reopens after crashDiversions have ended but motorists could still face delays until congestion eases.24 Jan 08:43 PM
LifestyleThe ultimate guide to Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend eventsIt isn't so bad to be back in the big smoke.24 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council dog rules must target delinquent owners, not responsible walkersEDITORIAL: The challenge is to develop policies with teeth that target delinquent owners.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat can New Zealanders expect for the 2025 Year of the Snake?Chinese New Year kicks off on January 29 and lasts 19 days until February 16.24 Jan 07:32 AM
New ZealandHelium balloon causes power outage in Central Auckland, residents report ‘loud bang’The first electricity outage was reported shortly before 3pm.24 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandArmed police block major Auckland highway lane to arrest man over alleged social media commentsPolice said charges would be considered.24 Jan 04:31 AM
New Zealand'I am 15': Man who had sex with 13yo allegedly lied about his age while procuring abortionA nurse said the then-20-year-old told her 'Yes, I am 15'.24 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandMayor: Work needed after Auckland pipe burst leaves 3000 without waterA burst pipe left thousands without water on Thursday.24 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman and Auror: Inside NZ’s privately-owned retail surveillance networkPolice can search vast retail database - is this how they found ex-MP's alleged incident?24 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandCar removed from Mairangi Bay crash siteCar removed after crashing into building in North Shore’s Mairangi Bay. Video / Alex BurtonWatch24 Jan 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘Community spirit in action’: Students rescue stricken launch stranded on rocksCoastguard called it 'an amazing example of community spirit in action'.24 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Vehicle into a building’: Three hospitalised after crash on Auckland's North ShoreThe crash occurred on Beach Rd in Mairangi Bay just after 1pm.24 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandCongestion builds as Aucklanders flock to holiday hotspotsTraffic may worsen into the weekend, with rain predicted for much of the North Island.24 Jan 01:31 AM
BusinessWhere Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.23 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland tenant billed $1k after three people found living in one-bedroom flatWhen the landlord visited, the tenant was away - and three others were there.23 Jan 11:06 PM
New Zealand‘Uncertain future’: $50k raised after father-of-two swept off Piha rocksPolice recovered the body of Tran Duy Quyen on Piha Beach last Tuesday.23 Jan 10:10 PM
UFCWhat Dan Hooker wants to prove in highlight reel UFC match-up'That’s the question people ask ... does he have that championship calibre skill level?'23 Jan 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumSportTiny town’s biggest sporting day in 120 years as it hosts Super Rugby’s greatest rivalryTiny Canterbury town of Kirwee counts down to kickoff between the Crusaders and Blues.23 Jan 08:05 PM
New Zealand27 out of 61 meth lollies never recovered, no arrests madePolice wind down operation five months after meth lollies first discovered.23 Jan 06:50 PM
New ZealandBack by lunchtime: Water to be restored to West Auckland after broken water main fixedWatercare shut off water to parts of West Auckland after a large water main broke.23 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandEden Park CEO ‘delighted’ at PM’s call to abolish concert limit, Helen Clark criticises itLuxon has called for the limit of concerts at Eden Park to be abolished completely.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Only in NZ’ – Police chase after man on ride-on mowerThree officers were seen running after a man on the ride-on lawnmower.23 Jan 07:27 AM
New ZealandWater shortages for up to 15,000 West Aucklanders after ‘large-diameter’ main breaksDue to the pipe's size it could take 24 hours to restore water to large parts of the West.23 Jan 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Wet weekend': Rain, hot muggy nights for start of Auckland Anniversary WeekendWarm, muggy temperatures cloak the North Island with only one cloudless day.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deathsThe inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘I’m relieved’: Golriz Ghahraman speaks as she avoids charges over Pak’nSave ‘shoplifting’The police decision on charging Golriz Ghahraman is out – and she's speaking.23 Jan 03:15 AM
SailGP'Massive success': Calls renew for bed tax after SailGP eventAuckland's mayor has proposed a 2.5%-3% bed tax for event funding shortfalls.23 Jan 03:00 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins promising robust policy but keeps powder dryPolicy announcements are expected "in the coming months".23 Jan 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Shane Reti wasn't demoted, he can now help shape our national identityOPINION: Technology is key to improving export value, delivering better health outcomes,23 Jan 02:00 AM
SailGPSailGP sailor cleared of serious injury after Auckland incident led to hospital visitThe team was forced to withdraw from the second day of racing after the injury occurred.23 Jan 12:06 AM
RacingManukau hosts $30,000 Railway Sprint final with star-studded fieldQuintessential aims to replicate his mum's 2019 Railway Sprint win.22 Jan 11:25 PM
