New Zealand‘It’s frustrating’: Driver wrongly accused in petrol theft mix-up speaks outThe misreading of a licence plate is causing headaches for an innocent Auckland driver.25 Dec 03:28 AM
EntertainmentTaika Waititi cooks Rita Ora a hangi for Christmas in Point Chevalier backyardThe director donned gumboots and a Russell Crowe T-shirt to get the festivities started.25 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Extraordinary numbers’ - Auckland City Mission’s Xmas market feeds hundredsChristmas celebrates what's good in the world, the mission's kaumātua says.24 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZMeanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.24 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandChristmas Day at Auckland City MissionAbout 500 people in need are enjoying food stalls, a cooked lunch and presents today.Watch24 Dec 10:40 PM
CrimeMan made his own bullets, 3D-printed guns while under protection orderThe guns he printed were called FGC-9s, short for "f*** gun control".24 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree top new residences which won 2024 architecture awardsOutstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.24 Dec 05:00 PM
Crime'Confused and unsophisticated': How a comedy of errors dashed a $2.5m liquid meth plotThe plan to retrieve the drug, hidden inside shock absorbers, needed some work.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police swarm South Auckland supermarket after incident involving gunmanWitnesses reported seeing the gunman with a firearm inside the supermarket.24 Dec 06:48 AM
New ZealandPolice manhunt for gunman continues after double-shooting in West AucklandThe pair remain in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the shooting.24 Dec 06:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Brainless' driver runs red light, narrowly misses cars, intersection filled with smokeA witness says it's lucky no one was killed when the vehicle sped through intersection.24 Dec 03:00 AM
Travel newsAll the road closures that could impact your summer road tripWith lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.23 Dec 10:52 PM
SailGP‘You want close racing’: Sir Russell Coutts on potential for future SailGP athlete draftSailGP introduced athlete transfers during the off-season which saw two Kiwis on the move.23 Dec 09:00 PM
Sport‘Pressure is a good thing’: Sun ready to make more memories in 2025Sun is now hot property, recently honoured as the WTA’s newcomer of the year23 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Our rainbow baby’: Christmas a time of new life for couple after daughter’s death'We’ll always be a family with three kids, even if one is not around,' Dad says.23 Dec 05:19 PM
New ZealandWhat to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summerThe sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Shock diagnosis’: She had no symptoms. Then she was given one year to liveShe has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'23 Dec 04:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang patch ban: Who are the Damned Pirates, Fitus and H-Town 07?Police intel files reveal fresh details on little-known Kiwi gangs subject to new law.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime$340,000 missing: Gambling addict Auckland property manager sentenced for fraudLittle did his employer know it was funding his SkyCity Casino addiction.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison deathThe family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandClear skies for Christmas Eve before Santa brings rain to townTemperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland couple welcome son after baby daughter’s Kabuki syndrome deathAn Auckland couple who lost their 4-month-old daughter to a rare congenital disorder have welcomed a baby boy this Christmas. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I wasn't involved': Black Power president acquitted of manslaughter by Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court found a detective's evidence on gang heirarchies was inadmissable.23 Dec 07:17 AM
New Zealand'Like an explosion': Police forensic investigation under way after pair shot in AucklandPolice could be seen cordoning off a street in the area.23 Dec 05:04 AM
New ZealandAuckland-bound Air NZ flight turns back due to mechanical faultThe flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.23 Dec 04:59 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies after crash in Auckland suburb of Stanley PointInvestigations continue into the cause of the crash.23 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandSource of ‘unacceptable’ phantom alarm keeping Auckland CBD residents up all night foundSource of the 'really unpleasant' noise has been identified, but a fix is some time away.22 Dec 11:06 PM
UFC‘Something quite unique’: Why UFC newcomer brought camp to NZ ahead of debut'They know how to make a champion. That comes from the culture to begin with.'22 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Rain for most parts': Wet Christmas Day for much of New ZealandTemperatures will range from the low to mid-20s on Christmas Day.22 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Where's the Team Auckland that the city and country need?OPINION: Aucklanders need to feel they belong in a vibrant, ambitious city.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Brownie's Pool': Downtown Auckland pool a hit for summerThe new free open-air saltwater pool is already proving popular.22 Dec 05:11 AM
New ZealandExpert horrified after shark disembowelled on Auckland beach, pups ripped from wombThe shark had washed up dead on the shore earlier this week.22 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWayne Brown set to seek second term with polls showing he's a hit with votersHis ratings have probably improved since the CCO reforms, says the mayor.22 Dec 03:44 AM
