New ZealandExplainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.26 Jun 07:00 PM
Travel newsIs your ski field open? What to know about the snow ahead of school holidaysThe forecast brings hope for skiers amid a warm, wet June.26 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentLorde’s new album comes out today, here’s everything we know about VirginShe has teased its release for weeks. 26 Jun 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumRugby'More than a game': What the future holds for Moana PasifikaMoana Pasifika face a $7m income shortfall for the 2026 season.26 Jun 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanOpinion: MPs mourn Takutai Tarsh Kemp – what happens next and who might take her seatOPINION: There’s a lot on the line for Te Pāti Māori.26 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandHealthy Homes to golden visas: How Govt’s July 1 changes could affect youRental properties must comply with Healthy Homes standards by July 1.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Preventable': Auckland rail crew unaware of missing track before tunnel derailmentKey staff failed to communicate missing tracks, leading to the preventable accident.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councilsOPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?26 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsTakutai Tarsh Kemp fought for Māori ‘until the final hours’ - John TamihereKemp died at home, aged 50, after battling aggressive kidney disease.26 Jun 10:23 AM
New ZealandThe search for Ella Davenport: Police renew calls for public helpShe wore a dark blue top, maroon pants, and dark-coloured shoes.26 Jun 08:18 AM
Crime'It's selfish': Drugged driver chased by up to 20 police cars blasted for 'dumb' drivingBlake Herbert was on bail for a kidnapping when he drove high on meth and evaded police.26 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandState of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for galesWind gusts on the bridge could reach up to 90km/h between 6am and 10am.26 Jun 07:50 AM
New Zealand'It's a bit unnerving': Jewel heist leaves store owner on edgePolice tracked the stolen jewellery to Rotorua pawn shops.26 Jun 07:36 AM
New ZealandPro-cycling Auckland councillor suffers broken leg in bike-car crashJulie Fairey says she will likely need an operation and weeks of recovery.26 Jun 07:03 AM
TravelWhat it's like staying at an 'Airbnb for millionaires' propertyWe check into a multimillion-dollar property on Waiheke. 26 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandTower zones: Aucklanders split as map shows where 15-storey buildings could goHousing lobbyists welcome govt's train station plan but community leaders worried.26 Jun 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisIsaac DavisonEnding healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac DavisonA new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries. 26 Jun 06:00 AM
RacingRuakākā trainer's hopes high for home meeting with top contendersIridescent, a 3-year-old filly, will debut in the 1200m race.26 Jun 05:52 AM
New Zealand'We're pinching ourselves': Inside Christchurch's new theatre marvelFrank: Stories from the South, episode 7: The Court Theatre – Back Centre Stage.26 Jun 05:00 AM
RacingHow David Butcher is balancing training and driving in top racesThe champion reinsman often has only two or three drives a night at Alexandra Park.26 Jun 04:59 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks forward Sititi out of French seriesChristian Lio-Willie has been called into the squad as cover.26 Jun 04:54 AM
New Zealand'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increaseMore abuse means they'll be eligible for funded home security systems up to $4500.26 Jun 04:37 AM
TravelWhy Queensland remains a top destination for Kiwis - and what the state is doing to attract moreMore than 251,000 Kiwis visited Queensland in 2024, with one region particularly popular.26 Jun 03:59 AM
Travel newsBehind the chaos: How Qatar Airways managed a missile crisis and 20,000 affected passengersEngr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer called the event an 'operational crisis'.26 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandCrash closes major South Auckland highway, one critically injuredTwo others are still trapped in a vehicle at the scene on SH22. 26 Jun 03:04 AM
LifestyleHow a law graduate's art purchase could deliver $1m to Auckland GalleryAustralian philanthropist donates McCahon, Binney and Killeen art to fundraising auction. 26 Jun 02:00 AM
BusinessCanterbury's aerospace plan aims for $1b industry, 1500 jobs by 2035Canterbury aims to quadruple its aerospace value to over $1 billion annually by 2035.26 Jun 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Bunch of thugs': Vandals wreak havoc ruining Auckland rugby fieldsVandalism is costing Auckland ratepayers hundreds of thousands yearly.26 Jun 01:16 AM
New ZealandOfficer accused of fatally pushing drunk, aggressive man cleared of any wrongdoingThe man fell and hit his head while police were trying to move him on.26 Jun 01:06 AM
New ZealandOne in 10 have disease that Te Pāti Māori MP battled - 400 are on wait list for transplantAmong Māori and Pasifika, the rate with the illness may be as high as one in five. 26 Jun 12:40 AM
CrimePolice officer to be charged after pursuit crash that killed teenThe family of Whangārei teen Angel Riley say their hunt for justice is just beginning. 26 Jun 12:31 AM
New ZealandPolice seek night market stabbing footage, victims 'stable'A 23-year-old has appeared in court, facing charges of wounding with intent.25 Jun 11:29 PM
New ZealandNZ shearers prepare for Scotland's toughest sheepToa Henderson and Jack Fagan will tackle blackface sheep at the Lochearnhead Shears.25 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori ‘devastated’ after MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp diesThe Tāmaki Makaurau MP was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2024.25 Jun 10:22 PM
