LifestyleFrom stars to Shakespeare: 9 ways to make the most of the holidaysEnjoy local arts, cultural and hospitality events in the final week before Christmas.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Talanoa'Gone too soon, sir': Auckland school in mourning after 'beloved' deputy principal diesThe family now faces a funeral service on Monday, in the same week as Christmas.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and heavy rain to hit parts of the countryAucklanders may be reaching for their umbrellas today.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Auckland FCKings of the road: Auckland FC bank impressive away win, end Wanderers' home streakThe 2-0 victory lifts Auckland FC back to the top of the A-League table.19 Dec 11:12 AM
New Zealand'Going green': David Seymour's car buried under branches in freak tree accident'I put something under the tree ... but it’s gone horribly wrong.'19 Dec 06:31 AM
New ZealandShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandIsrael-Palestine conflict protester ordered to pay reparations for red paint attacks on MP officesThe paint “bombs” targeted sites including Christopher Luxon’s electorate office.19 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleOpinion: Christmas isn't what it used to be and this email proves itWe now rank behind only Canada and Australia for 'Christmas crack' searches.19 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ stocks rally on heavy turnover after confidence booster ANZ business confidence hit a 30-year high, with net 74% upbeat on 2025.19 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandThe Front Page: From cartels to Facebook drugs – why NZ is losing the fight on gangs and methAdvisers want a dedicated 'Minister of Mafias' to lead the gang crackdown.19 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailK-beauty favourite W cosmetics arrives in Auckland with Sylvia Park flagshipA second W cosmetics store is planned for Westfield Newmarket in 2026.19 Dec 03:40 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Just so happy': Influencer Sera Cruickshank expecting baby boy with convicted rapist ex-cop Jamie FosterAfter a miscarriage in June, Cruickshank is 'overjoyed' to be four months pregnant. 19 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Disgusted ... total lies': Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie JacksonThey were like brothers for decades. Now they've had a falling out of epic proportions.18 Dec 11:21 PM
PoliticsWhat the Waitangi Tribunal’s sweeping new report means for councils and iwiThe latest Waitangi Tribunal report says Māori knowledge was considered to be irrelevant.18 Dec 11:08 PM
New ZealandSnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for SantaSnow warnings are in place tonight for Crown Range and Milford alpine roads.18 Dec 09:21 PM
New Zealand‘I ran towards the gunshots’: Inside Kiwi bystander’s Bondi terror ordealPapakura-raised Amandeep Singh-Bola restrained alleged gunman during Bondi terror attack.18 Dec 09:19 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentPatterson Wealth founder takes back control from firm under FMA probeCraig Patterson has taken back control of Patterson Wealth, the company he founded. 18 Dec 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergySoaring power prices have cost country $5.2b in lost GDP, modelling suggestsHigh electricity costs have cut jobs and hit wages as production plants struggle or close.18 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'My sweet, innocent boy': Teen allegedly punched repeatedly by girl on North Shore busThe 16-year-old's mother said he now fears using public transport after being attacked.18 Dec 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe healthiest breakfast cereals in NZ supermarkets, and the ones to think twice aboutFibre, sugar and whole grains matter more than most front-of-pack claims.18 Dec 06:00 PM
Auckland'Expect delays': Crash on busy Auckland on-ramp leaves three in hospitalA police spokesperson said the crash between four vehicles was reported just after 5am. 18 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandMore than $1 million worth in luxury cars, property and banned vapes seized in police raidsThe vapes contained etomidate, a drug linked to breathing failure.18 Dec 05:17 PM
New Zealand'She was on the floor for two hours': St John changes alarm system after 91yo's harrowing ordealThe 91-year-old lay with a fractured neck waiting for an ambulance.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMahurangi oyster farmers still waiting for compensation packagePeak season was wiped out as thousands of Mahurangi oysters were lost.18 Dec 07:11 AM
LifestyleChristmas parking wars: Drivers resort to using trolleys, cones and even themselves to save a spaceOne in seven drivers say they've clashed with other road users over a parking space. 18 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandFormer transtasman league star charged with assault, threatening to killThe former sportsman has interim name suppression as he appears in an Auckland court. 18 Dec 05:00 AM
Rugby'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal ‘We were playing against the bloody refs’: Kirkpatrick recalls 1976 All Blacks tour.18 Dec 05:00 AM
SportHalberg Awards finalists revealedThirty-two finalists across six categories have been announced. 18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandFast-track green light for Waihī North mineThe mining project is forecast to add $5.2b in gold and silver exports over 18 years.18 Dec 03:35 AM
AucklandAuckland march backs Jewish community after Sydney terror attackThe march, starting at 3pm at Aotea Square, is expected to draw hundreds of supporters.18 Dec 03:06 AM
New Zealand'A time to remember their past': Rangatira Marae whānau lay Cyclone Gabrielle taonga to restThe new marae and site will be rebuilt a few minutes’ drive from the original.18 Dec 03:00 AM
