AirlinesSuper Galaxy pilot describes flying giant USAF plane after landing at Whenuapai Bunks, galleys with ovens and fridges, ample space – but it is 'surprisingly easy to fly'.21 Aug 05:19 AM
AucklandAuckland Council approves first step in plan for two million new homesThe council aims to increase building heights around transport routes and town centres.21 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: Serial heckler kicked out of byelection debate over Hannah Tamaki omissionKarl Mokaraka and his supporters are "thugs and hooligans", says the debate organiser.21 Aug 05:00 AM
EntertainmentAir NZ's in-flight Synthony rave sells out in hours, despite no dance floorShapeshifter and DJ Dick Johnson are turning the plane into an EDM music venue.21 Aug 05:00 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC's women's team A-League kickoff hit by delayA women's team will join the high flyers of the A-League men's competition in two years.21 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandDilworth paedophile says he doesn't 'dwell' on the abuse he inflictedIan Wilson has been in jail since 2021 for the sexual abuse of several Dilworth students.21 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandWould you pay $20 for a Subway sandwich?And confusingly, prices are inconsistent between franchises. 21 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandCyclist in critical condition after vehicle crash in OnehungaNeilson St, between Galway St and Selwyn St, is closed. 21 Aug 03:48 AM
Silver FernsExclusive: Another blow to Pulse as Silver Fern joins Kiwi rivalsAmelia Walmsley is returning to her hometown of Auckland.21 Aug 03:11 AM
Black Ferns'I was still learning': The change between world cups for Black Ferns starPonsonby is one of three in the squad to have signed with English clubs for next season. 21 Aug 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Actively looking to sell' – SkyCity CEO on dash for cashPlans are advanced to sell two big assets as well as the capital raise: is $490m possible?21 Aug 03:00 AM
PoliticsLabour byelection candidate ‘mistaken’ to promise gang patch ban repeal – deputy leaderLabour leader Chris Hipkins has previously said he would not repeal the patch ban. 21 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandSleep like a Queen: Bedroom suite made for Elizabeth II to go up for auctionQueen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip used the suite when they visited Hamilton in 1953.21 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandSafe heist: How private investigator helped police break $4m crypto safe theftPair charged for stealing $4m cryptocurrency, four years ago in affluent Westmere. 21 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Come clean': Rich-lister's plea to wealthy family man convicted over child abuse images The real offender is being urged to 'do the right thing' and name himself.21 Aug 01:34 AM
Crime'Ghost tapping': Alleged text ring scammer's $6000 luxury spree halted by policeThe woman tried to make a $6000 purchase using multiple phones in Newmarket.21 Aug 01:08 AM
PoliticsWatch: New planes, helicopters with Hellfire missiles, on investment listThe two new Airbus planes will be acquired on a lease-to-buy arrangement. 21 Aug 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Not necessarily a demand problem': CEO on passenger growth outlookAuckland Airport's CEO expects international passengers to rise to 10.6m.21 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailZuru nappy trial: Treasures buyers questioned over links to 'Mr Nappy'High Court hears from JJK Group that competed with Mowbrays to buy nappy brand.21 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Victims live in fear’: Petition urges longer prison sentences for sex offendersA petition demands changes to laws for New Zealand sex offenders.21 Aug 12:00 AM
Auckland'We need to intensify': Mayor on Auckland's housing growth plan as big debate kicks offThe council aims to increase building heights around transport routes and town centres.20 Aug 11:05 PM
CrimeMajor traffic chaos as police chase spans Auckland, WaikatoFour arrests followed a robbery in Flat Bush this morning.20 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandRampaging pitbull injures Auckland jewellery store employeeA pitbull jumped from a car and attacked a small dog, prompting an employee to intervene.20 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChallenging economy hits Kiwibank's bottom line Kiwibank's annual net profit has fallen on the back of a weaker economy. 20 Aug 09:41 PM
Property'Delayed economic recovery in NZ' – SkyCity CEO on 42% profit drop$200m of asset sales also identified: Carparks in Auckland as well as 99 Albert St.20 Aug 09:16 PM
New Zealand'Wonderful community': Son's relief after missing woman with dementia found Family searched through night for missing mum before she was spotted 18km away.20 Aug 08:58 PM
CrimeTwo charged in $4m Auckland home burglary case after four-year probePolice arrested a man and woman after raiding a rural property in Wellsford.20 Aug 07:48 PM
PoliticsSpy agency warns Kiwis of need to step up to combat terror amid possibility of new attackThe latest SIS report deems China a 'particularly assertive and powerful actor'.20 Aug 07:03 PM
CrimeRevealed: Female teacher loses suppression fight over sex acts on studentBut she will not go to prison and won't have to register as a sex offender. 20 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan who took up golf for first time as retiree hits two holes-in one in two monthsDoug, 70, started playing golf five years ago after an injury ended his squash career.20 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeacher jailed for abuse; Clean Slate Act hid past convictions from schoolsPolice warned man should not be alone with children a decade before he abused nine girls. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandThe four wealthy suburbs hit hard by Auckland's new coastal development rulesAbout 12,000 high-risk properties are being downzoned.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: East Imperial founder opens up on $7m collapse, reveals new venture with celeb chefPlus, Giltrap’s family motorsport legacy; Kylie Bax’s NZ agent’s new charitable venture. 20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceNation of Debt: 'I'm scared of opening IRD letters' – expat Kiwi on his ballooning student loan debtThree-quarters of overseas borrowers are behind on repayments.20 Aug 05:00 PM