PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls shortOPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.14 Aug 06:00 PM
RacingFillies give Oaks Stud huge hand in first black-type age group raceThe 3-year-old season starts to warm up at Ruakākā with some familiar colours to the fore.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council meeting attendance: Who showed up, who didn't and who bailed earlySee the attendance records for every Auckland councillor over the last three years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandLocal body candidate faces backlash over $1m tax evasion convictionHe was convicted on 11 charges in 2019 for evading income tax and fraudulent GST claims.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Travel'Golf balls in the tops of trees': The birds of the Canadian wildernessOn a trip into the Canadian wilderness, the beauty of the birds is overwhelming. 14 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Her behaviour is pathetic': Judge lambasts woman's five-month theft spree across three regionsThe 47-year-old has 90 previous convictions, 55 of them for dishonesty offences.14 Aug 08:00 AM
GolfDame Lydia Ko backing fresh proposal to save Auckland golf courseThe new scheme would involve building a canal to resolve flood vulnerability.14 Aug 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Falling from the sky': Claims of mystery pigeon poisoner on the loosePolice have investigated but have been unable to confirm the poisoning claims.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Create chaos': Health NZ pans nurses' union over strike moveA planned two-hour strike was called off 45 minutes before it was scheduled to begin. 14 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandParents 'screaming' about ECE fee increases: Seymour addresses funding 'shortfall''There comes a point where you can only tap your parents out for so much.'14 Aug 05:34 AM
EntertainmentNorthern Bass festival reveals 2025 lineup with Aitch, Dizzee RascalCapacity is reduced to 6000, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly.14 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandMental health wards in Waikato at 140% capacity, lacking community bedsA mental health nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses on the floor.14 Aug 05:24 AM
New Zealand'Mechanical problem': Air NZ flight to Aussie diverted mid-journeyFlight ANZ175 from Auckland to Perth is now heading to Sydney.14 Aug 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupAmerica's Cup eyes more racing but no approach from Auckland, Dalton saysGrant Dalton confirmed interest from the Middle East and Europe in hosting preliminaries.14 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato River named among top three drowning 'black spots'Since 1980, 123 people have died in its murky waters. 14 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyRUCs for all: Potential 'smart tag' cost on drawing board, privacy issues highlightedHow road user charges could work, day-to-day.14 Aug 04:46 AM
BusinessMoney Talks: How a Christmas dinner fail nearly broke TV chef Mike Van De Elzen Chef and TV presenter Michael Van De Elzen talks money with Liam Dann.14 Aug 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Humungous noise': Pair's narrow escape as car crashes through loungeA neighbour playing Grand Theft Auto thought at first that the chaos was from his game.14 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael BurgessMichael Burgess: Why the Dragons match will decide fate of Warriors' 2025 NRL seasonOPINION: It feels as if everything rests on Friday’s outcome.14 Aug 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Some people shouldn’t be on air': RNZ review urges new talent, reveals 'blame-shifting, low ambition'Independent report calls for urgent action to halt - and rebuild - falling ratings.14 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council cracks down on dog owners as 'gruesome' attacks riseThe past year has seen 3000 victims. In one case, a dog ripped open a bystander's arm.14 Aug 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 20-year-old NPC captainA new captain, big names missing, but there's hope for the young Hawke's Bay Tui.14 Aug 01:45 AM
CrimePolkinghorne back in court, indicates he may give evidence at wife's coronial inquestHis lawyer stressed the process shouldn't be seen as "pseudo-prosecution" of his client.14 Aug 12:44 AM
New ZealandTe Papa's new $155 million research facility announcedThe Government has announced the construction of a new facility in Upper Hutt. Video / SuppliedWatch13 Aug 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCourt of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firmAuckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.13 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandMissed out on Powerball jackpot? Three tickets from one region won $333k Thirteen players won $15,223 in the second division draw.13 Aug 10:43 PM
Crime'Fortunate no one injured': Armed police swarm Manurewa after firearm pointed at officersPolice were initially trying to urge a different person to register their quad bike. 13 Aug 09:16 PM
New ZealandWhy do Cambodian bakers make the best pies in NZ? Patrick Lam, an eight-time winner, learned baking from his brother-in-law in 1997.13 Aug 08:12 PM
Travel'Perfect for young people': NZ named top global adventure destinationGerman visitor Hannah Enzmann says NZ is 'very safe' for those on their first big trip.13 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Hastings to the world stage: Teen chess champ heads to ColombiaHe learned chess from his mum at age 4 and is now the NZ under-16 champion.13 Aug 06:00 PM
Property'Game-changer': Queenstown mayor on $500m build-to-rent plansCompany has never left Auckland before but now it plans vast Frankton housing scheme.13 Aug 05:42 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Number of council probes into small builds after Govt cuts red tapeNew rules will ease restrictions on buildings such as garden sheds, sleepouts, garages. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionToby Moore: Covid spending can be justified, despite Treasury reportOpinion: Former staffer in Grant Robertson's office responds to Treasury's Covid report. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ woman and son detained in US could face lengthy processThey're among tens of thousands detained by ICE, most with no criminal convictions.13 Aug 05:00 PM
