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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ cities face talent drain as young workers prioritise lifestyle, flexibilityOPINION: Workplaces are making changes for younger workers, why aren't our cities?13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: London-based Kiwi label makes time for NZFW; Property developing duo changing face of Akl, Chch Plus, real estate king Mike Pero's latest franchise business.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on FacebookPolice say emerging drugs like 'lean' are also being sold on social media.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJamie Beaton’s new venture Concord aims to simplify US visa pathways for Kiwis, others as ‘Trump throws visa bombs left, right and centre’ Chance meeting paved the way to Concord.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew NZ anti-vaccine book with 'misleading claims' sells 4000 copiesVoices for Freedom says it has sold 4000 copies of a new book about the Covid-19 response.13 Aug 06:49 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailZuru nappy trial: Surprise witness and his claims of confessions, cocaine and private investigatorZuru seeks more than $75m after being outbid for Treasures in 2020.13 Aug 06:47 AM
New ZealandTeen charged in fatal high-speed Kumeū crash Elliot New, 16, died in hospital on July 1 after the single-vehicle crash in late June.13 Aug 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Significant challenges': Teachers to strike as Govt offers 1% pay riseThe PPTA says the offered pay increase is the lowest in a generation.13 Aug 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandReceivers appointed at luxury gated Auckland housing estate after sewage row, low salesResidents said the smell of raw sewage made them gag.13 Aug 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyGregor Paul: Why Australia wins big on rugby's financial fieldOPINION: Australia sold 500,000 tickets, making a profit of A$120m-plus.13 Aug 06:01 AM
Sport'My world': Death of talented young Kiwi sportsman shocks communityZak Baikie was making a name for himself in rodeo, having previously been a snowboarder.13 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportAlice Soper: How poor coverage is holding back women's rugby in NZOPINION: Farah Palmer Cup broadcasts now dictated by men's schedule.13 Aug 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Buyer's remorse': Landlord tried to claim back some of the $58k she paid tenant to vacate earlyThe Tenancy Tribunal said it appeared she was “feeling some form of ‘buyer’s remorse'".13 Aug 05:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: The moment Chlöe Swarbrick gets kicked out of House for second time Issue stems from remarks made during Palestine debate on Tuesday.13 Aug 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous posturing': Noel Edmonds hits back at claims NZ show cancelledThe British TV star said he'd only agreed to three episodes in his contract.13 Aug 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Slop': Woolworths pulls sale of $15 per kg mystery meatThe mixed pieces of meat were priced higher per kilogram than bone-in pork shoulder. 13 Aug 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington Phoenix'Slept in the basement': Bev Priestman opens up on year-long Fifa banBev Priestman feared for her life in the throes of the 2024 Paris Games scandal.13 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandHayden Wilde overcomes horrific accident to win major race in LondonHayden Wilde won a major race in London after a tough recovery.13 Aug 01:49 AM
New Zealand‘Let us all down’: Chambers says ex-deputy’s objectionable material charges hurt police reputationPolice Cmmr addresses impact of charges against his former deputy, Jevon McSkimming.13 Aug 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPrimary concern was income: SkyCity's past failures revealed in new reportSkyCity keeps casino licence; CEO apologises, says it will spend $60m on making changes.13 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandFitness to stand trial raised in case of woman accused of putting toddler in suitcase on busFamily members of the woman were in court to support her. 13 Aug 12:59 AM
CrimeFeud between warring families ends with life sentence, grief over ex-prefectSione Tupou is the third person to go to prison over the chain of violent confrontations.13 Aug 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismNZ hotel occupancy rates lag behind pre-Covid levels as regional gaps growIn Auckland, 50 of 71 hotels report negative growth.13 Aug 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why NCEA's demise is a lesson in failed educational policyOPINION: New Zealand should not have persisted with a flawed scheme for so long.13 Aug 12:00 AM
LifestyleWorld's most popular YouTuber opening burger chain with 'Kiwi twist' in NZSurprise giveaways are planned 'for selected lucky customers' in Auckland when opened.12 Aug 11:22 PM
New ZealandMystery of $10,000 payments to Mahurangi oyster farmers solved Farmers in seven-year pollution battle fear being 'played like puppets by Watercare'.12 Aug 11:00 PM
SportWhy Napier City Rovers' National League dream is slipping awayTwo rounds remain, with Napier City Rovers needing wins and Western Suburbs to lose.12 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandEight-hour suicide terror at mall - a father speaks at inquest for son's deathJordan Keil's dad, Mike, has spoken of his son's escape on the way to mental health care.12 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleWhat’s the price of happiness? Less than you may thinkUniversity of Otago researchers have found the key to happiness lies in living simply. 12 Aug 09:28 PM
