TravelWhy this low-key cruise is the answer if you hate waterslides and buffetsOn shore, guests can book niche excursions, from truffle hunts to Art Deco gin.16 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher Reive Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.16 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandDriver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.16 Mar 08:12 PM
BusinessSurprise upgrade: Apple AirPods Max 2 get 1.5x better noise cancelation, live translationThe iconic over-ear cans get their first major upgrade since 2020.16 Mar 08:08 PM
New ZealandMissing 65-year-old Auckland woman found after police appeal for informationJane will be taken to hospital after being assessed by paramedics. 16 Mar 08:07 PM
LifestyleThese are the signs of kidney stones – and the foods that increase your riskAbout one in 10 people will get kidney stones at some point in their life.16 Mar 06:00 PM
AucklandDramatic rescue in West Auckland church blaze, trapped person critically injured'We could hear a person inside calling for help'.16 Mar 05:30 PM
NRL'Pandemonium': Warriors fan on joining Aussie PM in NRL pitch invasionKiwi Joel Harrison joined Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Allianz Stadium's turf.16 Mar 05:06 PM
All WhitesAll Whites missing several big names for Fifa World Cup home farewell matchesThe All Whites are without seven injured players, including captain Chris Wood.16 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland String Together festival pairs NZ Trio with student musiciansThree-day workshop with concert finale a rare chance for kids to learn from the best.16 Mar 05:00 PM
Racing'He always tries so hard': Ten-year-old Butterfield defies age againButterfield has now won six of his 52 starts, earning nearly $230,000.16 Mar 04:49 PM
New ZealandPrice breakdown shows if it is cheaper to use public transportSeveral petrol stations have run dry while 91 octane has pushed past $3 a litre.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonSeascape ghost tower: What could happen to Auckland's stalled super-project nowWhat next? What are the receivers doing? Will it be finished? Abandoned? Sold? Demolished?16 Mar 04:00 PM
Travel newsFive standout travel deals: From bear-watching in Canada to a Mekong river cruiseTravel deals span Canada, Southeast Asia, Bali, coastal Australia and beyond.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on wayInvercargill is forecast to plunge to 4C overnight on Wednesday.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknownMany do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOffal spills from same truck twice on major Henderson road in rush hourThe same truck spilled offal twice, with the second spill 2km from the first.16 Mar 06:52 AM
New ZealandFather acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's deathAnthony Pickering said he gave his daughter a 'whack on the bum' for making the baby cry.16 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Shares and kiwi down; inflation up The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,164.58, down 22.76 points or 0.17%.16 Mar 05:10 AM
SportOlympic champ’s brave bid to save her paddling careerAlicia Hoskin had surgery three weeks ago to remove a rare extra rib in her neck.16 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandThe hidden toll on pets keeping victims trapped in violent homesIts waitlist has blown out to 79 days as more victims seek help for pets.16 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'When will this stop?': Drivers planning cutbacks as fuel continues to soarPetrol has risen by up to 50c a litre, adding about $23 to fill an average car.16 Mar 03:51 AM
WellingtonBumbling burglars 'didn't know what they were doing' in destructive jewellery heistThe alleged offenders spent two minutes using a pickaxe to break bullet-resistant glass.16 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom Pigeon Palace to car parking: Food Alley site to get cars, not towerThe former Food Alley and Yates block will get landscaping, seating and CCTV.16 Mar 02:00 AM
AucklandCar 'flew in the air' before fatal East Tāmaki crash that killed childPolice say the child was taken to hospital in a critical condition and later died.15 Mar 11:33 PM
Crime'Do not approach': Police hunt dangerous man after South Auckland firearms incidentPolice say 41-year-old Nigel Edwards is avoiding arrest.15 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandTauranga college team headed for world robotics champsŌtūmoetai College’s Mecha Squad 2941H will face 2400 teams from 60 countries.15 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHouse prices show biggest monthly increase in two-and-a-half yearsBut economists warn that the Iran conflict may curtail rebounding house prices.15 Mar 10:55 PM
SailGP'Completely detached': Another SailGP athlete has surgery on injury from Auckland crash'The whole thing was over in an absolute flash,' the sailor recalled. 15 Mar 10:45 PM
CrimeWoman, 23, charged with wounding person in family harm incidentThe incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.15 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandACC spied on man with traumatic brain injuryHe says the hardest battle wasn’t recovery. It was fighting the system meant to help him.15 Mar 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall business: Creative ceramics studio rides post-Covid boom in hands-on experiencesThe studio has shifted from kid-focused parties to adult events and nights.15 Mar 08:00 PM
LifestyleZM's Bree on how fiancé Sophia healed her and made her feel 'worthy' of marriageThe host shares all the details on her proposal to fiancée Sophia and their wedding plans.15 Mar 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The best quality Tana Umaga would bring to Rennie’s All BlacksOPINION: Umaga would provide an unvarnished honesty to Dave Rennie as head coach.15 Mar 06:34 PM
