AucklandPolice lay drug-driving charges over family crash that launched viral 'drunk-driver' huntThe 46-year-old driver now faces drug impairment and meth charges.10 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandDensity rethink: Fewer townhouses flagged for suburbs with weak transport linksNew maps and fresh public submissions on the revised density rules are still to come.10 Mar 04:00 PM
AucklandAn Auckland church is up for sale, but residents have questions about impact on cemetery The church plans to refocus its attention towards feeding people in the evenings.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSick leave squeeze: Warning for employers cracking down on absences as Covid cases climbLaw expert Simon Schofield warns tough sick leave crackdowns risk legal action.10 Mar 07:43 AM
New ZealandIPCA report: Police push Jevon McSkimming to reimburse hotel costsThe IPCA found McSkimming breached policy by inviting Ms Z to police-paid rooms.10 Mar 07:01 AM
EntertainmentBluebeard’s Castle Auckland: Susan Bullock leads dementia-inspired operaSusan Bullock and Lester Lynch perform with the Auckland Philharmonia on stage.10 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrug mule used alias 'Ben Dover' to retrieve 26kg of cocaine from shipping containersA group spent four nights cutting into banana containers to retrieve the drugs.10 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandArdern breaks social media silence to share new life abroadShe also oversees a $5.1m Matariki Fund targeting cervical cancer in the Pacific.10 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand10-year-old boy missing in South Auckland is foundThe young boy was reported missing in Ōtāhuhu yesterday.10 Mar 04:08 AM
New ZealandCovid inquiry: Report says lockdowns went on longer than needed, spending too highThe inquiry cost about $30m and makes 24 recommendations for future crises.10 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMax Key hints at 'tell all' after construction firm collapse leaves him owed six figuresMTK Capital, linked to Max Key, is listed as a creditor in the liquidation.10 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandSurf Life Saving strips convicted sex offender Tim Jago of honours, awards and life membershipHe was jailed for two years and six months in 2024 and lost an appeal.10 Mar 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyTeak directors tout $10m in claims as creditors push to oust liquidatorsThe directors also defended appointing PKF, raising questions about a move to get BDO in.10 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandSupermarket bread aisles bare after bakery breakdown, shoppers face wait for suppliesStores across the North Island have been affected, with shelves stripped of stock. 10 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateHow Iran war oil surge is rewiring expectations for RBNZ interest ratesThe conflict drove oil near US$120 a barrel before prices slipped below US$90.10 Mar 02:41 AM
CrimeSupreme Court revives double murder convict Scott Watson's appeal hopesThe notorious inmate has proclaimed his innocence for 28 years.10 Mar 02:13 AM
AucklandWatch: Video shows full new east-west train run through City Rail Link tunnelsAuckland Transport has flagged a rail shutdown in April for CRL testing.10 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNot all processed food is bad. These are the products that should stay on your shopping listThe word 'processed' doesn't always mean 'don't buy', according to nutritionists.10 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandTropic-charged rain, 100km/h gales set to lash NZ, first severe weather alert issued MetService has issued a strong wind watch for the Far North District tomorrow.10 Mar 12:15 AM
PoliticsArdern responds to criticism from Royal Commission's final report into Covid responseThe 323-page report is the inquiry’s final assessment of the NZ response to the pandemic.10 Mar 12:00 AM
PoliticsNational's Dr Reti announces retirement from politics - he reveals whyReti's upcoming retirement may prompt the PM to remove him from Cabinet.09 Mar 11:47 PM
White FernsDevine and Bates back as White Ferns name squad for South Africa T20sSophie Devine returns for her first T20 since the October World Cup in India.09 Mar 10:21 PM
Wellington'Not welcome in this region': Wellington leaders against move-on ordersThe Justice Minister has hit back at the letter, calling it "overly simplistic".09 Mar 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisAll Blacks watch: The clues to how Rennie's ABs are going to playOPINION: Calls grow to fix the knock-down law after Caleb Clarke's controversial yellow.09 Mar 09:32 PM
Business‘Grey washing’: SuperGold Card discounts skip entire regionsUp to one quarter of older New Zealanders have no access to online resources.09 Mar 08:30 PM
AucklandFatal Ōtāhuhu sleepout fire: Police rule out suspicious circumstances after woman dies in blazeFire crews initially had no indication anyone was trapped in the shed.09 Mar 08:27 PM
New ZealandDesigner defrauded Miss Rotorua contestants, burgled Farmers in Spider-Man maskHe took $6314 raised by nine Miss Rotorua entrants for charity and spent it on himself.09 Mar 06:47 PM
WellingtonWoman accidentally pays $700 for takeaway latte at Wellington festival'It's someone else's hard-earned money,' Wellington stall owner Sam Somers said.09 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthWinners & Losers: Once-mighty Crusaders now look like unworthy championsOPINION: The Crusaders' title defence will crumble if they slip against the Highlanders.09 Mar 05:30 PM
Warriors'I just backed myself': How Jacob Laban's confidence play landed starting Warriors spotJacob Laban made his fifth NRL start in the win over the Sydney Roosters.09 Mar 04:31 PM
AthleticsBack on track, Briana learns to love the small stuffShe broke the 6000-point barrier with 6098 at the Queensland Championships in Brisbane.09 Mar 04:01 PM
AucklandCity fringe focus: Council plan to shift housing growth closer to city centreTrustees of a Parnell property have hired lawyers and written to Christopher Luxon.09 Mar 04:01 PM
Travel newsFrom Bora Bora to Tokyo: High-end holidays with serious once-in-a-lifetime appealChoose from a self-drive journey or beach resort getaway with these deals.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis among those procuring perverted new bespoke livestreamed child sex assaultsNZ is a key 'demand side' country for predators who want to 'direct' child abuse online.09 Mar 04:00 PM
