New ZealandPolkinghorne speaks outside court after not guilty verdictPolkinghorne speaks outside court after not guilty verdictWatch23 Sep 02:29 AM
New ZealandTop Auckland school responds to revelations former music teacher had sex with studentThe Epsom college has criticised the Teaching Council in an email to parents today.23 Sep 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy Fletcher Building needs $700m in extra capital'Capital raise keeps the wolves from the door' - analyst Andrew Scott of Morgan Stanley.23 Sep 12:08 AM
CrimeRevealed: Jury's question to judge in Polkinghorne murder trialThe jury will return to court at 11am.22 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandPolice dog allegedly choked unconscious during 'dangerous' incident in AvondaleThe man's bid to evade police ended soon after his car became stuck on train tracks.22 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandFishing vessel refloats, departs after grounding in Auckland marinaThe skipper missed tide timings while refuelling the boat.22 Sep 09:06 PM
Banking and financeTrading halt for Fletcher Building, $700m capital raise announcedTroubled business listed here and in Australia plans to tap investors for huge sum.22 Sep 08:53 PM
New ZealandChild poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.Watch22 Sep 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePrivate Auckland hospital doubles in size: New $3m robot, extra beds, surgical expansionThree new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra beds have opened.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Plan Change 79 is about putting Aucklanders' safety firstOPINION: These changes are a critical way for the council to assist with driveway safety.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandExperience Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath for Art WeekArtist Shannon Novak wanted to connect with the wider population with his new project.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lightning all around us': Thunderstorms sweep North Island causing power outagesFrom 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.22 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Tui pull a stunner out of the hat, beating Auckland at Eden ParkHawke's Bay needed something uplifting and it came in New Zealand's biggest stadium.22 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandYoung child confirmed dead in Māngere house fireFour house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.21 Sep 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents increasingly desperate as schools accept fewer out-of-zone studentsApplications are up but schools are accepting fewer students.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentHelping Dad to walk: Engineer joins deep-tech 'big brains' to follow a dreamSome of the best Kiwi brains are behind deep-tech technology that will startle the world.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHold the tomato sauce! Family restaurant recalls 50 years of Chinese dining in NZPearl Garden opened in 1975 and is still being run by the same family that started it.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead in Māngere house fire, four occupants surviveFour house occupants were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.21 Sep 04:36 AM
New ZealandDelays expected around Auckland Airport as new premium mall opensSome roads have been closed and the area may be busier than usual this weekend.21 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandUp to six cars set on fire in three days near Auckland DomainPolice are seeking information from the public regarding the spate of suspicious fires.21 Sep 12:07 AM
New ZealandEight fire crews battle blaze on Auckland's K RdK Rd is closed between Pitt and Upper Queen Sts.20 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandHelp came 30mins too late for mother and son following boating tragedySkipper Kevin McQuire survived and will be sentenced for manslaughter later this year.20 Sep 08:23 PM
RacingAuckland tracks to run back-to-back meetingsA washout on Friday night has made for a busy day in the Auckland racing scene today.20 Sep 06:08 PM
LifestyleThere's a lot to look forward to in Auckland this weekendWondering what to do? There's theatre, an animal expo and a rugby party all happening.20 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe home invasion, the mental health facility on a wealthy road, and a community’s fearOn June 13, 2023, a man escaped from a mental health facility and invaded a home20 Sep 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhitford resident Robyn Newman-Hall on lack of action for sewage plantResidents at Whitford Manor Estate have been waiting four years for a wastewater system. Video / Michael CraigWatch20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating suspicious car firesPolice are investigating several suspicious vehicle fires in central Auckland in recent days and are seeking the public's help. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Sep 02:12 PM
New ZealandMan charged after person critically injured in Auckland’s Pakuranga Heights stabbingSt John Ambulance said they took one person to Middlemore Hospital with critical injuries.20 Sep 04:22 AM
New ZealandAuckland 15-year-old charged with burglary and getting into a stolen carAt least two offenders smashed the front glass panel and entered the building about 4am.20 Sep 03:57 AM
UFC'Done his job': Why Kiwi UFC hopeful remains on radar despite lossCity Kickboxing coach Eugene Bareman said there had been good feedback after Tau’s bout20 Sep 02:59 AM
New ZealandShould we tip hospo staff in New Zealand?Some restaurant owners and staff believed it was time Kiwis were a bit more generous.19 Sep 11:24 PM
New ZealandStrong winds forecast in Auckland this afternoonTrucks and motorcycles are advised to avoid the Harbour Bridge late this afternoon.19 Sep 10:22 PM
New ZealandThe biggest rugby stage: Hawke’s Bay Tui get a game at Eden Park to finish their seasonThe Tui have staved off relegation, so can they cause an upset on the big stage?19 Sep 10:22 PM
KahuThe bicultural history of Tāmaki Makaurau in poster displays28 Posters in Lorne Street with stay on display for another week.19 Sep 08:00 PM
