New ZealandSummer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrivesA cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I just couldn’t stop weeping’: Brother mourns Kaihū dog attack victim“I keep expecting her to come over, but, you know, she’s not any more.”27 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeWoman arrested after $75k necklace theft attempt and smashed $20k cabinetPolice say the woman entered the Galway St store carrying a metal pole.27 Feb 08:11 AM
PhotosRocky Horror Show opening night in Auckland New Zealand’s grandmas and grandpas went off the rails during nearly two hours of fishnets and fabulousness at the opening of The Rocky Horror Show. 27 Feb 08:07 AM
EntertainmentBackstage with the Madden brothers: Kiwi golf and the Good Charlotte legacyMitchell Hageman chats to rockers Joel and Benji Madden ahead of their massive Domain show.Watch27 Feb 07:52 AM
Entertainment‘Make something that you would bleed for’: Good Charlotte on NZ golf and going the distanceThe Madden boys on being ‘better than ever’, and why they love New Zealand.27 Feb 07:48 AM
Wellington PhoenixPlayers learned of Italiano exit from mum after 5-0 derby thrashingInterim coach Chris Greenacre now leads a side with two points from its last five games.27 Feb 07:04 AM
New ZealandCity Mission seeks refuge status to shield homeless from move-on ordersHelen Robinson warns move-on orders could block access to HomeGround services.27 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeacher shortage forcing school subject cancellations, principals say Some Auckland classes now cram in up to 35 seniors, whereas 20 to 25 is ideal.27 Feb 05:22 AM
New ZealandAuckland man confronts AT driver caught parking where resident got $100 ticketAn Auckland Transport (AT) spokesperson said the area where the resident parked was clearly marked with a no parking/stopping signpost. Video / SuppliedWatch27 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: AT driver caught parking where resident got $100 ticketAT alleges the resident tried to pull the staff member from his vehicle.27 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDisciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costsRevenue grew 4% to $537m while operating costs dropped 6% to $464.4m.27 Feb 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Other things I know about': Seymour suggests Air NZ issues beyond reported lossAir New Zealand posted a $40m after-tax loss for the six months to December.27 Feb 04:00 AM
AucklandVisas flagged over Bollywood Holi show as INZ finds fraudulent documentsSeven of the 27 visa applications were declined or withdrawn after issues were flagged.27 Feb 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland builder to pay $5000 after sediment pours into Oakley CreekSediment-laden water from the New Windsor site flowed into Oakley Creek.27 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandMartial artists' 100km walk to raise awareness around coward-punch violenceUFC coach Mike Angove will honour 15 coward-punch manslaughter victims on the walk.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandSummer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang''It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist. 27 Feb 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Well-involved' house fire in Pakūranga Heights, 12 firefighters tackle blaze Three fire crews and 12 firefighters are working to bring the blaze under control.27 Feb 02:22 AM
New ZealandFamily urges kōrero on organ donation after teen fighter dies from crash injuriesAuckland Anniversary crash victim: Tristyn Nathan's donated organs have already given seven recipients another chance. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch27 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandThird measles case confirmed in Auckland as locations of interest grow five-foldDespite returning on the same flight, the new case isn't linked to the earlier two. 27 Feb 01:13 AM
CrimeDNA breakthrough links serial rapist to horrific 1988 teen attackRewa pleaded guilty this month after a swab matched him to the attack on the 16-year-old. 27 Feb 12:18 AM
New ZealandDoggy death row: Staff shattered as dog they looked after for 3 years destroyedA quarter of dogs in Auckland shelters are waiting for a court to decide their fate.26 Feb 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumInflation‘Not exactly gung-ho’: Consumer confidence slumps in FebruaryConfidence dropped sharply in Auckland and Wellington but rose elsewhere.26 Feb 10:53 PM
New Zealand‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage? Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.26 Feb 10:40 PM
CrimePack rape defendant says backpacker was happy, thankful after 90-second intercourseHe told jurors the woman asked for sex while sitting next to his still-naked friend.26 Feb 10:39 PM
WorldEpstein and Andrew’s week together in New YorkNewly released emails show Andrew spent a week as Jeffrey Epstein's house guest.26 Feb 10:21 PM
Auckland'Significantly large' wasp nest closes Auckland school and preschoolThe nest was discovered in the playground.26 Feb 09:43 PM
New Zealand600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
EntertainmentIron Maiden bringing 50th anniversary tour to NZ with one-off showMegadeth will join the band in what is billed as 'an absolute powerhouse night of metal'.26 Feb 09:18 PM
Auckland‘Victim of red tape’: Home owner can't sell townhouse, blames decade-old flood warning on LIMBen Gumbrell cut his Kumeū home’s asking price to $698,000 due to lack of interest.26 Feb 08:56 PM
Property'Continued to achieve': Summerset's outstanding resultNew Zealand's biggest retirement business drives up profit after many sales.26 Feb 08:54 PM
New ZealandBlack Power member calls for calm, urges rethink in gang debate after deadly Chch shootingHe warns transnational crime groups are increasingly exploiting vulnerable Kiwi youth. 26 Feb 07:56 PM
BusinessKiwiSaver withdrawal funded ‘life-saving’ weight-loss surgeryBiddy Tai Ahmu used KiwiSaver for life-saving bariatric surgery in Turkey.26 Feb 07:55 PM
New ZealandFrom BOP start-up to 2100 schools: Hands-on science kits set to scale upHouse of Science aims to grow its reach from 50,000 to 500,000 students.26 Feb 07:36 PM
