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flagged over Bollywood Holi show as INZ finds fraudulent documentsSeven of the 27 visa applications were declined or withdrawn after issues were flagged.27 Feb 03:51 AM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
New ZealandWatch: Rotorua singer performs with international superstarHer new record explores self-love, romantic love and the bonds between women.26 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe vegetables that are healthier frozen – and the one to avoid buying fresh in NZOne of food's biggest misconceptions is that the freezer aisle is unhealthy. 26 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAll WhitesChris Wood return date boosts All Whites hopes for World Cup pushWood hasn’t played since mid-October last year, due to a knee problem. 26 Feb 06:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outageFleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.26 Feb 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKāinga Ora's Rotorua plans: Where 100-plus new builds are atOne large-scale project is ahead of schedule, another will finish later than expected.26 Feb 05:09 PM
New ZealandFormer student steps up to lead longstanding Hamilton dance studioKerry Davis, who took over after her mother’s death in 2019, is retiring.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Path to dependence': 61% of high-risk teens need a vape 'first thing' - study'Alarmingly, most regular users reported using very high-nicotine devices.'26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ’s new economic peers - Romania, Bulgaria and KazakhstanState of the Nation speeches reveal main parties have no ideas, or don’t want to share.26 Feb 04:00 PM
