New Zealand631kg of meth, 112kg of coke: More arrests in alleged Akl baggage handler plotNine new arrests make total of 27 in meth, cocaine case. Fifteen were baggage handlers. 31 Jul 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Just not good enough': Wayne Brown lashes out at councillors for meeting no-showsMayor Brown criticised councillors for missing in-person meetings.31 Jul 04:46 AM
Auckland'Serious dent': Asbestos woes hit Auckland Museum's revenueThere have been 2000 tests for asbestos, all of which were below WorkSafe limits.31 Jul 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'An amazing opportunity': Supplier expo boosts small businesses after New World fireThe Auckland event featured over 50 suppliers and secured numerous orders.31 Jul 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Yes, you can buy a T-shirt for $9. But here's why you shouldn'tThere's a hidden cost to picking up a fast fashion bargain.31 Jul 02:00 AM
RacingNZ racing business enjoys unique global doubleGo Racing has enjoyed stunning results on both sides of the globe.31 Jul 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland rates bill: Is yours up by the promised 5.8%, a hefty 9%, or even more? Search our exclusive mapThe council's overall rates take has skyrocketed, despite falling property values.31 Jul 12:17 AM
TalanoaTributes for Auckland educator Jan Taouma, whose work spanned over 40 yearsJan Taouma helped to establish the well-known Aoga Fa'a Samoa, in Ponsonby, in the 1980s.31 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping and grooming underage girl breaks silenceHe said he will take 'every step necessary' to clear his name. 30 Jul 11:59 PM
CrimeImmigrant assured his family NZ was safe; then he was murdered by a strangerAn adult who participated in the fatal beating with a 17yo has been sentenced to life.30 Jul 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisLike Leka: Why Halasima is destined for Warriors greatnessOPINION: Leka Halasima is on track to becoming the ultimate Warrior, Ben Francis writes.30 Jul 11:00 PM
Business'Super-excited': Kiwi firm lands $18m deal for EV battery recyclingThe project aims to extract lithium, nickel and cobalt from used EV batteries.30 Jul 11:00 PM
AucklandWoman remanded in custody after baby's body found in wheelie binA newborn baby was discovered outside an address in Freemans Bay on July 1.30 Jul 10:38 PM
New Zealand'Twenty cops with guns': Parolee heading back to jail after suburban police operationPolice blocked part of a busy city road to extract the man from his home.30 Jul 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Treat the sea with quite a bit of caution': Caution urged as tsunami warnings persist in Hawke's BayNapier Port suspended operations, and ships went out to sea as the tsunami threatened.30 Jul 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Like a river flood': Tsunami expert warns of heightened risk along NZ coastA tsunami advisory remains in effect after the M8.8 quake near Russia's Kamchatka coast. 30 Jul 07:41 PM
CrimeMurder charge reduced: Gunman shouted warning as gang member approached with crowbarMatthew Lemalu was set to go to trial for murder but has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.30 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Meet the Mowbrays’ inner circle – who are the people closest to NZ's richest family?From exec. assistants, to lawyers, to glam squads, there’s a village behind the Mowbrays.30 Jul 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland's housingChris Bishop's housing targets for Auckland are seen as overly aggressive.30 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Bully-boyish': Local politicians slam Chris Bishop's Auckland housing fixBishop dismissed Fletcher's column, calling it factually inaccurate.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Convicted dealer says 'it's easy' to sell drugs, weapons on FacebookFacebook owner Meta claims to prohibit illegal sales, but sellers feel 'bulletproof'.30 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'Pretty kinky': How black pantyhose helped NZ police nail French spiesScientists linked a pair of stockings bought in Paris to the 1985 Rainbow Warrior bombing.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police called to Nth Shore bus station; three men detainedSuspects were seen boarding a bus after an alleged robbery in Auckland Central. 30 Jul 07:42 AM
EnergyNZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.30 Jul 05:41 AM
New Zealand'Unpredictable surges': Kiwis receive emergency alert after massive quake'There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing and anyone in or near the water.'30 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandWhat Kiwis need to know after magnitude 8.8 earthquakeJapan has issued evacuation orders for hundreds of kilometres of its coastline.30 Jul 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in stormThe home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.30 Jul 05:00 AM
Silver Ferns'Wasn't my time': The frontrunner to replace Silver Ferns captainFilda Vui is a strong chance to fill the goal attack bib of Ameliaranne Ekenasio.30 Jul 04:00 AM
CrimePolice hunt driver after officer struck, patrol car rammed by stolen vehicle The officer was treated at Middlemore Hospital before they were discharged. 30 Jul 02:52 AM
OpinionBonnie JansenOpinion: Why Wellington Phoenix's controversial hire is a masterstrokePhoenix's appointment of Bev Priestman signals their commitment to the women's team.30 Jul 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBack in the black: Paper Plus returns to profit, renegotiates BNZ loansPaper Plus reported a $218,000 profit, bouncing back from a $553,000 loss.30 Jul 02:00 AM
NPCPlayer spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC seasonTake a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.30 Jul 01:36 AM
Crime'Shocks the community': Group sentenced for 'sadistic' 19-hour torture sessionThe victim, who had holes drilled in his leg, now panics at the sound of power tools.30 Jul 01:35 AM