OpinionNZ’s $2.5b shoddy building bill: How to fix the ‘build now, fix later’ cultureIn Auckland, about one-third of new homes do not pass their final inspection.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandStanley Bay School spent thousands on legal costs during principal's leave after complaintsThe money would have almost fully funded the staff development at the Devonport school. 19 Feb 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwindOPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
RacingIn ever-changing crop, Tuxedo may have his timing rightThe $600,000 Ōtaki-Māori Classic is a real puzzle for punters at Ellerslie tomorrow.19 Feb 04:00 PM
RacingStable’s stayers face challenging day as summer gets even hotterCambridge stable has a great record in staying races but expects a tough day at Ellerslie.19 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen had one last job to make his car race-ready – that job proved fatal Kishan Patel was crushed by his vehicle after the jack he used buckled under the weight.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It wasn’t a quiet week’: British minister in NZ just after his PM nearly rolledDouglas Alexander is “absolutely” sure Starmer will still be in the job when he returns.19 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldFrat banned for five years after disturbing basement hazing exposed on videoOfficers say half-naked students were covered in sauce, mustard and booze.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate misuse': Brian Tamaki threatens action over Big Gay Out pride flag with his face on itBrian Tamaki says he is exploring possible defamation action over the flag.19 Feb 05:41 AM
Football FernsInjury blow: Wall ruled out of World Cup qualifiers and A-League run-inLara Wall tore her left calf in Wellington Phoenix's 2-1 loss on Sunday.19 Feb 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Reserve Bank glow lifts market as local heavyweights split on resultsThe S&P/NZX 50 jumped 1.49% as 41.07m shares worth $153.5 million were traded.19 Feb 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumSailGP'Horrific': The moment Peter Burling knew a crash was unavoidableGrinder Louis Sinclair was communicating how bigger components could be moved to free him.19 Feb 05:01 AM
AucklandWhich Auckland suburbs will be spared blanket density under Govt housing U-turn? Intensification will be pushed to the CBD, rail links, busways and town centres.19 Feb 05:00 AM
All WhitesAll Whites star blow deepens Phoenix woes before Auckland FC clashSingh's absence means he will likely miss the All Whites games against Finland and Chile.19 Feb 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunications‘A relief’ – Spark earnings draw analyst upgrade, but also some chipped-down target pricesAnalyst Arie Dekker now tips a lower 16cps dividend, down from his earlier forecast 17cps.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Like Russian Roulette': Residents plead for fixes to deadly SH2 bendOne October smash injured six people and sparked the safety campaign.19 Feb 04:00 AM
TravelThree friends. 30 degrees. No phone: What happened on my digital-free NZ road trip'Get lost we did. Except I didn’t know it... and it didn't matter.'19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Chris Bishop has unveiled new capacity plans, reducing blanket intensification.19 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAlice SoperAlice Soper: Big questions face Aupiki 2026 as Blues set the paceANALYSIS: Questions over the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season, which kicks off on June 13.19 Feb 03:01 AM
WellingtonEarthquakes to potholes: New hazard-reporting tool created for KiwisThe site was created to work alongside official channels, like councils and police. 19 Feb 03:00 AM
CrimeMurder-accused's mother begged police for help as her son's paranoia spiralledAnaru Morunga has been accused of murdering his ex-partner, Jasmaine Reihana.19 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingElderly mum loses $720 in HouseSmile layby scam targeting vulnerable shoppersPensioner says smooth-talking cold caller promised her a lounge suite before Christmas.19 Feb 02:00 AM
CrimeHow undercover investigators nailed Jonah Lomu's brother in a drug schemeThe rugby legend's younger brother used his job at FedEx to circumvent Customs inspectors.19 Feb 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHow Auckland Airport plans to grow, upgrade and cut queues at the same timeDomestic jet passenger numbers are now at 93% of 2019 levels.19 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandSerial heckler interrupts Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speechVision NZ candidate Karl Mokaraka interrupts Housing Minister Chris Bishop's Auckland housing speech. Video / Dean PurcellWatch18 Feb 11:52 PM
AucklandWatch: Serial heckler hijacks Bishop's Auckland housing U-turn as Govt slashes plan'We have listened,' the Prime Minister said as major changes were announced. 18 Feb 11:45 PM
SailGPInjured Black Foils sailor discharged from hospital after surgery on broken legIt's understood spare oxygen was used as the teams worked to free the injured sailor.18 Feb 11:03 PM
New ZealandWhy are cicadas so loud this time of year – and is it dangerous?New Zealand has at least 42 cicada species, each with its own distinct song.18 Feb 10:48 PM
Agribusiness$3.2b windfall: Fonterra farmers back $2.00-a-share capital returnThe $2.00 a share payout, totalling about $3.2b, is expected to be tax-free.18 Feb 10:45 PM
Auckland'Quite scary': Neighbours rattled after suspected South Auckland garage shootingThe injured person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition.18 Feb 09:23 PM
Property'A number of commercial buildings' – SkyCity eyes $200m asset salesUnderlying FY26 ebitda guidance is confirmed at $190m-$210m as dividends remain suspended.18 Feb 09:01 PM
AucklandHousing rethink: Govt set to slash 2 million-home plan and pull back from Auckland suburbsThe new rules are expected to prioritise CBD and rail corridors over suburbs.18 Feb 08:30 PM
