BusinessMelbourne Cup 2025 and AI: Blundering PunterGPT takes another stab at picking winnerPlus: The Department of Internal Affairs' warning on office sweepstakes.03 Nov 10:48 PM
TravelThe hidden gem travellers miss when in PerthThe incredible spot is just three hours south of the capital of Western Australia.03 Nov 09:57 PM
AucklandPower pole comes down after car crash on busy Auckland roadOne person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition after the crash.03 Nov 09:31 PM
LeagueKiwis fullback thankful after majestic display in test returnKeano Kini scored a try in his comeback test to help the NZ reach the Pacific Cup final.03 Nov 09:30 PM
CrimeTeen bitten by police dog after fleeing cops during Auckland morning raidPolice recovered a shotgun discarded near the property.03 Nov 09:24 PM
BusinessEconomists see patchy signs of job market liftJob ads rose 3.5% in the year to September, the first lift since 2022.03 Nov 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFrom farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macaronsBridget O'Sullivan built J’aime from a Christchurch market stall in 2008.03 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarrayMeasles cases have been confirmed at three major colleges in Auckland and Wellington.03 Nov 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleShe was offered an NZ book deal. Then they asked her for $23kHachette issues an alert after a US author's publishing offer is exposed as a scam.03 Nov 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow rugby-focused schools have dropped the ball on academic endeavourOne school has won five national First XV titles and one world crown.03 Nov 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhy the debate over fireworks gets louder every yearSPCA says up to 75% of cats and dogs are frightened by fireworks.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil weighs tougher dog rules to protect wildlifeExperts urge a year-round ban on dogs in coastal dunes and Mount's Shark Alley.03 Nov 05:00 PM
Travel newsExplore Wellington, Antarctica, Sydney, and Europe with these dealsTravel from land to sea with these hot travel deals.03 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionGoat Island marine reserve turns 50 as protections set to expandThe Goat Island reserve has safeguarded 556ha of ocean since 1975.03 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupA new challenge? What American exit means for the America’s CupAmerican Magic’s AC75 could now potentially offer a major boost for a new team.03 Nov 04:49 PM
PoliticsMental health crisis: Wait times for distressed callers more than double as urgent calls for help riseCrisis teams are often only able to respond to “the worst-case scenario”.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Who would volunteer to fight forest fires?OPINION: Land for forestry is inevitably near small communities, with few resources.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingGrey day predicted at Flemington ... on and off the trackPresage Nocturne and Half Yours are pair to beat in today's A$10 million Melbourne Cup.03 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessSyos Aerospace expands to Australia with defence drone production plan, partners with Starboard; ParkHelp buys Cleverciti - Tech InsiderPLUS: Palmerson North's Frogparking sold to US firm.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExplainer: You own one home and you’re currently living in it, how Labour’s CGT could still applyA small number of people who only own one home may have to pay Labour's capital gains tax.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOyster farmers to be compensated for wastewater overflowThe fault saw 1200 cubic metres of wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River.03 Nov 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Wanted to be a nerd': Physio looked up files on victims of crime and organ donors None of the 48 patient files he looked at were, or ever would be, his patients. 03 Nov 06:00 AM
EntertainmentWatch: How well does the Dark Destroyer know The Chase?While pretty clued up on most things, Shaun Wallace does have an 'Achilles heel'.03 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand$12m worth of cocaine found stashed in legitimate delivery to Auckland businessStaff found the package while unloading legitimate goods shipped from Brazil.03 Nov 05:58 AM
New ZealandMinister warned of crime advisory group chair's 'concerning behaviour'RNZ found a $15,711 tax issue linked to Kaushal’s invoices last year.03 Nov 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket inches upward as investors bet on brighter 2026The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,556.3, up up 7.98 points or 0.06%.03 Nov 05:27 AM
WellingtonCouncil finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigatesDetails of the deal for the former Datacom building were initially kept secret.03 Nov 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Deliberately lit': Police investigate Ōrewa cafe fire which could be linked to pub arsonIt comes a month after a car was used to ram into a nearby pub before a fire was lit.03 Nov 04:50 AM
New ZealandFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Persistent safety issues': School ordered to close dorms pushes to keep students to end of yearEducation officials 'had ongoing concerns about the safety and wellbeing of boarders'.03 Nov 03:37 AM
Lifestyle'Outcast': Royal expert says Andrew humiliated as past comes under intense scrutinyAndrew has been ordered to vacate the 30‑bedroom Royal Lodge in Windsor.03 Nov 01:41 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Man says hospital overdose left his sister with 'no quality of life'The woman struggled to breathe after receiving multiple opioids over 24 hours. 03 Nov 01:00 AM
EntertainmentJarvis Cocker’s Pulp to play Auckland concert next FebruaryThe Britpop legends will perform at Spark Arena in February.03 Nov 12:46 AM
LeagueNRL launches investigation after Tongan league star has seizure and needs brain surgeryEli Katoa suffered three head knocks - one before the game and two during the match.03 Nov 12:46 AM
