RacingAustralian 3-year-old steps up to challenge locals in NZB KiwiAsakura's connections are under no illusions as to size of the task they face.18 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandMore than 100 drivers fail compulsory retests after VTNZ bribery probeLicences for 61 drivers were downgraded after they skipped the resit deadline.18 Feb 04:00 PM
ChristchurchUni students warned over ‘aggressive' recruiting by 'cults', unofficial groups on campusStudents who feel pressured are urged to contact university security or chaplaincy.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Auckland's queen of hospitality quitsPlus, Steve Dunstan’s new brand reps Auckland and the Barretts' big wedding ahead of baby.18 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandCouncillor calls controversial Auckland parking rules 'a mistake' for dense neighbourhoodsJo Bartley lives in an intensified neighbourhood and knows firsthand how bad parking is.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Kiwis have nothing to fear from the Chinese people, their government, not so muchOPINION: It's time we took our sovereignty and the values underpinning it more seriously.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop-rated kennel under fire after family dog sent home in shock collar without consentDog owners say the Kumeū kennel never sought their permission to use the shock device.18 Feb 07:00 AM
Lifestyle'Baby Barrett 3.0 has arrived': All Black and wife welcome third childTheir daughters Billie and Coco appear in photos meeting their new sibling.18 Feb 06:09 AM
New ZealandRed-light dash foils getaway after restaurant safe burglary in NewmarketThe 53-year-old is accused of stealing a restaurant safe with cash inside.18 Feb 05:45 AM
AucklandAuckland boatie faces firearms charge after shot allegedly fired at vessel Armed officers boarded the 68-year-old's boat and seized 'an item of interest'. 18 Feb 05:36 AM
CrimeGerman backpacker sobs in Auckland pack rape trial as defence suggests she instigated group sexThe woman acknowledged she had few memories of the New Year's morning incident.18 Feb 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash Rate'At the early stages of a recovery': Reserve Bank keeps OCR on holdInflation at 3.1% in 2025 is now tipped to drop back into the 1-3% band.18 Feb 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksHow New Zealand is helping war-torn Ukraine chase Olympic rugby dreamTwo Ukraine rugby coaches treasured an experience of a lifetime in New Zealand recently. 18 Feb 04:01 AM
AucklandMarch Madness: Auckland commuters told to plan as traffic surge loomsCongestion is forecast to rise by at least 6.7% during peak March travel.18 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandHow a Kiwi TV producer made a Hollywood escape amid fraud charges Media Insider Shayne Currie unpacks the tangled world of Alex Breingan18 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle major house fire in Whangārei’s MorningsideFive fire trucks are fighting the blaze on Morningside Rd.18 Feb 03:45 AM
PoliticsBlood cancer patient lauds ‘brilliant’ drug funding, ministers avoid saying whether failed promise now honoured If approved, patients could receive the treatment from May this year. 18 Feb 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMUMA bullying allegations: Board backs its CEO as she takes extended leave'We will not tolerate attacks and lies about our chief executive,' the board said.18 Feb 03:03 AM
Crime‘He looked evil’: Witness describes man's demeanour on night he allegedly killed ex-partner'He is fried as f***, he’s scratching his head with a big knife', man messaged partner.18 Feb 03:00 AM
TravelHow to make the absolute most of Tauranga in 12 hoursFrom waterfront walks to Matariki carvings, the city centre stays scenic.18 Feb 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingMarketing company preyed on customers - including elderly woman with dementiaA liquidator is trying to stop direct debits after cold callers targeted customers.18 Feb 01:47 AM
AucklandWayne Brown slams talk of $9 harbour bridge toll to fund new crossingThe mayor wants big calls on tolls made with Auckland, not in Wellington.18 Feb 01:43 AM
LifestylePlant-based pioneers Little Bird Kitchen up for sale after 16 yearsThe company has 20 listed shareholders, including Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie. 18 Feb 01:19 AM
AucklandPedestrian suffers serious injuries after hit by truck in South AucklandThe pedestrian was taken to Middlemore Hospital with serious injuries.18 Feb 12:09 AM
AucklandBlown truck tyre leaves one person injured in Auckland motorway crashThe crash occurred around 10.50am on the Te Atatū-Waterview causeway section. 18 Feb 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Ongoing process': Fletcher Building CEO responds after 308 corporate job cuts'Paying a lot of attention to corporate overheads and costs in the organisation': Reding.18 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandTime Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story beganA global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Waikare to the operating theatre: Young intern eyes neurosurgery careerThe $20,000 scholarship helped Whiti Hoori leave remote Waikare to study.17 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandSilent sacrifice: The animals we remember on Purple Poppy DayPurple Poppy Day (Feb 24) commemorates the animals that served in military conflicts.17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandPolice boost presence at Auckland school after threats made to students for second time in daysOfficers have identified some of the people involved in the 'unacceptable' behaviour.17 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandCompany boss shocked as 2500 apply for one jobThe Auckland call centre role has drawn more than 2500 applications so far.17 Feb 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'So lucky': Auckland fitness founder expecting baby girl via surrogate after years of heartbreakDominique Francis turned to social media for a surrogate after 10 rounds of failed IVF.17 Feb 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpark first-half profit improves, but still falls shy of expectationsA year on from the disaster result that wiped $1b from its value, the telco fronts again.17 Feb 09:16 PM
PropertyFletcher swings to $45m earnings profit but keeps dividend tap off for nowAnalysts now expect house-building division Fletcher Living to be sold after construction.17 Feb 08:23 PM
