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
ChristchurchFoo Fighters to play under the roof in ChristchurchChristchurch gets the band's first New Zealand show of the 2027 tour.17 Feb 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisSuper Rugby takeaways: New rules, too much boot and the All Blacks boltersNew pace-boosting rules clashed with a tedious volume of kicking in key games.17 Feb 08:00 PM
Entertainment'Couldn’t help myself': Rachel Hunter makes nod to Trumpet Girl pastThe Kiwi supermodel was just 15 when she first fronted Tip Top's now-iconic ads.17 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland kids' party business 'absolutely devastated' after ex-staffer guilty of child sex offencesRegan Highfield admitted accessing 7853 child abuse images online.17 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandFoo Fighters announce latest Australia and New Zealand tourThe Foos will be the first international act to play at Christchurch’s new stadium.17 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRetirement giants step up building as Metlifecare eyes sharemarket returnNew village opens, land bought for another, speculation on stock exchange relistings.17 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Your grades don't define you': Hawke's Bay teen to receive academic award from PMRupert Heslop’s still got a few lessons to learn, such as always fully read your emails.17 Feb 05:00 PM
SailGPWatch: New footage of SailGP crash; Black Foils grinder standing after breaking legsThe French also confirmed their strategist remained in hospital due to injury concerns. 17 Feb 04:50 PM
BusinessIn Lower Hutt, a live demo points the way to clean, superabundant energyGovernment is backing start-up with $35m.17 Feb 04:16 PM
Auckland'Shambles': Concertgoers at Waiheke vineyard resort to bushes after 45-min toilet waitWild Estate says it followed Auckland Council’s formula, adding 20% more loos.17 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandCharacter Coalition: Build on empty sites before knocking down villasThe Character Coalition has identified a "dirty dozen" sites ripe for intensification that could be built without touching inner-city special character areas. Video / Michael CraigWatch17 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘They should lead by example’: Pensioner wins fight with NZTA over $2.60 tollBrett Jacobson was wrongly billed for his towed ute, then told he couldn't get a refund.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Dirty dozen' of empty Auckland sites could accommodate more than a thousand homes, says coalitionChris Bishop rejects claims he blocked a 41-unit Kāinga Ora project in Kingsland.17 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandPerson jumped by three men while walking dog in East Auckland park The assault happened near Ti Rakau Park between 8.30pm and 9.15pm on Sunday. 17 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestyleWatch: Richie McCaw's humble act moments before Hall of Fame inductionRichie was inducted into the NZ Sports Hall of Fame alongside Dame Valerie Adams.17 Feb 05:26 AM
SailGPBlack Foils' season in doubt after horror SailGP crash and boat's destructionThe damage could sideline New Zealand until the UK SailGP event in July.17 Feb 04:28 AM
Auckland'A kick in the stomach': Award-winning butcher hits out after $320 shoplifting incidentThe alleged theft occurred at Aussie Butcher New Lynn today.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandInfrastructure warning: $275b wishlist but not enough to fix what we haveOnly about 30% of the pipeline is set aside for maintenance and renewals.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand1kg silver bars, gold coins stolen in ‘significant’ West Auckland bullion heistOfficers want reports of anyone offering large amounts of silver or gold.17 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandTitirangi residents fear being cut off as 10-week road closure beginsResidents say six weeks' notice is not enough to plan hospital visits.17 Feb 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierLiam Napier: Has NZ Rugby lost a potential All Blacks captain?The Blues coach laments his skipper's exit; calls for better retention of national talent.17 Feb 02:51 AM
Politics'Very big decision': Govt weighs tolling harbour bridge to build new crossingThe Government may need to toll the old bridge in order to build a new crossing.17 Feb 02:19 AM
New Zealand‘Peace of mind at last’: Community's homes get green light three years after cyclone'Thank you for your patience, your persistence and for staying the course.'17 Feb 02:13 AM
Auckland'Highly concerning failures' at Teaching Council; firm run by CEO's husband gets $1.7m contracts – reportThe council has launched an employment process concerning its CEO Lesley Hoskin. 17 Feb 01:59 AM
New ZealandWhy our ageing roads are so vulnerable to slips in extreme weatherDr Douglas Wilson says old, steep roads and wetter storms are driving more slips.17 Feb 01:55 AM
Crime'He is fried as f***': Text warning before ex-partner's alleged murderJasmaine Reihana's body was later found in the back seat of a burnt-out car.17 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking Waikato teen missing for five daysPolice believe Maiah is in Waikato but say she may have travelled to Auckland.17 Feb 12:51 AM
AucklandBoatie detained after shot fired at another vessel in Auckland harbourArmed officers boarded the boat and seized 'an item of interest'. 17 Feb 12:46 AM
AucklandSupermarket staff threatened with umbrella, pedestrian run down by getaway cyclist, trio in courtThe trio were allegedly stealing grocery items off shelves and hiding them in a bag. 17 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandBrother of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu pleads guilty to drug chargeJohn Lomu and another man face sentencing in the Manukau District Court on June 5.16 Feb 11:44 PM
New Zealand1News reporter quits journalism to learn te reo Māori fulltimeShe said journalism had started to feel 'quite easy' and it was time for a new challenge. 16 Feb 11:41 PM