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
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
