New ZealandSpeed camera vandalised after another chopped down in North AucklandNZTA says vandalism of the Matakana Rd camera did not stop it working.04 Feb 05:00 AM
AucklandHammer threat at Manurewa dairy: Three teens charged after early morning raidThe Mahia Rd Superette has been hit twice in three months.04 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandWhy our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy' Unemployment is at the highest rate it's been in 10 years.04 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeComanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raidsThe two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.04 Feb 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices surge 6.7% in strongest GDT auction since 2021North Asia bought 42% of today's volumes, with European demand also climbing.04 Feb 03:31 AM
Employment‘Not great but better than it looks’ - economists see bright spots in today’s unemployment riseThe latest data show 165,000 people now out of work but more jobs are being created 04 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandTeen landslide victim farewelled at touching funeralFriends spoke about the heartbreak of missed milestones and shared memories. 04 Feb 02:00 AM
AucklandPair accused of trying to smuggle 36kg of meth into NZ in Playboy‑branded green teaThe two men arrived at Auckland International Airport on a flight from Singapore. 03 Feb 11:53 PM
OpinionMitchell HagemanI’m in my 20s. Here’s why young people are doing music festivals wrongIt turns out we should be looking to our grandparents for tips to survive festival season.03 Feb 11:30 PM
Crime'Executed for profit': Trio jailed for teen's mafia-style killing at pre-dug gravePolice searched for nine months before finding Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground.03 Feb 10:36 PM
CrimeSerial sex predator and murderer Malcolm Rewa pleads guilty to another historical rapeThe court heard Rewa, 72, sexually violated a woman in Auckland in 1988.03 Feb 09:22 PM
Agribusiness'Very disappointed': Synlait warns of first-half loss up to $82m, shares slumpUnderlying ebitda is expected to be between break-even and $5m.03 Feb 08:49 PM
New ZealandThieves urged to return Olympic gold medal stolen from rowing great's Christchurch homePolice say the gold medal can be returned anonymously via any station.03 Feb 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: 'National's worst fears' – why it's back to the futureANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.03 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Up The Wahs! What the ABs can learn from the WarriorsMāori and Pasifika ideas of loyalty and reciprocity help fuel 'Up The Wahs'.03 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandPolice dog bites contractor amid tense search after deadly Mount Maunganui landslidePolice say the incident is under review to understand how it happened.03 Feb 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: When ageing leaders put nations at riskOPINION: Global health, protest rights, environmental protection and public funding.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'We hire when the work is there': Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costsBrown's mayoral office spent $2.5m on consultants, versus Phil Goff's $4110.03 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandWatch: 'Ripping up concrete' - Night digger keeps Auckland residents awake for weeksFletcher Living sent the digger to work outside homes in middle of the night.03 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'Absolutely ridiculous': Crown blasts developer's account of cocktail woundingHe said he didn't realise he hurt anyone until the news reported a "champagne shanking".03 Feb 06:41 AM
Auckland'Got lucky': Couple who received $158,000 in banking error claimed cash windfall was online casino win"There must have been either wilful blindness or recklessness involved," the judge said.03 Feb 06:15 AM
Sport'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encountersRidler has encountered plenty of marine life early in his 1350km swimming effort. 03 Feb 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Like a bloody rabbit in the trap': 7yo boy left hanging from foot at indoor playgroundThe boy was left hanging upside down by his ankle and needed two adults to help.03 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow this month’s king tides could reshape coastal flooding in futureRed alert high tides from February 1 to 4 raise coastal flooding risk.03 Feb 05:00 AM
Official Cash RateRBA raises cash rate, sees inflation pressureThe Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate to 3.85%. 03 Feb 04:11 AM
New ZealandHow new licence rules could reshape young Kiwis' driving cultureThe AA says 60 hours of supervised driving can cut young driver crashes by up to 20%.03 Feb 04:00 AM
LifestyleCan you help find Doug the pug?Doug, 6, supports sick and anxious students at Northern Health School.03 Feb 03:52 AM
TalanoaDengue warning: Rising case numbers as Kiwis return from Pacific holidaysIn the Cook Islands, 500 cases of dengue have been reported since last May.03 Feb 03:00 AM
TravelThai Airways to resume direct flights between Auckland and Bangkok in late 2026The high-demand route was paused during the Covid-19 pandemic.03 Feb 02:19 AM
Politics'No bad feeling': Labour MP Peeni Henare explains why he's leaving politicsHenare had not put himself forward for his former Tāmaki Makaurau seat.03 Feb 02:05 AM
Entertainment'Smear campaign': Neil Gaiman rejects sexual misconduct claims, starts new bookKiwi accuser Scarlett Pavlovich, 22, had her US civil case dismissed.03 Feb 01:51 AM
Auckland'It's going to be on Meola Reef': Brown decries Govt's tunnel vision while pushing his Pt Chev bridge planA decision on the preferred second harbour crossing is expected by mid-2026. 03 Feb 01:00 AM
EducationDamning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toiletsPrincipals suspect there's a link between not going to preschool and a lack of skills.03 Feb 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael BurgessAuckland FC hit rare slump as coach faces his biggest test yetAuckland FC had just one win from six games across January.03 Feb 12:40 AM
