PremiumPremiumLifestyleMagic mushrooms: How fungi went from fringe to cultural phenomenon A Kiwi fungi fan turned an iPhone hobby into 60,000 Instagram followers and a book. 12 Dec 10:10 PM
Rugby World Cup'Pretty crazy': Player from Hawke's Bay targeting All Blacks clash with Hong Kong ChinaPenetana Carter-Smith will be eligible to play for Hong Kong China in 2026.12 Dec 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Horrific scenes': Kiwi harness racing driver seriously injured in fallThe seat on the rider's cart appeared to collapse, tipping him on to the track.12 Dec 10:00 PM
Auckland'Strong anger': Ex-Cabinet minister warns Auckland housing plan could cost Nats votesPlan Change 120 would enable up to two million homes across Auckland suburbs.12 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘I couldn’t hold a piece of paper’: Young CEO’s burnout wake-up callWork-related stress caused Stephanie Brown's health to break down before she was even 30. 12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandDoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map bird flu risk The tracking will run until 2026, when the birds moult their tail feathers.12 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandSkylid concrete artwork is new entrance to Waitematā StationThe plaza will open in February, with the City Rail Link due to finish late next year.12 Dec 06:00 PM
RacingAndrew Scott: Forget last start, Sassy Lass can go one better in CupMatamata stable has a powerful team at Te Rapa for Waikato Cup Day.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBred to protect: Meet Kimi, rodent detection dog in trainingKimi's goal is to safeguard some of our most precious and protected species.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRefugee sexually abused 14yo girl at Auckland resettlement centre'Ahmad destroyed my life,' the victim, who was abused shortly after arriving in NZ, said.12 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: Papatoetoe in court, Cars on Queen St, Pink Pathway, Central InterceptorOpinion: News and views about issues facing Auckland this week. 12 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleLights, concerts and big-stage Christmas shows to catch this weekendClassical music and festive spirit abound in this week’s roundup of the best things to do.12 Dec 03:55 PM
Auckland FCAuckland FC go top with win over MarinersSam Gosgrove scored his fourth goal of the season with a 57th-minute header.12 Dec 10:40 AM
GolfFox and Hillier take out Chasing the FoxFinally, Ryan Fox could not be chased down.12 Dec 08:00 AM
SportWhite Ferns alumni guiding the next wave of cricket starsAmy Satterthwaite and three fellow White Ferns are paving new pathways for girls.12 Dec 06:20 AM
New ZealandSunny weekend sizzler before heavy rain and wind move in next weekHeavy rain is forecast for the South Island’s West Coast on Monday.12 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ stocks end a touch higher, Tourism Holdings fallsNew Zealand stocks ended with a slight gain but investors were largely sidelined.12 Dec 05:11 AM
New Zealand'Kicked in the head': Commuters share public transport stories after fatal bus stabbingViolence on public transport is rare but commuters have been shaken by Monday's death.12 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandCalculated gang hit: Judge condemns 'waste' as killer gets life in jailMongrel Mob president Teina Williams, 34, must serve at least 17 years for murder.12 Dec 04:56 AM
New ZealandThree Auckland liquor stores caught selling alcohol to minorsPolice tested 36 suburban liquor outlets, with three failing ID checks.12 Dec 04:16 AM
CrimeRecidivist meth cook loses appeal over restrictive gun ban after clan lab raidSimon McCaulay didn't dispute his prison sentence - just the firearms order. 12 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe stories, scandals and showdowns that defined 2025From Trump’s return to AI fears, 2025 reshaped global and Kiwi life.12 Dec 04:00 AM
PoliticsNicola Willis vs Ruth Richardson: Taxpayers’ Union backs down, requests economist moderatorThe union had previously threatened to back out of the debate if Willis didn't agree. 12 Dec 03:58 AM
AucklandBig-money backing: The billionaires and developers who helped Brown to landslide winWayne Brown's financial backers include Graeme Hart and Marc Ellis.12 Dec 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMovers got 67% of work from Arvida: liquidated after contract cancelledAfter Americans bought Arvida, which then cut costs, the movers lost their contract.12 Dec 03:00 AM
LifestyleŌrua the rescued fur seal euthanised at Auckland Zoo after habitat issuesWith his death comes the closure of the zoo's last marine mammal habitat.12 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessForestry shake-up: PF Olsen and Forest360 join forces in major mergerThe merged company will manage about 480,000ha of forest for 1000-plus clients.12 Dec 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland FC'A no brainer': Why Auckland FC have signed prolific 37-year-old strikerEmiliano Tade has played in a record nine Fifa Club World Cup campaigns since 2011.12 Dec 01:25 AM
SportWhite Ferns legends guiding the next wave of cricket starsFormer White Ferns stars drive surge in girls' cricket pathways.12 Dec 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNo shame in packets: What Kiwi chefs buy for Christmas dinnerAl Brown says there’s 'no food shaming' when Christmas mornings mean Bisquick pancakes.12 Dec 01:00 AM
AucklandParents win time in last ditch bid to keep childcare centre open - for nowThe daycare was due to shut next week but there's been a change of heart. 12 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Risky business': Major property flipping firm faces mortgagee salesThe Hills Real Estate team once made about $5.4m profit trading 71 homes.12 Dec 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyContractor to be appointed to rebuild fire-hit New World Victoria ParkNew store to have a contemporary design but keep essence of previous one.11 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandWoman fatally stabbed 55 times by spurned lover named for first timeChantal McDonald's children ran into their Christchurch home during the attack.11 Dec 11:03 PM
