LifestyleWhen does spring start? We don't actually knowSpring is meant to start today, but not everyone will mark the change of season.31 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Actions speak louder': Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on party's missionTPM co-leader Ngarewa-Packer criticises the denial of history and inequities in NZ.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Making finger gun gestures at a minister demands a formal apologyOPINION: The Reserve Bank appears out of step with the average Kiwi, writes one reader.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You don't study well if hungry': Tertiary hardship funds remain crucialTe Pukenga gave out $4.59m last year through its Manaaki Fund.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTragic drowning gives autistic teen new impetus for anti-bullying talksSantos Cachay, 16, lost his father earlier this month when he drowned while fishing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow much Aucklanders’ travel times could increase by 2055 if no change madeIt comes as Parliament progresses congestion-charging legislation.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: Former superyacht skipper raises millions for his start-up Sea-FluxA family start-up goes global.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘We expect basic personal responsibilities’: Emergency housing grants plummet after govt’s hard line changesHousing advocates say people denied shelter will die sleeping rough on the street.31 Aug 05:00 PM
RacingMick On Monday: New sensation of the saddle steps into big timeA Brazilian jockey is the favourite for the Group 1 season-opener.31 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Tech's sharemarket dominance raises awkward questionsOPINION: Three companies rival entire swathes of industries that employ millions.31 Aug 04:00 PM
SportEvelyn Webster, first Kiwi woman at Wimbledon, dies at 101Evelyn Webster competed in four Wimbledon tournaments from 1951 to 1954.31 Aug 09:55 AM
New Zealand'Getting pretty angry': Passengers face long delays at Auckland Airport as wild weather hitsOne person has been stranded in the baggage claim area for more than two hours.31 Aug 07:29 AM
SportSouthland stun Waikato to win Ranfurly ShieldThe Stags have secured the Log o' Wood for the first time since 2011.31 Aug 07:14 AM
New ZealandWild weather causes long Auckland Aiport delaysHeavy rain and winds in Auckland have caused chaos at Auckland Airport. Video / SuppliedWatch31 Aug 07:04 AM
PoliticsShane Jones: Should we have nuclear power?The NZ First deputy leader roused the party faithful in Warkworth.31 Aug 07:00 AM
AucklandKumeū nursery has 'about a day' to save millions of dollars worth of stock after fireSupport poured in from fellow growers and competitors after the blaze.31 Aug 06:49 AM
TravelSwimming with sharks in IndonesiaThe creatures grow up to 20 metres and weigh around 34000 kg.31 Aug 06:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisBen Francis: 5 questions as cracks re-emerge in WarriorsOPINION: The Warriors played like a side feeling the pressure of a top four finish.31 Aug 06:00 AM
AucklandOne critical, road blocked by car crash in Auckland's Stanmore BayCrews were called to the scene after 4pm.31 Aug 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Severe wind gusts': Wild winds sweep Akl, hit trees, bring traffic chaos to Harbour BridgeMetService has issued an orange strong wind warning for Auckland.31 Aug 04:55 AM
New Zealand'We're not boy racers': Cultural gatherings fear Govt crackdownCar meets offer a safe space, not danger, local enthusiasts argue.31 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to man sought in relation to Greymouth assaultThey earlier launched a public appeal.31 Aug 02:49 AM
KahuWhy the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection is crucial for Labour and Te Pāti MāoriPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara campaigned at flea markets today.31 Aug 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPou carved for Hawke's Bay whare to be returned to NZ after 134 yearsThe carvings are coming home after more than a century sitting in an Australian museum.31 Aug 12:00 AM
PoliticsReduction in overall violent crime, but uptick in sexual assault victimsThe Government also announced the location of a new police beat team.30 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandDramatic images as West Auckland plant nursery goes up in flamesFirefighters are today dampening hotspots after struggling against the raging inferno.30 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandFaulty fire ladder trucks hamper Auckland response at major warehouse blazeA replacement truck from Wellington failed so another one had to come from Hamilton. 30 Aug 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'Monster' tried to run over partner at bus stop, destroyed Good Samaritans' lives insteadA 78-year-old pedestrian died of a stroke, but Hayden Williams avoided a homicide charge.30 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Fibremaxxing': How much fibre is too much fibre, according to a nutritionistAnd yes, your bathroom habits will give you a hint. 30 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe lure of smalltown NZ: What I learned after an epic 3000km road trip across NZThe Mood of NZ: The results of our unofficial road trip poll over past two weeks.30 Aug 07:02 PM
New ZealandFrom Maraenui to Twickenham - Napier girl’s dreamThere'll be 82,000 people at the World Cup final watching a girl from Maraenui walk out.30 Aug 06:00 PM
Travel newsFive events you should not miss this SeptemberPrepare your September for an array of festivities.30 Aug 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Sport is supposed to enhance health, not endanger itOPINION: Readers loved young trainee farmer Jack Boon playing his bagpipes to his dogs.30 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Support your favourite local or they'll be gone when summer arrivesOPINION: More than 2500 hospitality businesses have shut in the past 12 months.30 Aug 05:00 PM