PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The case for abolishing regional councils in NZOPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelectionMove comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.10 Jul 08:58 AM
All BlacksFrance overhaul squad for second All Blacks testGaetan Barlot will captain the side, with Gael Fickou rested for the clash in Wellington.10 Jul 08:13 AM
New ZealandState of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZHeavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.10 Jul 07:04 AM
New Zealand‘Hero’ lawyer who rescued torture victim suspended from practice Jason Yang has been commended for his actions but also suspended from law. 10 Jul 06:03 AM
LifestyleShowquest Auckland Regional Finals 2025 Day 2 HighlightsHighlights from Day 2 of Auckland's Showquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jul 06:00 AM
TechnologyTop 5 takeaways from Samsung's super-slim foldable phone and watch eventFor the first time, the firm's foldable phones are the same thickness as standard models.10 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man trapped in car overnight after crashing 15m down bank on Great Barrier Island rescued The Auckland Rescue Helicopter was scrambled to Great Barrier Island this morning.10 Jul 04:25 AM
New ZealandSmith & Caughey's auctioning Santa sleigh in $44k lot, other fixtures, surplus stock also for saleThousands of lots are included in the auction, a majority with starting bids at $1. 10 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Major leap forward': Mātai says new MRI method improves multiple sclerosis detectionThe new MRI method detects subtle brain lesions unseen in current scans.10 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 AM
PropertyFletcher Construction fatality reported in VanuatuMan allegedly struck by heavy construction tool, said to be accelerator ball on a crane. 10 Jul 01:31 AM
AgribusinessAustralian regulator clears Lactalis' proposed acquisition of Fonterra businessesThe ACCC found the acquisition unlikely to lessen competition in Victoria and Tasmania. 10 Jul 12:48 AM
Black FernsRuby Tui earns Black Ferns recall for final test before World CupFive players were unavailable for selection in the final test before the World Cup. 10 Jul 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.09 Jul 11:39 PM
Rugby'Scope for it': Foster backs AUSNZ XV to feature in 2029 Lions tourIan Foster wants to see the AUSNZ XV side feature in New Zealand.09 Jul 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWaipareira Trust battles deregistration in High Court over charity statusThe High Court heard Waipareira's judicial review in May; a ruling is pending.09 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQuattro plans office upgrades to create $650m of assets in Auckland CBDQuattro plans to significantly gentrify the mid-town buildings.09 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver dies in BoP crashOtara Rd is closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.09 Jul 09:01 PM
New ZealandSearch under way for diver missing off West Auckland beachPolice were called to Whatipū Beach at around 5.30 this morning. 09 Jul 08:43 PM
New ZealandApprentice escapes conviction for driving into group in Ponsonby after attackHe had consumed cocaine and MDMA at a Ponsonby bar before the incident.09 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandCouncil say Govt behind local road's speed limit increase, resident says it's 'madness''There is no sensible context that justifies this absolutely ludicrous action.'09 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Hills: More housing is not just about the CRL but also floodsOPINION: The City Rail Link will open next year and transform Auckland's travel network.09 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandMayor learned of billionaires' arena project collapse while holidaying in FijiWayne Brown was in Fiji when the Auckland Arena backers withdrew.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'They burned me': Auckland woman scarred after facial treatment at beauty clinic'Our clinic has never experienced an incident of this nature,' the clinic director said.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Have Harts expanded yacht fleet, and who was British lord living anon in NZ?Plus, tributes flow for artist Lance O’Gorman.09 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'They wanted to send a message': Rainbow Warrior bomber speaks outCombat diver Jean-Luc Kister explains how France's 1985 attack failed in every way.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyVideo game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimedMoney left on the table for a second year as MBIE readies review.09 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'None of the signs' – the odd behaviour that gave Rainbow Warrior bombers awayNZ police had no evidence but could see two captured French spies weren't newlyweds.09 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeThe day France attacked NZ: Spies, lies and bombing an anti-nuclear boat in AucklandNew podcast Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History reveals political moves behind bombing.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I am disappointed in Auckland FC's stadium proposalOPINION: Trump's tariffs for Japan and Korea could have geopolitical consequences.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto numbers revealed in giant $10m Powerball drawTime to check your Lotto numbers to see if you are $10 million richer.09 Jul 08:32 AM
New ZealandHospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incidentIncidents included a staff member being held at gunpoint at Palmerston North Hospital.09 Jul 07:20 AM
Business'Terrific outcome': 189 staff from New World destroyed by fire learn of new job optionsNew World at Auckland's Victoria Park burned down on June 17. All its stock was ruined. 09 Jul 06:43 AM
