New ZealandSurging violence, record numbers: What's driving the prison system 'crisis'?Assaults on prison staff have nearly doubled in the past seven years.02 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Hooton: Why NZ’s fiscal future may hinge on new immigrantsOPINION: Treasury’s forecasts depend on a million more immigrants by 2050.02 Oct 04:00 PM
RacingMerlin has magic to overcome curse of the backmarkersTonight's Holmes D G Pace could be a rare exception to punting's new golden rule.02 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessTesla full self-drive: Early Kiwi adopters wowed, but also suffer some bloopers The NZ version is branded ‘Supervised’, requiring an attentive driver at all times.02 Oct 04:00 PM
RugbyWallabies name new halves pairing, giant enforcer returns for All Blacks clashJoe Schmidt has made five changes to his starting side for Saturday's clash in Perth.02 Oct 06:39 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment Air NZ flight aborts take-off Passengers were "thrown forward" in their seats, with some adopting the brace position.02 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandNigel Latta's funeral to be held at popular Auckland waterfront venueThe psychologist died aged 58 at Mercy Hospice after a battle with stomach cancer.02 Oct 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Not a silver bullet': The hidden health costs of weight-loss injectionsResearch suggests 10% of people on GLP-1s have some nutritional deficiency six months on.02 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandInsufficient evidence: Corruption case against Manurewa Marae stallsThe Privacy Commissioner is still probing claims of Census data misuse at the marae.02 Oct 04:29 AM
BusinessWorld-leading tech: Administrators expect strong buyer interest in NanolayrInvestors include Movac, Icehouse Ventures, Sir Stephen Tindall and Ngāi Tahu.02 Oct 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt pledges $28m to build 80 more homes on Rotorua Māori landStage two of Manawa Gardens will be built by mid-2027.02 Oct 03:29 AM
AucklandTwo dead after fire rips through East Auckland homeThree others were injured, with one taken to Middlemore Hospital in serious condition.02 Oct 03:04 AM
WellingtonSamurai sword burglary accused named after armed stand-off in WellingtonJohn Charles Salanoa was in surgery when his first court appearance was being held.02 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Swirling mass': Auckland thunderstorms set to lash end of school holidaysThunderstorms with hail are forecast for Auckland and Northland from Friday night.02 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Could make all the difference': Mum's plea for answers over bus stop killing A machete was found this week in relation to the case and is undergoing forensic testing. 02 Oct 01:32 AM
AucklandDramatic details revealed after SUV filmed slamming into getaway car during Auckland robberyDetectives are urging anyone with dashcam or CCTV on six streets to come forward.02 Oct 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe perils of compulsory virtue: Lessons from Auckland University's backtrackOPINION: The Senate vote showed 75% of professors wanted courses to be optional.02 Oct 01:00 AM
AucklandPolice focus on car parked on street outside fire-damaged home where 2 people remain missingA forensic tent was erected over a blue vehicle parked on Murvale Dr.02 Oct 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland median house prices fall $20k in latest monthDid spring really boost the market? Perhaps median prices are more important than volumes.02 Oct 12:55 AM
CrimeMt Eden boarding house owners fined $27.5k over mouldy ceilings, makeshift bedroomsThe Tenancy Tribunal found the 11-bedroom property was "dirty, unrepaired, and unsafe".02 Oct 12:15 AM
New ZealandCompany director caught over $215k 'Phoenix type' PAYE fraud schemeFrederick Mario Mau Epiha withheld more than $215,000 in PAYE tax payments.01 Oct 11:20 PM
UFC'One of the most beloved guys in the sport': Hooker books UFC returnDana White confirmed the Kiwi star will be in a main event spot for his comeback bout. 01 Oct 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyReal estate agent, husband fined after flouting foreign buyer banA court ordered the couple and associated companies to pay $971k for breaches of the law.01 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Fly sick or lose your money': Air NZ under fire over $870 fees for sick passenger's familyAir NZ says the charges were reduced under its compassionate pricing policy.01 Oct 10:46 PM
New ZealandMaking bank in the Bay! Small town sells winning Lotto First Division ticketSaturday’s Powerball jackpot climbs to $12m after no winner last night.01 Oct 10:25 PM
BusinessExxonMobil may sell NZ fuel terminals and service stations: ReportExxonMobil owns more than 150 service stations across New Zealand.01 Oct 09:59 PM
EntertainmentDarklands, parenting advice, blowing stuff up: Nigel Latta’s 10 greatest TV momentsFrom Darklands to parenting advice, he made complicated information easier to understand.01 Oct 09:29 PM
Business‘Gutting’: IT Professionals NZ goes bust after twin accounting shocks – Tech InsiderAudit reviews of the association's previous years' accounts are under way.01 Oct 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Pathetic': Locals blast Woolworths parking rule sparking community feudLocals fear the rule will hurt small shops as shoppers avoid popping between stores.01 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketing'Baby-faced assassin back in business': TVNZ reporter questioned over textsThomas Mead, who is being sued by Talley's, faced a full day of cross-examination.01 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandEconomists reveal move needed to stimulate housing marketThe national average house price has grown again, rising 0.1% to $810,141 in September. 01 Oct 08:00 PM
AucklandTwo people 'outstanding' after East Auckland home engulfed by fire The smell of smoke lingers in the air hours after the blaze was put out. 01 Oct 07:52 PM
New ZealandTraffic gridlocked after digger falls off truck on motorwayTraffic on the stretch of motorway has backed up over 5km.01 Oct 07:36 PM