SportTears and grit as Barry’s ASB Classic dream is crushed in first-round routThe 23-year-old Kiwi wildcard went in as a $19 outsider at the TAB.06 Jan 02:53 AM
AgribusinessAlliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEODawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.06 Jan 02:02 AM
Lifestyle Pūkeko freed after five days with energy drink can stuck on beak'One thoughtless act can have a major impact on inquisitive birds' - Auckland Council.06 Jan 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'We are just getting started': Sharesies boss eyes next wave of growthOnline share trading boss Leighton Roberts talks about the year ahead.06 Jan 02:00 AM
AucklandKiwi woman accused of smuggling $5.5m of meth in checked luggage at Auckland AirportCustoms say the meth haul could yield up to 922,500 individual doses.06 Jan 12:16 AM
RetailFrom red to black: Costco NZ posts $9.6m profit as revenue climbsCostco NZ has turned in its first profit in New Zealand.06 Jan 12:04 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt William Nelson-Bell over thefts and assaultsThe 23-year-old is known to frequent the Counties Manukau area, police say.05 Jan 11:52 PM
SportThe Kiwi mum building a life in sport – on the field and behind the TV cameraPlacid first tried fistball in 2022 and quickly played at World Games level.05 Jan 11:31 PM
New ZealandBird versus can: Pūkeko spends five days with empty energy drink stuck on its beakThe bird was filmed by a visitor to the Auckland Botanic Gardens on January 2, sparking a volunteer rescue effort. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Jan 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's a dream': Disability advocate buys first fully accessible homeHer new home was built 'fit for purpose' with wider doorways, no carpet and sliding doors.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandFamily tribute after death of young DJ who taught Rhythm and Vines' DJ SuperGran22-year-old Gisborne DJ Jamil Shiloh Weiss dos Santos has been remembered by whānau.05 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBankrupted Akl developer 'millions in debt', blames housing market collapseThe developer was tipped into bankruptcy by Carters over a $225k building supplies debt. 05 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailLuxury sector bets on 2026 bounce as Auckland’s top-end retail gears up for expansionCartier will open on lower Queen St in autumn 2026, with more brands to come.05 Jan 10:00 PM
Athletics'Doesn’t seem realistic': Sam Ruthe on pushing boundaries in middle distance runningSam Ruthe, 16, came within 1.2s of Peter Snell's national 1000m record on Saturday.05 Jan 08:01 PM
Crime11-year-old among three youths arrested after attempted armed robbery in Auckland The trio made demands for money and allegedly took a number of items. 05 Jan 07:55 PM
New Zealand New shearing record of 732 in nine-hours for shearer Simon Goss Video review showed Simon Goss' crucial final catch was made with under a second left.05 Jan 07:38 PM
SportHow Auckland became the late-career home court for Venus WilliamsThe 45-year-old will play her 1101st WTA singles match in the city on Tuesday.05 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Persistent and increasing’: Drug cartels zero in on Tauranga port supply chainCocaine and meth seizures at Tauranga port topped almost $1 billion in under four years.05 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.05 Jan 04:01 PM
RacingFrom mudbath to super sprint: Alabama Lass picking path to Sistema RailwayTrial this Sunday could be a crucial pointer to mare's chances in glamorous sprint race.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree Kiwi start-ups to watch as they chase big 2026 growth plansFrom cultivated meat to hydrofoiling e-boats to rewarding staff.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTerminal lies: Inside ‘dying’ mum Nicola Flint’s elaborate, years-long alleged cancer conChristchurch police allege Flint faked stage four cancer and forged specialist letters.05 Jan 04:00 PM
TennisASB Classic: American star's double act; second seed fallsIva Jovic found herself in rare territory on the opening day of the ASB Classic.05 Jan 08:50 AM
New ZealandMillie Elder-Holmes goes public over relationship with Māori Queen’s brotherShe has shared a video online of the pair spending time together.05 Jan 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Shocked' advocate speaks on case of office worker fired after 15 days The company suggested she was taking too long to train, despite providing no training.05 Jan 03:20 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after truck crashes into wall in Auckland suburbEmergency services were called to the scene about 3pm.05 Jan 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumTennis'A good decision': ASB Classic star Svitolina on mental-health breakLast time she was in Auckland she beat Caroline Wozniacki and outlasted Emma Raducanu.05 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandHastings council's plea to thieves: return our 'much-loved' stolen turtlesA large square hole was cut in the fence of the Cornwall Park aviary in Hastings.05 Jan 02:37 AM
AucklandPolice release images of men after 50-person Auckland brawlImages show two young men police want to identify over the early-morning melee.05 Jan 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSummer Questions: Simon Bridges – ‘Supercharging’ into 2026 ... and what to read this summer Auckland Business Chamber chief Simon Bridges shares his hopes for the year ahead. 05 Jan 02:00 AM
BreakersLate comeback falls short as Breakers lose ground in finals raceThe Breakers sit eighth, three wins outside the last NBL playoff spot.05 Jan 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housingFifteen-storey blocks will be allowed in 22 areas near CBD and transport hubs.05 Jan 01:00 AM
AucklandWoman faces life in prison after 22kg of meth found in luggage at Auckland airportThe unemployed 33-year-old could face life imprisonment if convicted. 05 Jan 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTop chefs on where they eat, what to drink, and how much to tip in Auckland'Nothing turns me off more than being offered still, sparkling or tap.' - Sean Connolly.04 Jan 11:00 PM
