TennisASB Classic field confirmed: Star power and rising talent highlight 2026 eventThe women’s draw features 22 players ranked from world No 14 to No 92.09 Dec 11:41 PM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer charged with sexually abusing three girlsThe girls he is accused of abusing were aged 13, 14 and 15.09 Dec 11:30 PM
CrimeNew World attack: Fork stabber named after meth experiment ends in 'nasty' rampageTwo judges have now denied his bids for permanent name suppression.09 Dec 09:00 PM
AucklandDeath after New Lynn house fire not treated as suspiciousThe man’s death has been referred to the coroner after a post-mortem.09 Dec 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsRevealed: How long Warriors will be without Luke Metcalf and Mitch Barnett in 2026The Warriors face one of their toughest six-game starts in recent club history.09 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand Homicide probe after third inmate death at Mt Eden prison in a yearA man died in Auckland City Hospital 10 days after the alleged assault by his cellmate.09 Dec 05:29 PM
Rugby World Cup'Dream scenario': The Kiwis leading Hong Kong China to 2027 Rugby World Cup against the All BlacksThe Kiwis in Hong Kong China's team are excited at the prospect of facing the All Blacks.09 Dec 05:20 PM
New ZealandJudge tells court-martialled, dismissed soldier Jackie Te Weehi her actions were destructiveThe Army corporal has been dismissed from the NZDF and sentenced to a term of detention.09 Dec 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why fixed mortgage rates are headed up already after Reserve Bank cuts ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.09 Dec 05:00 PM
SportAuckland marathon: How a Gaelic footballer set new recordShe smashed Alexandra Williams’ 2012 course record by more than three minutes.09 Dec 04:15 PM
New Zealand'Unprovoked attack': Auckland man dies after alleged stabbing on public busA 36-year-old suspect was arrested in the Auckland CBD after a police tip-off.09 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandAuckland man who duped three prostitutes with fake payments dodges rape chargeThe man even faked a clear lab test to convince a woman to have unprotected sex.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Turn your hearing aids up': Supergran DJ to make Rhythm and Vines debut, and historySuperGrans will run a GranStand chill zone with kai, games and alcohol-free drinks.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The reason Chris Bishop seems so confused OPINION: Chris Bishop is the minister for almost everything, but he's not running things. 09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQ&A: Australia’s under-16 social media ban starts today – how does it work?PLUS: Will it push Luxon to a similar move here?09 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: Growing wealth while creating meaningful changeSPONSORED: Growing your KiwiSaver while supporting housing, healthcare and clean energy.09 Dec 03:45 PM
New Zealand‘Second chance at life’: Young mum’s plea for urgent unfunded cancer treatmentThe 25-year-old mother hopes the treatment will let her watch her girls grow up.09 Dec 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and WaitomoThe business plans to convert 14 Mobil sites to the new model by the end of 2025.09 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandFinancial controller who stole $289k from social services employer avoids jailWoman made more than 1000 fraudulent card transactions over 16 months.09 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandSecurity firm defends staff after claim a cat was dumped on roadsideGlobal Security says GPS data backs its claim a worker stopped to avoid hitting the cat.09 Dec 04:45 AM
AucklandSummer rail shutdown: Auckland trains face nearly month-long haltAll four Auckland train lines will shut from December 27 to January 18.09 Dec 04:34 AM
New ZealandACC's financial squeeze: The human tollFor nearly half of those exited, ACC cannot clearly say why they were cut off.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMore arrests after man fatally stabbed in Auckland's Mt WellingtonTwo men have been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.09 Dec 03:58 AM
AucklandNo show-stoppers: Officials eye September opening for $5.5b City Rail LinkNew timetables promise peak capacity of 19,000 passengers an hour, up from 12,000.09 Dec 03:49 AM
SportFrom cricket to the fairway: Northland trio enter Guinness World Record books for longest golf ball catchThe record has been confirmed by Guinness World Records.09 Dec 03:33 AM
Auckland'Spree of offending': Headhunters-linked arrests in Ōrewa after arsons and burglariesThe alleged offending in the Hibiscus Coast took place between September and November.09 Dec 03:21 AM
AucklandMan in custody after two 'unprovoked' Auckland bus stabbingsOne man died after the incident on Auckland Transport’s number 76 bus. 09 Dec 03:15 AM
New ZealandMan dies after getting caught in rip at Auckland beachA rāhui has been put in place at Karioitahi Beach by local iwi.09 Dec 03:14 AM
Banking and financeTower Insurance fined $7 million for misleading customersTower has repaid more than $11.7m to affected customers after the breach.09 Dec 02:44 AM
New ZealandMPI confirms no hornet nest found in Bay of PlentyOfficials urge people to send photos to MPI rather than removing nests themselves.09 Dec 02:28 AM
ConstructionSale of Du Val sites will not cover mortgages – PwCStatutory managers have sold three more projects but still seek a buyer for the fourth.09 Dec 02:00 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Rita Paczian farewelled in jubilant Bach Musica NZ finaleThe programme paired Bach favourites with Handel's regal coronation anthems.09 Dec 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMitre 10 poaches top Foodstuffs exec as new CEO from 2026Rowles has been in charge of launching Foodstuffs newest supermarket offerings.09 Dec 12:16 AM
TravelLuxury escapes close to home: Auckland’s best indulgent stays and diningWe share some of the best luxury travel experiences to try. 08 Dec 11:30 PM
