PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must do better with school lunchesOPINION: If we're going to spend millions on them, then we need to do them properly.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Load of crap': Chris Bishop's rant during Stan Walker performanceThe Cabinet minister was seen with a bottle and was soon confronted by Don McGlashan.30 May 09:57 AM
Sport'Since when is that a crime?': Fighter defends backyard boutsThe event offered a $50,000 cash prize and featured 30 fights in an hour.30 May 07:45 AM
LifestyleHow a jar of Auckland hummus became a comedian's tour highlight'We kind of had a joke – should we take him some hummus?'30 May 06:41 AM
New Zealand'Block the pigs': Police brace for boy racer 'invasion' a year on from Levin violenceThe Police Minister, despite an event organiser's abuse, says his cops are ready to act. 30 May 06:17 AM
RetailNew retailer The Outlet set to open next weekThe Outlet opens on June 3 online and in store, offering off-price retail.30 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandCustoms seize $25.8m in drugs at Auckland AirportCustoms seized 67.8kg of meth and 1.1kg of cocaine found in duffel bags last night.30 May 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisPaul Lewis: Legal action becoming a more likely prospect in AmCup power struggleOPINION: The latest backlash from challengers feels like a play for more power. 30 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMotorways clogged as holidaymakers flee city for long weekendA crash on the Southern Motorway is causing delays for southbound traffic. 30 May 04:37 AM
New Zealand'She bolted': Father's plea after suspicious man approaches 11yo near schoolsPolice are investigating two incidents near West Auckland schools.30 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Museum to lose more than $450k in revenue from asbestos closureThe museum estimated it was losing an average of $19,000 a day.30 May 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailCraft beer firesale: ASB recovers funds, but other creditors face $1.4m lossDeep Creek liquidators investigate debtor balances amid big shortfall for creditors.30 May 03:00 AM
Crime'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yoA rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.30 May 02:25 AM
New ZealandSea Shepherd ship docks in Auckland, offering free public toursThis weekend visitors can tour a ship used to shadow Southern Ocean fishing trawlers.30 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Customers line outside Smith & Caughey’s for the last timeThe store’s 'End of an Era Sale' began on Wednesday, attracting lines around the block.30 May 02:09 AM
OpinionOpinion: How football's rise challenges rugby's dominance in NZOPINION: Whisper it quietly. Football has arrived on these shores like never before.30 May 01:01 AM
EconomyConsumer confidence drops in May, five-year-ahead economic outlook measure plummetsConsumer confidence fell five points in May to 92.9, says ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.30 May 12:21 AM
SportPolice probe 'aggravated assault' after club rugby player elbowed, punched in headThe victim appeared to suffer a seizure on the field after he was assaulted.30 May 12:17 AM
CrimeConfessed Ellerslie double murderer handed life sentence for bloody plotA senior orthopaedic nurse and his wife were killed in November 2023.29 May 11:56 PM
TravelMotat wins top international award at 'Oscars of the museum world'Once ranked one of the world's most boring attractions, Motat makes a comeback.29 May 11:44 PM
Sport‘A dumb thing to do’: Luxon blasts ‘run it straight’ as Govt seeks advice on actionIt comes after a Palmerston North teenager died after participating in a copycat event.29 May 11:32 PM
SportFamily pride: Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu's emotional Black Ferns debutMaire Fakalelu dreamed of seeing her daughter debut for the Black Ferns.29 May 11:31 PM
Black CapsDavid Trist, former Black Caps coach dies aged 77He coached the Black Caps from 1999 to 2001.29 May 11:24 PM
BusinessTech Insider: Jamie Beaton's message for students caught in Trump's war on HarvardPLUS: A Beehive tilt for the Crimson boss? TIN man looks for gold.29 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail2 Cheap Cars profit drops 47% amid economic downturnRevenue fell by 6% as the business faced pressure from several market factors.29 May 10:20 PM
Golf'Have fun with it': Taking on Te Arai Links North CourseEven in the rain, Te Arai Links North Course played like a dream. 29 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton family 'terrified' as tornado wreaks havoc on homesA resident on Ranui St claimed she saw a trampoline swirling above a house.29 May 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takes'Morbid fascination': Bond yield spikes unsettle investorsRising world bond yields are unsettling sharemarket investors.29 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi top cop's new Australian police chief job at risk after citizenship questionsVictorian Government rushing law change to ensure Mike Bush can stay in new role.29 May 08:10 PM
New Zealand'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper northCivil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.29 May 07:38 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby Pacific finals permutationsFind out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.29 May 07:20 PM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend Expect cooler weather, cafe surcharges and extra police on the roads.29 May 07:00 PM
Kahu'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial tauntsThe court granted permanent name suppression for the offender. 29 May 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Lee: Smith & Caughey’s closure a body-blow to Queen StSmith & Caughey’s closure will result in 98 job losses in Auckland.29 May 06:00 PM