EntertainmentTrump confirms Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has asked him for a pardonThe 55-year-old rapper was jailed for four years and two months last month.07 Oct 07:02 PM
New Zealand‘Absurd’: Rotorua mayoral hopeful hits out at video complaintIt was one of 10 electoral breaches identified in Rotorua across this election so far.07 Oct 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier poolThe decision now goes back to councillors without a recommended location.06 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandHow Taiwan lives with looming threat from ChinaChina is expected to rely on a blockade rather than an invasion.05 Oct 08:02 PM
WorldTrump piles pain on Democrats over US Government shutdownUp to 750,000 US federal employees are facing unpaid furloughs.02 Oct 07:13 PM
Politics'Need to sort themselves out': Te Pāti Māori looks 'a long way' from Govt – HipkinsLeader Chris Hipkins isn't ready to reveal who Labour could work with in Government.02 Oct 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Apathy is dangerous - here’s why you need to vote in your local electionsOPINION: We should not ignore local body elections.01 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSpringsteen surprises film crowd with call to defend the American DreamBruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at the New York Film Festival.29 Sep 08:14 PM
OpinionOpinion: Should protesting near someone's home be criminalised? It's not as simple as it looksOPINION: Laws against disruptive or violent protest already exist, so what’s the point?28 Sep 04:00 PM
Politics'He should know better': Luxon's comments about independent agency under scrutinyPM says the Electoral Commission should 'move heaven and earth' to count votes quickly.26 Sep 01:35 AM
WorldFormer FBI director James Comey indicted on two chargesComey faces charges of obstruction of justice and false statements.26 Sep 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulia Talbot-Jones: Synching local elections with general polls could boost turnoutOPINION: Turnout in local elections has fallen to about 40%, half that of general polls.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings electionThe booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.25 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
OpinionCould this be the solution to low voter turnout at local elections?Voter turnout in local elections has slumped to around 40% nationwide.23 Sep 08:00 PM
World'I don't at this time recognise my country': Angelina Jolie on free speech fearsThe actor spoke in Spain while promoting her new drama, "Couture".21 Sep 09:29 PM
WorldBritain, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state in major shiftMahmoud Mardawi called the international move a 'victory' for Palestinians.21 Sep 06:22 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: Who's keeping watch when local news disappears?As papers close, councils face less scrutiny and communities lose their voice.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsEducation entrepreneur considered standing for National, challenging in Act-held seatJamie Beaton now says he has 'no intention' of entering politics.18 Sep 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNudism, spies and 'tingle rays': Meet the candidate who has stood in every race since 1969Tubby Hansen, 80, has thrown his hat in the ring once again.17 Sep 12:00 AM
PoliticsThe 'good thing' Waititi says has come out of Ferris' explosive race commentsHe also addressed the sudden removal of an MP as the party's whip.16 Sep 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Charlie Kirk didn’t die defending free speechOPINION: American activist Charlie Kirk used free speech to sow hatred.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lessons need to be learned from Māori ward blunder OPINION: One candidate said the omission felt 'like a bit of a kick in the guts'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM
WorldNepal's first female PM takes charge after deadly anti-corruption protestsMore than 50 people were killed in a week of unrest in the mountain nation.13 Sep 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouOpinion: What New Zealand can learn from Europe’s rising unrestRising nationalism, economic hardship and political churn leave Europe on edge.13 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldIn divided Brasilia, some celebrate Bolsonaro conviction, others fumeJair Bolsonaro was convicted 4-1 by Supreme Court judges, sentenced to 27 years in jail.11 Sep 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldKilling of Charlie Kirk raises fears of spiralling political violence in USNew York Times: Kirk, 31, was shot moments after beginning a speech at a Utah campus.11 Sep 06:09 AM
Politics'I don't give a crap': TPM’s Ferris doubles down on 'racist' post despite party apologisingHe said it's 'unacceptable' for people of other ethnicities to campaign in the seat.09 Sep 11:19 PM
WorldGen Z protests force Nepal leader outPresident Ramchandra Paudel pleaded for restraint as violence spread nationwide.09 Sep 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Identity over experience reshapes Tāmaki Makaurau politicsOPINION: Oriini Kaipara's win shows a Māori preference for unapologetic representation.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Talanoa'Your voices matter': Fiame farewell as Samoa shifts to new leadershipLaauli Leuatea Schmidt will lead Samoa’s 18th parliament, sitting from Tuesday.09 Sep 05:28 AM
New ZealandPoll suggests Marcus Buddo leading race for Hastings mayorOne candidate claims the methods used to gather the poll are 'suspicious'.09 Sep 03:42 AM
