New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
New Zealand'It's really dangerous': Rise in online gambling scams targeting MāoriFake profiles use stolen images, including those with moko kauae.07 Aug 04:50 AM
PremiumOpinionNick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoningOPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.06 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandCopycat Powerball: Lotto powerless to stop Malta company copying flagship game 26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto wars: Global gambling syndicate blocked from buying Powerball tickets25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'English-first': Changes confirmed for NZ passport will place English before te reo Māori24 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'Dangerous' run it straight concerns ignored by Govt officials before teen's deathPapers show it was treated as a private issue but is now the subject of top-level talks. 20 Jul 10:00 PM
PoliticsQuran, Torah and Bible among books bound for National Library shredderThe library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.16 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnology‘Huge upheaval’: Big Govt department's tech team to be cutThe Ministry of Social Development says most of those affected will be redeployed.11 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhy former SkyCity execs are being sued for breach of dutiesSuit claims former staff and a director are responsible for multimillion-dollar fines.07 Jul 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCostly vacancy: $2.2m bill for early end to Labour's Three Waters leaseDIA's Sale St office housed the Three Waters programme until March 2024.07 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Safety risks': Concerns as hospital security guards double as cleanersSecurity guards at two rural hospitals have been doubling as cleaners on the same shift. 05 Jul 10:45 PM
Crime'A fictitious identity': Kiwi dad's desperate bid to see son in Aussie lands him in courtDane Moule forged passports to travel between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years.03 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Matrix change': Winning Lotto Powerball could soon become much harderLotteries NZ is seeking government permission to tweak the rules of Lotto Powerball.27 Jun 08:54 PM
PoliticsPM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.17 Jun 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid InquiryEconomists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.15 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExcuses and self-pity: What a film-maker caught with child exploitation files told a judgeRajneel Singh claimed he only accessed the material to impress women online.08 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice unable to charge former PM staffer over recordings with sex workersPrime Minister Luxon called for a review of vetting processes after the incident.05 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandBabies for sale: Kiwis illegally paying Thai women to be surrogatesBut they aren't spending enough time finding out if they can legally bring the baby home.31 May 09:46 PM
Business1.5ha Newmarket site valued at $64m sells to mystery buyerThe huge Auckland site was marketed with potential for a 'landmark project'. 29 May 05:38 AM
RacingWhy greyhound racing is fighting back against looming banThe ruling body is seeking a judicial review of the Government's closure decision.26 May 04:16 AM
New ZealandNo pokies for pool hall: Venue struggles after liquor license lossWelcome Bay Tavern reopened as an alcohol-free pool hall, then lost its gaming licence.15 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'You can have 2, not 3': Polyamorous throuple's battle to keep names on kids' birth certificates The Attorney-General has challenged a decision allowing all three parents to be named.11 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHow end-to-end encryption shields online child exploitationInternal Affairs blocked over one million attempts to access illegal content last year.09 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Built on terror': FBI crackdown on satanic cult with NZ tiesThe DIA says NZ children are 'highly likely' victims of 764's online exploitation.05 May 05:00 PM
Kahu'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't complyTe Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds05 May 05:00 AM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealedNames must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.05 May 01:01 AM
