New ZealandFBI director arrives in QueenstownFBI director James Comey has arrived in Queenstown for a 'top-secret' spy conference.23 Apr 12:38 AM
New ZealandPrivate jet touches down ahead of 'spy conference'CIA director Mike Pompeo is among members from 15 agencies to attend the conference.22 Apr 09:20 PM
New ZealandNew home for precious NZ documentsNew Zealand's most important documents have been moved in a ceremonial process21 Apr 08:25 PM
BusinessThiel citizenship exceptions never repeatedThe circumstances of Peter Thiel's NZ citizenship were so exceptional they have not been repeated.15 Mar 04:49 AM
New ZealandAverage gambler lost $616 last yearCasinos had the largest increase in gambling, new figures show.23 Feb 03:13 AM
BusinessGovt 'sweetheart deal' nets Thiel fortunePeter Thiel netted tens of millions of dollars.03 Feb 05:17 PM
BusinessThe secret pride of Citizen ThielBillionaire Peter Thiel claimed in a citizenship application that if his unusual request was granted he would tell the world he was a New Zealander.01 Feb 05:07 PM
OpinionToby Manhire: Quickie citizenship an eye-openerCOMMENT: Peter Thiel makes for good copy, but the nub of the issue over his freshly revealed citizenship is straightforward: How'd he get it?27 Jan 01:24 AM
BusinessPM backs Peter Thiel's citizenshipPM backs granting of citizenship to Trump-backing billionaire Peter Thiel as former Minister Wayne Mapp reveals he'd known about it for years.26 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandCasino VIP led to Yan's $43m forfeitureThe gambling records of a casino VIP led police to find a familiar name written on a piece of paper which changed the course of the investigation.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Eyes are closed': Man's photo rejectedA man of Asian descent had his passport photo rejected by a government website when its facial recognition software registered his eyes as being closed.07 Dec 05:44 PM
New ZealandDestiny Church called to account over late filingBrian's wife, Hannah Tamaki, and senior Destiny minister David Kahu are officers in all three charities.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto sending profits to KaikouraLotto will be donating all profits from next Saturday's draw to the quake relief.30 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandJail time for child exploiterAn Auckland man has been jailed for emailing more than 42,000 files that involved the sexual abuse and exploitation of children.15 Sep 09:40 AM
New ZealandDoctor keeps citizenship after DIA bungleA doctor wanted on a sex charge in the United States has won a reprieve in his fight to keep his New Zealand citizenship after a bungled attempt to revoke it by the Department of Internal Affairs.17 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandNo word from Nauru on escapeForeign affairs officials say they have not heard from Nauru about the help Wellington gave Roland Kun which allowed him to flee the troubled state.13 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessGloriavale assets grow to more than $40mThe 400 to 500-strong community has a tax-exempt charity operating as the Christian Church Community Trust.04 Feb 01:58 AM
BusinessKiwis spending more on pokiesNew Zealanders are spending more again on the pokies but spending per person is static, despite better economic times.03 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandKiwis flocking for 10-year passportsThe Department of Internal Affairs says demand for passports is more than 60 per cent higher than normal for December11 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandEffort to end homelessnessHidden homelessness campaigners are scratching out messages of housing desperation the old-school way.06 Oct 04:00 PM
RoyalsNine days of Harry cost Kiwis more than $400kPrince Harry's nine days in New Zealand cost Kiwi taxpayers $426,317 - more than three times what it cost Australians.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt's $360k pay TV billA spend of more than $360,000 on pay television subscriptions by Government departments has been criticised by Labour.08 Jun 02:04 AM
New ZealandGovernment extends escape inquiryA Government inquiry into the escape of convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith has been extended.04 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandPrincipal with 'abhorrent' images namedA former West Auckland principal who pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable material can be named for the first time.20 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandPassport fraudster deported to IranAn illegal immigrant who paid a NZ couple $8000 for their identities to get false passports has been deported.14 May 04:46 AM
New ZealandProbe into 'pokie style' arcade gamesInternal Affairs are investigating the legality of children's amusement machines which experts say are grooming young people to play the pokies.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo parole for 'manipulative criminal'In the decision, Smith was described as a “manipulative, serious criminal with a high risk of reoffending”.08 Apr 09:21 PM
OpinionEditorial: Passport fee increase unjustifiedThe Government plans to increase the application fee when it extends the passport validity, even though there seems no grounds for doing so.08 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandPM: 10-year passports in six monthsThe return to 10-year passports could come about in around six months' time, according to the Prime Minister.06 Apr 07:08 PM
New Zealand10-year passports for KiwisNew Zealanders are set to enjoy 10-year passports once again - but at a price.05 Apr 05:00 PM
GolfLegal threat over 'Ko image'The father of Lydia Ko says he is planning to take legal action against Auckland Korean Society members who he claims have severely damaged Ko's image.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice break up stoush over Lydia Ko donationsPolice were called to Auckland Korean Society after meeting on secret donations to golfing superstar Lydia Ko’s family turned nasty.27 Mar 06:44 AM
New ZealandPhillip Smith and sister appear in courtThe bid by Phillip John Smith and his sister to have their case transferred to the High Court has been delayed until May.17 Mar 07:34 PM
