Wellington'Signed our own death warrants': Parents fear son won’t see kids grow amid asbestos scareWorkers worried for their lives amid revelations of possible asbestos-contaminated doors.04 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Out of order': Victoria Uni academic apologises for 'hanging' commentDr Mike Joy has apologised for 'tongue-in-cheek' suggestion of hanging dairy chiefs.04 Sep 03:18 AM
New ZealandTanker crash: 16,000L diesel spill recovery could take 'months''This incident has resulted in significant human and cultural costs.'03 Sep 08:49 PM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion‘Cities aren’t museums’: Chris Bishop on why Auckland needs to growOPINION: Chris Bishop defends the Government's housing changes. 03 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldUK woman in court for crayfish theft at luxury seafood restaurantEmma Smart sobbed in court during her appearance on September 2.03 Sep 12:36 AM
WellingtonNew polling reveals who Wellingtonians are backing for mayorRay Chung's support has dropped following his email scandal.02 Sep 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Let's build a great Auckland to live inThe proposed plan allows six-storey buildings in certain areas.02 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAntarctic research at risk as US icebreaker faces decommissioningNew York Times: Trump Administration Budget cuts may end Antarctic icebreaker missions.02 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelWhat it's like visiting Portland in 2025The city has a mixed reputation, so what is it really like?02 Sep 06:42 AM
New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible as far north as Auckland tonightA coronal mass ejection is expected to reach Earth’s magnetic field today.02 Sep 04:11 AM
BusinessGovt 'sorting' issue that halted Port of Tauranga expansion consenting - BishopThe project's fast-track process was halted by a judicial review due to a scope issue.02 Sep 04:00 AM
PoliticsAct calls for NZ to leave Paris climate agreement without ‘realistic targets’Act restated its opposition to putting agriculture into the ETS.01 Sep 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Who’s going to read it?': Research taken off library shelf and transformed into art showcaseThe exhibition features 30+ local artists and opens on September 27 in Gisborne.01 Sep 09:00 PM
WorldPlagued by geese, one city pays for drones and dogs to scare them awayDrones, Border Collies, and water devices will be used to deter the geese.01 Sep 08:59 PM
WorldRecord-breaking summer heat should concern us allThe UK's average summer temperature was 16.1C, breaking the 2018 record.01 Sep 08:58 PM
TravelNZ's top hiking trails: Expert reveals best walks across the countryFrom Te Paki, Northland to Punakaiki, West Coast, here are some all-weather hikes to try. 01 Sep 06:39 PM
New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible in NZ amid solar activity this weekRain and clouds might obscure the view on the South Island’s west coast.01 Sep 07:00 AM
WorldSea eagles blamed for missing Shetland pony foals in ScotlandFarmers upset as eagles attack livestock; calls for culling grow.01 Sep 02:59 AM
New ZealandWhitebait season kicks off under sunny skies in Hawke's BayWhitebait season and our meteorological spring both began on Monday.01 Sep 01:10 AM
World'Bombarded with wizards': Residents react to Harry Potter filmingResidents fear being inundated with fans after filming began on new series.31 Aug 11:58 PM
New Zealand‘I found my place’: Sam 'The Trap Man' reveals how going bush helped him escape party lifestyle'It's somewhere I could work hard, contribute to, and that looked after me.'31 Aug 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Fire leaves Kumeū nursery scrambling to fix melted pipes to save cropsThe nursery's heating pipes melted in the blaze, halting propagation of tropical plants.31 Aug 10:33 PM
WorldIsraeli ministers plan 'terrorist-level' detention for ThunbergThe Swedish activist has set sail from Spain on a large flotilla bound for Gaza. 31 Aug 07:23 PM
WorldBritain’s canalboat nomads fear new rules will sink their way of lifeNarrowboats can moor for free on England’s increasingly crowded rivers and canals.31 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldIndonesian islanders sue cement giant over climate damageResidents of Pari Island seek compensation from Holcim in Switzerland.31 Aug 09:56 AM
New Zealand'Efficient and sustainable': $220m expansion at geothermal station '90%' completeAnnual output would power 158,000 homes, exceeding Christchurch’s residential total.30 Aug 10:43 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightFrom Formica to focaccia: The evolution of the Kiwi cafeOPINION: Old cafes were eerily similar, like they’d been franchised by an aunt from 1974. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelI stayed in a hotel inspired by the red-light district. Here's what guests can expectThe hotel features a big glass box shower in the room's centre.30 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOrange nurse shark discovery stuns Costa Rican fishermenIt might be the first recorded case of an orange shark, experts say.29 Aug 05:43 AM
New ZealandThe country's most hit overbridgeKiwiRail confirmed it's the most struck bridge in NZ, with 13 known strikes a year.29 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandNed the lefty snail has a 1 in 40,000 shot at a mate. Cue a nation-wide searchNed is living a life of celibacy. Kiwis are hoping to help fix that.28 Aug 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Four urgent policy fixes to insulate NZ against rising power pricesOPINION: New Zealand's renewable electricity credentials are world-leading.28 Aug 09:00 PM
WorldPlan to hold back the tide with giant seawall in JavaResidents worry the wall won't arrive soon enough to prevent flooding.28 Aug 06:00 PM
