New ZealandDensity rules to be scrapped for hundreds of thousands of Auckland homes'Special character' designation will also disappear in parts of the city under a new plan.18 Aug 06:09 AM
Politics'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled todayThe Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform. 18 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandAuckland nurses urge Govt action as ED wait times worsenNorth Shore EDs have been at 200% capacity, with patients being treated in corridors.17 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon speaks with Mike HoskingChristopher Luxon speaks with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch17 Aug 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcerns amid continued delays on hiring Auckland Future Fund investment managerAuckland Councillor Chris Darby expresses frustrations about the $1.3 billion fund not being invested in global markets in a Governing Body meeting on July 31, 2025.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do those who manage rugby want to see a crowd?OPINION: Decision-makers did do what they thought right at that time during Covid.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsSeymour asked his ministry to look into ditching bike helmet rulesThe Ministry for Regulation said further work on this issue 'carries risks'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Very dangerous situation': Prison riots more common, staff warnA prison riot at Spring Hill led to a lockdown on Saturday.17 Aug 04:06 AM
WorldUnrest in Serbia: Fifth night of clashes with riot policeProtesters in Valjevo set fire to the ruling party's offices.16 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: 6 ways Luxon can save his Prime MinistershipOPINION: With Labour rising, the PM risks a one-term premiership unless he adapts.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandParliament's ageing fire sprinklers at risk of failure, report reveals'The pipework is old and has a risk of failure and leaks.' 16 Aug 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCouncillors behaving badlyAuckland councillors' behaviour is under scrutiny after Cr Ken Turner's outburst. Video / Auckland CouncilWatch15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Trump's war on inconvenient dataFrom crime rates to labour statistics, Trump has suppressed the numbers he doesn't like.15 Aug 03:47 AM
New Zealand'Cruel irony': Prison gets air conditioning while hospital down the road waits'The injustice is glaring,' says a Taradale resident.14 Aug 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls shortOPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The suite life and bootcamps - are efforts for troubled teens working?OPINION: One spent a year living in a motel, 10 had a year in a military-style academy.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Made without all the facts': Greyhound Racing fights Govt banThe Greyhound Racing Association has sought a court order to stop the impending ban.14 Aug 06:56 AM
New ZealandParents 'screaming' about ECE fee increases: Seymour addresses funding 'shortfall''There comes a point where you can only tap your parents out for so much.'14 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandLuxon responds after Israeli minister attacks 'lost the plot' Netanyahu comment'You don't really need an army because your most deadly enemy is a possum or a cat.'14 Aug 05:28 AM
New ZealandMental health wards in Waikato at 140% capacity, lacking community bedsA mental health nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses on the floor.14 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUK Govt spent $5.4m to block reporting of Afghan data breachThe breach exposed details of 19,000 Afghans linked to British forces.14 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It could be a lifesaver': Cancer survivor's message as home screening rate dropsLakes' participation rate in home screening for NZ's second deadliest cancer is down.13 Aug 09:27 PM
Politics'Gutless and hypocritical': Minister lays into former PM for not fronting Covid hearingKey witnesses, including Jacinda Ardern, have refused to appear publicly. 13 Aug 08:19 PM
New ZealandPM's former press secretary told to inform employer himself after filming allegationsMichael Forbes resigned after recording sessions with Wellington sex workers.13 Aug 05:42 AM
New Zealand'Sidelining iwi voices': Proposed health system changes spark concernThe proposed changes threaten to 'remove iwi’s meaningful participation' for Māori hauora.13 Aug 04:37 AM
PoliticsArdern and other former ministers refuse to appear in public before Royal CommissionIt's been criticised for providing a platform for those with 'conspiracy theorist views'.13 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark accuses Israel of blocking life-saving Gaza aidFormer PM alleges Israel blocking aid into Gaza at the Rafah crossing.13 Aug 02:45 AM
WorldOfficials sentenced in deadly orphanage fireA court sentenced six officials for the 2017 orphanage fire.12 Aug 10:57 PM
WorldFormer first lady of South Korea arrested on stock manipulation, corruption chargesA former president and first lady are now behind bars in South Korea.12 Aug 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocketANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosperOPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Luxon needs to remember he's a politician, not a CEOOPINION: The Prime Minister needs to remember he can be voted out.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt warned of risks to breaking up polytech merger: 'Similar, if not worse' financialsA paper said the proposed future appears to be similar, if not worse.12 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldColombian presidential candidate dies after rally shooting, six suspects arrestedMiguel Uribe died two months after being shot at a rally in Bogota.11 Aug 07:22 PM
