New ZealandCouncil error led to $7000 painted portrait of mayorWellington's directive for photo portraits was set in 2023 to cut costs.09 Oct 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Our sincere apology': Tom Phillips’ parents speak out, say they never supported him Neville and Julia Phillips wrote a letter to their local newspaper. 08 Oct 09:23 PM
Entertainment'I'm not dying': Dolly Parton addresses fans' fears about her healthThe 79-year-old says she’s having ‘a few treatments here and there’.08 Oct 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Influencer opens up about engagement to convicted rapist ex-cop, reveals his new jobSera Cruickshank reveals the backlash she's faced since going public with her relationship08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I won't give up': Woman pleads for help from businesses to find missing sisterTe Anihana's sister Ebony has travelled from Dunedin to renew the search in Auckland.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'That’s a compliment': The C-word – still offensive or losing its sting? Opinions differ on The Elephant, an online video series about topics we often avoid.08 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldRescue dog Duke’s quirky habit of hoarding teapots delights followersEleven-year-old Duke has stolen everything from teapots to toilet rolls.08 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldInfluencer brothers investigated over antics at historic Scottish site The Australian brothers sparked outrage when they filmed themselves at the site.08 Oct 05:44 AM
EntertainmentInside Nicole Kidman’s post-separation comeback moment in ParisShe attended the Chanel show with Baz Luhrmann and Vanessa Paradis.08 Oct 04:12 AM
Politics'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll The latest results show the centre-left could govern.07 Oct 11:18 PM
ChristchurchProtesters and police clash outside Christchurch aerospace summit, 22 people arrestedPro-Palestine protesters object to links between the aerospace industry and US military.07 Oct 10:53 PM
New Zealand'Hero' 10yo saves drowning toddler who was 'grey as concrete' from wave pool floorShe spotted the 3-year-old girl motionless on the bottom of NZ's biggest wave pool.07 Oct 06:16 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Christchurch students erupt as Teddy Swims performs special school concertInside the surprise gig that left the crowd screaming for more.07 Oct 08:02 AM
Entertainment‘It was horrible’: Britney Spears shares how she injured her knee in new videoThe singer shared a video showing her bandaged leg while dancing at home.07 Oct 06:27 AM
New Zealand'Tonne of tacos': Eatery part-owned by UFC star ends Mexican standoff with charity cook-up Eatery part-owned by Israel Adesanya had claimed Mexican chef stole their taco branding.07 Oct 05:00 AM
PoliticsMeta claims Instagram scrolling not ‘intentionally addictive’ as MPs probe social media harm Meta and TikTok fronted Parliament’s Education and Workforce select committee on Monday. 06 Oct 06:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police end Flat Bush siege after three-hour standoff, neighbours describe chaosThe officer shot earlier was discharged from hospital by early afternoon.06 Oct 02:47 AM
EntertainmentRobbie Williams Istanbul concert banned over safety concernsSeveral Turkish NGOs had urged officials to cancel the concert.05 Oct 06:32 PM
All Blacks'Far from perfect': World media reacts to All Blacks winHow the world's media reacted to New Zealand's win at Optus Stadium.04 Oct 01:44 PM
New Zealand'Serious step forward': Peters welcomes Trump's Gaza peace planHamas says it is ready to discuss freeing hostages under the US President's proposal.04 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandGovt lowers bowel cancer screening age to 58Lowering of the screening age comes after presenter Paddy Gower had pre-cancer growths.03 Oct 11:21 PM
WorldHamas willing to release all Israeli hostages under Trump's ceasefire planHamas has not committed to disarmament, a central part of the proposal.03 Oct 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Blade or bayonet': FBI tip helps NZ Police foil mass stabbing by 21-year-oldThe young extremist was raided just before executing his plan for a mass stabbing attack.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Is someone huffing all that?': About 50 nitrous oxide containers 'dumped' near beauty spot'Why do they have to litter our countryside and do that sort of thing? It’s sad.'03 Oct 12:18 AM
WorldSuspect shot dead after deadly terror attack on UK synagogue namedSuspect shot dead; PM Keir Starmer chairs emergency security meeting in London.02 Oct 10:10 PM
New ZealandMayor bombarded with 1500 emails before sending 'f*** off' replyRatepayer lobby says profane response 'water off a duck's back'.02 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti MāoriShow host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.02 Oct 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSocial media’s changing narrative of the Israel-Gaza warNY Times: Poll showed more Americans sided with Palestinians for first time since 1998.02 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessTesla full self-drive: Early Kiwi adopters wowed, but also suffer some bloopers The NZ version is branded ‘Supervised’, requiring an attentive driver at all times.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment Air NZ flight aborts take-off Passengers were "thrown forward" in their seats, with some adopting the brace position.02 Oct 05:05 AM
LifestyleKeith Urban rumoured to be dating ‘younger woman’ in music industryNicole Kidman filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.01 Oct 04:00 AM
EntertainmentSinger Lola Young cancels shows after onstage collapseThe 24-year-old British singer collapsed during her set at a New York music festival.01 Oct 02:45 AM
WorldMeet the woman charging parents up to $50k to pick a baby nameTaylor Humphrey has named more than 500 babies through her consultancy.01 Oct 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Thankfully, no police officers were injured': Patrol car damagedPolice say the vehicle had no registration plates and was travelling at speed.01 Oct 12:27 AM
