New Zealand'The numbers don't add up': Nearly 20,000 teachers strike after 'appalling' 1% pay offerThe associate education minister has branded today's protest 'trigger-happy'.19 Aug 08:24 PM
New ZealandThe godfather of the craft beer revolution: How a Dunedin brewery changed how Kiwis drinkEmerson's Brewery sits at the edge of Dunedin, tucked between the port and the railway.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Tāmaki Makaurau's by-election is a Labour vs Te Pāti Māori showdownPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara are key contenders.19 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldDanish mother donates daughter’s pony to zoo to be eaten by lionsThe zoo posted an appeal for pets to be donated as feed for its predators last month.19 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandKiwi mum 'trying to pick up the pieces' as she returns home after weeks in US detentionSarah Shaw has returned to Washington state with her 6-year-old son after ordeal.18 Aug 07:27 PM
Lifestyle'Skibidi', ‘tradwife’, 'delulu' among 6000 words added to Cambridge DictionaryGen Z and Gen Alpha words popular on social media have been added to the online edition. 18 Aug 12:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMy donor and me: The day I met my sperm donor after years of wonderingA date to meet was set: King’s Birthday weekend at the Mission Bay fountain. 16 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $40k salary gap: Transtasman incomes, house prices and interest rates comparedSurge in Kiwis going to Oz continues despite rising house prices across the Ditch.15 Aug 09:00 PM
World‘We didn’t get there’: No Ukraine ceasefire deal confirmed after Trump and Putin talksTrump says talks went well - but more negotiations to follow.15 Aug 06:41 PM
KahuMana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bad look': Schoolboy films police using phones while drivingPolice say officers can use phones if it's operationally critical.15 Aug 08:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man appears to smoke meth on public bus, sparking outragePolice alerted after a shocked grandmother filmed the incident on a city bus.15 Aug 05:00 AM
Politics'Intrusive behaviour': Govt outlawing disruptive protests outside people’s homesThe new law will take into consideration a range of factors, such as the time of the day.15 Aug 03:09 AM
New Zealand'So happy, so thankful': NZ mum and 6yo son to be freed from US detentionSarah Shaw and her son Isaac are set to be released in coming days, her friend confirmed.15 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand’My baby could have been an orphan’: Mum misses fatal tanker crash by momentsThe woman had pulled over minutes before the crash to switch drivers.15 Aug 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Our police are world class': Mark Mitchell backs cops after woman shot deadShooting a member of the public is 'worst case scenario' for any cop, minister says.14 Aug 08:33 PM
CrimeCoroner reveals why Christmas Day samurai sword killing charge droppedBaden Taikato died after a neighbour struck him through the door of an Auckland home.14 Aug 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe 100 best movies of the 21st centuryNew York Times: As voted for by over 500 influential directors, actors and notable names.14 Aug 06:00 PM
WellingtonFrom Hollywood to Wellywood: James Cameron officially granted NZ citizenshipThe Avatar film-maker and his family attended a citizenship ceremony at Te Papa this week.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Entertainment'My hair is falling out': Jessie J on breast cancer surgery challengesThe British pop star faces further surgery after cancer complications.13 Aug 11:15 PM
Crime'They had their troubles': Friends shaken after woman fatally shot by police, man criticalMultiple investigations underway after police shoot two people in Christchurch last night.13 Aug 11:15 PM
EntertainmentEverything we know about Taylor Swift's new album (so far)She announced The Life of a Showgirl on her boyfriend's football podcast.13 Aug 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like shopping on Temu': Codewords used to sell illegal guns and drugs on FacebookPolice say emerging drugs like 'lean' are also being sold on social media.13 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWorld's most popular YouTuber opening burger chain with 'Kiwi twist' in NZSurprise giveaways are planned 'for selected lucky customers' in Auckland when opened.12 Aug 11:22 PM
New Zealand'My mum hates it': A record-breaking Kiwi daredevil on the sport of death divingFlynn Chisholm breaks Kiwi record with 40m cliff leap in Majorca. 12 Aug 10:02 PM
LifestyleWhat’s the price of happiness? Less than you may thinkUniversity of Otago researchers have found the key to happiness lies in living simply. 12 Aug 09:28 PM
New ZealandEducation Minister bans most Māori words in early reading booksOnly Māori names are allowed in new Ready to Read Phonics Plus books.12 Aug 07:28 PM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift announces new album 'The Life of a Showgirl'Taylor Swift announced her 12th album for pre pre-order on Tuesday.12 Aug 07:42 AM
Crime'No means yes': Farmer accused of raping wife, stepdaughter and bestiality with cowsThe girl, allegedly raped nearly 300 times, feared falling pregnant before she was 12.12 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand90 police from around NZ deployed to Northland after 'call for help'Police nationwide are being seconded to Northland amid a surge in violent crime.10 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLocation sharing was cool for Gen Z until Instagram made it weirdEven as Gen Z adopts tracking apps, they remain controversial.10 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Desert Rd reopens as winter blast arrives with snow and showers The State Highway 1 route through the centre of the North Island had closed due to snow.08 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandSilly Hat Party, clowns, ‘Mullet Muzz’: The quirky vision for local body hopefuls One candidate is running for mayor in two places at opposite ends of the South Island.08 Aug 09:00 PM