New ZealandLong weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZBut rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.19 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandInside the Te Awamutu cluster - epicentre of the Waikato spreadAs Delta spreads to the Waikato, we look closer at cases rising in Te Awamutu.25 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll: Seven killed in first two days of Labour weekendPolice are urging motorists to slow down and arrive alive.24 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandHoliday weekend rain for Auckland but Christchurch, Hawke's Bay to hit mid-20CsParts of the country can expect temperatures 5C above average next week.22 Oct 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to CabinetKiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Holiday hell - traffic at a standstill south of AucklandRoads are getting busy as holidaymakers return from the long weekend break.26 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland crashes block lanes, slow commutersCommuters warned to expect significant delays if crossing the harbour bridge southbound.23 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandKiwis complacent as new cluster emerges; health boss' Covid pleaLabour weekend and the Covid-19 tracer app collide in summer holidays rehearsal.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Auckland traffic heavy as holidaymakers escape for long weekendPolice are urging motorists to be patient on busy roads this weekend.22 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandLabour weekend gardeners warned of disease link to potting mixThere had been 23 cases of the potentially fatal disease already this year in Canterbury.21 Oct 09:55 PM
KahuMatariki holiday could cost $200 million a year - but likely to be popularMatariki holiday will cost $200m a year, but two-thirds of Kiwis support it.07 Sep 07:43 AM
New ZealandSlow crawl home for returning holidaymakersA break down, fire and heavy congestion as the country heads home after Labour weekend28 Oct 04:23 AM
New ZealandWellington bus drivers to walk off the jobBus drivers have voted to strike indefinitely.26 Sep 02:38 AM
Small BusinessLiam Dann: The problem with raising wagesOPINION: Possible minimum wage rises have upset some business leaders - but why?28 Oct 10:33 PM
New ZealandSevere weather watch: Soggy and thundery Labour DayDriving back from the bach today? You could be in for a wild ride.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRain on its way for Labour WeekendA front is bringing wet weather to several parts of the country tomorrow.21 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandLabour's plan for North Island commuter rail serviceLabour promising to start commuter rail service between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.20 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandArdern on Turei: 'This doesn't change the relationship'Labour Party has revealed its new election slogan.04 Aug 12:50 AM
OpinionDear PM, all I want for Christmas is ...COMMENT: New tectonic plates for Kaikoura would be a great way to start 2017 but if not world peace will do nicely.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLong weekend traffic: Where to avoidHolidaymakers heading home after the long weekend should avoid some of the key traffic hotspots.23 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandLabour Day comes early for one mumIt has been a Labour Weekend with a difference for one mother - who unexpectedly gave birth on a Taranaki roadside.22 Oct 09:42 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion easesCongestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.22 Oct 12:38 AM
New ZealandWhat to do this Labour weekendIt's been four months since we've been able to soak up a long weekend - and there's plenty to keep us entertained as we luxuriate in this one.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionNanoGirl: Home grown tomatoes taste sensationCOMMENT: With Labour Day approaching, gardeners traditionally mark this weekend as the best time of the year to safely plant out tomato seedlings.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Forget Labour Day - it's time for Super WeekendCOMMENT: Is it time for major holiday reform in New Zealand? Do we need a late October combo mega celebration dubbed "Super Weekend"?09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLittle has been called a 'doofus'Andrew Little has been called a "doofus" by the Health Minister in an often ill-tempered debate on financial management at the Ministry of Health.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Working day victory a union mythTomorrow is Labour Day. Once again we will endure the annual claptrap that unions are great and won for us the eight-hour day. Without unions we would be working 24/7. It's nonsense.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad death casts shadow over weekendOne person has died after a a car and truck collided north of Auckland. It is the first road death of the long weekend.24 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandHeat on in race debate ahead of electionThe spate of race baiting, ethnic slurs and off-colour jokes that have marred this year's election campaign continued yesterday.11 Aug 05:00 PM
