New ZealandStaff at one of NZ's most well-known brands to strike, as community covers wages in 'rare display'Union delegate says offer of an extra 76 cents per hour was a 'slap in the face'.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandNapier’s first Pawrade draws 300 petsOrganisers say the doggy day out may return as an annual spring tradition.12 Oct 10:19 PM
TalanoaKen Laban elected Lower Hutt Mayor in historic Pasifika firstThe well-known broadcaster is New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor.12 Oct 12:59 AM
TravelWhy these six trips are the best for food-loving travellersElevate your travels with a taste of the extraordinary. 10 Oct 10:41 PM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty after ramming police cars with child in vehicleFive police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.08 Oct 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Abuse and harassment': Hundreds of local election races being won by defaultMinister says he isn't concerned about the number of races with no competition.06 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessAI healthcare firm Heidi raises US$65m on the heels of huge NZ doctor pilotHeidi Health's AI tool is being trialled by Health NZ alongside rival iMedX.06 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe abandoned Lower Hutt toddler whose story fueled mission to lift millions out of povertyDavid Bussau was so wealthy by 35 that he ‘retired’ – and turned his focus on others.06 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandBoat burglar and serial fraudster's $466k crime spree over four years Bradley Croft, 42, amassed more than 50 charges over four years.01 Oct 05:00 AM
CrimePolice's significant step towards solving Baby Ru homicide nearly two years onBaby Ru died in Hutt Hospital in 2022, just shy of his second birthday.30 Sep 04:52 PM
CrimeGang member fights gang patch law, compares it with Warriors, All Blacks fan gearMana-Apiti Brown was convicted after CCTV showed him wearing a Nomads cap. 30 Sep 03:02 AM
WellingtonHow a beneficiary swindled $62k using IRD's ‘high-trust’ business loan schemeThe Wellingtonian managed to get $62,600 in loans from Inland Revenue.29 Sep 03:20 AM
WellingtonTramper injured after falling into Upper Hutt canyonThe use of a personal locator beacon saved hours on rescue efforts.29 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandHow Wellington households must use sprinklers under new water rulesRunning a garden hose for 12 minutes uses up one person's total daily average.28 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandNorthland’s hidden crisis: Meet the locals fighting homelessness on the front lineMonte Tito, Liz Cassidy-Canning and Petrina Pitman are helping Northland's homeless.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRents tumble in Wellington as vacant properties hit decade highVacant listings peaked at over 1700 in June, the highest in a decade.25 Sep 07:54 PM
ManufacturingRich-listers' Ubco rescue: Sale price revealedReceivers say the electric motorcycle maker will stay in Mount Maunganui.24 Sep 08:58 PM
Wellington'Terrifying livestock': Police impound dirt bike after reckless park incidentSheep lambing in Belmont Farm were among livestock frightened by the riders.24 Sep 08:02 AM
WellingtonTwo injured, road closed after Lower Hutt crashThe crash happened at the intersection of Kings Cres and Epuni St. 24 Sep 06:13 AM
Crime'She lost him as well': Woman's texts led to Mobster partner being shot deadJade Oldridge asked her uncle to 'smash' Dean Kahukiwa after he allegedly beat her.24 Sep 06:11 AM
WellingtonDirt bikers endangering public, terrifying sheep, police sayPolice want information about the riders, who have been causing damage.23 Sep 10:28 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonHow one developer turned $13m into 284 homesCan Lower Hutt's cost-neutral housing blueprint ease Wellington's billion-dollar bill?21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity girl thrives in North Waikato farmingA former city-dweller now leads the North Waikato Young Farmers Club.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A bigger risk': The alarming history of the man who shot Brownie the dog in the head at supermarketPolice once issued a plea not to approach Daniel Livingstone, 'a high-risk offender'.18 Sep 04:49 AM
Boxing'I just wanted to fight back': The Kiwi refugee aiming to become boxing world championZakir Yusof is determined to give back to the country that gave him a home.17 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
Crime'Family crest': Judge orders police to return gang member's seized patchSyd Te Rata said wearing the gang patch was a way of honouring his friend who had died.16 Sep 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks'Everything is a step up': Proctor on the challenges of the black jerseyBilly Proctor is keen to repay the faith after a sustained run as the All Blacks centre.12 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?Kingsland’s 3540 residents live at twice Auckland’s average population density.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington house prices nearly 30% below peak as slide continuesWellington City - West values have plunged nearly $432,000 since the peak.08 Sep 10:32 PM
WellingtonRescue choppers sent to rubbish dumps after old locator beacons activatePersonal locater beacons that aren't disposed of properly have gone off in landfills.07 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandPolice respond to incident in Lower Hutt, public urged to avoid areaPolice say there's no threat to public safety.04 Sep 03:06 AM
Wellington'Huge on an international level': Worker 'disgusted' at handling of asbestos contamination scareThe man said many staff had unknowingly been drilling into the doors for weeks.03 Sep 05:00 PM