New Zealand'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'06 Aug 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuOn The Up: East Coast kaimirimiri hope to attract international event to NZ after overseas successTe Kura Atuatiratanga came away with a silver and top 10 placement in Denmark.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily outraged as kuia's image used on Hobson's Pledge billboard without consentHobson’s Pledge used an image of Ellen Tamati without her permission.06 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandMeet your Rotorua candidates for the regional councilRotorua voters have 11 options to pick from, with 3 contenders for the Ōkūrei Māori seat.05 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why Winston Peters needs help to resolve the NZ-Cook Islands disputeOPINION: It's been suggested there are too many 'old bull-young bull' dynamics at play.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay elections guide: 114 candidates and some fierce competition aheadThe most contested seat is in Hastings-Havelock North, with 17 candidates for seven seats.05 Aug 03:16 AM
PoliticsGovt to pass marine and coastal area bill despite court ruling in its favourThe Government says a Supreme Court ruling ‘doesn’t go far enough’.05 Aug 02:35 AM
PoliticsEducation Minister Erica Stanford defends ‘hasty’ six-week consultation period for NCEA upheavalThe upheaval will see the decades-old NCEA scheme abolished completely. 04 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandTwo councillors and two newcomers challenge Tapsell for Rotorua mayorA total of 40 are standing for seats in Rotorua Lakes Council's local election.04 Aug 07:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tāmaki Makaurau's byelection is really about Willie Jackson and John TamihereOPINION: Willie Jackson and John Tamihere are key behind the scenes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGary Gotlieb: Helipads, boatsheds and NZ's unfair resource consent systemOPINION: The RMA process makes it easier for wealthy applicants to get consent.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NCEA doesn't set our kids up for the real worldOPINION: Before a big review, there are some small changes to make before 2026.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsPeters marks Cook Islands anniversary with coded message: Don't risk it all on ChinaWinston Peters delivered a coded warning. 04 Aug 02:18 AM
Kahu$28m funding for Northland kura, opposed Kaiwaka school to open by 2028Te Kura o Ngāringaomatariki will move 11km to a new campus in Kaiwaka.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Despite Trump's tariffs, we continue to produce world-class meat, dairy and wineOPINION: If you want to vote, make an effort, argues one reader.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: How a few muddy hot pools were transformed into a multimillion-dollar attractionLong renowned for its healing powers, Ngāwhā Springs has undergone a $4.3m upgrade. 02 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's next for Tory Whanau?Wellington's departing mayor reveals her regrets, romantic dreams and her next chapter.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Govt trying to change rules as it faces prospect of election defeatOPINION: The Government shouldn't try to exclude the 100,000 voters it doesn't like02 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionJason Momoa's 'Chief of War' turns to NZ amid Hawaiian film industry strugglesOPINION: The series stars Momoa as a chief in the reunification of Hawaii.02 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandRotorua woman honours late uncle, cousin with Run the Forest tributeThe event on August 9 has had a record early sell-out with 4500 participants.02 Aug 02:17 AM
New ZealandBlood, sweat and tears: Doco highlights gym's life-changing impactInternational Film Festival documentary follows kickboxers' transformative journey. 01 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFor some New Zealand winemakers, Māori beliefs lead the wayNew York Times: How regenerative farming and Māori values are shaping NZ's wine future.01 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonA councillor in Fiji, another in hospital, and Wayne Brown's 'inappropriate' jokeOpinion: Council attendance, bargaining for the city, elections, Panmure and the St James.01 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori files urgent legal action over electoral roll concernsThe Electoral Commission says there are no technical problems with the rolls.31 Jul 03:59 AM
New ZealandMayor backs demand for urgent fix for corroding lake wall The $11m Ōhau channel diversion wall was built in 2008 to protect Lake Rotoiti.30 Jul 06:54 PM
New ZealandKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Forget housing or health – let's fix the passport coverNo one’s suggesting "Aotearoa" should replace "New Zealand". 29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki ordered to pay $108,000 over battle to remove Māori child from Pākehā foster parentsOranga Tamariki engaged in a campaign to discredit the foster parents, says justice.28 Jul 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocativeThe MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury'I know mummy will make sure you see all your family,' says judge. 28 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Broken by this loss': Family mourn 10yo crash victimJax Tauroa-Wall's whānau said his son was 'deeply loved by everyone who knew him'.28 Jul 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Your hearts need to be in it': Councillors share candid advice for candidatesJust five days remain to put your hand up for the council elections. 28 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
