New ZealandNew app lets pokie addicts ban themselves without the awkward paperworkData from the app is sent to a national exclusion database run by the Salvation Army.28 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandRāhui enacted after death at Tongariro National Park The man became unresponsive while walking with others on the track.27 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandNew trustees named: Jones refreshes boards overseeing $3.5b in community assetsShane Jones has named 29 new trustees and reappointed nine across the 12 boards.25 Dec 08:00 PM
KahuWhy Poroti Springs kaitiaki must now take their water rights case to the High Court23 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay disability advocate Jim Edwards retires, dreams of final waka trip21 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke tops list of favoured candidates to lead Te Pāti Māori19 Dec 05:59 PM
PoliticsIwi forced into legal action to make Crown uphold Treaty settlement commitments – reportA report has reviewed the Crown’s relations with post-settlement governance entities. 19 Dec 03:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Disgusted ... total lies': Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie JacksonThey were like brothers for decades. Now they've had a falling out of epic proportions.18 Dec 11:21 PM
PoliticsWhat the Waitangi Tribunal’s sweeping new report means for councils and iwiThe latest Waitangi Tribunal report says Māori knowledge was considered to be irrelevant.18 Dec 11:08 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori’s Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke teases announcement at Waitangi 2026'So often, we walk into rooms where we are the only ones in spaces never built with us.'18 Dec 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Cleaning the 'hood': The youth-led effort transforming city streetsOrganiser Thomas Peato says a healthy environment helps mould a healthy mind.18 Dec 09:11 PM
Politics'The time is now': Former Te Pāti Māori lawyer to stand for Greens in 2026 election'My campaign will be about people who feel locked out of power reclaiming their voice.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The first prize we’ve got is working together': Iwi sign historic aquaculture dealThe deal unlocks 5000ha of new aquaculture space worth $35m for iwi.18 Dec 04:00 AM
Crime'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide responseThey were high-risk and had previously expressed suicidal ideation or self-harmed.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu‘We have lost a great tōtara’: Community farewells Papa Taina NgarimuHe served as kaumātua and trusted kaitiaki at EIT Tairāwhiti since 2011.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: RMA reform could be the big fix Willis will be able to trump over RichardsonOPINION: It could be 'the greatest single economic reform in a generation'.17 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew community facility for Māori health in NapierTe Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri started operating in Napier in 1994.17 Dec 12:47 AM
Kahu'Rightful and legal owners': Crown and Māori settle 180-year Nelson Tenths grievancePublic access, including the Abel Tasman Great Walk, will continue as normal.16 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandAide resigning over Napier mayor's 'disregard for Treaty principles' was 'dedicated servant'The deputy mayor is confident she and the mayor will continue to work constructively.16 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandMajor farming business returns to profitDebt was cut by 25%, or $10m, with dividends lifted from 28c to 60c.16 Dec 02:34 AM
New Zealand'It’s an interactive art piece': Man charged with stealing provocative flag'Good art will provoke thought. It provoked me to think that maybe I should pick this up.'15 Dec 08:24 PM
New ZealandDavid Seymour promises to reignite Treaty principles debate in 2026The earlier Treaty Principles Bill sparked the largest hīkoi ever to Parliament.15 Dec 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: How a failed property developer built a thriving souvenir brandPaul Ballentyne talks to Tom Raynel about his souvenir brand Moana Road.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkylid concrete artwork is new entrance to Waitematā StationThe plaza will open in February, with the City Rail Link due to finish late next year.12 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't shrink yourself': Why this trainee surgeon decided to share her life onlineHow Dr Kyla Matenga juggles her medical career, Crossfit, family life and social media.11 Dec 10:14 PM
New Zealand'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investorsAlex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Politics'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of MāoriThe report was released by a UN committee focused on race relations.11 Dec 04:54 AM
New Zealand'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for freeYoung boys usually enjoy playing video games, but not Harry Muru-Kete, his dad says.11 Dec 04:00 AM
BusinessFrom AI to Kiwi hits: The apps and games Kiwis downloaded most this yearHomegrown talent features among the top offerings from Apple's App Store.11 Dec 01:54 AM