Travel news'Deeply concerning': NZ's cruise industry sounds alarm as ship visits drop 40%Despite an initial rebound post-Covid, cruise bookings have dropped sharply this season.21 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionToby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblownOPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.21 May 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Union urges tougher laws after stevedore's nighttime fall from ship into seaThe Government says changing laws governing visiting ships is 'complex' and 'difficult'.21 May 03:00 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: Less than a 5% increase in health amounts to standing stillOPINION: A 5% rise in New Zealand health funding may only sustain current service levels.21 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Is ACC still affordable in its current state? OPINION: Politicians need to learn budgeting lessons from the pay equity disaster.21 May 03:00 AM
Black FernsJorja Miller on the Black FernsNew Zealand Rugby Player of the Year Jorja Miller speaks about transferring to the Black Ferns from the sevens side and her future goals. Video / Alyse WrightWatch21 May 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Please God, not my son': Family's pain remains as killer confesses 20 years on Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.21 May 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices end NZ season on a flat note, will they stay high in 2026?The Global Dairy Trade auction ends flat as prices support Fonterra's $10/kg forecast.20 May 11:58 PM
World'I've never been let go': Drummer on abrupt Foo Fighters exitJosh Freese, 52, announced he was let go from the Foo Fighters unexpectedly.20 May 11:32 PM
LifestyleWatch: Matilda Green's quirky reading habit that stunned her Bachelor hubbyHer Hits co-host Matty McLean was also surprised by Green's 'abnormal' reading style. 20 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandListen: Peters says he won't feel bad if railway heckler is sackedTonkin + Taylor has apologised to the Deputy PM about the incident. 20 May 09:13 PM
New Zealand'No talking' limit: Union raises concerns over workplace policyHealth NZ denied a 'no talking' policy, but issues remain unresolved.20 May 08:13 PM
CrimeWoman who set her own home alight rescued by heroic neighbour - then jailedKristle Manuel was unconscious in her burning Blenheim home when help arrived.20 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a saving of $838': Costco's butter frenzy sparks 750km tripsCostco sells butter for $9.99 per kg, much cheaper than other supermarkets.20 May 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greedOPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTSB blocks probe after staff help customer send $1m to scammers'If they’ve got nothing to hide, why are they trying to evade the Ombudsman?'20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWidespread internet outages reported across New Zealand Customers across the country began reporting problems about 7.30pm.20 May 08:52 AM
New Zealand'Straight-out thuggery': Boxing chief slams Dan Hooker-backed $50k fight eventThe tournament will allow 32 amateurs to fight for a $50,000 prize.20 May 08:35 AM
PoliticsNZ scraps $100m a year tax after Donald Trump's 'extortion' claims'We needed to ask ourselves if adopting the bill was in NZ's best interests' – minister20 May 08:10 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyMoana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talentMoana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.20 May 06:00 AM
Crime'It makes me sick': 'Peeping Tom' secretly took thousands of pics of naked uni students 'Peeping Tom' Moana Tekawa has now been jailed, again.20 May 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investmentOPINION: A shift to mass timber could create 7000 jobs in the regions.20 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandTeen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after schoolFencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.20 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandSweet success story for NZ hives on World Bee DayWinter is coming, but there’s a surprising bright spot in the world of pollinators.20 May 03:25 AM
TechnologyCallaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grabBudget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.20 May 03:01 AM
EntertainmentMan of the Year, duct tape and denim – Lorde teases favourite song from new albumThe Kiwi singer described the track as 'the song I’m proudest of on Virgin'.20 May 02:27 AM
CrimeNZ's largest corporate corruption case: How two Australians duped Spark with $20m in contractsCorrupt company directors Sean Bryan and Mark Lester are headed to prison.20 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandRelease date set for Auckland's long-awaited property revaluations The new CVs are due out in the week June 9-13.19 May 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Lower prices': Govt's next steps on supermarket shake-upThe Government has met with major and smaller supermarket operators.19 May 10:16 PM
OpinionOpinion: Duck debate needs more balance and better contextOpinion: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth's recent op-ed on mallards only tells part of the story.19 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwo private equity firms reportedly circling SparkSome analysts say the stock is oversold.19 May 09:13 PM
Politics$600m in Government funding to go to rail servicesRail Minister Winston Peters and Chris Bishop detail how more than $600m in Government funding will help upgrade the country's rail services. Video / Mark MitchellWatch19 May 08:32 PM
OpinionOpinion: Denying prisoners the vote undermines democratic valuesImprisonment aims to incapacitate, deter, rehabilitate, and enact retribution.19 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandEx-partner of double killer twice ruled insane alleges 'massive' failure by NZ health systemA review of his mental health care is currently in progress.19 May 06:43 PM
