New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
Entertainment‘Who is behind the mask?’: New chaser teased for Beat the Chasers finaleThe masked chaser, known only as 'Maverick', debuts in the UK series finale on October 19.11 Oct 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSweet confusion: The mystery flavour that divides Mackintosh's toffee fansUnwrapping the secrets of the Harrogate Mackintosh's.11 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
New Zealand'Find joy again': Widow shares heartfelt love letter left by Nigel LattaLoved ones shared memories of Latta at his funeral service today at The Cloud.11 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandCAA deciding whether to investigate Fiji Airways bird strike emergencyChristchurch Airport recorded 304 bird strikes last year, the most nationwide.11 Oct 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Some kind of hell': Father of teen cyclist killed in truck crash assumed driver was to blame But, when he learnt otherwise, he actively sought out the companies involved.11 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandTeachers to strike this week as pay talks with Govt stallSecondary and area school teachers will refuse to teach certain year groups this week. 10 Oct 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Practical and compassionate': Govt backs longer hospital stays for new mumsHealth system will be prepared for longer hospital or birth unit stays, minister says.10 Oct 07:57 PM
AucklandAuckland’s busiest fire station shut after asbestos detected – againAuckland Central Fire Station was also closed in 2023 because of asbestos.10 Oct 05:50 PM
EntertainmentDame Jacinda Ardern makes surprise cameo in Pike River film The 20-second star turn no one saw coming.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy this multi-millionaire is giving 250 first-time house-buyers $100k eachBen Tomsett sits down with a self-made businessman on why he's giving back. 10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFifth Kiwi killed fighting in Ukraine, body not yet recoveredThe Kiwi soldier's remains may be recovered through a body exchange with Russian forces.10 Oct 04:00 PM
MotorsportKostecki edges Feeney by 0.006s to top Bathurst qualifyingOnly two-tenths of a second separated the 10 fastest drivers in the tightest session yet.10 Oct 07:29 AM
New ZealandVisitors to popular Rotorua natural pools sought as search for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che continuesPolice have been combing the area around the hot and cold pools on Waiotapu Loop Rd.10 Oct 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ stocks end lower after rate cut euphoria New Zealand shares lost ground after rallying on the back of a cut in the OCR. 10 Oct 05:19 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMan who ran over 14yo, dragging him 30m, had been banned from driving for medical reasonsPolice found him 3km away in the act of removing damaged parts from his minivan.10 Oct 05:00 AM
PoliticsAnother senior Greens staffer's exit deepens party’s term of upheavalLouis Day steps down as Green Party communications chief.10 Oct 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Fixing what matters': Children's Minister to reopen Te Oranga residenceTe Oranga closed in 2021 after video showed staff restraining a young person.10 Oct 02:30 AM
Silver FernsSilver Ferns coach: Team don't need to 'be the best of buddies'An independent review found ‘significant issues’ in the NZ netball team's setup.10 Oct 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessLoan fallout: Govt among biggest losers in Cherri Global collapseThe company owes just under $43m to creditors - most of which is related-party lending.10 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandFiji Airways jet takes off for Nadi after repairs to bloodied nose from bird strikeThe Boeing 737 circled above Lake Ellesmere for hours to burn fuel after the bird strike.09 Oct 10:13 PM
TelecommunicationsGovernment mulls sell-down of investment in Chorus debtNicola Willis says the Crown no longer needs to own these securities.09 Oct 08:21 PM
New ZealandPeters’ partner injured by glass after crowbar attack on Auckland homeJan Trotman and a friend initially escaped harm in the attack.09 Oct 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Dalton: NZers' health is getting worse and it's costing us billionsLife expectancy has stalled for the first time in six decades.09 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Property stocks are back in vogue after interest rate cutsLocal property shares jumped 14.9% in the September quarter, topping global peers.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandMega-school split: Mount Albert Grammar proposes dividing into twoIt may be a blueprint for other big schools battling to cope with rising student numbers.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Ask Groov is safe': Meet Health NZ and Sir John Kirwan's AI therapy chatbotYoung people feeling anxious or depressed can now talk to a Government-funded chatbot.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Burst of warmth’ brings unseasonably high temperatures and weather alertsNapier will climb to 27C this weekend, 8C above its usual average.09 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Remain prepared': NZ at higher-than-normal risk for cyclones during seasonNorthern New Zealand could see up to two cyclones from November to April.09 Oct 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Ryman rises but sharemarket flat after rate‑cut rally fadesAustralian mining company Uvre announced it would be listing on the NZX on October 16.09 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandGovt pushes ahead with coastal law change despite protests in ParliamentAperahama Edwards was removed after interrupting the parliamentary debate.09 Oct 03:19 AM
All WhitesAlex Paulsen on life in Poland, his move from Auckland FC and All Whites ambitionsPaulsen has been the most talked-about Kiwi goalkeeper over the past two years.09 Oct 03:01 AM
Kahu'God calls women to leadership’: Kiwi priest on choosing Archbishop of Canterbury"In my own whakapapa ... some of the greatest rangatira have been women" – Isaac Beach.09 Oct 03:00 AM