New ZealandCoward punch: Daytona Thompson pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel NganekoHundreds of people marched from the Tukapa Rugby Club grounds to the High Court at New Plymouth, against coward punch violence. Video / Tara ShaskeyWatch14 Aug 10:46 PM
New ZealandParents left out of pocket as dentist moves to PanamaMelissa Ferguson paid $11,000 upfront for her son's treatment.14 Aug 10:41 PM
New Zealand'It must end with Daniel': Shattered whānau speak after fatal coward punchDaytona Thompson has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Daniel Nganeko. 14 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandBus catches fire in Birkdale, AucklandThick, black plumes of smoke and big flames could be seen coming from the bus parked on Birkdale Rd. Video / Brittany FanningWatch14 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandSouthwestern Motorway jammed after motorcycle crashOne person was taken to Auckland City Hospital. Video / SuppliedWatch14 Aug 09:19 PM
All BlacksHow Fabian Holland is paving the way for new rugby talentAll Blacks lock is fast becoming an automatic selection in the starting team. 14 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Our police are world class': Mark Mitchell backs cops after woman shot deadShooting a member of the public is 'worst case scenario' for any cop, minister says.14 Aug 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderSavage review: Who can save RNZ ratings and CEO's legacy? Air NZ safety video up in the (AI) airInside the scathing RNZ review; Battle lines drawn at Stuff as journos eye strike action.14 Aug 07:15 PM
CrimeCoroner reveals why Christmas Day samurai sword killing charge droppedBaden Taikato died after a neighbour struck him through the door of an Auckland home.14 Aug 07:14 PM
New ZealandStudy finds trauma service at Christchurch Hospital made no impact in its first yearThe trauma service had limited operating hours and poor staffing.14 Aug 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumAthletics'Feel strong': Ultra-marathoner on racing during her periodShe carries tampons, prefers period undies and discusses menstruation openly.14 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Bentley: Why NCEA overhaul falls shortOPINION: A top headmaster says theoverhaul is not the bold reset many believed was coming.14 Aug 06:00 PM
RacingFillies give Oaks Stud huge hand in first black-type age group raceThe 3-year-old season starts to warm up at Ruakākā with some familiar colours to the fore.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Risk-averse approach': NZ lagging in fight against organised crimePoor information sharing means NZ is not keeping pace with criminals, experts say.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Jacinda Ardern right not to front Covid-19 inquiryOPINION: Public appearance by the former Prime Minister would set a bad precedent. 14 Aug 07:30 AM
Lifestyle'On hold': Cadbury's NZ chocolate dispatch delayed by recallThe product hasn’t been sold in NZ, says Mondelez Australia.14 Aug 07:24 AM
New ZealandTrial of NZ soldier accused of espionage remains shrouded in secrecyThe soldier faces 17 charges under the Armed Forces Discipline Act.14 Aug 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Create chaos': Health NZ pans nurses' union over strike moveA planned two-hour strike was called off 45 minutes before it was scheduled to begin. 14 Aug 06:28 AM
New ZealandLuxon responds after Israeli minister attacks 'lost the plot' Netanyahu comment'You don't really need an army because your most deadly enemy is a possum or a cat.'14 Aug 05:28 AM
AgribusinessBNZ ups Fonterra’s milk price forecast to $10.25BNZ economists say the dairy outlook is stronger than they previously anticipated. 14 Aug 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupAmerica's Cup eyes more racing but no approach from Auckland, Dalton saysGrant Dalton confirmed interest from the Middle East and Europe in hosting preliminaries.14 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyRUCs for all: Potential 'smart tag' cost on drawing board, privacy issues highlightedHow road user charges could work, day-to-day.14 Aug 04:46 AM
Silver Ferns'Quite frustrating': Why Silver Ferns star is latest to quit NZ for AustraliaNetball NZ's broadcast deal saga has been a factor in Maddy Gordon's move to Oz.14 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name kayaker found dead after morning outing turns tragicMatthew Taylor, 29, was the father of three young children, police say.14 Aug 02:36 AM
CrimePolkinghorne back in court, indicates he may give evidence at wife's coronial inquestHis lawyer stressed the process shouldn't be seen as "pseudo-prosecution" of his client.14 Aug 12:44 AM
GolfHow Ryan Fox can earn a spot in PGA Tour Championship'I can just go out, give it a crack and see what happens this week,' Fox said. 13 Aug 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCourt of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firmAuckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.13 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandEmotional friend Nathan Light at the scene this morningA woman has died and a man is critically injured after both were shot by police in Christchurch overnight. Video / George HeardWatch13 Aug 10:41 PM
New Zealand'It could be a lifesaver': Cancer survivor's message as home screening rate dropsLakes' participation rate in home screening for NZ's second deadliest cancer is down.13 Aug 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHighest-paid public sector chairs – how they compare with the private sectorA big payday looms for public sector board chairs – who gets what? 13 Aug 08:32 PM
Politics'Gutless and hypocritical': Minister lays into former PM for not fronting Covid hearingKey witnesses, including Jacinda Ardern, have refused to appear publicly. 13 Aug 08:19 PM
New ZealandChildren’s Commissioner urges closure of Gloriavale school over safetyClaire Achmad has 'zero confidence' school's children are safe.13 Aug 07:58 PM
New ZealandPolice swarm Christchurch suburb responding to ‘serious incident’Emergency services have swarmed a Christchurch suburb overnight, responding to what police are calling a 'serious incident'. Video / George HeardWatch13 Aug 07:10 PM
Travel'Perfect for young people': NZ named top global adventure destinationGerman visitor Hannah Enzmann says NZ is 'very safe' for those on their first big trip.13 Aug 07:00 PM