New ZealandHomeowner upset after developer fells 50yo boundary hedgeOwner says hedge was pride of her backyard. Developer says it had to come down for safety.21 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Heartbreaking': Smith & Caughey's to close for good, almost 100 job lossesAuckland's prestigious flagship retailer to close after 145 years despite rescue attempts.21 May 03:46 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Have you won big in tonight’s $17 million draw?Time to check your numbers for tonight's multimillion-dollar Lotto Powerball draw.21 May 08:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHonest debate needed on building materials' true impact – Jeremy SoleOPINION: Steel's embodied carbon can be cut by up to 70% with new tech and recycling.21 May 07:00 AM
PoliticsLabour slams 'big tax breaks' for tech giants as Govt ditches digital levyThe tax was forecast to bring in $479m over four years, starting from January 2026.21 May 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Disheartened, angry': Auckland high school cancels LGBTQ+ event after threats“Events like Lil Gay Out are not just social gatherings—they are lifelines."21 May 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil Goff: Weaponisation of starvation is a war crimeOpinion: Israel partially lifted the aid ban after international condemnation.21 May 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror storyPlus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.21 May 05:00 AM
Politics'Foul, filthy language': Peters hits back after heckler's employer criticised for investigationTonkin + Taylor apologised after their employee heckled Winston Peters.21 May 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Pretty damn lucky': Two off-duty lifeguards rescue drowning swimmer in Piha surfLamont and Sam Johns launched a rescue boat to save the 26-year-old.21 May 04:23 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: All Blacks back in action for CrusadersAll the ins-and-outs ahead of the 15th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 21 May 04:21 AM
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
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
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
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
