New Zealand'Carefully consider risks': NZDF criticised for accepting 2500 giftsThe Auditor-General warns that gifts risk public and Parliament confidence in the NZDF.30 Jun 06:17 AM
New Zealand‘Like drinking Coke from a fire hose’: Forest and Bird CEO on ‘sneaky’ Govt nature reforms'I'm worried New Zealanders … might not have eyes on the things we're losing.'30 Jun 06:03 AM
CrimeTrio sentenced after kidnap victim dragged from library with severed fingertipThe victim was later stripped down to his underwear and beaten.30 Jun 06:00 AM
Entertainment'Lorde's not here to look good': Beauty mag slammed for unpacking star's 'tired-girl aesthetic'The mag said she has appeared sunburned, frizzy-haired and 'even a little sweaty'.30 Jun 05:58 AM
PropertyFurther property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empireCook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.30 Jun 04:59 AM
Business'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projectsTranspower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.30 Jun 04:50 AM
PoliticsTeen kicked out of Govt’s bootcamp pilot for alleged offendingThere are now eight participants in the Government's controversial pilot. 30 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandUK comedian Bill Bailey's new tour heads to NZHe'll perform in 13 centres, including Rotorua on November 21.30 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandGovt proposes electronic monitoring for security-risk asylum seekersThe Government plans to electronically monitor some asylum seekers and migrants.30 Jun 02:42 AM
RugbyTaranaki teen handed 36-game ban after shoulder-charging refereeThe unnamed player lined up the referee and ran into him, knocking the ref to the ground.30 Jun 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-profile Tauranga retail site sold for $18.6m to local investorsThe site houses Noel Leeming, Animates, Elite Fitness, and Chemist Warehouse.30 Jun 01:28 AM
EntertainmentRita Ora shares new details of how she proposed to Taika Waititi, after an A-List introductionThe singer also talked about her relationship with Taika's children and ex-wife. 30 Jun 01:15 AM
New ZealandAshburton's 'dancing queen' turns 102Eileen Greenwood celebrated her 102nd birthday at Radius Millstream in Ashburton. She said the key to her long and happy life was to 'just keep busy'. Video / George HeardWatch30 Jun 12:14 AM
Entertainment'Always a dream': Kiwi country music star Kaylee Bell announces biggest NZ headline shows to dateBell was 'back on the stage about six weeks' after giving birth to her young son James.30 Jun 12:13 AM
New ZealandWestmere electric vehicle fireBattery packs in the back of a ute went up in flames in Westmere overnight, damaging another vehicle and the outside of a home. Video/ Herald NOWWatch29 Jun 11:32 PM
AucklandMissing teen found safe and well after vanishing from Auckland mall six days agoThe teen was last seen at LynnMall in New Lynn. 29 Jun 10:47 PM
New ZealandLast paper machine shuts at Kinleith, 150 jobs lost in major transitionThe Kinleith mill's last paper machine has stopped, cutting about 150 jobs.29 Jun 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Not much': $7200 fine for landlords breaching healthy homes standards too low'Purpose not to deliver healthy homes but to set minimum standards for habitability.' 29 Jun 09:00 PM
TennisA year of Sun(shine): How Lulu Sun has changed NZ tennis ahead of Wimbledon tiltThe next two months on the WTA Tour are pivotal for Sun.29 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandWeighlifters named NZ Team flag bearersWeightlifters David Liti and Tui-Alofa Patolo have been named flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.Watch29 Jun 07:08 PM
OpinionOpinion: We are one bad rainstorm away from disasterSlash and sediment from logging are major issues in steep hill forestry.29 Jun 06:00 PM
Personal FinanceBig Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launchingWill scheme change the way people manage their money?29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuddha statue in quiet rural valleyNeighbours are upset Auckland Council approved a 16.5m Buddha statue and plinth to be built in North Auckland's Waiwera Valley. Video / David Fisher, SuppliedWatch29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow potential Powerball changes could affect your chances of winningCurrent Powerball odds are one in 38 million, potentially changing to one in 57.5 million.29 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
New Zealand‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floodsLines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.29 Jun 05:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic processOPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.29 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandElisabeth Nicholls not the first dementia patient rest homes have lost this yearMiles Vercoe's wife, Amy Vercoe, also went missing from an Auckland rest home in May.29 Jun 02:29 AM
All BlacksWatch: All Blacks coach talks squad selection on Newstalk ZBRobertson has named his first squad of the year ahead of the home series against France.29 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandPolice release last images of teen at Akl mall now missing six days Whetu, 17, was last seen at LynnMall with her partner on Tuesday.28 Jun 11:38 PM
Crime'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapistShe struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.28 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMelatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it? The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high. 28 Jun 10:00 PM
EntertainmentOn The Up: Comedian Guy Montgomery on golf, guidance and being a step-dadThe Spelling Bee host says success is about doing your best and not being afraid to fail.28 Jun 10:00 PM
EntertainmentGuy Montgomery: From stand-up comedy grind to game show superstardomGuy Mont-Spelling Bee host Guy Montgomery reflects on his weird and wonderful comedy journey and influences ahead of his Auckland stand-up show this August. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch28 Jun 10:00 PM
