New ZealandAOS called in, road spikes used, and car taken during 'incredibly dangerous' police chaseResidents reported being overtaken by the vehicle and were 'lucky to avoid a head-on'.02 Jul 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMega ferry mess: What other ships did KiwiRail consider?KiwiRail considered eight options to keep its ageing Interislander fleet afloat.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternational experts flown in to assess Aratere ferry after groundingMeanwhile, large swells and southerlies have cancelled other Interislander sailings.01 Jul 07:31 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'No longer a good fit': Stuff to close Sunday NewsStuff says it's open to a new owner taking over the newspaper.29 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandWhy cancellation of Cook Strait mega ferry contract is taking so longMaritime legal experts have been going through Hyundai Mipo Dockyard's claim line by line.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Family desperate for surgery for sick teen who hasn't eaten for a yearJulia's family need to raise $140,000 so she can have surgery that's unavailable in NZ.29 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandUS Debate, Chinese ties and Israel continues its attack| Focus Morning Bulletin June 29, 2024Joe Biden and Donald Trump engaged in a live debate yesterday where Biden raised further concerns for his supporters, The IDF continues its push into Gaza, displacing thousands.Watch28 Jun 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: KiwiRail CEO on future of Cook Strait ferries after turbulent weekKiwiRail is preparing to keep the ageing fleet in operation until 2029.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Political obituary': Wellington City Council passes budget, avoids Govt interventionThe council has been divided over the proposal to sell its shares in Wellington Airport.27 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandMinister warns KiwiRail board members may lose their jobsExpert challenges whether KiwiRail's 'unjustifiable' consultant spend should be withheld.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment refuses to say if new Cook Strait ships will be cheaper than mega ferriesAnalysis: Ferries could cost more but overall project to replace fleet will be cheaper.25 Jun 07:20 AM
KahuModern day Māori quartet will perform High Marks waiataFran Kora talks about the big Matariki broadcast on Friday24 Jun 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWillis challenged KiwiRail consultant spend week before chair's early retirementFinance Minister says KiwiRail spent an excessive and unjustifiable amount on consultants.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSame ferry that ran aground had 'power blackout' caused by disintegrating tapeAratere also experienced a power outage last year with 538 people on board.22 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Aratere ferry grounding to increase pressure on GovtOPINION: The ageing Interislander ferries cannot hang on for much longer.21 Jun 11:25 PM
New ZealandInterislander runs aground, Tauranga mayoral race | Focus Morning Bulletin June 22, 2024The interislander ran aground overnight, the Tauranga mayoral race begins to heat up and the HMNZS navy ship gets an upgrade.Watch21 Jun 09:28 PM
New ZealandPhone news service operating for quarter of a century needs new volunteersThose with a talent for talking are urged to put their name forward.21 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau pushes on with airport sale despite councillors' changed stanceIf the same vote to sell the council's shares was held tomorrow, it would fail.21 Jun 06:04 AM
New ZealandLast ditch bid for Wellington council airport shares, will Govt send in commissioners?Minister says it would be a significant issue if the council can't pass long-term plan.20 Jun 06:21 AM
New Zealand‘Grab your hard hat’: Derelict, dangerous house for sale with $860k RVThe home is barely visible it is so overgrown and it has mouldy, rotting walls and floors.20 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment 'highly unimpressed' with KiwiRail's maintenance of Cook Strait ferriesMinisters say they expect KiwiRail to maintain its ferries to the appropriate standard.20 Jun 03:55 AM
New ZealandReview will consider scrapping controversial New Building Standard ratingsDiffering opinions between engineers can make or break a building's earthquake-risk status19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'May not know what they hit': Police appeal to driver after pedestrian hitThe person was on the road at the time, police said.19 Jun 02:41 AM
New ZealandMan accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashedThe complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.18 Jun 11:13 PM
New ZealandOne dead in single-vehicle crashThe driver was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene.18 Jun 08:39 PM
New ZealandWeak, cracked and rusted: Maintenance costs for ageing Cook Strait ferries double'Prohibitive' annual maintenance costs could reach $65 million by next year.18 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why Tory Whanau’s crumbling support is good for WellingtonDivision in a left-voting bloc could be the making of the mayor and her colleagues.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandIllegal liquor prompts $244,000 fineTesting showed the contents of the bottles were genuine.17 Jun 05:38 AM
New ZealandHospital opens first Covid ward in three years, warns of spike in respiratory bugsA tricky new variant is already accounting for a third of Covid-19 cases in New Zealand.17 Jun 04:40 AM
New ZealandPutin makes demands to end the war, ski season begins | Morning Bulletin June 15 2024Putin proposes his requirements for the war on Ukraine to end, the search for Tom Phillips and his children continues and NZ ski season begins today.Watch14 Jun 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSelling success: NZ's number one real estate agent reveals secretsEmma Young was one of four people who started Lowe & Co in 2015.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shadow of what I used to be': Man smashed in head with brick while restraining thiefVictim says his attacker should not be allowed to keep his name secret.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderNZ's third-biggest news website Newshub to close down – who will win its audience?The website's news content will be transferred to Stuff over several months.13 Jun 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable risk': Freight company fined for biosecurity breachesThe breaches posed an 'unacceptable risk' to New Zealand's biosecurity.11 Jun 05:14 AM
