New Zealand'Hitler was right': MPI worker quits job after probe into hateful social media postsThe employee quit his job shortly after being told he was under investigation.03 Jul 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderEx-TV3 boss Mark Weldon on clashing with his newsroom – and Jacinda Ardern6pm TV news ad battle; Meta AI says Meta should pay for news; NZME confirms regional cuts.02 Jul 10:15 PM
KahuMāori TV braces for budget cutbacksThe Whakaata Māori restructure comes before a funding cut.02 Jul 08:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinisters have 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's financial outlook and safety recordMeanwhile, two more board members have resigned after chairman's early retirement.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo more KiwiRail board members quit after Willis 'refresh' warningFinance Minister Nicola Willis warned last week more board members could lose their jobs.02 Jul 04:43 AM
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
