PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the facial recognition inquiry - and when it’s coming to a shop near youLatest developments in supermarket facial recognition explained - and what happens next.04 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandThe Spring of Water: Māori-owned birthing unit reopens on East Coast after cyclone closureThe new unit, Te Puna Wai, is the only Māori-owned birthing unit.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beadsOnly half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
New ZealandBus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closedThe road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.04 Jun 05:01 AM
KahuBuilder's close-call amid depression crisis in constructionBuilders say the commitment and weight of running a business can come as a shock04 Jun 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Significant loss of history': Paihia fire devastates Kelly Tarlton's old shipThe fire began on the ship - converted into a building - near Waitangi Bridge.04 Jun 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond NorthlandMadagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.03 Jun 10:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Changing a place name should be considered carefullyOPINION: In more than 1800 submissions, 52% supported changing Russell's name.03 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBe profitable: Brown's warnings to Govt-owned companiesAct's David Seymour says the time for hard questions is approaching.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong windsStrong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.03 Jun 04:53 AM
Travel newsBest 2026 early bird travel packages you can book nowDon't wait until these prices go up.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing tempsMetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Greatest show on earth': Dazzling aurora display may return tonightThe aurora was visible across much of New Zealand on Sunday night.02 Jun 06:56 AM
CrimeTensions boil in former luxury resort manager's trial as director cross-examined for four daysDirector Jing Ma testified for four days, denying the former manager's claims.02 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBlack FernsWoodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honourShe aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.02 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddlerAt least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.02 Jun 01:54 AM
Kahu'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's deathA hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya01 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsOlympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.01 Jun 05:00 PM
Travel‘Big, bad city’: Why Suva should be top of your Fiji to-do listIt's worth stepping away from the deserted beaches.31 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after two-vehicle crash on SH1 in NorthlandThe victim died at the crash scene, taking the holiday weekend road toll to two.31 May 04:11 AM
New ZealandNZ's smokefree 2025 ambitions ‘up in smoke’, health group claims'We’re just chasing a new kind of addiction and calling it progress.'31 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandDargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concernsRepair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.31 May 12:09 AM
New Zealand130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZMetService predicts calmer conditions on Monday, ideal for outdoor activities.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFresh inquiries: Posh doggy daycare Pets and Pats' new base lacks resource consentFresh from court, Pets and Pats is facing new questions as neighbours let loose.30 May 05:00 PM
RetailNew retailer The Outlet set to open next weekThe Outlet opens on June 3 online and in store, offering off-price retail.30 May 05:18 AM
Crime'I didn't do it': Convicted rapist's outburst as judge delivers 31 guilty verdictsFive ex-partners testified he raped, beat, and assaulted them.30 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton family 'terrified' as tornado wreaks havoc on homesA resident on Ranui St claimed she saw a trampoline swirling above a house.29 May 09:20 PM
New ZealandPolice name 21-year-old man killed in Whangārei crashSeth Dundass, 21, has been remembered as a 'keen young worker'. 29 May 09:17 PM
New Zealand'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper northCivil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.29 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend Expect cooler weather, cafe surcharges and extra police on the roads.29 May 07:00 PM
Kahu'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial tauntsThe court granted permanent name suppression for the offender. 29 May 06:46 PM
New ZealandMcDonald's gets green light for Ōrākei site despite objectionsThe new application had 381 submissions, of which 331 were against the project.29 May 03:15 AM
New ZealandWestmere helipad opposition 'alarmist and unhelpful', says rich-listers' lawyerThe couple propose up to 10 flights per month, during low-tide windows.29 May 02:26 AM
