ChristchurchSewage makes four popular Canterbury bays unsafe for swimmingResidents are urged to avoid swimming and other water activities there.07 Feb 05:46 AM
New ZealandNorthland ADHD fears: ‘Changing legislation doesn’t magically produce capacity’GPs can now diagnose and treat ADHD if they undergo training. 07 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandHillary portrait among treasures undergoing asbestos clean at Auckland MuseumThe painstaking asbestos removal and clean-up operation will cost the museum up to $12m.07 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Inside the women-led push to unlock a $126b Māori economyOPINION: Women leaders used the Waitangi dinner to push a new Māori investment agenda.06 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Promises of unity not easy to see from Waitangi 2026OPINION: Many are quick to echo the late Kīngi Tūheitia's call for kotahitanga. 05 Feb 11:48 PM
New ZealandWaitangi 2026: 'We're still fighting': Hīkoi pushes rights of next generationThe upcoming election and recent storms were both big themes during speeches this week.05 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandStill ticking: WWII veteran and watchmaker thriving at 100'Hard work' and 'good genes' are the secrets, he says.05 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandThe adventurous life behind Betty's 100 yearsSome mothers like tea and scones, but Betty prefers watching heavy machines build bridges.05 Feb 05:09 PM
New ZealandSun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloudAuckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier are all set for mid to high 20s heat.05 Feb 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Te Pāti Māori tension at Waitangi leaves chances of reconciliation in ruinOPINION: The rifts within the party seem to have no resolution in sight.05 Feb 05:31 AM
New Zealand‘The council needs to build its own one’: Volunteer closes Gisborne motorhome dump stationThe Awapuni Rd dump station, voluntarily run by Brian Hall, closed on January 31.05 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMeteor lights up night skyA meteor lit up the night sky across Northland, fascinating residents far and wide. Video / President Tauranga Astronomical Society David Greig, Kaitaia resident, Jaz PayneWatch05 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandAncient space rock lights up Northland sky in rare fireball eventResearchers say the fireball probably broke up off Northland's west coast near Dargaville.05 Feb 03:00 AM
SailingOn The Up: The Kiwi sailor at the heart of a milestone voyage around the world'Sailing around the world is like a hit-and-miss thing, not everyone finishes.'05 Feb 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailStorms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spendingWild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.04 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandWhat to expect at Waitangi this year: Weather, crowds and moodThe Treaty Principles Bill being axed has eased tensions at this year's events.04 Feb 05:00 PM
Crime'Wanted some peace and quiet': Mentally unwell man killed cousin with 20 blows to the headRichard Adams has been living with treatment-resistant schizophrenia since 1991.04 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionShane Jones: As 2040 nears, it is time to reset Waitangi around unity and democracyOPINION: New Zealand First plans to cut Treaty principles from many laws in 2026.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All the details from ex-Black Cap Adam Parore's Hokianga wedding; the Rich List heiress launching a music careerPLUS: What happened at Chelsea Winstanley’s art fundraiser?04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere to find the sun this Waitangi weekend as North Island heats upTemperatures in multiple North Island centres are expected to soar into the high 20s.04 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'Heartbreaking': Mentally unwell man killed his stepfather after meds were changedRita Tawhai said her son should have been in a secure facility at the time of his crime.04 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland couple land $1.25m scholarships to top US universityThe couple’s combined scholarships are worth about $1.25m over four years.04 Feb 01:00 AM
PoliticsHow a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedMinisters, council celebrate collaboration ahead of invective at Thursday's pōwhiri. 03 Feb 08:37 PM
PoliticsShane Jones claims ‘whole story’ behind Labour MP’s resignation not being toldFormer minister Peeni Henare has said he is leaving politics after 12 years.03 Feb 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge loss': Pushback at plan to close Hawke's Bay post branchesRaureka Masonic Village residents are preparing a petition.03 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDengue surge in Pacific: Travellers warned as more Kiwis return infectedMore than 500 dengue cases have been reported in the Cook Islands since May 22.03 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid Seymour: Practical tino rangatiratanga means the same rights for allOPINION: Race-based policies have widened inequality instead of closing gaps.03 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsNgāpuhi: What’s holding back the country’s last major iwi settlement? Iwi, minister give update on the status of the country's last remaining major settlement. 03 Feb 04:00 PM
Sport'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encountersRidler has encountered plenty of marine life early in his 1350km swimming effort. 03 Feb 05:01 AM
LifestyleCan you help find Doug the pug?Doug, 6, supports sick and anxious students at Northern Health School.03 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandSleepless nights ease as humid air lifts from AucklandWeather is expected to stay settled across most of the country through Waitangi.03 Feb 03:00 AM
Politics'No bad feeling': Labour MP Peeni Henare explains why he's leaving politicsHenare had not put himself forward for his former Tāmaki Makaurau seat.03 Feb 02:05 AM
New Zealand‘A significant blow’: Botulism outbreak kills up to 80 rare pāteke ducksThe outbreak has killed up to 3% of New Zealand's entire pāteke population.02 Feb 10:00 PM
PoliticsSenior Labour MP considers future as large iwi returns to WaitangiOne of the country's largest iwi is heading to Waitangi as a senior Labour MP mulls future02 Feb 09:32 PM
