New ZealandCocaine trial trio have ecstasy charge tossed outSupposed drug messages could have come from anybody on ship, cocaine trial told.03 May 01:58 AM
WorldBeijing's 'Little Blue Men' spread through South China SeaChina foreign ministry claims huge fleet is "fishing boats" sheltering from poor weather.02 May 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith swarms of ships, Beijing tightens its grip on South China SeaNew York Times: China has a new strategy in disputed waters: flood the zone.04 Apr 01:41 AM
WorldLarge Chinese flotilla descends on South China Sea reefChinese flotilla's presence a 'provocative action of militarising the area'.21 Mar 08:23 PM
EmploymentLower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductionsThe Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.17 Mar 11:59 PM
WorldWorrying China move 'threatens war'New law passed by Beijing has brought it head-to-head with the US.30 Jan 06:26 PM
WorldPhilippines hit by magnitude 7 quakeThe deep quake shook parts of the southern Philippines early this morning.21 Jan 05:25 PM
New ZealandImmigration adviser ordered to pay $10k after giving bad adviceThe adviser told his client she could combine two roles at two employers.19 Jan 04:29 AM
WorldIncredible images show eerie aftermath of Philippine eruptionA ghostly landscape greets displaced villagers one year after Taal volcano erupted.11 Jan 07:32 AM
TravelFlight attendant dead in bathtub: Man questioned over NYE kissCCTV shows the couple kissing in the hotel hallway, hours before Dacera's death.11 Jan 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand2021 baby! The newborns who arrived just in time to farewell 2020Babies bring light to a dark year.31 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Most powerful in history': Super typhoon hits PhilippinesTyphoon winds reaching speeds of 225km/h and gusts of 280km/h.01 Nov 07:15 AM
New ZealandSpecial report: How did NZ's 'hero' port worker get Covid-19?He was NZ's 1530th reported case of Covid-19. He likely also saved us all a headache.22 Oct 07:17 PM
WorldDuterte says he can be held responsible for drug killingsPhilippine president said he was ready to face charges that could land him in jail.20 Oct 05:51 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA Manila barbershop's mirrors reflect the pain of the pandemicNew York Times: Jolog's Barbershop exemplifies the toll the coronavirus has exacted.25 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'My soulmate and my rock': Napier man fears two-year wait to reunite with wifeMichael Nelson says he feels let down by a system which is taking a toll on thousands.31 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandSeoul apologises over its handling of diplomat sexual abuse allegationsForeign Minister says she was sorry for causing concern to the public.24 Aug 09:16 PM
WorldRussia's 'Sputnik V' vaccine: First country to do large-scale testingA country has stepped up to begin widespread testing of Russia's vaccine.13 Aug 10:17 PM
WorldChinese vessels collide while tailing Filipino patrol boatVideo shows a Chinese warship colliding with a Chinese Coast Guard vessel as the two ships were shadowing a Filipino patrol boat in the South China Sea. Video / AFPWatch11 Aug 08:18 AM
WorldSeafarers face mental health crisis after months trapped at seaIndustry bodies warn supply chains could also be at risk because of overwork, exhaustion.09 Aug 07:25 PM
WorldMelbourne under the strictest lockdown in the worldRevealed: How Melbourne's lockdown compares to the rest of the world as cases grow.03 Aug 10:43 PM
LifestyleHuman-sized bat leaves people 'horrified'People have been left horrified by the size of this enormous bat.07 Jul 05:24 AM
New Zealand'I was told being gay is a disease': Meet couple behind NZ's new gay churchMassey University religious experts say some churches are hostile to gay Christians.04 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldIncredible map: Where stranded cruise ships are stuckCruise ship workers are still trapped on ships unable to dock because of restrictions.04 Jul 07:55 AM
New Zealand'NZ's iron curtain': The plight of trapped migrants under Covid-19New Zealand crushed Covid-19 but at great cost to many separated families.20 Jun 11:18 PM
New ZealandMan stuck on cruise ship surprises Kiwi kidsTeacher tracks down stranded cruise crooner on Instagram and gets him on class Zoom.30 Apr 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Will we die hungry?' A teeming Manila slum chafes under lockdownNew York Times: Life was already a struggle in the shanties. Then came the coronavirus.17 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis stuck in Philippines to get flight homeGovt says New Zealanders there were experiencing "challenging circumstances".15 Apr 09:13 PM
EmploymentVirus shuts English language schoolNapier language school shuts, but no widespread closures in NZ yet.09 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandFilipino carpenter: Who will feed my family now?Carpenter's net income drops from $1200 to $494 - now who will feed his family?05 Apr 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn slum at epicentre of Duterte's drug crackdown, fear and love coexistNew York Times: "We can die of Covid-19, but we're more likely to die of hunger."03 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismQuarter of Kiwi hotelier's global properties shutAround a quarter of the 120-property Swiss-Belhotel International chain are shut.30 Mar 04:36 AM
WorldCoronavirus: Citizens confined in bid to control pandemicMillions ordered not to leave home except for food, medicine or exercise.17 Mar 06:17 PM
WorldOne shot, dozens taken hostage in Philippines shopping mallAn ex security guard opened fire and took dozens of people hostage in Manila.02 Mar 07:35 AM
