New ZealandKaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian BatchelorThe claim was made after Julian Batchelor made a surprise appearance at a council meeting.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsKoroneihana: Politicians urged not to use Māori as 'political football'Leaders of major parties attempted to woo Māori - Luxon even put on his dancing shoes.20 Aug 07:01 AM
New ZealandKaimai quiz night attendees disgusted over group’s KKK costumesAn attendee claims the group was commended on their dedication to their costumes.20 Aug 04:37 AM
New Zealand'We're scared': Landlord tries to evict homeless from 'Houses of Horror' hotelThe emergency accommodation provider has come under scrutiny before.18 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandHarold the Giraffe's caravan for saleTricky time for the West Coast Life Education operation, which relies on sponsors to run.15 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandDannevirke woman recognised for contribution to communityPat Edwards-Sextus recognised for work with Tararua Hearing Association.15 Aug 12:28 AM
New Zealand80-year-old refused five rentals as elder housing 'crisis' looms in cityAdvocates say there's a "vacuum" of housing for seniors after council villages sold.14 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless abandoned in Dunedin’s houses of horrorHomeless people are being crammed into Dunedin horror houses without the care they need.11 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandNew centre gives troubled youth a chance to stay out of jailAmelia Trotter's long-term vision is fast becoming a reality.09 Aug 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Too scared to go to the toilet': Students intimidated by vapers taking over bathroomsIt comes as new vaping rules came into place this month.09 Aug 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Bed blocking': Elderly stranded in hospital without power of attorneyEPOA misuse concern raised in Law Commission review of Adult Decision-Making Capacity Law.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a differencePoliticians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?06 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Go home Mr Batchelor': Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by large counter-protestWhangārei Stop Co-Governance meeting greeted by big protest that delayed start.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtesters block entrance to Whangārei Stop Co-Governance meetingPolice earlier stopped the meeting from going ahead due to safety concerns.06 Aug 05:08 AM
New ZealandTop scientist posts anti-Govt views on social mediaMurry Cave has retained the council's support despite the posts.04 Aug 11:43 PM
New ZealandWoman behind Masterton’s mysterious banners revealedNow she's creating a Wall of Courage.04 Aug 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJesse Mulligan on life at 47: 'When I look in the mirror I fear I don’t see the same person other people see'Study finds we're unhappiest at age 47. We ask well-known 47-year-olds what they think.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWomen's Football World Cup'Short term pain for long term gain': What the Women's World Cup meant to Kiwi football clubsClubs say what it means to host world-class teams and have mega upgrades in the process.04 Aug 04:19 AM
TravelPassengers vow to boycott 'perverted' bathrooms in this Kansas airportCritics claim they would rather relieve themselves in the airport car park.04 Aug 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Kāinga Ora's 'village' in the middle of Auckland cityTe Mātāwai is Auckland's newest and largest response to homelessness in the city.02 Aug 12:07 AM
New Zealand'I feel like anybody’s going to kill me': Dairy targeted by armed intruders twice in one dayA fed-up shopkeeper has decried the lack of respect in society after the horror day.01 Aug 04:51 AM
New ZealandNumber of children waiting longer than four months for hospital help jumps by 600pcPaediatric specialists are warning wait times are getting to a critical point.31 Jul 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsEx-National Front Stop Co-Governance Tour organiser believes 'white people' being targetedThose attending secret meeting in Hawke's Bay screened by former National Front organiser.30 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei District Councillor Gavin Benney is NZ First's Whangārei candidateGavin Benney pledges to wage war on crime in Whangārei.30 Jul 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Totally unacceptable’: Sir Paul Adams on poverty, homelessness and NZ’s growing social divide"The only way to succeed financially was to become well-qualified professionally."28 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Every few months, someone would be outed': The damaging rise of indigenous 'pretendians'One Pākehā woman rose up Canadian university ranks pretending to be Māori.27 Jul 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentEY staff report bullying, harassment and racism in workplace reviewMāori staff more likely to experience racism than any other group at EY Oceania.27 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Labour's in chaos - the latest portfolio shuffle proves itOpinion: Kiri Allan has gone and she will take Labour with her.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We were tipped off by police': Racecourse claims controversial meeting booked under false pretencesMan who booked the venue wanted it for a "preppers'" meeting, racecourse claims.25 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy do you pay more to visit some GP clinics?"It’s accessed by people who can easily afford to pay for their own care."19 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsChildren’s Commissioner ‘frustrated’ at Govt plans for more youth ‘prison-like facilities’It comes as a NZ delegation to the UN speaks of reducing youth secure care facilities.19 Jul 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig rates hike 'a pain'“We all know costs go up very quickly, but it changes going down."17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘They’re staggered’: The NCEA assessment overseas educators can’t believe is allowed in NZAt international conferences, 'they are staggered we allow our young people to do that.'16 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A frightened little nation': Has NZ become a bunch of wusses since Covid-19?Are we enlightened or on a 'slippery slope towards uselessness'?14 Jul 05:00 PM
