New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Amnesty International warns against using forceThe human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.02 Jan 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Whangamatā unrest - is this the sort of policing we want in NZ?COMMENT: We should want those who are enforcing the law to do so lawfully.02 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison uprising: MPs refused entry; family members arriveSeveral fire and emergency vehicles arrived at the facility this morning.02 Jan 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEconomists pick: The top five trends to watch in 2021What will the economy do in 2021? Here's where economists are looking for clues.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A hell of a lot': Pensioners shocked by $25 a week rent riseRetirees say they'll be forced to go without when their rent goes up next month.31 Dec 06:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha Borissenko: Cultural appropriation and racial discrimination - it's not okayThe times they are a-changing when it comes to society's tolerance of discrimination.27 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyBarbed Wire Boks: New revelations of 'poisonous gas' alert on 1981 tourThe bomb squad was scrambled after a player prank turned "serious".26 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldBlack doctor dies of Covid after racist treatment complaintsDr Susan Moore, 52, who died battling Covid-19, had complained of racist medical care.25 Dec 10:18 PM
New ZealandTeen mum to mentor: 'To be honest, I never thought I'd be on this side'Dainna Chapman broke the cycle of welfare dependency. Now she helps others do the same.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Shame': 'Roast Busters' accused yelled at outside court, names kept secret for nowBoth men were granted interim name suppression today.22 Dec 09:20 PM
New ZealandCovid Xmas: City Mission hit with high demand as economic pain bitesOne mother drove from Te Awamutu to donate gifts to the Auckland City Mission.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse in state care worse than thought and still happening - reportThe Government says a six-year cut-off for complaints against the state could be scrapped.16 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCity tragedy: A sad, synthetics-induced death on Queen StGrim moment on the Golden Mile as homeless man dies on a prime strip of Queen St.16 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland homicide: Businesswoman Elizabeth Zhong bankruptedVictim's body was found in the boot of her car.15 Dec 05:32 PM
New ZealandGovt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treatedLatest challenge by parent carers of disabled to be recognised and adequately compensated.13 Dec 05:11 AM
KahuCommissioner backs closure of large care and protection residencesAndrew Becroft's call comes after report into the seclusion and restraint of young people.10 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandDilworth School sexual abuse investigation: Another accused namedDilworth School was opened with the aim of helping boys from disadvantaged families.09 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandFake money fury: Police reviewing Safety Warehouse 'cash' drop, imitating banknotes a crimeThe Reserve Bank says it's a criminal offence to publish anything resembling currency.06 Dec 10:28 PM
Kahu'It will take Pacific women 120 years to reach pay equity with Pākehā men'The Human Rights Commission has launched an inquiry into the Pasifika pay gap.06 Dec 06:40 PM
Football'Absolute disgrace': Football fans boo anti-racism protest"To hear that is very disappointing and upsetting," football star Wayne Rooney said.05 Dec 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: The bloody truth - NZ's gun reforms haven't workedOPINION: Despite the best intentions, since reforms were made, gun violence has worsened.05 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCapturing catastrophe: In 2020, photos show world in distressThis is the world that AP photographers captured in 2020, a world beset by catastrophe.04 Dec 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Catholic Church 'playbook': Sexual abuse victims relate similar responsesThe Catholic Church was in the spotlight this week at hearings held in Auckland.04 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDutch wrestle (again) with the tradition of Black PeteTHE CONVERSATION: Unease about function and significance of blackface is growing globally.04 Dec 06:15 AM
New ZealandAnti-conspiracist campaigners take aim at 'Mothers for Freedom' eventThe Auckland gathering promises to take on 5G, Covid-19 and 'Satanic ritual abuse'.04 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandMother raped by priest says church leaders failed herAnn-Marie Shelley criticised senior church leaders at abuse inquiry hearing.01 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandChild Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19Govt needs to lift benefits and build more houses, Children's Commissioner says.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCatholic Church told sexual abuse victim that abuse was not criminal, offered him $5000'Mr F', now 81, says he and his son were abused at Catholic schools 30 years apart.30 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandSexual abuse victim says abuser was quietly moved to South Island schoolThe victim's only wish was for his abusers' portraits to be removed from the school walls30 Nov 04:17 AM
New ZealandCatholic Church abuse: Victim says church refused to strip honours from abuserFrances Tagaloa also spoke of the difficulties for Pacific victims in seeking justice.30 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuKelvin Davis and Oranga Tamariki: 'There will be a handover of power to Māori'Can Kelvin Davis rebuild Māori trust in Oranga Tamariki?29 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandDilworth School investigation: Man charged with historical abuse diesThe school was opened in 1906, with the aim of helping boys from disadvantaged families.27 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandApartments at centre of latest community Covid case plagued by thefts, violenceThe Auckland apartment block also has 20-plus units rented by Govt housing clients.14 Nov 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe human cost of Crown's 'brutal' strategy to settle abuse claims"I want the Prime Minister to apologise, to the thousands of children they harmed."13 Nov 04:00 PM
