PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPūhoi to Warkworth? Which big motorway projects will be open for summer?Aucklanders face travel delays this summer, Wellingtonians get a new highway out of town.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrothers sculpt epic two-metre high sandcastle over 10 hours on Boxing DayThe sandcastle at Mt Maunganui's main beach even has towers.26 Dec 11:52 PM
New ZealandCat, empty chocolate wrapper, James Blunt CD among unwanted Christmas gifts already listed on Trade MeNot every Christmas prezzie lives up to the hype.25 Dec 02:29 AM
Lifestyle'This is it': Devastating development in writer's health battleDawn Picken wants to 'make the most of helping my kids before I go'.23 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandAppeal planned after teacher loses bid to prove Covid order dismissal was unjustifiedA Taupo science teacher among the 447 Covid-related exodus over 6 months.21 Dec 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We feel violated’: Garage hit by three smash-and-grabs in three weeks"This is the last thing we need," says "rattled" out-of-pocket garage owner.20 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding, road closures and rescues: Thunderstorms lash Rotorua'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'20 Dec 06:10 AM
New Zealand'My heart just went out to her': Wave of generosity for struggling single mum"I just thought, ‘Everyone deserves Christmas and that little helping hand’.”19 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandSH2 fatal crash: Road reopened at 4amThe highway is expected to be blocked for some time.18 Dec 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Really disappointed': Woman fears no escape from 'social influencer' abusive exCushla Thomson is haunted by the thought of seeing her violent ex in public again.17 Dec 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mumOPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
New Zealand'A survival game’: Solo mum shares cost of living strugglesThe woman is "really grateful" for foodbank support while under financial hardship.15 Dec 08:51 PM
New Zealand'We’re always worried about an outbreak': Meningococcal cases on the risePete and Helen Rowlands want to see vaccines funded for all 16-year-olds.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa local criticises Tauranga council for lack of action on dog-prohibited areas on beach"It’s the only beach we’ve got and I’m going to stick up for it.”11 Dec 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Ripped him out of the ground': Reindeer allegedly stolen from town centreCCTV footage shows people had "ripped him out of the ground, taken him and run”.11 Dec 02:17 AM
New ZealandCrown law answers questions over Jayden Meyer prosecutionCrown Law say there was appropriate accountability for the prosecutor involved.08 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandBerm parking crackdown: Council starts issuing $40 fines, warningsBerm parking has been prohibited between Marsh St and Eleventh Avenue in the CBD.07 Dec 05:11 PM
New Zealand'She screamed out for help': Shop worker pinned as car smashes through store's doors'This is a reoccurring problem in the area.'05 Dec 05:09 PM
New Zealand'I want to travel and go places': Cystic fibrosis sufferers celebrate 'miracle drug' funding“I have so many plans that I can actually do," Jessie McKay said.05 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.05 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandCystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in AprilFunding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.04 Dec 05:00 AM
LifestyleWriter on life’s last chapter: ‘Live life while you can ... time is short’The Tauranga mother and journalist is in palliative care.02 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careProblems at upmarket retirement village, chimneys stripped as delays hamper schist shipment from China"About 60 or 70 chimneys that need cladding,"02 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careSchist happens: Watch out, SantaSanta could contend with defective schist chimneys this Christmas.01 Dec 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Not a hate crime': Arsonists who torched LGBTQ+ drop-in centre sentencedJudge: 'What happened the day was related to these two men’s mental health state.'29 Nov 07:19 AM
Aged careRetirement giant Arvida Group pushes up interim profitMore than 250 new units being built in big expansion.28 Nov 08:51 PM
Kahu'Nationally significant': Progress for NZ Land Wars project at Gate Pā'Regardless of how we feel ... the good, bad, and the ugly, it’s our history'28 Nov 02:29 AM
Kahu'No-brainer': Three-time cancer survivor calls for changes to travel assistance schemeThe Government has spent more than $31m on the scheme to July 2022.27 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMark Lister: Does the FTX collapse spell doom for crypto?COMMENT: For those who feel the need to have a punt, don’t bet the farm.26 Nov 01:48 AM
New ZealandStatistics reveal how much Kiwis spent on Black Friday salesThe Shopify stats are in.25 Nov 11:07 PM
New ZealandPatient finds black mould in hospital seclusion roomThe hospital says it's the first time mould has been reported in the building.25 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Like someone twisting a knife in my back': Retiree's two-year wait for surgeryHospital team 'working hard' to increase the number of patients being seen.25 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThree Hawker & Roll outlets shut as PwC moves on troubled restaurant chainCreditors of the chain are to meet before Christmas.25 Nov 04:10 AM