PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Red flags': Family confronts key figure in missing teacher mysteryFamily reveals their next steps in the search for Jayleb: 'We just want him back'.19 Mar 08:44 PM
New ZealandVictims named after separate fatal crashes near TaupōThe men were from Auckland and Tokoroa. 17 Mar 08:42 PM
Manufacturing'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at risk11 Mar 02:56 AM
PremiumBusinessChildcare chain collapses after repeated licence breaches, leaving $1m tax debt03 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Talked about for generations’: Mayor warns flood damage only just emergingStates of emergency remain in place as the wild weather begins to ease.16 Feb 06:00 AM
Sport'True woodchopping champion': Former NZ timbersports representative dies aged 35Nathan McDonald was among the best axemen in New Zealand.13 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandFrom crisis to confidence: How Tokoroa is rebuilding after Kinleith Mill shutdownProject Phoenix has supported former Kinleith workers to find new opportunities.10 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsAdrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speakers ChairAdrian Rurawhe leaves as one of few MPs entitled to 'Right Honourable'.02 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandMajor North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closuresDrivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.01 Feb 10:15 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry is just a word’: The power of Rotorua’s restorative justice process'Everyone has their voice by the end of the meeting. Usually they end in a happy embrace.'24 Jan 05:03 PM
New ZealandNew chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independenceToi Ohomai returned to local decision making on January 1.20 Jan 08:17 PM
New ZealandYoung driver dead, passengers hospitalised after vehicle of interest crashes into truckBystanders and police used about 18 extinguishers to douse the burning vehicle.14 Jan 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe long - and troubled - history of Kiwi men wearing shorts in the office'Shorts would be out of place in London ... here your men are sturdy and athletic.'08 Jan 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I’m definitely a Scrooge!' Inside the life and rise of Anna Mowbray - from country girl to billionaire'[Ali is] such an incredible person; a big softie - he’s so open, so vulnerable, so real.'08 Jan 07:46 AM
New ZealandNew speed zones proposed for key highwaysSpeeds at these seven rural intersections would drop from 100km/h to 60km/h.06 Jan 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFast food’s local links: How much NZ meat do the big chains use?One-tenth of New Zealand’s annual beef exports goes to McDonald’s overseas. 04 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday highway delays: Queues northbound as New Year drivers hit the roadNZTA warns SH1 northbound from Wayby to Te Hana is heavily congested.30 Dec 02:59 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandPest fish threat: Officials warn Lake Karāpiro perch here to stayFive adult redfin perch were later found in nearby Lake Horohoro.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely heartbroken': Cheese boss says sub-par products stolen 24 hours after taken to landfill Police say the stolen cheese was sold at a Putāruru market and on Facebook Marketplace. 22 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crash on state highwayPolice are investigating the accident in the eastern Bay of Plenty.19 Dec 07:52 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergySoaring power prices have cost country $5.2b in lost GDP, modelling suggestsHigh electricity costs have cut jobs and hit wages as production plants struggle or close.18 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle rolls on rural propertyEmergency services were called to the Piarere property about 5.15pm.18 Dec 07:54 PM
New ZealandSummer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changesA Christmas shutdown of major roadworks runs from December 19 to January 4.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice launch critical incident probe after fatal Waikato crash involving BMWPolice say a black BMW sped along Arapuni Rd shortly before the crash.15 Dec 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori, NZ First get funding for electorate offices they don't have. Is that fair?Some MPs have three offices, some have two, many have one, Te Pāti Māori has none.03 Dec 04:00 PM