PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novelWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.17 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Bittersweet’: Why family left mouldy property where their baby diedFamily wanted to leave as mould issues continued but were torn by the home's nostalgia. 17 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandWeather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZThe stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday. 17 May 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Family secrets unveiled in AmmaWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.17 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I literally had nothing': Solo mum's struggle highlights legal aid needLegal aid repayments rose to $32.1m, offsetting some costs for taxpayers.16 May 11:00 PM
LifestyleCentenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friendsJoan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.16 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Real conversations': Fieldays spotlight on forestry's future role“Our forests generate important economic income for the regions."16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuilding momentum: Ōtūmoetai College's legacy spans six decadesThe school grew from 800 students in 1965 to over 2000 in recent years.16 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandDevcich Farmstead: A window into NZ's Dalmatian heritageSimun Devcich and his brothers bought the farm block in 1915. 16 May 03:28 AM
Rugby'Common-sense victory': Schools win battle to retain top rugby teamNZR scrapped plans for an U-18 team after negotiations with schools.16 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismGlimmer of hope for Chateau Tongariro restoration as former lessee accounts for $5m provision A door may be opening at the Chateau: Hope for repair funds and operator interest.16 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Concern about escalation': Children as young as one identified in man's objectionable videos Jordan Te Iri-Kearns was jailed for 25 and a half months.15 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandMedical emergency: SH25 closure as person airlifted to hospitalThe person, who suffered a medical event, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.15 May 08:41 PM
New Zealand'You've put it on the darn record’: Peters plans action over c-bomb in ParliamentThe Deputy PM backed Act MP defending herself, but not her use of the obscenity.15 May 07:35 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Staying active - seniors forge bonds at Katikati gymThe trio are all 88 years old and regulars at Katifit on Sheffield St.15 May 07:29 PM
New ZealandOn the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'15 May 05:00 PM
CrimeMan's bedroom meth stash enough to supply Wellington region for two monthsHe failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.15 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandLucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second DivisionFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.15 May 04:59 AM
Travel news'Strong future': Accor reveals vision for iconic Taupō resortThe company is taking over management of Wairakei Resort from its Malaysia-based owners. 15 May 03:00 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after crash kills 30yo womanPolice were alerted to the Hamilton incident at 9.30am.15 May 01:46 AM
New ZealandPolice condemn 'hurtful' rumours after child deaths in CambridgeThe Schick family is raising funds for emergency services on Givealittle page.15 May 12:55 AM
New Zealand‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professorNgāhuia te Awekōtuku won the General Non-Fiction Award for her memoir Hine Toa.15 May 12:54 AM
New Zealand'House of chaos': Winston Peters blasts 'degradation' in Parliament'This is not democracy. These are the seeds of anarchy,' the NZ First leader said.15 May 12:37 AM
CrimeAlleged Lego thief nabbed in West Auckland after spree across North IslandAll the prized sets were recovered during a search in Te Atatū South.15 May 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Rich list property developer and spa star to wed; inside Jaimee Lupton's US tripPlus celeb stylist Gab Waller’s visit to NZ with The Luxury Network. 14 May 05:00 PM
BusinessProperty resellers pocket $280k average profit despite market dipThe median profit gain in Auckland for house resales was $356,000. 14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage twoGround first broke on the $200m, 400-home Overdale Estate development in 2022.14 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOckham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.14 May 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff14 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Their responsibility': Harbourmaster warns skippers against dangerous bar crossingsThe warning comes after two Raglan rescues carried out in three days.13 May 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyInside Economics: What tariff truce means for NZ and why steak prices are risingLiam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.13 May 11:35 PM
RacingPromising pair representing Autridge in sentimental contestStephen Autridge will present Afterglo and Miriam in the Toby Autridge Memorial.13 May 07:10 PM
New Zealand‘Addicted to spending’: Ratepayers fight ‘wicked’ 12% rates riseThe mayor says the council has already found millions of dollars in savings. 13 May 07:08 PM
New ZealandSchools reimbursed $76k after school lunch programme mishapsNorthland schools got $2877 as Ministry of Education reimburses more than $76,000.13 May 05:00 PM
