PremiumPremiumSuper RugbySuper Rugby: How to fix the struggling competitionA draft, more teams or a new finals structure? Here's how to make Super Rugby better.06 May 05:15 AM
New Zealand‘That’s all you need is more sex’: Woman alleges she was raped during controlling marriageBut the man's lawyer told a judge the marriage was loving and supportive.06 May 05:00 AM
Super RugbyHurricanes blow as All Blacks halfback sidelined for up to a month with injuryThe Hurricanes have made seven changes for the Moana Pasifika clash.06 May 05:00 AM
WellingtonNZ universities hit in world cyber security breachThe breach exposed personal data, including names, email addresses and student ID numbers.06 May 04:54 AM
New ZealandThree-vehicle crash blocks SH1 north of WellingtonMotorists have been advised to avoid the area because of heavy and slow traffic.06 May 03:58 AM
Auckland FC'Money grab': A-League finals ticket prices cut after Auckland FC fan backlash06 May 03:01 AM
PremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?05 May 10:00 PM
PremiumBusinessNZ's Auror goes on global crimefrighting spree, releases new facial recognition at home05 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbySuper Rugby: How to fix the struggling competitionA draft, more teams or a new finals structure? Here's how to make Super Rugby better.06 May 05:15 AM
Super RugbyHurricanes blow as All Blacks halfback sidelined for up to a month with injuryThe Hurricanes have made seven changes for the Moana Pasifika clash.06 May 05:00 AM
Auckland FC'Money grab': A-League finals ticket prices cut after Auckland FC fan backlashAdult tickets now start at $30, with juniors from $15 and 20% off for members.06 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandFrom teen lock-up to Central League: Fenton's long road to Napier City RoversThe 26-year-old forward has twice battled back from early season injuries.05 May 05:00 PM
Wellington Phoenix'Stand up and be counted': Phoenix women back home in semi-finalAn expected crowd of about 5000 fans is seen as vital to a home comeback.05 May 02:48 AM
PoliticsStocks of diesel, petrol and jet fuel drop, satisfies trigger for alert level moveOne of the Govt's triggers was a three days' worth drop in a fuel type. 06 May 01:30 AM
PoliticsBroadcasting Standards Authority being axed, minister says regulator 'doesn't make sense'Regime 'designed for a broadcasting environment that is rapidly disappearing' – Goldsmith.06 May 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: A matter of credibility not free speech – why Stobo had to goOPINION: Review shows good intentions clouded by a litany of misjudgments.05 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Grand coalition – how a National-Labour power share could workOPINION: In a Cabinet selected from both major parties, who would make the cut?05 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsChina, US to be invited to New Zealand for next year's Pacific Islands ForumNew Zealand was disappointed in the Solomon Islands excluding certain nations.05 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsCouncils given three months to submit proposals for most radical shake-up in decades 'We are giving councils a clear choice, lead your own reform or we will do it for you.'05 May 03:31 AM
Thursday18°C15°CCloud increasing. Occasional rain from late afternoon. Northerlies becoming strong in the afternoon, gusting gale in exposed places.
Friday18°C13°CRain, clearing for a time in the morning and afternoon. Strong northeasterlies, turning to gale northwesterlies in the evening.
Saturday17°C10°CMainly fine, chance of a shower until evening. Strong northwesterlies, easing in the morning.
New ZealandFrom teen lock-up to Central League: Fenton's long road to Napier City RoversThe 26-year-old forward has twice battled back from early season injuries.05 May 05:00 PM
Wellington'Parasites': CCTV captures stranger allegedly attempting to siphon fuelThe man tinkered with a parked car before a nearby pedestrian seemingly sent him running.05 May 08:06 AM
New ZealandSneaky surcharges: How fuel shock is being passed to shoppers at the tillBernard Hickey warns long-term turmoil could push everyday retail prices higher.05 May 05:00 AM
Wellington Phoenix'Stand up and be counted': Phoenix women back home in semi-finalAn expected crowd of about 5000 fans is seen as vital to a home comeback.05 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandReprieve as last-minute funding saves Westport–Wellington flights - for nowFlights will resume on May 18 under a one-month support deal.05 May 01:01 AM
WellingtonWatch: Staff, customers flee 'frightening' liquor store attackPolice charged the man with with three counts of common assault and trespassed him.05 May 12:55 AM
Politics'Seymour had to go dancing to get noticed': Mayor's reality TV jibe as war of words heats upSeymour says he's become tired of Brown's weekly 'sound-offs'. 05 May 12:40 AM
BusinessInterislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles'I absolutely think it's going to keep going up': Truck fuel surcharge doubles to 54.4%.04 May 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statementThe contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.04 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: Why this is the Hurricanes' best shot at a title in a decadeOpinion: With up to 10 players set to leave next year, this group knows their time is now.04 May 05:45 PM
SportBalmer’s found the right dose of medicine and netballLaura Balmer paused Otago med school last year to debut with the Central Pulse.04 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow lab-grown meat and dairy could upend our food exports – or make them worth moreSydney firm Vow Group's cell-cultured quail has already been approved for sale.04 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon thinks other countries may join landmark Singapore food for fuel dealThe deal stops both countries blocking exports of key goods in a crisis.04 May 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Change is brewing': Wild rain and humid nights to end calm autumn spellMost regions are set to see rain by Thursday, with heavier bursts in the west.04 May 05:08 AM