PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOmbudsman investigating KiwiRail's refusal to release 'excessive' consultant costFinance Minister Nicola Willis says she awaits the investigation's outcome with interest.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM 'fine' after cop car crashed into Crown vehicleFinance Minister Nicola Willis was also in the car.27 Nov 11:22 PM
New ZealandPrisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffingThe report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.27 Nov 09:41 PM
PoliticsFormer top cop ready to shake-up spending on social servicesAndrew Coster sees his role as building a fence at the top of the cliff.27 Nov 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Shameful': Health NZ planning to cut nearly 1500 more jobs, union claimsStaff have been called into meetings today to discuss the proposal.26 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFrom derelict church to Wellington’s ‘most ambitious’ new music venueCapital effort: Meow Nui brings couple's vision to life.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Public safety risk': New documents reveal why Niwa is taking over MetServiceThe relationship between the two weather forecasters is tense and duplicative. 26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Observing the observer - Wellington's budget re-write 'procedural hell'OPINION: Man tasked with observing the city council has endured an almost 7-hour meeting.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon coy on Winston Peters' ferry decision deadlineIt's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries. 25 Nov 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSome schools won't have resources to teach new maths curriculum in time for Term 1The Ministry of Education says there has been "high demand" for the new resources.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Utterly changed her life’: Man who set partner on fire cooking cannabis oil is jailedThe victim spent three months in hospital with severe injuries.25 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: More job losses considered before ChristmasA senior leader tells staff he doesn't feel 'in the least bit Christmassy'.24 Nov 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTory Whanau on whether she will run for a second termWellington Mayor Tory Whanau tells Newstalk ZB host Nick Mills she needs to talk to her friends and family about running again.Watch24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Has Tory Whanau changed her mind about running again for mayor?Wellington's mayor says she needs to talk to family and friends about running again.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Parent's worst nightmare': Teen suffers traumatic brain injury in motorbike crashCharlie gets confused about what month it is and has short-term memory loss. 23 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandPublic sector wages growing faster than private sectorAround 18,500 public servants received a pay rise in the quarter.22 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandWinston Peters reveals deadline for Cook Strait ferry decisionIt's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries. 21 Nov 02:22 AM
New ZealandNo conviction for hacking victim after AI-generated child exploitation images found on his computerThe man had not sought out the images, but did not delete them either.20 Nov 02:52 AM
New ZealandWatch: 35,000? 55,000? Data scientist uses drone to estimate hīkoi crowdCaleb Moses has crunched the numbers to estimate how many people marched in the hīkoi.20 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandCockatoo believed to be stolen from wildlife reserveStaff at the sanctuary are 'very upset'.20 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandHīkoi to Parliament: Tens of thousands energised for changePolice report peaceful hīkoi; 20 medical incidents, one arrest.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCorrupt prison guard who took bribe to smuggle tobacco gets name suppression for own safetyDetails of the danger the guard faces remain shrouded in secrecy.18 Nov 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCharter school provider has 'significant concerns' about application processAnnouncements about the first new schools are expected next month.18 Nov 12:29 AM
New ZealandWrecked cafe reopens after front-end loader ram raidThe community turned out in force to help clean up the damage.17 Nov 11:53 PM
Entertainment'Utmost grace': Lorde backs MPs' haka, sweary take on Treaty billStar singer lends her voice to back Te Pāti Māori MPs' protest.16 Nov 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Broken': Owner 'gutted' after digger smashes small-town cafe to steal ATMBar owners locked their doors, fearing the driver was 'just smashing the buildings up.'16 Nov 01:47 AM
New ZealandMasked ‘desperado’ terrifies diners in late-night front-end loader ram raidThe burglary at a Martinborough cafe left people 'gobsmacked'.15 Nov 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFirst look inside Wellington’s new $2m penthouse apartmentsThe developer behind the high-rise hopes to revive the city's entertainment strip.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarnings 'highly dangerous' chemical being sold as MDMA in WellingtonTraces of mercury chloride have been detected in white powder sold as MDMA in the region.15 Nov 08:42 AM
New Zealand'Significant public concern': Wellington council Crown observer advice revealedOfficials raised concerns about financial sustainability and councillors' behaviour.15 Nov 06:05 AM
LifestyleWellington eatery creates burger for punters to vote on Treaty Principles BillErnesto’s owner says politics doesn't have to leave a bad taste in your mouth.15 Nov 03:59 AM
New ZealandPrimary school damaged by fireworks, principal frustrated and upsetA pile of sparklers and a lighter were found at the scene.14 Nov 04:04 AM
New ZealandPolice release new photo of missing man, residents asked to search propertiesThe 77-year-old was reported missing after going for a walk near Porirua.14 Nov 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Sort your ship out': Rally arrives at Parliament over mega ferry falloutAlmost a year on, negotiations to exit the mega ferry contract remain ongoing.13 Nov 04:00 PM
