PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in anotherMinistry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.14 Aug 09:27 PM
New ZealandWhat’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealedLunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProlific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discoveredThe burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.14 Aug 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Hugely concerning:' Man allegedly suffered gunshot wound after Palmerston North fightPolice believe two people were involved.14 Aug 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail disestablishes 61 jobs, including health and safetyIt comes after ministers raised 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's safety record.12 Aug 10:48 PM
New ZealandStranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescuedOnce ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.12 Aug 07:16 AM
New ZealandNZ makes history and calls for tougher policies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 12In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, NZ’s history-making Olympics, ChCh cathedral blow for businesses and Wellington’s slow economic recovery.Watch11 Aug 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Defects and misrepresentation': Six key issues with remote building inspectionsThe Government wants councils to use remote inspections as the default approach.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWastewater discharging into Wellington bay after pipe breaksEastbourne residents are being asked to reduce their use of toilets and showers.11 Aug 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nursesOne experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.10 Aug 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat it takes to be crowned New Zealand’s top catWendy Powell says she didn't expect Masterpiece du Petite Prince to be an instant success.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAratere ferry damage: Ship needs new plating, port doing underwater inspectionsThe cause of the incident remains under investigation.09 Aug 01:19 AM
New ZealandInterislander's Aratere ferry damages hull while dockingThe same ferry ran aground in Picton recently and lost power last year.08 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandWellington councillors walk out of meeting, refuse controversial crossing vote'I just feel fundamentally uncomfortable about playing role of traffic engineer here.'08 Aug 03:35 AM
EducationTe Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'08 Aug 12:19 AM
New ZealandWellington Water boss abruptly quits, stepping down from tomorrowThe board has announced Tonia Haskell is stepping down.07 Aug 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant risks': Te Papa's collection of 860,000 specimens could be disposed of without new storage facilityThe existing facility is earthquake-prone and breaches health and safety rules.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fighting hard': Husband of nurse who died from flu has procedure to fix hole in lungJohn Leonard was airlifted to Auckland in a coma for specialist care.06 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau’s comms adviser quits after nine monthsThe pair previously worked together at the Green Party.06 Aug 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Finally some hope': Sick teen who hasn't eaten for a year booked for surgery in GermanyBefore she became ill, Julia loved competitive cheerleading, the violin and debating.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorwayA 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.05 Aug 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Lost its mojo': New street festival pitched to revitalise Wellington party stripThe last time Courtenay Place was closed for a street festival was in 2017.05 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandCouncil officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossingsNZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArtist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competitionElla Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandCause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknownTests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.05 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvementsAn inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.04 Aug 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major oppositionThe Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower North Island dad missing with two dogs, family fears for his well beingPolice say the man did not return home as expected.04 Aug 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Leap of faith': Kiwi teen offered a place at prestigious Paris Opera BalletIndia Shackel channelled former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw to calm her nerves.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison guard smuggled contraband to inmate for $3700 cashThe former Corrections officer has been sentenced to home detention.02 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandGovernment to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - unionPublic Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.02 Aug 03:25 AM
