New ZealandExclusive: Auckland will be short of 3000 teachers by 2027Top secondary teachers' pay scale would have to jump 36 per cent to restore real 1979 pay.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of balls in Waikanae RiverResidents reportedly spent hours fishing plastic balls out of Waikanae River.26 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandPlastic perhaps not so fantasticPlastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?25 Feb 05:01 AM
New ZealandWeather: Gale and heavy rain warningsWet and wild weather to hit almost a week after ex-Cyclone Gita.25 Feb 01:30 AM
LifestyleRise in stomach bugs after sweltering tempsStomach bug cases increased as the country faced its hottest month in 150 years.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRussell McVeagh probe: Ex-staffer's mixed feelings"Girls dramatising things" was the attitude to warnings about behaviour, ex-staffer says..23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArrest following Xmas Eve attackThe incident involved a 26-year-old man and a taxi driver.23 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandSusan Austen not guilty of assisting suicideWellington woman Susan Austen has been found not guilty of assisting suicide.23 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandContractors race to save State Highway 1Force of cyclone Gita causes SH1 on the Kapiti Coast to crumble21 Feb 02:41 AM
New ZealandGita: SH1 into Wgtn smashed up by wavesGita sent huge waves crashing over the main road into Wellington from the Kapiti Coast.20 Feb 04:52 PM
New ZealandGita's big split: How NZ got in the way - and today's region-by-region forecastThe storm has split in two and continues to ravage Canterbury and the lower South Island.20 Feb 04:25 PM
New ZealandLive: Washed away - Gita's trail of destruction, more rain to comeSome Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGita: States of emergency as weather worsensPowerful swells, rain and winds are pounding NZ - and there are seven states of emergency.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFuneral for vet who went into debt to help animalsAnimals were welcome at the funeral for beloved veterinarian Ian Hughes today.19 Feb 05:40 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor warns commuters ahead of GitaIt's time for managers and employees to start talking about what to do tomorrow.19 Feb 12:02 AM
New ZealandTrain, traffic delays for Hutt Valley commutersA car crash and a signal fault have created massive delays for Wellington commuters.18 Feb 09:01 PM
New ZealandCheaper public transport on the cardsCouncils could get more money to lower bus and train fares by getting people out of cars.18 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gita's u-turn to NZ: Who's in the firing line?"Hurricane force winds" possible when Gita hits New Zealand.17 Feb 10:17 PM
New ZealandHow I cheated death twice in 7 monthsGordon Gray almost died from renal failure in July. Two weeks ago he had a brain bleed.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dairy owner takes on robbers - says he knew one as a childThe whole incident took about 30 seconds, the dairy owner said.17 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandBenefit fraudster overpaid nearly $50kChristine Thompson admitted the charges in court this morning.16 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Dr Doolittle' of Stokes Valley Ian Hughes diesVicky Roebuck hopes people will be allowed to bring their pets along to Hughes' funeral.15 Feb 04:31 PM
New ZealandPolice shooting found to be lawfulCop faced with man raising a machete was right to shoot him.14 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandStaff leave top law firm amid 'serious' sexual allegationsYoung law interns allegedly subjected to inappropriate behaviour.14 Feb 05:52 PM
New ZealandDoctor faked certificate out of 'desperation'Disgraced junior doctor used fake documents to get a job at Whanganui Hospital.14 Feb 04:29 AM
New ZealandCouncil websites hit by international cyber attackThe council website was one of more than 4000 sites internationally that were affected.14 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandTe Papa reaches 20 years oldTe Papa has had nearly 30 million visitors since it opened 20 years ago.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington party death: Police start doorknockingWoman's body was found in a vehicle after she had been at a party the night before.13 Feb 04:39 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for councillor accused of indecencyDavid Scott is not allowed to associate with witnesses except for work purposes.13 Feb 01:51 AM
New ZealandTamihere secret witness 'manipulating the whole justice system'Suppression for jailhouse witness in David Tamihere trial to be argued in court today.11 Feb 08:49 PM
EntertainmentKiwi star dubbed next JLaw after Sundance is back homeThe last two weeks have been a whirlwind for 17-year-old Thomasin McKenzie.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLow cloud disrupts flights, Macklemore caught in delaysTonight's Macklemore concert in Wellington will go ahead despite airport delays.10 Feb 04:24 AM
New ZealandFlag lawns and laundry - it's going to be wetRain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.09 Feb 04:00 PM
