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
New ZealandKiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under wayRob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.31 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandWellington nurse's funeral on hold as husband fights for lifeDoctors were now talking in days rather than hours when speaking of John Leonard's care.30 Jul 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister saysThe minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buriedPatricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.29 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after being hit by car in garageOne person was critically injured and died a short time later.28 Jul 08:51 PM
New ZealandThe signs I missed as my asthma turned deadly – Melissa NightingaleOPINION: When I started having a severe asthma attack, I didn't know what was happening.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFood fight! Burger booted from culinary comp after embassy complaintThe burger features a line of white powder sprinkled on top and rolled bank bill.27 Jul 07:18 AM
New Zealand'Potentially devastating': Baltimore cargo ship disaster highlights Cook Strait riskMaritime watchdog says ocean-going emergency response capability is vital.27 Jul 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHot, crowded and slow: Why lower North Island needs 18 new trainsOne time, the air conditioning broke and passengers were handed ice blocks to keep cool.25 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow many of Tory Whanau’s 27 campaign promises has she achieved?And why her flagship policy never will be.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurvivors march to Parliament ahead of Abuse in Care report releaseThe report will be released publicly this afternoon.24 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandSecond person dies after Ōtaki house fireInvestigations are continuing to determine the cause of the blaze.23 Jul 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'The staffer said the Māori world was being 'persecuted' by the coalition's policies.23 Jul 12:12 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical after Ōtaki house fireOne person is dead and another is critically injured.22 Jul 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWellington council spends $593m to fulfil housing deal with Helen Clark GovtAbout 3000 people live in social housing owned by Wellington City Council.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.22 Jul 03:53 AM
New ZealandFoxton Clydesdales to make a return"You don’t call it a horse unless it’s a Clydesdale."22 Jul 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accusedKenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori MP to take leave of absence after kidney disease diagnosisKemp said she looks forward to returning after six weeks of leave 'to focus on my health'.21 Jul 03:46 AM
