WellingtonSelf-taught artist finally wins $30k award after being finalist five timesHis oil painting won over hundreds of entries, including a portrait on a fake fingernail.20 May 06:30 AM
InflationHouseholds fear inflation could hit 5% Reserve Bank's Household Expectations Survey shows deteriorating outlook.20 May 05:15 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters: New Zealand’s response to the ‘Asian century’, MFAT funding an ‘absolute necessity’It comes as Peters calls for defence spending to reach 2% of GDP. 20 May 04:30 AM
WellingtonUnder-fire councillor hires lawyer after police concerns over conduct toward officer20 May 04:00 AM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Ugly numbers showing why Auckland and Wellington have been in recession for years19 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandChilly -7.1C start for alpine village ahead of rain, wind and black ice as wintry shift hits19 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi company accused of withholding bonuses, Hurricanes tickets from striking union membersWorkers allege they are being treated differently during attempts to get a living wage.19 May 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Cease to exist': Mayor questions his district will survive Govt ultimatumIt's time for a conversation about 'who we are and where we want go next' - Tararua mayor.19 May 03:45 AM
Wellington'Looks like a nuclear bomb went off': Families lose joint barn home in fireThe parents said trying to explain the fire to their young kids 'was really emotional'.19 May 02:00 AM
PoliticsWillis' public service cuts to save $2.4b, 8700 jobs to go, Govt agencies to be slashed 'significantly'The Finance Minister used a speech to Auckland businesses today to announce the cuts.19 May 12:45 AM
TravelYour next art escape: Hidden galleries, trails and workshops around AotearoaFrom glassblowing to bone carving, get hands-on in NZ. 18 May 07:00 PM
WellingtonControversial councillor steps down from chair role after police concerns raised with mayorAndrew Little said he had been contacted by a senior police officer about Chung’s conduct.18 May 06:12 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly unlikely': Mayor downplays Bay of Plenty super-council fearsRural leaders warn against lumping metropolitan and provincial areas together.18 May 06:00 PM
RacingDavies nearing personal best season after weekend four-timerToni Davies started out riding racehorses on the beach but is now starring on the track.18 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Seeing kids hurting themselves’: Root damage to footpaths spurs call to remove treesResidents say jagged, raised concrete has left some repeatedly injured.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ First's BNZ buy-up plan could cost Govt about $24bCritics argue expanding Kiwibank with private capital would be a better option.18 May 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Hot on my heels': Voss edges Moody as marathon records tumble in NapierMichael Voss won in 2h 19m 52s, slashing over four minutes off his 2022 mark.18 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Shonky methodology’: Mayor hits back at Whakatāne rates league rankingWhakatāne ratepayers now pay an average of $4508 a year, the seventh highest.18 May 03:00 AM
PoliticsGovernment puts $131m into maths, literacy for primary, intermediate studentsAll Year 0-8 classes will get new hands-on maths resources and games.18 May 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyIkea boost helps Kiwi Property boss to $1.78m pay as profit slips 11.5%Sylvia Park's mall has been enhanced after Kiwi sold land and then built NZ's first Ikea.18 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 8000 runners, records and a sprint finish – pull of Hawke's Bay Marathon growingMore than 7800 runners took part, with over 81% from outside Hawke's Bay.18 May 01:42 AM
WellingtonIndian-Kiwi man says racism on the rise after being 'tormented' for yearsThe alleged torment began in 2018 and left his children scared and stressed.17 May 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGentrack earnings: NZ's highest-paid CEO sees profit fall, buys Wellington software firm for $24mFirst-half net profit dropped 29% to $5.1m, despite a $3.9m tax credit.17 May 11:06 PM
New ZealandUkraine offers NZ deal to build military dronesUkraine has a drone proposal 'on the table' with Wellington officials.17 May 08:54 PM
SportPhoenix women: Celebrating a fantastic A-League seasonThe Phoenix made history as the first NZ side to reach an A-League final.17 May 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The real advantage that Sir Graham Henry brings to ABs roleOPINION: Sir Graham Henry joins Dave Rennie's All Blacks set-up as a national selector.17 May 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMcSkimming scandal: 'Worst experience of my life' – Ex-firearms boss hits out at policeAfter 22 years in the force, Angela Brazier got her certificate of service in the post.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSkinny ad stunt puts commercials at start of customers’ phone callsMore than 3000 Skinny customers chose to opt in to the ad-call trial.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessAI 'biggest opportunity since internet' for small businesses – but fear holds many backMore than half of SMEs want the Government to set clear AI rules and safeguards.17 May 05:00 PM
