WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
PoliticsNgāti Toa to regain Whitireia land after historical confiscationThe iwi will regain ownership of 53 hectares of the headland from RNZ. Video / Mike ScottWatch16 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Demoralising': Renters have lower life satisfaction than homeowners – study15 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.15 Oct 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Fashion police': Greens warn Brownlee over push to tighten Parliament rulesGerry Brownlee plans tougher stance on MPs’ attendance, dress and behaviour.15 Oct 06:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truckThe extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.15 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNZ’s new ferries could unwittingly fund China’s Navy, analysts warnIt follows NZ's spy agency raising concerns that Chinese spying on our infrastructure.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic': Police union elects new leader Cahill has been in the role since 2016.15 Oct 03:16 AM
EntertainmentCounting Crows announce Auckland concert for 2026The show will mark three years since the Grammy-nominated rockers last played here. 14 Oct 10:51 PM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Resene workers walk off job in fight for living wageCars honked in support as a couple of hundred people gathered to protest outside Resene.14 Oct 10:46 PM
LifestyleAge changes mean more NZ women to get free mammograms Rita, 74, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her diagnosis was helped by where she lived.14 Oct 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
Politics'I don’t regret a single thing': Eru Kapa-Kingi on his public feud with Te Pāti Māori, Tamihere speaks out 'I tried multiple ways internally to fix problems'.14 Oct 08:42 PM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
New Zealand'Starting to thaw': Early signs of economic recovery in new Westpac surveyFewer firms are cutting staff, though most remain cautious about new hiring.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, hakaLast week Brownlee said there had been a 'guarantee' a haka would not take place.14 Oct 06:03 AM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move'It certainly wouldn’t be forever, I would plan on coming back.'14 Oct 03:53 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorTe Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting A year ago, it was riding high. Now internal tensions in the caucus are boiling over.14 Oct 03:52 AM
New Zealand'We want the best deal': Peters announces shipbuilder for new Interislander ferriesThe ferries are due to enter service in 2029, replacing the ageing fleet.14 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steamOwners say rising costs and fewer diners are pushing them to the brink.14 Oct 02:11 AM
Politics'I will f***ing knock you out': TPM email to members alleges Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened Parliament staff Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of a Te Pāti Māori MP, has responded on social media.14 Oct 12:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hooded teen who stormed field, punched schoolboy rugby player, referred to Youth ServicesThe attack was caught on video and went viral on social media. 14 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandBack to the hits: Th’ Dudes, Mockers and Stellar* ready to rock Havelock NorthThe January 16 gig brings classic Kiwi hits spanning three decades.13 Oct 10:56 PM
PoliticsWhistleblower complaint exposes ACC ‘unreasonably’ excluded costs of exec’s farewell The Wellington farewell cost around $17,287, including domestic travel and catering.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandStaff at one of NZ's most well-known brands to strike, as community covers wages in 'rare display'Union delegate says offer of an extra 76 cents per hour was a 'slap in the face'.13 Oct 10:00 PM