CrimeCleared in court: Teacher not guilty of abusing boy while he was babysitting her kidsThe woman said it was the boy who made sexual advances, which she'd rebuffed.17 Oct 07:00 AM
AirlinesAir NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer tripsNew battery-powered aircraft has a range of nearly 400km.17 Oct 03:54 AM
Wellington‘Exciting new chapter’: Wellington Chamber appoints new CEO after leadership exodusHayley Horan joins the chamber after a year of leadership and financial strain.17 Oct 02:19 AM
WellingtonPolly eyes Parliament? High-profile former broadcaster hints at bid for political office 17 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandTrial for the man accused of murdering Nelson police officer moved to Christchurch16 Oct 11:10 PM
Politics'Zapping my heart': Green Party MP undergoes cardiac procedure for heart problem'My whole life I have learnt to mask the impact of my disabilities.'16 Oct 08:31 AM
New Zealand'Full-blown wet and windy': Wild weather to lash South Island with gales up to 100km/hHeavy swells up to 7m are expected off Foveaux and Puysegur coasts.16 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
New Zealand‘Chilling effect’: Privacy chief warns police body cams could curb civil rightsConference members told body cameras could be used well, but caution was needed.16 Oct 03:46 AM
WellingtonFormer Wellington mayoral hopeful wins case over police pursuitCharge against Graham Bloxham dismissed as police could not provide firm evidence.16 Oct 03:33 AM
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
Politics‘Woolshed orator’, ‘Irish charm’ and a love of whiskey: Parliament remembers former PM Jim BolgerLaughter and tears were prompted as tributes were heard in the House.16 Oct 01:05 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 ZealandFire and Emergency warns of delayed responses during strikeFire and Emergency warns some 111 responses could be delayed during the strike.15 Oct 11:53 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahiatua homicide found 350km away in RotoruaPolice are also appealing for sightings of the victim's missing car.15 Oct 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Demoralising': Renters have lower life satisfaction than homeowners – studyAnd with a 142% increase in rents over the past 16 years, the well-being gap has widened.15 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandA sad day for New Zealand: Flags at half-mast, nation mourns death of Jim BolgerPM Chris Luxon said Bolger left behind a legacy that will be respected for generations.15 Oct 07:32 PM
New Zealand‘Could help have come sooner?’: Whakaari inquest questions rescue delayAnna Adams said no official rescue reached survivors within two crucial hours.15 Oct 07:19 PM
EntertainmentMusic legend swaps rock n roll lifestyle for school runs and symphonyJon Toogood speaks to Mike Thorpe on life beyond Shihad.15 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.Disability rights campaigner Paul Curry described his life as 'a hell of a ride'.15 Oct 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Pretty special': Boy, 9, running 100km to support Nana in hospice careHis 67-year-old Nana, Janet, is receiving care from Te Omanga Hospice.15 Oct 04:00 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
