PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceRecord rush of low-deposit first-home buyers as bank lending rules loosenedMore than half of January's $1.1b first-home loans went to sub-20% deposits.02 Mar 03:00 AM
Cricket'Rough journey ahead': Former Black Cap's brain-tumour battle The cricket boss was diagnosed five weeks ago and has already undergone neurosurgery. 02 Mar 12:52 AM
EntertainmentSplit Enz announce two NZ reunion showsThe Forever Enz Tour brings Split Enz home for their first NZ tour in nearly 20 years.01 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very different01 Mar 05:19 PM
New Zealand‘Nowhere for them to go’: Northland fears over Govt bid to move homeless on01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get ready for a cold snap': Autumn bites as temps plunge 6-8C below average01 Mar 04:00 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver rule change to help farmers, diplomats and soldiers buy a first home28 Feb 09:45 PM
New Zealand|Updated'It's not a beat up': Ten Kiwis on the truth about the Australia brain drain48,000 people left for Australia in the year ended June 2025.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington boy dies peacefully from rare cancer two days before birthdayMother says her 3-year-old had enjoyed life and very much wanted to live it.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: We dreamed of economic growth without a housing bubble...is this it?OPINION: As the economy recovers, view property market headwinds as resistance training.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould you be $6m richer? Here are the Lotto Powerball numbersSome players have walked away with big prizes.28 Feb 07:10 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC put three past defending A-League champions in dominant displayThe win did come at a cost, with captain Hiroki Sakai leaving the field due to an injury.28 Feb 06:08 AM
New Zealand'I wrote it to grieve for my dad': Hone Kouka on reviving landmark playThree decades on, the play has returned for the festival stage.27 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentBret McKenzie: I was repeatedly rejected by Shortland StreetBut from that rejection, Flight of the Conchords was born. 27 Feb 08:00 PM
RacingEven racing provides punters with value as superstars get day offAn upside-down racing weekend is the calm before next week's Champions Day storm.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer ends calm, but colder, wetter blast to hit as autumn arrivesA cold, rain-bearing front will sweep north, reaching Palmerston North on Sunday.27 Feb 04:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixPlayers learned of Italiano exit from mum after 5-0 derby thrashingInterim coach Chris Greenacre now leads a side with two points from its last five games.27 Feb 07:04 AM
New ZealandMobster claims seized red, bulldog jersey was his ex-wife's, not gang insignia After losing a bid to have it returned, he's promised his ex-wife chocolates.27 Feb 06:46 AM
New ZealandDisciplined performance: Kiwirail profit surges on higher freight, lower costsRevenue grew 4% to $537m while operating costs dropped 6% to $464.4m.27 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandBeach where Wellington Mayor Andrew Little took dip now rated 'unsuitable' for swimmingLawa now rates much of Wellington's south coast and inner harbour as unsafe.27 Feb 02:25 AM
WellingtonTeaching gaps: Colleges predicted to be 710 teachers short this yearPrimary teacher numbers, meanwhile, are expected to stabilise over the next few years.26 Feb 11:37 PM
WellingtonRescue operation for man missing in Manawatū River scaled back, patrols continueSearches were conducted on the river, Foxton estuary and in surrounding areas.26 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandMan arrested and charged after Cannons Creek shootingThe man is due to appear in Porirua District Court today.26 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumInflation‘Not exactly gung-ho’: Consumer confidence slumps in FebruaryConfidence dropped sharply in Auckland and Wellington but rose elsewhere.26 Feb 10:53 PM
WellingtonPerson hit by bus in central Wellington Willis St is blocked after a pedestrian was injured this morning.26 Feb 10:13 PM
New ZealandFrom BOP start-up to 2100 schools: Hands-on science kits set to scale upHouse of Science aims to grow its reach from 50,000 to 500,000 students.26 Feb 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWorker left with broken front teeth as customer abuse soars in hospitalityMore than a third of respondents experienced negative behaviour from customers.26 Feb 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket up despite turbulence from Air NZThe NZ sharemarket was positive despite falls by Air NZ and Precinct Properties.26 Feb 05:13 AM
Wellington PhoenixGreenacre wants to restore Phoenix pride after Auckland drubbingChris Greenacre, 48, steps in as Phoenix interim coach for the fourth time.26 Feb 03:24 AM
Wellington'Not been an easy decision': Nic Smith steps down as vice-chancellor of Victoria UniversitySmith's tenure as vice-chancellor is the shortest at the Wellington uni in 25 years.26 Feb 03:23 AM
