New ZealandWellington Mayor-elect Andrew Little announces Ben McNulty as his deputy mayorMcNulty, a fellow Labour councillor, will serve as deputy for the first half of the term, in a novel new arrangement set up by Little. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Oct 11:53 PM
New ZealandTwo more yellow-legged hornet queens found on Auckland's North ShoreThe invasive species can devastate honeybee colonies and crop yields.28 Oct 11:51 PM
Wellington|UpdatedIncoming Wellington Mayor Andrew Little announces his deputy as Labour allyKey council appointments will last half a term to promote accountability in council.28 Oct 11:12 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: New Zealand's pointless 'war' with the Cook Islands must end28 Oct 11:00 PM
WellingtonWatch: Police's new ad where retired cops return to the beat to lure recruits to the force28 Oct 08:18 PM
AucklandMan in military fatigues stabbed in jugular as tenancy dispute boiled over into murder, Crown alleges28 Oct 04:00 PM
TalanoaSamoa urges parents to vaccinate children to avoid 'another outbreak'Samoa and the Cook Islands have issued measles-related travel and public health alerts.28 Oct 04:34 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak numbers grow to 11 after Wellington case foundOne case is linked to overseas travel while the remaining 10 were contracted locally.28 Oct 04:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Labour's CGT sets small target but has big loopholes - including family homeOPINION: Labour's capital gains tax sets a small target for its critics. 28 Oct 03:58 AM
New ZealandPolice warn motorists: Don’t stop for hitchhiker as fugitive remains on runJeremy Robertson is still at large after the Pahīatua homicide.28 Oct 03:00 AM
BusinessLandlord of Auckland boarding house fails to pay $240,700 by deadline after tenancy breachesLandlord went to "significant lengths" to evade their responsibilities under tenancy Act.28 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
PoliticsLabour’s capital gains tax: Chris Hipkins celebrates ‘progressive’ policy amid stern warning to leaker Labour says all CGT revenue would go towards health spending including free GP visits.28 Oct 12:25 AM
WellingtonWatch: Speeding car full of teens crashes into Plimmerton propertyThe video shows the car losing control and careening into a fence.28 Oct 12:21 AM
TalanoaOn The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factorThe 19-year-old made her debut at this year’s World of WearableArt show.27 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Alarming gaps’: WHO warns of urgent measles risk as vaccination gaps widenEight measles cases have now been confirmed across six regions.27 Oct 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSportInside New Zealand's most successful schoolboy rugby academiesHugh McGahan personally vets Westlake Boys' academy hopefuls for character.27 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandPossums as pets? Former Wellington mayor warns of risksLocal groups fear pet possums could undo conservation gains across Wairarapa. 27 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gapFive new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.27 Oct 09:12 PM
New ZealandHeir hunting: Government pockets $700k from Kiwi with no will or family membersWithout a will or any relatives, the Government banks your estate. 27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Danger to the public': Builder pocketed $25k in deposits for work he never undertookMultiple complaints have been lodged against Wellington builder Colby Kelly-Nash. 27 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Hundreds of close contacts at Wellington school as cases riseThe number of confirmed cases in the country has now risen to 10. 27 Oct 01:23 AM
EntertainmentWho’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across AotearoaGrammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.27 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nearsCold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.26 Oct 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart: NZSO's Affirmation concert a spell of enchanted tranquillityCellist Kian Soltani captivated with Dvorak’s melancholy and fearless flair.26 Oct 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFrom Caribbean to Canterbury: Alpaca farmers find niche in New Zealand tourismAnya and Frank Walkington talk to Tom Raynel about their farm business, Shamarra Alpacas.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Good luck’: NZ's Urban Polo seizes crown as rival cancels Aussie eventsF3 Polo now holds the key grounds and title of Australia’s premier urban polo event. 26 Oct 07:00 AM
Wellington PhoenixInjury to key defender overshadows Phoenix's stoppage-time winnerTim Payne is set to miss next month's internationals after a suspected broken collarbone.26 Oct 05:12 AM
