New ZealandWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick joins forces with Wayne Brown for 'stupid season' Christmas videoAuckland Mayor decries lack of common sense and signs off with a cheeky jab at Wellington.24 Dec 06:00 AM
Wellington'Completely reckless and unacceptable': Boy racers hurl bottles, fireworks at policeThe convoy of about 200 cars descended on the capital last night.24 Dec 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay wildfire: Highway reopens, investigator to probe cause of destructive blaze23 Dec 08:12 PM
PremiumSportA 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 202623 Dec 07:00 PM
Black CapsInjured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal23 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandWill it be wet or 30C on Christmas Day? Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likely23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore teens allegedly threatened at knifepoint in roadside e-bike robberyPolice say a man pulled a knife and pushed a teen off the e-bike in Belmont.23 Dec 01:14 AM
New ZealandMeasles cases rise to 35 as three new infections confirmedThe three new cases bring the national measles total to 35.23 Dec 12:13 AM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie teases a Flight of the Conchords reunionNext year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the group's biggest projects. 22 Dec 11:01 PM
WellingtonFamily lose everything after fire tears through homeThe family's church in Karori is collecting donations to help them rebuild their lives.22 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellBlack Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win. 22 Dec 04:01 PM
Wellington'Helpless' neighbours of Kāinga Ora tenant say rubbish, household items regularly thrown over fenceItems include a stepladder, a scooter, dirty laundry and pieces of wood and metal.22 Dec 03:57 PM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
SportKiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth SevensBoth teams only assembled three days before the tournament kicked off.22 Dec 03:21 AM
RetailNZ retail spending warms up before Christmas Consumer spending through Worldline NZ’s payment network picked up in mid-December. 22 Dec 03:13 AM
WellingtonRay Chung questioned by mayor after voting for grants that included funding for a relativeChung says he didn’t realise a relative’s name was on the council paper when he voted.22 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWet, windy Christmas lead-up for many as MetService issues new watchesThe best Christmas weather is tipped for Hastings, Christchurch and Kaikōura.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis to run as list-only MP at next electionNicola Willis will run as a list-only MP, stepping back from electorate contests.22 Dec 12:41 AM
EntertainmentAvatar sequel storms global box office as future of franchise hangs in balanceAvatar: Fire and Ash has opened to nearly $600m worldwide.21 Dec 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsWho’s up, who’s down: NZ's biggest and fastest growing companies of 2025Fonterra’s revenue rose 5.6% to $24.1b, extending its long-held top ranking.21 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonWoman arrested for stabbing man in stomach in Wellington bar fightBar security broke up the fight and gave first aid before ambulance crews arrived.21 Dec 01:40 AM
WellingtonWhy home owners are on the hook for a fence built over the boundary 60 years agoAdam Bush says they should have been given more time to look at their options.20 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandNorthland Lotto player scoops $6.2m, others win prizesTicket holders nationwide won between $28,928 and $200,000 last night. 20 Dec 08:13 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in crash north of WellingtonThe northbound Tawa on-ramp is closed.20 Dec 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'It's all about small time frames': Dai Henwood on finding joy while living with stage 4 cancerThe comedian explains planning life in short bursts, timing treatment around family trips.20 Dec 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington PhoenixOn the brink? Six-game gauntlet may decide Giancarlo Italiano’s Wellington Phoenix futureThe Phoenix have won five of their last 29 matches under Italiano.20 Dec 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: My word of the year, deja vuOPINION: Critics say the public service is still 14,000 roles larger than under John Key.20 Dec 05:00 PM
RacingMare sheds bridesmaid tag after winning Group 2 race fresh upLux Libertas recorded the richest victory of her career in the feature at Trentham.20 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingSyndicator’s golden run with flying female gallopers continuesLara Antipova defeated her rivals at Trentham to gain valuable juvenile black type.20 Dec 04:00 PM
