New ZealandWhy Tāmaki Makaurau's by-election is a Labour vs Te Pāti Māori showdownPeeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara are key contenders.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConservationist and author 'Sam the Trap Man' makes bid for council seatCandidate aims to support resilient communities and infrastructure on the East Coast.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandDon't go there: Former Defence Minister urges young fighters to avoid UkraineDozens of Kiwis have fought in Ukraine despite the risks and low pay, and some have died.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceInsurer hikes premiums on properties at higher risk from slips and sea surges19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyHigher taxes, deeper spending cuts: What's coming as NZ's economy suffers from long Covid18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly highThe Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.18 Aug 05:00 PM
WellingtonFamily's 'heartbreaking' call to leave NZ to get life-changing medicine for 4-year-oldThe girl already had multiple surgeries and her parents feared more irreversible damage.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The unstoppable move south': Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams, top screen CEO on the South Island's lure85,000-plus North Islanders moved south in 5 years to 2023 – Stats NZ digs into the data.18 Aug 08:23 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says Govt will ‘get to the bottom’ of Airways outage Airways will review the incident which CEO suggests was a system issue.18 Aug 07:16 AM
PoliticsMinister Judith Collins apologises for ‘mixing the message’ over secondary school teachers’ payUnion members are set to strike on Wednesday. 18 Aug 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFinish date forecast for NZ’s tallest apartment tower as structural integrity confirmedShundi Customs' general manager gives an update on the once-stalled apartment tower.18 Aug 04:52 AM
All BlacksWhen six tries aren't enough – why All Blacks' attack is under pressureThe forward pack is fronting but the All Blacks' attack and backline is in the spotlight.18 Aug 04:00 AM
Wellington'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyageThere were mixed emotions on board, with some staff losing their jobs.18 Aug 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the countryWarnings are in place for Desert Rd with the possibility of snow in the Remutaka Ranges.18 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandProtesters 80m high claim 'hostile' tactics used in coal mine standoffThe mining company uses blaring 24-hour alarms and drones to pressure them to leave.18 Aug 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV finalWestlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.17 Aug 10:44 PM
New ZealandAratere makes last voyage after three decadesIn 2011, it was extended to increase passenger capacity to 650.17 Aug 09:58 PM
Business'Toxic economic & political cocktail' - Robertson on cost of living; opens up on clash with OrrThe former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.17 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateInterest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go? Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.17 Aug 07:00 PM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNation of Debt: NZ nears trillion-dollar debt burdenOur rate of borrowing is easing – but that's not necessarily all good news.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are divided on whether Māori wards are neededSome candidates say Māori wards aren't needed, others are fighting to retain them.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsA decision, a panic attack and a therapist: Grant Robertson on his toughest weekIn his new book Grant Robertson describes experiencing anxiety for the first time17 Aug 05:00 PM
WellingtonHave you seen Yulia? Police search for missing Wellington womanShe was reported missing after not being in touch with her family for several days.17 Aug 07:32 AM
New Zealand13 players win $19k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?Two players also won Powerball Second Division.17 Aug 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rulesOPINION: I'm leaving Aotearoa for New York after 270 legal columns.17 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLandlord's widow must pay $6500 to former tenant unlawfully evicted from leaky homeThe Wellington house had a leaky roof, wet carpet and no smoke alarms. 17 Aug 01:00 AM
