New ZealandMany of Wairarapa’s recent forest fires began in old burn pilesWairarapa is in a restricted fire season and open-air fires need a permit.15 Jan 08:58 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ confirms another major tech outageSenior doctors blame months of IT failures on cuts to Health NZ digital staff.15 Jan 07:22 PM
Business61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?Retail NZ says weak December trading has drained many shops' cash reserves.15 Jan 06:49 PM
PremiumOpinionGregor Paul|UpdatedGregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All Blacks15 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumWellingtonOff the shelf: Wellington’s library to reopen with 80,000 fewer books after $217m revamp15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘General catch-up’: Sir Brian Roche and Andrew Coster spotted at cafe after IPCA fallout15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitārere Beach shooting: Former employer claims man was ‘troubled from the start’15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department15 Jan 06:34 AM
New ZealandSister says she was messaged by 'broken' brother 30 minutes before Waitārere Beach shooting 15 Jan 04:40 AM
All BlacksHow Razor lost his edge: A history of the Robertson era and a coaching empire in ruins15 Jan 04:01 AM
RetailHuge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final dealsShoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.15 Jan 02:10 AM
New ZealandManage My Health ignored warning about lax security system – cyber-security expertAbout 127,000 patients had records exposed in a trove of 430,000 documents.15 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab shares surge to all-time high as its US military business explodesKiwi-American firm takes its seat at the top table.14 Jan 11:53 PM
SportShark encounter and heatwave tests ultra-swimmer on epic coast missionJono Ridler is swimming 1600km from North Cape to Wellington over 90 days.14 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandGirl made ‘non-speech’ 111 call after fatal Waitārere Beach shooting, family-harm call made days earlierPolice say nobody who resided at the property held a firearms licence.14 Jan 09:18 PM
FootballThe $70 million football league kicking off in AucklandOFC and Fifa will pour about $70m into the new Pacific club competition.14 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weatherA large tornado was spotted tearing through a field in the Waikato community of Maihiihi.14 Jan 08:28 PM
New ZealandA growth mindset: Business leaders upbeat heading into election yearLeaders are positive about the year ahead but there are concerns about a pendulum swing.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMasked men accused of violent, unprovoked assault on young people at partyThe seven people received a range of injuries, from minor bruising to a fractured skull.14 Jan 06:23 AM
New ZealandWaitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was 'broken'Three survivors, aged 17, 21 and 46, remain in hospital with critical injuries.14 Jan 06:03 AM
WellingtonPolice involved after women complain about public servant's post-Christmas party conductThe staff member at the centre of the complaints has since resigned.14 Jan 02:45 AM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran takes over Go Media Stadium: First look at massive Loop Tour stageKiwi fans will be first to see the massive new stage and NZ's biggest video screen build.14 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Tragic family incident': One dead, three critical after Waitārere Beach shootingA 60-year-old man is dead and a woman and two young men in critical condition. 14 Jan 01:36 AM
BusinessWellington set to lose another hospo business after owner closes third establishment in two yearsThe capital's hospitality scene has struggled over the past couple of years.13 Jan 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents aheadAlmost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.13 Jan 11:26 PM
New Zealand‘Sheer panic’: Dual-citizenship NZ Brits have to get UK passport to returnTravel agents fear airport chaos as many expats still have no idea.13 Jan 09:22 PM
New Zealand'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze responseUp to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.13 Jan 04:04 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMore than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools pushDavid Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beachThe man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.13 Jan 06:00 AM
WellingtonPublic servant quits after women complain of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ following Christmas partyA whistleblower claimed there was 'excessive' alcohol consumption at the event.13 Jan 04:15 AM
Travel newsInside Golden Globes gift bag: Stars gifted luxury holidays at NZ's most exclusive lodgesNew Zealand could soon be welcoming a number of A-list celebrities. 13 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandTwo protesters arrested at demonstration outside Wellington's Iranian EmbassyAbout 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.13 Jan 02:38 AM
