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
Wellington|UpdatedRay Chung questioned by mayor after voting for grants that included funding for a relative22 Dec 03:00 AM
EntertainmentAvatar sequel storms global box office as future of franchise hangs in balance21 Dec 09:49 PM
PremiumBusiness ReportsWho’s up, who’s down: NZ's biggest and fastest growing companies of 202521 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonWhy home owners are on the hook for a fence built over the boundary 60 years ago20 Dec 11:01 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
New ZealandDeadly summer on our mountains: Six climbers killed in just four weeksSince 2008, 15 climbers have died while summiting Aoraki/Mt Cook.20 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSchool told to reinstate deputy principal in camp funds disputeAnnual Year 8 trip to Wellington led to parent's complaint about misuse of school funds. 19 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and heavy rain to hit parts of the countryAucklanders may be reaching for their umbrellas today.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Auckland FCKings of the road: Auckland FC bank impressive away win, end Wanderers' home streakThe 2-0 victory lifts Auckland FC back to the top of the A-League table.19 Dec 11:12 AM
New ZealandShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
AnalysisMelissa NightingaleWhy disgraced ex-cop was able to slip outside court backdoor while media was out frontJevon McSkimming was allowed to avoid media exposure while leaving the court.19 Dec 04:15 AM
PoliticsIwi forced into legal action to make Crown uphold Treaty settlement commitments – reportA report has reviewed the Crown’s relations with post-settlement governance entities. 19 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summerSydney, Melbourne and Brisbane remain the most popular overseas destinations.19 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court finds Govt must consider climate change when offering oil and gas tendersThe case was brought by university students who are part of Climate Clinic Aotearoa.19 Dec 02:53 AM
CrimeDad on meth with child in car first to fail new Wellington roadside drug testThe driver refused to give police a blood sample and has lost his licence for 28 days.19 Dec 02:32 AM
WellingtonLoafers Lodge murderer will stay in prison at least 22 yearsEsarona Lologa unsuccessfully claimed he was insane at the time he lit the fire.18 Dec 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Disgusted ... total lies': Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie JacksonThey were like brothers for decades. Now they've had a falling out of epic proportions.18 Dec 11:21 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank scraps plan for part-privatisation - for nowReserve Bank rule change means Kiwibank no longer needs third-party capital to grow.18 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandMore than $1 million worth in luxury cars, property and banned vapes seized in police raidsThe vapes contained etomidate, a drug linked to breathing failure.18 Dec 05:17 PM
RacingCole chases black-type treble as Manawatū Cup comes to capitalYoung trainer has strong hand as Trentham hosts black-type meeting tomorrow18 Dec 04:00 PM
Rugby'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal ‘We were playing against the bloody refs’: Kirkpatrick recalls 1976 All Blacks tour.18 Dec 05:00 AM
Christchurch‘He lived life to its fullest’: Family's tribute to climber killed on Fiordland peakConnor McKenzie, 28, died climbing Sabre Peak in remote Fiordland.18 Dec 04:23 AM
