WellingtonMan who killed five people in hostel fire to be sentenced todayEsarona Lologa unsuccessfully claimed he was insane at the time he lit the fire.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsLoyalty and betrayal: 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 04:00 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
Christchurch‘He lived life to its fullest’: Family's tribute to climber killed on Fiordland peak18 Dec 04:23 AM
PremiumManufacturingHansells Masterton still owes $6.9m after sale to Hart family company18 Dec 02:00 AM
Lifestyle O Christmas Tree: Another community festive centrepiece hand-made by volunteers wrecked 17 Dec 10:17 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: Data from most improved schools show stability, not resets, lifts results17 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide responseThey were high-risk and had previously expressed suicidal ideation or self-harmed.17 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLawVu hits $400m valuation as it buys fast-growing AI legal start-up A Bay of Plenty start-up signs up some big-name global customers.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Black Caps'Resilience is our motto': Black Cap juggles injury, wife's leukaemia battle and dad's strokeBlair Tickner has opened up on family health battles after his injury blow.17 Dec 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAlice SoperAlice Soper: The race to be the next Black Ferns coach is wide openTwo-time World Cup winner Darryl Suasua shapes as the bold wild card pick.17 Dec 02:50 AM
WellingtonJevon McSkimming sentenced to home detention for child abuse imagesThe former high-ranking cop confessed he started looking for the material a decade ago.17 Dec 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumSilver Ferns'Out of their depth': Netball NZ power struggle deepens as former MP backs bid to oust boardMeka Whaitiri alleges NNZ breached its own rules in standing down Dame Noeline Taurua.17 Dec 01:02 AM
Wellington'Really apologetic': Wellington ratepayers to foot cost for council accounting errorThe council has apologised for the mistake but says it cannot waive the cost.17 Dec 12:51 AM
New ZealandClimbers who died on Fiordland peak named while search for missing Aoraki Mt Cook pair continuesConnor Scott McKenzie, 28, held dual New Zealand and Canadian citizenship.16 Dec 10:28 PM
Banking and financeRBNZ cuts cost of controversial bank capital rules - will customers see savings?Changes to make banks more competitive, but also more risky.16 Dec 09:52 PM
New Zealand'I'm just stoked': Rotorua cyclist sets record time on non-stop Auckland-Wellington rideHe averaged 36.8km/h and battled 30C heat, steep climbs and severe cramp. 16 Dec 08:01 PM
LeagueKiwis great dies aged 84Garry Smith helped the Kiwis seal a historic 2-1 series win over Great Britain in 1971.16 Dec 07:46 PM
KahuMcSkimming to be sentenced today: What the police have done since his arrestPolice say only the firearms vetting changes needed to be reversed.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Travel newsJetstar drops fares to $48 as 45,000 seats go on saleJetstar expects almost 700,000 customers to fly over December and January.16 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after crash near Mt Victoria tunnelTwo vehicles collided on Paterson St shortly after 4pm on Monday.16 Dec 06:54 AM
New ZealandGuide dogs attacked by roaming dogs leave blind handlers ‘stuck at home’Blind Low Vision NZ says some South Auckland areas are now off-limits for guide dogs.16 Dec 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Chunky' showers: Thunderstorm warnings issued for South IslandThe severe thunderstorm warning issued for the Ashburton area has now been lifted.16 Dec 04:51 AM
New Zealand‘Most serious end of the scale’: Judge detains killer as special patientThe court heard Jarrod Dent remains a high risk of sudden, serious violence. 16 Dec 04:00 AM
NRLThe NZ-Pacific music icon helping push Mana Pasifika NRL bidMana Pasifika are aiming to become the 20th team in the NRL.16 Dec 02:00 AM
Black CapsThe Auckland run machine eyeing a Black Caps test berth'If I’m playing my best cricket, I’m always looking to score first.'16 Dec 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyReal NZ house values down 31.3% since peak of October 2021New REINZ data only focuses on month-to-month changes.15 Dec 11:57 PM
WellingtonDiver dies after being pulled from water at Titahi BayNgāti Toa has placed a rāhui from Pipinui Point to Kōmanga Rau Tawhiti.15 Dec 11:05 PM
New Zealand‘Disgraceful’ lawyer caught by #MeToo movement cleared to return to professionThe Law Society ruled that James Gardner-Hopkins is now a 'fit and proper person'.15 Dec 10:58 PM
