New ZealandRoad cone hotline receives 236 reports in four days, Auckland gets the mostWorkSafe dealt with a flurry of reports on the first day before numbers plateaued. 06 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Human error' behind massive Lower North Island internet outageThe outage, caused by human error, lasted over an hour, affecting 118,000 services.06 Jun 05:35 AM
Crime'I hope you pay': Grieving whānau face birthday shooting killerRawiri Wharerau was fatally shot at his house while hosting a party for his cousin.06 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes darkA rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected. 05 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandRates, Rocky and Lord of the Rings: Wellington mayoral hopeful launches campaignRay Chung was introduced as the "independent hope for the downtrodden ratepayer".05 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandInter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snapBoth the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.05 Jun 10:50 PM
New ZealandPolice unable to charge former PM staffer over recordings with sex workersPrime Minister Luxon called for a review of vetting processes after the incident.05 Jun 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: These are Auckland's three key areas for economic growthOPINION: Rate rises have been kept to half the national average, saving $200m.05 Jun 06:00 PM
Travel newsWatch the whale migration with this festivalHere are some festivals and new travel openings that you should keep an eye on. 05 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferriesThe first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problemOPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBalancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levyCouncillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Councillor Ray Chung launches mayoral campaignFirst-term independent Wellington city councillor Ray Chung has launched his campaign for the city's top job, with former broadcaster Peter Williams speaking at the event.Watch05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: How the Forbes scandal exposed flaws in NZ's security clearance systemAnalysis: The Prime Minister is right to be concerned about vetting processes. 05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKatrina BennettKatrina Bennett: Why Bishop's outburst is totally unlike Whanau's caseOPINION: A beer in hand is worlds away from a self-confessed drinking problem.05 Jun 07:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leadersThree MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year. 05 Jun 05:59 AM
New Zealand'An issue for all women': Brothel madam on alleged recording by PM's former stafferThe madam wants changes to privacy laws on recording without consent.05 Jun 04:11 AM
New ZealandFake police 'courier' defrauded 19 elderly victimsThe scammer was caught in the act by police when he showed up to collect $170,000 of gold.05 Jun 04:07 AM
New ZealandThree people charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge firePolice have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.04 Jun 10:37 PM
LiveNew ZealandHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandSchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandSenior aide resigns amid allegations of secret recordings with sex workersThe Prime Minister's office learned of the issue only after a media inquiry.04 Jun 08:56 PM
BDBDBusinessDeskThe Business of Tech: Can tech save Wellington?Ralph Highnam's Volpara Health was sold for $300 million in 2024.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Inside the provincial football team beating big city clubs Football success has come without dollars and big egos at Napier City Rovers.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandResearchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-upA health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
New ZealandAre you $12m richer? Lotto numbers drawn for mega Powerball prizeCheck the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are in the money.04 Jun 08:30 AM
World'Brought it back up': Erin Patterson's cake confession in murder trialShe confessed to lying about cancer concerns to gain support from in-laws.04 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandFrom Maraenui to Te Papa – the community banners that caught the national museum's eyeBanners made in Napier and spotted on the streets of Wellington are now off to Te Papa.04 Jun 04:09 AM
New ZealandWellington Mayoral candidate Andrew Little unveils key public transport policyLittle says it would save commuters hundreds of dollars every year.03 Jun 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champsHawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.03 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Changing a place name should be considered carefullyOPINION: In more than 1800 submissions, 52% supported changing Russell's name.03 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMillions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiereDisney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.03 Jun 05:00 PM
