New Zealand'Seconds to live': Woman flags down kite surfer to save pensioner from drowningJohn Schofield, 74, had a coffee date with his sister later. Instead, he was in the ICU. 01 Jun 08:00 PM
LifestyleJacinda Ardern’s memoir and the untold stories from her time as Prime MinisterA Different Kind of Power tells the personal challenges behind her public, political face.01 Jun 07:43 PM
RoyalsDai Henwood honoured with ONZM as he prepares for surgeryKiwi comedian on his King's Birthday Honour, cancelled shows and looming surgery.01 Jun 07:00 PM
Kahu'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's deathA hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya01 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsOlympic champ and ex-Govt ministers among King's Birthday Honours 2025Almost 190 Kiwis have been recognised, including a former All Black.01 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsKing’s Birthday Honours 2025: The full listThe New Zealanders honoured this King's Birthday.01 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessOn The Up: From foster care to own boss - how a teen mum defied the oddsAt 36, Alicia McKay is an internationally successful consultant, author and speaker.01 Jun 12:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's messageDavid Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.31 May 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe silhouette in the window: Fatal house fire mystery solved 50 years onFirefighters have pondered the fate of Fay Milne for five decades. Then an email landed.31 May 08:18 PM
New ZealandHome-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule changeSchool Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school. 31 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandMental health facility with crisis beds opens in HastingsWaiorua should help to ease pressure on Hawke's Bay emergency departments.31 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If you didn't like this Budget, just wait until the superannuation oneOPINION: Only 22% of people thought the Budget was good – start bracing for the next one.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seizedPolice say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.31 May 05:00 PM
Super RugbyHurricanes save best for last to secure fourth seeds spot for playoffsThe 64-point total was the highest score the Hurricanes have posted so far this season. 31 May 08:58 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyHow NZ Rugby plans to tackle Gen Z engagement challengesDavid Kirk says rugby's main challenge is engaging young Kiwis.30 May 06:30 PM
New Zealand130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZMetService predicts calmer conditions on Monday, ideal for outdoor activities.30 May 05:00 PM
CrimeDrunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclistShe has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter. 30 May 07:00 AM
RetailNew retailer The Outlet set to open next weekThe Outlet opens on June 3 online and in store, offering off-price retail.30 May 05:18 AM
OpinionOpinion: How football's rise challenges rugby's dominance in NZOPINION: Whisper it quietly. Football has arrived on these shores like never before.30 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandSupport offered after public servant's death in WellingtonMultiple Government agencies share an office building where the staff member worked.30 May 12:44 AM
New Zealand'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'29 May 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Most incredible experience': MP's Budget day baby'We are completely smitten and feeling incredibly grateful for this new chapter of life.'29 May 09:45 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby Pacific finals permutationsFind out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.29 May 07:20 PM
New ZealandCouncil knew toddler pool 'likely infected' with crypto but waited to alert publicThe council has defended its response, saying it didn't want to cause undue alarm.29 May 07:10 PM
New ZealandKing’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend Expect cooler weather, cafe surcharges and extra police on the roads.29 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLandlord looks to sell Govt offices worth $48.5m, touts one as potential hotelThe company acknowledged there was 'a lot of gossip' around one of the buildings.29 May 05:00 PM
Politics'Almost certainly': Seymour warns of prosecutions as Govt cracks down on school truancyBut he says families facing hardship will not be penalised. 29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Manipulative and coercive': Police promise changes after review into controversial interview modelPolice Commissioner apologises to staff, accepts IPCA findings on CIPEM use.29 May 07:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateEnd of floating rate fad to unleash stimulatory effects of OCR cutsThe average person is still paying 6% on their mortgage. 29 May 05:38 AM
New ZealandAustralian diplomat's partner escapes conviction for Wellington assaultThe man appeared in the Wellington District Court where he was discharged without conviction.Watch29 May 05:32 AM
PoliticsAussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's faceThe man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.29 May 05:04 AM
CrimePolice seek answers in unsolved Porirua homicideSix months on, no charges have been laid and the investigation continues.29 May 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Every driver's worst nightmare': Woman's moment of distraction killed her motherTracey Nickel did not see the traffic slow in front of her and rear-ended another car.29 May 04:14 AM
New Zealand'I think I'm the winner': Whitby gran claims $17.2m Powerball prizeWinner checked her ticket last Thursday morning, didn’t tell family, and went to work.29 May 02:02 AM