New ZealandMan walking off Cook Strait ferry caught with suitcase full of vacuum-packed cannabisPolice also recovered more than $12,000 in cash and a BB gun resembling a Glock pistol.28 Feb 03:15 AM
Auckland FCPorsche for a week: Auckland FC coach gets billionaire’s car after derby winAuckland FC coach Steve Corica was driven to beat the Phoenix 28 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandStranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandLower Hutt house fire deliberately lit: policeA person at the house woke up to find the front porch ablaze. 27 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured in early morning Wellington crash, road closedThe crash occurred shortly after 2am.27 Feb 06:13 PM
New ZealandHonouring Mason's legacy: Taking on a 50cc scooter ride from Napier to Wellington for a departed mate'Mason was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.'27 Feb 05:43 PM
PoliticsKiwi police in Vietnam amid Wellington sexual assault case investigationPM Luxon: 'Anyone coming to New Zealand needs to respect our laws. Anyone.'27 Feb 05:08 PM
PoliticsMayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTreasury receives ‘encouraging’ private-sector response for Cook Strait ferry ideasThe deadline for proposals is 6pm tonight. 27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name German tourist killed by car in WellingtonUrsula Machtel has been named as the victim of a fatal car crash in Wellington.27 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandHastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1mNew pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.27 Feb 12:30 AM
PoliticsGovt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to KiwisHalving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.26 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandMan who raped woman beside her sleeping child appeals sentence on ‘character’ groundsGabriel Apolonio's lawyer said he deserved a shorter jail term due to 'good character'.26 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a Wellington law firm’s letter is stirring legal and ethical debateThe firm defends a letter warning gender care practices of legal risks.26 Feb 08:24 PM
GolfNick Voke eyes NZ Open glory after breakthrough win in SydneyDaniel Hillier praised Voke, calling him a long-time inspiration.26 Feb 05:48 PM
Kahu‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on TaranakiMore than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.26 Feb 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Calm heads need to prevail after China’s high seas tit for tatEDITORIAL: China’s live-firing exercises has fired shots across NZ and Australia’s bow.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16mPlus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lucky punter bags $10.5 million in Powerball jackpotThe winning numbers have been drawn.26 Feb 08:20 AM
CrimeFoot fascination teacher says his 'soul was broken' when he stroked girls' feetMatthew Sue claimed one girl was walking funny and he wanted to check her feet were okay.26 Feb 06:37 AM
WorldCook Islands PM survives vote, blames NZ ‘misinformation’The 13-to-9 vote followed a controversial partnership deal with Beijing.26 Feb 06:20 AM
New ZealandRestore Passenger Rail protesters on trial for endangering transportProtesters superglued themselves to Wellington State Highways in October 2022.26 Feb 05:52 AM
KahuWhy Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowdsAll tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.26 Feb 05:37 AM
New ZealandGerman tourist dies after being hit by car in WellingtonShe was taken to hospital in a critical condition.26 Feb 01:59 AM
KahuHow a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa hakaFinance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.25 Feb 05:31 AM
New Zealand‘Frankly ludicrous’: Rusting oil tank has same heritage protection as ParliamentProposed new legislation aims to make it easier to delist heritage buildings.25 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
Small BusinessRadio host’s plan to settle tax debts falls through at eleventh hourNick Mills and Inland Revenue can't agree on whether they have an agreement.25 Feb 04:11 AM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured after being hit by bus in WellingtonPart of Manners St is closed to traffic while police examine the scene. 25 Feb 04:10 AM
EntertainmentLove Wordle? Try this NZ-made word gameKiwis Arun and Amy Stephens were inspired by their love of puzzles to create Hang Five.25 Feb 04:00 AM
Auckland FCWhy Auckland FC threaten to rival Blues, Warriors as records keep tumblingThree of the Black Knights' nine home games were sellouts at Go Media Stadium.25 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Quite shocking’: Witness describes stopping car that ran over woman, police speaking to 82yo driverThe woman was left in a critical condition after she was struck by a car.25 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandBoy, 12, suffers brain injury in Wellington biking accidentStrangers cared for him for 15 minutes before help arrived.25 Feb 01:19 AM
New ZealandGerman national remains in critical condition after Courtenay Place crashWitnesses say pedestrian was carried 15m down the street until she was thrown off car.24 Feb 11:15 PM
