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
New Zealand‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper ClubThe Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Deeply disappointed’: Tory Whanau cancels regular slot on Newstalk ZBThe mayor's team said they were trying to "diversify our media engagements".24 Feb 10:30 PM
BusinessProperty For Industry pushes profit up 36%Optimistic outlook released for final half of the 2025 year, 'signs of recovery emerging'.24 Feb 08:41 PM
KahuHistoric pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festivalThe festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.24 Feb 07:24 PM
New ZealandCourtenay Place reopens after pedestrian critically injuredEmergency services rushed to the scene last night.24 Feb 05:57 PM
Politics‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental careNancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUS billionaire Peter Thiel winds down NZ business interestsHis only remaining ties to NZ are a passport, a Booktrack stake, and a Wānaka landbank.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian in critical condition after Wellington crashEmergency services were called to the scene in Courtenay Place about 8.25pm.24 Feb 08:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying as a ministerResign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.24 Feb 04:51 AM
BusinessLook inside Auckland’s new 4223sq m Mormon temple'The best we can humanly achieve in construction and design': Inside the LDS Temple.24 Feb 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumSportChris Rattue: Why Beauden Barrett's All Blacks time is upOPINION: The All Blacks should future-proof by moving on from Barrett at fullback.24 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Boom and bust': Wellington wine bar confirms closureThe operator says current conditions are the toughest they've been since 2008.24 Feb 12:39 AM
Politics‘Not good enough’: Police slammed for non-emergency call delaysThe average wait time is now six minutes and 36 seconds.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.22 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandCancer Society funds boost ovarian cancer detection researchThe researchers aim to create early detection tests, improving survival rates.22 Feb 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: CEO Luxon needs to get his business in orderOPINION: Tens of thousands of young Kiwis are joining the record brain-drain.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC humiliate Wellington Phoenix in Kiwi derby mismatchThe Black Knights left their rivals in tatters at Go Media Stadium.22 Feb 03:45 AM
