New ZealandArtist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competitionElla Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandCause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknownTests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.05 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvementsAn inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.04 Aug 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major oppositionThe Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower North Island dad missing with two dogs, family fears for his well beingPolice say the man did not return home as expected.04 Aug 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Leap of faith': Kiwi teen offered a place at prestigious Paris Opera BalletIndia Shackel channelled former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw to calm her nerves.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington ballerina accepted into the Paris Opera Junior Ballet19-year-old Wellington ballerina India Shackel speaks about being accepted into the prestigious Paris Opera Junior Ballet. Video / Mark MitchellWatch02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan ordered to give up $600,000 he profited from illegal gambling, money launderingThomas Mackay Taniwha was found to be running 'high turnover' poker games.02 Aug 08:16 AM
New ZealandPrison guard smuggled contraband to inmate for $3700 cashThe former Corrections officer has been sentenced to home detention.02 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandGovernment to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - unionPublic Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.02 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandHospital doctors told to make beds, clean sinks'On one shift I made seven beds, answered a million phone calls and fixed the printer.'01 Aug 08:14 PM
New Zealand'She just wanted to go home to her baby': Father describes daughter's last moments before fatal hit and runJason Tuitama told police: 'I know I shouldn't have driven; I've drunk too much.'01 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRyman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag''The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."01 Aug 04:53 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under wayRob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.31 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandMan who strangled vulnerable woman was on release conditions from prisonThe woman was strangled so hard she saw black spots and later had teeth knocked loose.31 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWellington nurse's funeral on hold as husband fights for lifeDoctors were now talking in days rather than hours when speaking of John Leonard's care.30 Jul 11:52 PM
New ZealandCarbon dioxide levels reach another new record in WellingtonWellington is showing some of the highest levels of CO2 recorded in New Zealand.30 Jul 10:43 PM
New Zealand'Babysitting' mental health patients keeps police from core work, minister saysThe minister said other agencies had become used to relying on police.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionArena Williams: Why Cook Strait ferries must remain publicly-ownedOPINION: The Govt needs to make the right decision for NZ’s long-term interests.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCrushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher at prestigious NZ school banned after asking student for sex in 1980sScots College: It took 'a tremendous amount of courage' for a former student to speak up.30 Jul 06:10 AM
PoliticsMinister accepts health system in crisis amid rural hospital staff shortagesTwo small hospitals are reportedly using teleheath to service overnight patients.30 Jul 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Struck down so quickly': Mum-of-two dies, husband in ICU with 'flu-like' illnessA friend said the pair were 'fit and healthy' and the tragedy has shocked everyone.29 Jul 09:38 PM
New ZealandWellington school Onslow College in lockdownPolice are on site after an incident.29 Jul 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buriedPatricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.29 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after being hit by car in garageOne person was critically injured and died a short time later.28 Jul 08:51 PM
KahuNgāti Raukawa’s message to Waitangi Tribunal: We did not cede sovereigntyHearings wrap up in Wellington.28 Jul 07:13 PM
New ZealandPolice clamp down on illegal street racing; five cars seizedLast night saw an increased presence of illegal street racers in Hutt Valley and Porirua.28 Jul 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMain street meltdown: How NZ’s high streets are changingWe take a walk down some of New Zealand's high streets.27 Jul 06:19 PM
Crime'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judgeMore than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.27 Jul 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toysKiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Revival of NZ’s urban centres hinges on innovation and diversityMain street transformations are not unique to New Zealand.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe signs I missed as my asthma turned deadly – Melissa NightingaleOPINION: When I started having a severe asthma attack, I didn't know what was happening.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouWhy your next rates bill will make you angry: Shane Te PouOPINION: A dark cloud hangs over local government. Kiwis are about to feel the reality.27 Jul 05:00 PM
