New ZealandSour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plansContracts are due to be signed-off in August.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternational experts flown in to assess Aratere ferry after groundingMeanwhile, large swells and southerlies have cancelled other Interislander sailings.01 Jul 07:31 AM
New ZealandJudge's full reasons for ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's case ending with convictionThe former Green Party standout said a conviction might derail her legal career.30 Jun 10:21 PM
New ZealandWellington public transport fares to increase by 10%The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network.30 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandTrespassed realtor threatened to sue tenant for 'every loss'Tanya Lieven's conduct is under the microscope for the third time.30 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhy cancellation of Cook Strait mega ferry contract is taking so longMaritime legal experts have been going through Hyundai Mipo Dockyard's claim line by line.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Family desperate for surgery for sick teen who hasn't eaten for a yearJulia's family need to raise $140,000 so she can have surgery that's unavailable in NZ.29 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Get a job': Judge blasts man who sent girls inappropriate Snapchat messagesA 12-year-old victim said she felt like her innocence had been stripped away.29 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandCops crackdown on boy racers across NZ: Arrests, cars impounded, hundreds of finesThe crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.29 Jun 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: KiwiRail CEO on future of Cook Strait ferries after turbulent weekKiwiRail is preparing to keep the ageing fleet in operation until 2029.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Political obituary': Wellington City Council passes budget, avoids Govt interventionThe council has been divided over the proposal to sell its shares in Wellington Airport.27 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandHoliday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekendThere is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.27 Jun 02:50 AM
CrimeJudge cites Ghahraman's 'vicarious trauma' in handing down shoplifting convictionOnce one of the Green Party's brightest stars, her political career is now in tatters.27 Jun 02:28 AM
RugbyHow Connor Garden-Bachop summed up the best of school sport'Have fun, you never know what could happen.'27 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careNew Zealand’s 10 busiest buildersWinners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.26 Jun 04:10 AM
New ZealandDrag performer speaks out on cancelled storytime event amid threatsThe council was unable to ensure a "safe and welcoming environment" for the event.26 Jun 01:11 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: Job cuts finalised at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACCFinal decisions announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.25 Jun 10:38 PM
New ZealandFake blood splattered inside Defence House in protest actionPeace Action Wellington says two protesters were arrested.25 Jun 09:57 PM
New ZealandTeenage Sam Lack proves super sub as Rovers’ juggernaut rolls onTeen helps Napier City Rovers unleash 45 minutes of football pain on Wellington opponents.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFlagship convention centre underperforming, after being deemed a Wellington success storyThe council said inflation and constrained government spending were having an impact.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister warns KiwiRail board members may lose their jobsExpert challenges whether KiwiRail's 'unjustifiable' consultant spend should be withheld.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment refuses to say if new Cook Strait ships will be cheaper than mega ferriesAnalysis: Ferries could cost more but overall project to replace fleet will be cheaper.25 Jun 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Moment of madness': Former teacher, artist’s fall from grace during Parliament protestsBilly-James Natanahira threw pavers at police during the March 2022 riot.25 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandDrag storytime cancelled after 'threats' and opposition from Destiny ChurchA city councillor said people had 'threatened our team'.25 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenants slam council proposal restricting parkingTenants said parking was 'paramount' for those with health issues.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWillis challenged KiwiRail consultant spend week before chair's early retirementFinance Minister says KiwiRail spent an excessive and unjustifiable amount on consultants.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Crime'Complex PTSD': Ghahraman blames threats, mental crisis for shoplifting - to learn fate on ThursdayThe Crown said the offending had the hallmarks of pre-meditation.24 Jun 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Minnows Dilworth claim massive scalp in Auckland shockUnfancied Dilworth School have pulled off the upset of the season in Auckland First XV.24 Jun 01:05 AM
CrimeStakes high for Golriz Ghahraman today as disgraced ex-MP returns to court for sentencingIt might not just be her political career that's over.23 Jun 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMinistry of Justice staff ask if department is 'lessening its commitment' to te reoMinistry chief executive Andrew Kibblewhite met with staff in Auckland and New Plymouth.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrans-exclusionary lesbian group files human rights case against Wellington Pride FestivalThe case is scheduled to be heard by the tribunal next year.23 Jun 06:24 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail chairman to retire, board to be ‘refreshed’Minister says the retirement is unrelated to Aratere incident.22 Jun 11:32 PM
New Zealand‘He didn’t deserve this’: Guilty verdict for murderer of ex-All Black’s cousinMurder victim sent Kiwi dad text saying ‘I love you’ as he lay dying of stab wounds.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington City Council needs to call the grown ups inOPINION: Doubts are emerging that the council's Long-Term Plan will pass.22 Jun 05:00 PM
