New ZealandLotto Powerball not struck, rolls over to $43mPowerball prize is the largest this year and sixth-largest in Lotto NZ history.01 Jun 08:56 AM
New ZealandHigh school rugby coaches stood down after ref, players abusedCoach's foul-mouthed tirades spoiled teens' ‘great game’ - witness01 Jun 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Like the Hunger Games': Public servants speak out about reality of Govt cuts'It’s quite scary, there’s no real knowing where exactly the cuts are going to fall.'31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJobs, celebrities, opportunities, money: What new Lord of the Rings films mean for WellingtonFilms expected to create myriad jobs, opportunities for graduates and boost the economy.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBird strike delays Air New Zealand flightPassengers had to disembark and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection.31 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandPrecious photos stolen after dead man's home 'ransacked'Even a baby photo was taken off the fridge.31 May 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Champagne and advice': What Lotto offers instant millionaire winnersWinners Room and Champagne on ice are reserved for the luckiest Lotto punters.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council votes to sell its airport sharesThe decision is a significant win for Mayor Tory Whanau.30 May 07:55 AM
New ZealandBudget's impact on public servants revealed, ministries cut spending by millionsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said stopping 'wasteful spending' was a priority.30 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Ambulance at bottom of the cliff': $600k for emergency towing but no new ferriesTreasury says exiting the contract to build the cancelled mega ferries is a fiscal risk.30 May 05:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'30 May 04:05 AM
LivePoliticsBudget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.30 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandSearch and rescue operation under way in Lower HuttHe was last seen about 5.30pm yesterday.29 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobsMinister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You do it': Witnesses argue over performing CPR on murder victimThe dispatcher tried for several minutes to get people at the scene to start CPR on him.29 May 01:20 AM
New Zealand‘Transformative shift:’ 20 per cent of New Zealanders of Māori descent'We will see Māori become a dominant part of the future workforce of Aotearoa.'28 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The part of NZ which is growing fastest as Census data releasedStats NZ has released the first round of data.28 May 10:53 PM
New ZealandNo second chances as hunt for Chatham Cup glory beginsLeague hopes are on hold for a week as Napier City Rovers eye a Chatham Cup knockout.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Go upstairs': Murder trial witnesses describe emotionless sceneFirst responders initially couldn't see the wound that caused so much blood loss.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic sector cuts: ‘No reprieve’ for staff as ministries signal 3-5 yrs of fiscal restraintSome agencies expect years of fiscal restraint.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Suffocated': Wellington businesses consider legal action against councilThey say long-term construction work in Civic Square is driving customers away.28 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leaders back calls for strike action around NZ due to 'oppressive' GovernmentA nationwide protest is planned for Thursday, Budget Day.28 May 03:58 AM
New ZealandHuman Rights Commission offers voluntary redundanciesThere are four commissioners and about 80 staff at the independent Crown entity.28 May 12:28 AM
New ZealandWaikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare FestivalHamilton Boys'and Girls' High and Taupō-nui-a-tia representing Waikato in Wellington.28 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandComCom issues warning to ferry operator after Cook Strait cancellationsThe watchdog says Bluebridge potentially misrepresented consumers’ rights to compensation.27 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandMan’s body found in Wellington HarbourRescuers have found the body of the man believed to have fallen overboard on a Wellington ferry. Video / NZ Herald / RNZ / Angus DreaverWatch27 May 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tory Whanau’s smart business move after Reading failureOPINION: It's a win the mayor needed after the controversial cinema deal collapsed.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighter will 'never forget' amount of blood at murder sceneThe firefighter was told it was a medical call, but arrived to find Tongia dead.27 May 05:00 PM
Aged careRyman Healthcare selling controversial former university campus after profit plummetsThe Ministry of Education transferred the land to the university for just $10 in 2014.27 May 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby wrap: St Kent's pip King's, code wars returnSt Kentigern edged ahead in a gripping contest between two previously unbeaten teams.27 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train servicesMetlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.27 May 03:49 AM
Super RugbyChiefs playmaker Naitoa Ah Kuoi re-signs until 2026Ah Kuoi played his 50th game for the Gallagher Chiefs this season.27 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandShot in the back while sleeping: Four women on trial for murderThe killing is said to be revenge for an earlier assault.26 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandMan overboard in Wellington Harbour: Ferry company undertaking internal reviewPolice launch Lady Elizabeth IV has been seen searching at the tip of Miramar Peninsula.26 May 10:52 PM
