New ZealandGovernment extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four yearsApartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington mega tunnel a pipe dreamOPINION: If it wasn't considered affordable in 2021, it's hard to see how it can be now.17 Apr 05:00 PM
EducationClass warfare: Education Ministry cuts 'strike at heart', Govt promises to reinvestMore than 1000 roles are set to be axed from the two agencies alone.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobsThe PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.17 Apr 01:30 AM
New Zealand400 jobs to go at Oranga Tamariki; cuts called 'extreme'The Children's Ministry is looking to slash spending by 6.5 per cent.16 Apr 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: How could the Government fund NZ's largest-ever tunnel?OPINION: A recent speech gives three clues about potential options.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Mayor Tory Whanau left the Green Party. Now she is renewing her membershipWhanau previously chose not to renew her membership to work with councillors productively.16 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandFamily syndicate win $30m Lotto Powerball prize: 'What? How?!'The family syndicate only buy tickets when the jackpot is above $20m.15 Apr 10:35 PM
KahuMoana Maniapoto puts the minister to the testTama Potaka says he is a 'results and outcome-driven person'.15 Apr 06:35 PM
New Zealand‘It’s going to kill business’: The seaside suburb eyeing paid parkingOne business owner fears paid parking will drive shoppers away.15 Apr 05:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixRevealed: Date set for Wellington Phoenix's historic semifinalWellington have strategically opted for home advantage for the crucial second leg.15 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Not Carterton': Twist in small town's massive $30 million Lotto winThe $30 million win is the largest jackpot of 2024 so far.15 Apr 06:54 AM
New ZealandDisbelief Government planning mega tunnel after axing ferriesThe tunnel bypassing the inner city will cost several billion dollars.15 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandPossible mega-tunnel underneath WellingtonInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced a possible 4km long tunnel may be built to cut congestion in Wellington. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Apr 04:12 AM
New ZealandSydney stabbings, mega tunnel and Iran-Israel tensions | Focus Morning Bulletin April 15, 2024Police work to get to the bottom of tragic Sydney mall stabbings, why a mega tunnel could be built in Wellington and Iran-Israel relations go from bad to worse in the lates.Watch14 Apr 07:48 PM
New ZealandGovt investigating mega tunnel underneath WellingtonThe tunnel would completely bypass the inner city from The Terrace to Kilbirnie.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhich lucky region has hot weather on the way?Daily highs 4C above average are on the horizon for some, meteorologist says.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for northWorst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.12 Apr 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmashing good time: Why are people paying to destroy things?The Smash Room in Upper Hutt already has a few regulars after opening in December.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixPhoenix create history with last-gasp winnerThe Wellington Phoenix will have a free pass to the second week of the A-League finals.12 Apr 09:36 AM
New Zealand'Fattening the profits of law firms': DIA legal team in proposed cull, says unionThe changes are the latest proposal in a string of public service staff reductions.12 Apr 03:20 AM
New ZealandOne in 10 electric blankets fail hotspot testingThermal imaging could show where coils touch or cross over.12 Apr 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBuild Partners' job: Director says he's doing his best in tough market'Not a rogue contractor but a trusted partner with the Government that came unstuck.'12 Apr 02:30 AM
Talanoa'The real work begins now' - Samoan community leader on citizenship bill"The pioneers...we owe that to them, to put the record straight."12 Apr 12:55 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dogCoroner's report has prompted a warning as we head into colder weather.12 Apr 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Samoan citizenship bill highlights another piece of untold NZ historyOPINION: It's not something we learn about at school, yet it is a part of our history.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister open to grace period for looming quake-prone building deadlinesChris Penk is confident a review of earthquake-prone rules will be brought forward.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPineapple-flavoured oral vaccine gives hope to women suffering UTIsFinally, a 'promising' alternative to endless courses of antibiotics.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'KiwiRail got us into this mess': Nicola Willis defends $2000 a day ferry advisorsShe says paying experts is cheaper than going ahead with the failed mega ferry project.11 Apr 05:03 AM
New ZealandTertiary Education Commission and Crown Law to slash rolesThe PSA is concerned women are bearing the brunt of cuts at the commission.11 Apr 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOutlook grim for creditors owed $6.8m from popular cafe chain WishboneWishbone had 17 stores in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin.11 Apr 03:29 AM
New ZealandCommercial Bay developer eyes Wellington’s Civic SquarePrecinct Properties has recently opened Bowen Campus and Willis Lane in the capital.11 Apr 02:34 AM
New ZealandLifting name suppression for rapist would revive social media hostilityLong-running Wellington rape case ended last year with a man being sentenced to prison.11 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandMinistry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposalMore than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.10 Apr 11:15 PM
