New ZealandManslaughter, arson charge after man 'accidentally set himself alight'Police have said they believe the man was trying to set fire to an Auckland flat in 2017.26 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd killing: One of four accused pleads not guiltyA tip-off in March led police to the grisly discovery of human remains near Tongariro.26 May 10:35 PM
New ZealandAuckland pub owner ready for 'cautious' reopening due to lung operationHe has 'basically no immune system', but is determined to reopen the renowned Irish pub.26 May 05:59 AM
New ZealandPolice makes two arrests at hotel housing people in managed self isolationHealth Ministry says people should talk to on-site management if they have concerns.25 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandBurst water main in middle of drought: Auckland's Queen St closes for repairsThe same pipe burst on May 5, shutting part of Queen St for two days.24 May 10:39 PM
New ZealandMan in court today after attempting to flee Auckland quarantineThe man will appear in the Auckland District Court today.24 May 09:42 PM
New ZealandLive: PM signals an easing of level-2 rules - and what she makes of MullerA number of Auckland services will reopen this week, including the zoo and museum.24 May 07:43 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern 'Aroha' artwork shows up outside dairyThe artwork was painted by Auckland artists Mike Weston and Otis Frizzell.24 May 08:08 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting' photos of dementia patients were 'a silly mistake', worker saysThe man said he wouldn't have taken the pictures if he could have predicted the backlash.24 May 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Rest-home worker posts online photos, mocking residentsThe photos of the dementia patients carry captions such as 'me and my sugar daddy today'.23 May 11:12 PM
New ZealandArrest after serious assault in central AucklandA 28-year-old man will appear in court today.22 May 08:02 PM
New ZealandYoung paralysed rider Sophia Malthus has reparations cut after ex-boss' appealAspiring jockey's payment has been slashed by more than $100,000.21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Who's this racist coward?' Support for Māori woman suffering slurs and threatsPonsonby locals tell subject of racist letter: "Know you are loved".19 May 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland heritage-listed building to get a faceliftCouncil heritage expert Rebecca Fogel said the changes are not a good outcome.18 May 11:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Massive queue for open home as buyers leap at level 2Queues, "excessive sanitiser" and no touching the cupboards. Welcome to level 2 open homes17 May 03:58 AM
New ZealandHQ bar's Leo Molloy criticises 'insignificant' Labour MPLabour list MP Marja Lubeck said the bar wasn't supporting NZ's 'team of 5 million'.16 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandTurn off the tap: $20,000 fines kick in today for water roguesWatercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.15 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandLeo Molloy sticks to rules, no level breaches on first Friday of freedom - policePolice said they were not aware of any significant level 2 breaches last night.15 May 08:06 PM
New ZealandParents still battling for cancelled school trip refundsStudent Horizons pays $392,000 in refunds but parents say they have little to show for it.15 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandLevel 2: Happiness tinged with worry as cafes reopenCafes are open - but are customers returning?14 May 02:03 AM
BusinessE-scooters are nearly back - your best shot at using them safelyEarly days of level 2 will see Lime back on Auckland streets, through a back-door route.13 May 06:46 PM
New ZealandAccountant jailed after gambling away $1m from 245 clientsChristopher Wright was sentenced to three years and nine months' imprisonment.12 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandEpsom brothel homicide: Murder accused appears in High CourtPolice found gentlemen's club manager Zion Gutnik dead in March.12 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandHomes don't need to be demolished for SkyPath, says groupResidents were shocked to hear their homes would be demolished for SkyPath.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Our guests will act in a civilised fashion': Party at Leo Molloy's bar to go aheadOne hundred people are expected to attend the level 2 party, including well-known Kiwis.12 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandBribery: Corrupt former Auckland Council worker sentencedSundeep Rasila defrauded council out of nearly $30,000 over a Chinese tech goods contract.11 May 10:00 PM
Small BusinessAuckland's Elliot Stables eatery owners desperate for helpAbout 40 staff are employed at Elliot Stables and many are on the wage subsidy now.10 May 08:48 PM
New ZealandMassive fire breaks out in Auckland industrial buildingNearly a dozen fire appliances are at the scene.08 May 09:36 AM
New ZealandSmoke sparks fire callout to University of AucklandMore than two dozen firefighters were called to the scene.08 May 06:05 AM
New ZealandMore than 12,000 Auckland CBD jobs could be lost by 2021, new report says$3.1b of GDP lost by March 2021, significantly worse than the GFC when jobs fell by 4400.05 May 05:22 PM
New ZealandTransport stoush brewing over cycleway removalNew cycleway gone after just one week.05 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandJudge allows son to visit dying dad in lockdown, PM orders review of refusalsSon opens up on 'eight days of battling and about 36 hours to spare' before father died.04 May 05:33 PM
New ZealandWeather: Brollies in the north, beanies in the southScattered showers this afternoon for the North Island.04 May 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Economic and social slavery' - Auckland businessman remains behind barsThe Court of Appeal dismissed the legal challenge and condemned the businessman.03 May 11:30 PM