PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Evil': Gloriavale founder’s secret jail letter called for breaking babies’ willsWritten from prison in 1996, the six-page letter targets ‘self-will’ in babies.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Full-blown wet and windy': Wild weather to lash South Island with gales up to 100km/hHeavy swells up to 7m are expected off Foveaux and Puysegur coasts.16 Oct 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStarlink rise blamed as small rural internet provider goes into liquidationElon Musk looms over rural New Zealand.16 Oct 03:48 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
Silver FernsShoot-off: How Silver Ferns must fill attacking void against Australia The Diamonds boast 529 test caps to the Silver Ferns' 323, heading into Friday's test.16 Oct 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJudge’s call next: What’s at stake after Talley’s v TVNZ trial wrapsLong-running defamation trial concludes with possibly long wait for ruling flagged.15 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
EntertainmentMusic legend swaps rock n roll lifestyle for school runs and symphonyJon Toogood speaks to Mike Thorpe on life beyond Shihad.15 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concertsThe star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.15 Oct 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch - 'This is suffocation': Mass allegation investigation at Gloriavale revealedPolice and OT interviewed 100 Gloriavale parents and children about the technique.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'If I hit my kid in the head, I go to jail': Ban under-14s from contact sports – expertsThe Elephant is an online video series about the controversial topics we often avoid. 15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Oh my God, oh no, help me': Tearful 111 call played in murder trialThe caller was told to move closer to David Bridgwater’s body and lay him on his back.15 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic': Police union elects new leader Cahill has been in the role since 2016.15 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandCorrections spends $400k repainting prison unit housing NZ's most dangerous criminalsThe work included repainting cells and murals on the inmates' individual cell yards.15 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandHistoric Cardrona Hotel sold to Wānaka-led investor groupThe 162-year-old Cardrona Hotel has been sold to a Wānaka-led investor group.15 Oct 01:08 AM
CrimeAllegations of sexism and bullying levelled at senior police officer upheld by IPCA probeThe officer’s behaviour amounted to serious misconduct with most allegations upheld. 14 Oct 11:02 PM
EntertainmentCounting Crows announce Auckland concert for 2026The show will mark three years since the Grammy-nominated rockers last played here. 14 Oct 10:51 PM
CrimeThis man was banned from selling cars. He illegally hawked 40 of them on Facebook anyway Kenneth Cumming ignored a warning from authorities and has copped a $10k fine. 14 Oct 10:32 PM
LifestyleAge changes mean more NZ women to get free mammograms Rita, 74, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her diagnosis was helped by where she lived.14 Oct 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness‘Worrying in a modern democratic society’: TVNZ warns of chilling effect on NZ journalismTVNZ appeals to "responsible journalism" defence, arguing it cleared that hurdle.14 Oct 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Starting to thaw': Early signs of economic recovery in new Westpac surveyFewer firms are cutting staff, though most remain cautious about new hiring.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mixed messages add to freedom camping issuesOPINION: Responsible freedom camping relies on knowing and respecting the rules.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: What Trump's Gaza peace plan means – and why it could still failAbout 500,000 Palestinians are facing starvation as aid finally resumes.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of changeTipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUS Marshals offer reward for capture of Kiwi criminal in 400kg drug plotMarc Patrick Johnson, 59, is on the run after escaping a DEA undercover sting in Romania.14 Oct 04:00 PM
ChristchurchChristchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before man shot deadJames Holder admits firing the shot but says he acted in self-defence.14 Oct 06:49 AM
LeagueKiwis recall championship experience for Pacific Championships opener against SamoaThe Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns have named their sides for their Pacific Championships openers.14 Oct 05:55 AM
Wellington'Pretty toxic environment': Tory Whanau reflects on election loss, eyes overseas move'It certainly wouldn’t be forever, I would plan on coming back.'14 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH1 near Ward, MarlboroughPolice expect the road to reopen in the next few hours.14 Oct 03:24 AM
All Blacks'He's got plenty of time': Jamie Joseph explains surprise omission from All Blacks XV squadHe continues to light up the NPC but Jamie Joseph is holding back this young star.14 Oct 03:01 AM
PoliticsDunedin’s new mayor on growing up in a castle She is only the second woman to hold the city’s mayoralty after Sukhi Turner.14 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘On my kitchen floor crying’: Nadia Lim reveals she reached ‘lowest point in my life’ last yearCelebrity chef says it was 'humbling to realise I wasn't as tough as I'd believed.'14 Oct 01:59 AM
