World'It's convenient': How Taiwan turned 7-Eleven into everyday lifelineTaiwan has more than 14,000 convenience stores serving 23 million people.09 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldMorocco turns to seawater as drought deepens farm crisisBy 2031, Morocco will host four of the 10 largest desalination plants.09 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFinding stillness in one of the world’s biggest citiesNew York Times: Despite crowded streets, there's quiet places in the heart of the city.09 Sep 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? OPINION: Misleading information from people who should know better in our density debate. 09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive levels, 135 apartments in $100m+ Mt Eden property planNineteen submissions supported the big new scheme, 16 were made against it.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's time for a change': Restaurateur joins race for Gisborne councilHe'll launch his campaign with 'Vote for Marcel' on pizza boxes.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s really at stake in Kingsland in the battle over housing and heritage?Kingsland’s 3540 residents live at twice Auckland’s average population density.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'One more time': Man with stage 4 cancer calls on council to grant his last wish to paddle his wakaThe river Jim Edwards used to love hasn’t been dredged since 2009.08 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why local body election hoardings need to changeOPINION: Roadside political signs are the moth-eaten cousin of the outdated soapbox.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow a district in India came together to plant 15 million treesNY Times: Vijayapura is proof of concept for Karnataka's effort to address drought, heat.08 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleIs it legal for dogs to ride in the back of a ute in NSW?The RSPCA says about 5000 dogs are killed or hurt each year in road crashes.08 Sep 06:55 AM
WorldSydney shark attack: NSW halts net trial after surfer’s deathMercury Psillakis, 57, warned fellow surfers before the fatal shark attack.08 Sep 06:32 AM
WorldAustralia halts logging for koala haven on eastern coastLogging ban across 176,000ha, hits six timber mills and about 300 workers.07 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Pulling out of the Paris climate deal will only become more popularACT shared a screenshot showing David Seymour discussed it in February.06 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldCroc of strife: US influencer under fire for wrestling reptile in AustraliaThe Department of Environment is investigating the incident.06 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldWildfires producing 'witches' brew' of air pollutionWildfires can impact air quality a continent away, says UN weather and climate agency.05 Sep 05:30 AM
Wellington'No known safe level': Expert's warning amid asbestos fire doors scareMultiple multi-million dollar building projects have been impacted.05 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay’s contentious dam plan hangs over local elections raceTwo key figures in dam debate back for another local politics run - one for, one against.05 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa highway to close for bridge upgrade at Waikare GorgeThe new Acrow bridge is 1m wider, stronger, and quieter than the old bridge.05 Sep 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: This is how we should build NZ's future hospitalsWith Health NZ buildings averaging 47 years old, upgrades require careful attention. 04 Sep 06:00 PM
Wellington'Signed our own death warrants': Parents fear son won’t see kids grow amid asbestos scareWorkers worried for their lives amid revelations of possible asbestos-contaminated doors.04 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Out of order': Victoria Uni academic apologises for 'hanging' commentDr Mike Joy has apologised for 'tongue-in-cheek' suggestion of hanging dairy chiefs.04 Sep 03:18 AM
New ZealandTanker crash: 16,000L diesel spill recovery could take 'months''This incident has resulted in significant human and cultural costs.'03 Sep 08:49 PM
New ZealandKaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standardsThe DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion‘Cities aren’t museums’: Chris Bishop on why Auckland needs to growOPINION: Chris Bishop defends the Government's housing changes. 03 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldUK woman in court for crayfish theft at luxury seafood restaurantEmma Smart sobbed in court during her appearance on September 2.03 Sep 12:36 AM
WellingtonNew polling reveals who Wellingtonians are backing for mayorRay Chung's support has dropped following his email scandal.02 Sep 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Let's build a great Auckland to live inThe proposed plan allows six-storey buildings in certain areas.02 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAntarctic research at risk as US icebreaker faces decommissioningNew York Times: Trump Administration Budget cuts may end Antarctic icebreaker missions.02 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelWhat it's like visiting Portland in 2025The city has a mixed reputation, so what is it really like?02 Sep 06:42 AM
New ZealandAurora Australis may be visible as far north as Auckland tonightA coronal mass ejection is expected to reach Earth’s magnetic field today.02 Sep 04:11 AM
BusinessGovt 'sorting' issue that halted Port of Tauranga expansion consenting - BishopThe project's fast-track process was halted by a judicial review due to a scope issue.02 Sep 04:00 AM