New ZealandCall the pawlice: Cat burglar pinches clothes in CambridgeKevin the cat has a weakness for gardening gloves and bathing suits.28 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandSurfboard lost in Australia washes up in Raglan 2400km awayKitesurfer Alvaro Bon traced the board’s owner to Tasmania.27 Oct 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gapFive new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.27 Oct 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Bring life back to the water': $26m boost for Hauraki Gulf restorationThe NEXT Foundation is investing $20m in the Gulf’s largest reef restoration.27 Oct 07:56 PM
New Zealand'He no longer has power over me': Victim confronts 'predator', saying she'll never forgive himRobert Manu Tukiri Jnr has been jailed for sexually abusing four children.27 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis dealThe deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Where does a Grand Slam rate?Pulling off a Grand Slam has proven notoriously difficult for the All Blacks.27 Oct 04:01 AM
RacingSarten Memorial transferred to Tauranga after Te Rapa meet abandonedConnections of top horses left frustrated by yet another major race meeting abandonment.27 Oct 03:25 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
Silver Ferns'We don't necessarily know any details': Silver Ferns await clarity after reviewThe Silver Ferns are yet to find out how the test environment will change.27 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Youth with intellectual disabilities chart new course on iconic Northland shipNine Blomfield School students took part in the four-day All Hands on Deck voyage.26 Oct 11:00 PM
Sport'I couldn’t stop smiling': Nicol, Gray take MTB marathon titlesCoen Nicol broke clear at the 50km mark to claim the men’s 100km title.26 Oct 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionConnor Sharp: First we shape the cities — then they shape usProject K’s setback sparked public pushback that may save its people-focused plan.26 Oct 05:42 PM
RacingSarten Memorial to sort out 3-year-old pecking orderMoving day at Te Rapa as Sarten Memorial will be crucial pointers to Guineas races.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Good luck’: NZ's Urban Polo seizes crown as rival cancels Aussie eventsF3 Polo now holds the key grounds and title of Australia’s premier urban polo event. 26 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandFreight industry urges review of crash protocols after nine‑hour SH1 shutdownTruckers say nine-hour SH1 closure shows the cost of current crash rules.26 Oct 03:36 AM
TravelBrick Bay Sculpture Trail is a visual feastEscape the winter blues with a feast for the eyes.25 Oct 06:25 PM
New ZealandLotto: Nine people share $1m as Powerball jackpot goes unstruck yet againSaturday's Powerball jackpot climbed to a record for the year after no one won midweek.25 Oct 07:03 AM
Silver FernsTaurua to be reinstated as Silver Ferns coach after two-month standoffTaurua will reportedly resume her role at the end of the year.25 Oct 02:31 AM
SportWaikato fighter's big knockout win as rise continuesTitus Proctor impressed in his first outing under the One Championship banner.25 Oct 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGrey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent historyThe average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.24 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Seven long-term fixes to stop NZ swinging between extremesOPINION: Why New Zealand needs a bipartisan path.24 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgent Orange: $3.2b bill for Govt after court slams veterans' agency for rejecting linkVeterans' minister Chris Penk says law might now change but will hold faith with veterans.24 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandRider dies in hospital days after serious motorcycle crashThe circumstances of the crash are being investigated, police said.24 Oct 06:55 PM
New ZealandBrown water woes linger after Huntly pipe flushMore than 34km of Huntly water pipes were flushed over three weeks.24 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMitre 10 cuts $71m loss as debt drops sharplyAndrea Scown, CEO for four years, tells how members are battling the tougher economy.24 Oct 04:03 PM
OpinionHunter Wells'Haven't you ever had a flat?': City boy tested in rural lifeOPINION: Hunter Wells recounts another time he disappointed the farmer known as 'The Hat'.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I know that's a luxury': Anna Mowbray is raising her five kids without phones and backing social media banThe Zuru co-founder says her five children won’t get phones until age 15 or 16.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Underappreciated, overworked': Over 10,000 Hamilton workers join 'mega-strike'Nationwide, an estimated 100,000 people walked off their jobs.24 Oct 04:56 AM
New ZealandToll plan and next steps for long-awaited Waikato roading projectThe $100m boost will fund design, consenting and site investigation work.24 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandSporting banter or disrespect – is it ever okay to boo the haka?Cultural advisor Ora Kihi says Te Iwi Kiwi haka was built as a 'house for all'.24 Oct 02:53 AM
New ZealandStabbing outside school leaves victim and family 'heartbroken and confused'The victim's mother posted on social media in the hope of getting some answers.24 Oct 02:30 AM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Abducted children should not be the subject of speculationJudge: 'Currently, no child in New Zealand is likely to be more vulnerable than they are'.24 Oct 02:00 AM
