New Zealand'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomyThe Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.06 May 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meetAfter tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.06 May 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years. 05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospitalHospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.05 May 07:34 AM
New ZealandScrap metal firm fined $30k for fire caused by lithium-ion batteriesAuckland Council views the case as a precedent balancing empathy and compliance.05 May 03:21 AM
Politics'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress schemeSurvivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'. 04 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandBus driver stood down after alleged assault leads to deathPolice say the two men had previously interacted with each other.02 May 07:01 AM
New Zealand'Tragic outcome': Man dies after alleged daytime assault at Auckland bus stopA 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.01 May 03:43 AM
New ZealandHe’s sold watercress on the street for 30 years. Then a council officer spotted him 'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'30 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Nicola Willis used a scalpel or a saw?OPINON: The scale of cuts feel like we are going to get close to nicking the bone.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axedIT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished. 30 Apr 04:01 AM
New ZealandGetting a grip on the problem: Aquatic centre's floor 'upgrade' retestedThe floor debuted to the public with an unwanted bang on Monday.29 Apr 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Butchered': Pruning of pōhutukawa in reserve sparks outrageThe council condemned the act, saying it harms the environment and community.29 Apr 09:01 PM
New Zealand'Stretched' health system 'getting quietly worse' - striking anaesthetistHe says he works 'well in excess' of his contract and the hospital faces staff shortages.29 Apr 08:50 PM
New ZealandCuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.29 Apr 09:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwenty new buildings planned for Takapuna campground siteDetails are out with big plans for the much-loved beachfront site on the waterfront.28 Apr 02:00 AM
BusinessAuckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feedingNeighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.27 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workersOf Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: High praise for hospital staff; should Super be means-tested?OPINION: Super must be means-tested and strictly based on assessed need.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public inputChairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.27 Apr 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Pay the doctors what they're worthOPINION: One in eight senior doctor positions are currently vacant in New Zealand. 26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandStock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedwayA car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.26 Apr 10:24 AM
New Zealand'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuaryFarm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.25 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries. 24 Apr 11:13 PM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer 'highest-risk road' reverts to 100km/h speed limitThe speed limit on SH2 will revert to 100km/h by July 1, 2025.23 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandHow a landlord's actions left tenants facing a health crisis$5000 in exemplary damages remains unpaid to the affected tenants.23 Apr 04:41 AM
KahuPlunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five monthsPlunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.23 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandHow Whakatāne Hospital plans to restore full maternity services Since January, 88 Eastern Bay women have had their babies at Tauranga Hospital.22 Apr 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting treeHe says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.21 Apr 11:20 PM
New ZealandWhat is the Two by Twos, the secretive sect linked to a National MP?The FBI and NZ Police are collaborating on a global investigation into the sect.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand Woman and dog rescued from cliff ledge after three-hour ordealShe and the dog were safe on a ledge but couldn't climb back up.21 Apr 07:31 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Health system announcement may be piecemeal repairsOPINION: It sounds really good – until you look at the details. 20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nonsense' blood service being offered at string of clinics around New Zealand 'There is zero science to it,' says one health leader. 19 Apr 08:00 PM
