CrimeThe 200m drive for smokes that led to a man's 7th drink-driving conviction'Alcohol is not for everyone, and perhaps it’s not for you,' says the judge at sentencing.15 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's BayMayor Walker says the rate hike is due to past underinvestment and growing regulations.14 May 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural townThe clinic's family-friendly flexibility could help solve healthcare worker shortage.14 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaulBarry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.14 May 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBeyond the Budget: Brutal truthsOPINION: Treasury forecasts permanent Budget deficits, starting in 2030.13 May 05:01 PM
New Zealand'That's their problem': Helipad row heats up in affluent Auckland suburbEvery concern has been addressed, said one supporter of the helipad.13 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandFlagship fundraiser returns as homelessness crisis deepens in AucklandHomelessness in Auckland has surged, with a 53% rise in rough sleepers since September.12 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Scary and exciting': Deputy Mayor steps down after long tenure'I'll be able to spend my evenings talking to my husband instead of reading papers.'12 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandFirearms Safety Authority faces scrutiny over workplace allegationsAllegations of bullying and concerns about the management of complaints have been raised.12 May 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareConcern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funderThe centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases. 11 May 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why the so-called Super City hasn't delivered for AucklandersOpinion: Auckland's regional merger aimed for efficiency but led to rising costs.09 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Stifling microbusinesses': Seymour backs watercress seller facing $600 fee'Never thought he would support someone like me,' Jake says as Seymour takes up his case.09 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNine fires in five years: Environment Court rules on scrap metal dealerTraining, stockpile monitoring and management and lithium battery handling orders made.09 May 04:26 AM
New ZealandNapier Aquatic Centre open again after repair of hazardous floorA man slipped on the newly installed flooring on opening day.08 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: Digger driver clears 37 tyres from a beach in one dayTim Dodge thought he'd never walk again. Now he's back, and he's determined to help.08 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew Whangārei cafe offers support and services for rough sleepersWhare Āwhina's community cafe is on Cameron St in the former police station. 07 May 05:00 PM
OpinionAuckland at 15: Progress and possibilitiesAuckland Council received more than 13,000 feedback submissions this year.07 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleOn The Up: Is an HIV-free future in sight for NZ? Burnett Foundation's new boss thinks soNew diagnoses are on a downward trend, and zero transmission targets have been set.07 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand Driver may have 'fallen asleep' on bus carrying school kids before crash into tree'There were a lot of walking wounded.'06 May 09:35 PM
New ZealandSecond ladder truck breakdown hits AucklandThe only high-reach ladder truck in Auckland broke down last night. 06 May 08:34 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in quad bike crash in rural South CanterburyA quad bike crash in rural South Canterbury has left one person dead.06 May 07:37 AM
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
