New Zealand'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'13 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandDunedin bottle store to close earlier after backlashPolice and health officials told a hearing that late-night sales fuelled alcohol harm.13 Nov 03:25 AM
New Zealand10-year Tongariro rāhui aims to heal fire-hit landscapeNgāti Hikairo ki Tongariro says the rāhui is about restoration, not closure.12 Nov 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe unspoken truth about redundancy - and 5 practical ways to start againLosing a job can shake your confidence, but it doesn’t define your worth.12 Nov 08:01 PM
WorldPremature deaths surge among working-age Americans, researchers warnPremature deaths among 18-to-64-year-olds rose 27% between 2012 and 2022.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Contain it': Coloured sand recalled nationwide over asbestos fearsTesting in Australia found asbestos in similar coloured sand products.12 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandSchool kitchen worker charged with student sex offence wins bid to keep name secretThe man resigned after the allegations against him emerged. 12 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Gentle soul': Young rugby player dies during Guy Fawkes celebrationThe 21-year-old worked as a teacher aide at Wairau Valley Special School in Glenfield.12 Nov 03:31 AM
SportOnce rivals, Beach Ferns set to stun the worldShaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald are the first Kiwi women at the worlds in 24 years.12 Nov 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Time for a new voice': Mike King to hand over I Am Hope leadershipGumboot Friday has funded more than 137,000 free youth counselling sessions.12 Nov 02:15 AM
LifestyleHe lost his dad when he was a child. Now his son is going to lose him to bowel cancerEric Haagh wants to share his love of sailing with his son - and other boys without dads.11 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ risks following a dangerous path on euthanasia and taking 'choice' too farOPINION: A new euthanasia bill could expand eligibility far beyond the terminally ill.11 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldHeart donor shortage because more people are dying at homeOne in five urgent hospital requests for heart valves went unmet last year in the UK.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat went wrong with New Zealand’s smoke-free dream?About 300,000 New Zealanders still smoke daily despite major progress.11 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHow sobriety helped Paris Jackson face the damage drugs left behindThe singer marked five years sober in January and credits sobriety for saving her life.11 Nov 07:58 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleUnhappy at work? Read this before you quit your jobA simple 'happiness audit' can reveal why your current role fuels or drains you.10 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow a childhood virus can contribute to dementia later – and what you can doWashington Post: A common vaccine could help to protect brain health, scientists say.10 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand$700k facility opens to support new mothers in Hawke's BayThe new building will even offer sleep rooms for babies.10 Nov 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShortland Street's Marianne Infante on the pleasure - and pain - of being a new mum'It is the most empowering, beautiful and exhausting labour of love.'10 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Pretty fabulous’: Sunshine and crowds as Hawke’s Bay’s weekend events start to boomAbout 4000 people packed Anderson Park for Nexia Blast in The Park’s 20th year.10 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandMissed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous stomach pains' for two yearsThe woman, who has since died, lost 6kg in 4 weeks but wasn't referred for further tests.10 Nov 01:00 AM
LifestyleKiwi teacher’s life saved by Aussie man's stem cellsNZ Blood Service says we have 'fallen behind' on plasma donations around the country. 09 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandThe 12-year-old who’s beating grown-ups at table tennis – and aiming even higher'Dan just kept getting better and better and beating everyone.'09 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a post-quake wellbeing idea became a nationwide school lifelineMana Ake support is now helping children manage mental health in 629 schools.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'High risk from measles': New case found in Nelson, not linked to previous casesAnyone in Nelson from November 1–7 should check new locations of interest.09 Nov 03:07 AM
Entertainment'It probably saved my life': Paddy Gower's cancer scareThe TV host went in for a routine check, but got life-changing news.09 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The pain was off the charts': Banned dentist pulled wrong tooth from woman in agony'I fully acknowledge that. I didn’t hide from it' – David Zimmerman admits harm caused.08 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessAfter three days of blunders, Microsoft delivers on 365 refund, but fine print annoysThe tech giant still faces legal action over the controversial Copilot offer.08 Nov 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThis little-known diet can actually lower your cholesterolNY Times: The ‘portfolio diet’ has been shown to reduce heart disease and stroke risks.08 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘I don’t feel like my career has hit a dead end’: Mikey Havoc on what comes nextFrom Push Push to choir halls, Havoc’s next act is full of surprises.08 Nov 06:56 PM
TravelWhat it's like at Tahiti’s new annual yoga festival“With everything happening in the world, I feel we need the space." 08 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Hawke’s Bay can be tough’: Play puts spotlight on trans life in regional NZ'Accessing healthcare, finding safe spaces, or being respected are still challenges.'08 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody found after Hamilton house fireEmergency crews were called to the Wellington Street blaze just after 6am.08 Nov 07:37 AM
Lifestyle‘I came out battered and worn’: Ex-officer turns prison life into memoirAfter 20 years working behind bars, she broke free from her own past to follow her dreams.08 Nov 01:00 AM
