PremiumPremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.29 Mar 11:00 PM
WellingtonNZ Post backs down on decision to pull services for 10 lucky storesWellington's Marsden Books was one of 10 successful stores around the country. 29 Mar 07:36 AM
Wellington'Pretty stupid': Teenager applying for supermarket job says AI made false comments about his personalityThe AI told Jesse he might “struggle with distractions" when doing mundane tasks.24 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandStrike of luck! Rotorua and Tauranga Lotto players win bigFour players Bay of Plenty-wide cashed in over the weekend. 22 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandFamily vow to rebuild 46-year business after huge fireThe blaze on John F Kennedy Drive took about 11 hours to contain. 19 Mar 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandEden Park boss urges Auckland to think bigger on global stageNick Sautner wants Eden Park to anchor a new destination precinct for the city.27 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandLand search begins for new South Auckland hospital site at DruryA new hospital for South Auckland is one step closer, with Health Minister Simeon Brown announcing a land search has begun for the new site.Watch27 Mar 01:34 AM
Project AucklandProject Auckland – Simeon Brown on next steps for Auckland growthMinister for Auckland Simeon Brown is fronting the annual Project Auckland luncheon at the Northern Club today on how to turn the city’s recent momentum into meaningful growth.Watch26 Mar 11:25 PM
Project AucklandCity stakeholders discuss next steps for growth at Project Auckland luncheonSimeon Brown, Desley Simpson, Roger Gray and Carrie Hurihanganui spoke.26 Mar 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDesley Simpson: $1b in savings is just the startOnly around 35% of Auckland Council revenue now comes from rates.26 Mar 11:00 PM
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Wellington'Beautiful lady': Woman who died in Kāpiti Coast remembered as 'strong' and a 'soul searcher''She was a soul searcher and a believer in the stars'.11 Feb 02:03 AM
WellingtonMan arrested after police find woman's body at Raumati Beach homeA 24-year-old man will appear in the Porirua District Court later today.08 Feb 07:23 PM
Wellington'I wouldn't have survived': Killed chopper pilot's heroism in crash rememberedIn 1998, Joseph Keeley dragged a badly injured Rick Lucas from a burning wreck. 04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed in Paekākāriki Hill chopper crash lost dad in same way decades agoJoseph Keeley, 54, died last week near Wellington alongside passenger Cole Ritchie, 25.02 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandPolice name victims of Paekākāriki Hill helicopter crashThe pair were killed when their aircraft went down last week.02 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandGisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industryThe group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.30 Jan 06:12 AM
The CountryBananas in the sand: Inside Jake's Secret GardenOn raw coastal sand, Jake Wyatt-Trillo grows a lush subtropical garden.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Pead: Why our farmers are more high-tech than you might thinkOPINION: New Zealand farmers stack the odds on ethics and science but stay too humble.03 Apr 02:00 AM
The Country'We are in safe hands': Hawke's Bay awards showcase best of primary sector Charles and Mandy Yule of Whakamarumaru Station named Silver Fern Farms Farmer of Year.03 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryLiving by the land: How one family feeds 25 people without fossil fuelsThe Lands farm six hectares by hand and bullock to feed four households.02 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHigh-country station famed for Hollywood backdrops shifts from farming to films, tourismThe previous owner is disappointed at its move away from being a working station. 02 Apr 07:09 PM
OpinionAnne-Marie Roerink: What young Americans’ red meat revival means for NZOPINION: Beef is now both the largest and fastest-growing meat category in US retail. 02 Apr 04:00 PM
Driven Car GuideHyundai hints at its upcoming ute with the chunky Boulder Concept SUVThe concept is sitting on the new ladder chassis that will underpin Hyundai's upcoming ute04 Apr 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideSkoda’s all-electric SUVs get upgrades, including V2L and LFP batteriesSkoda has revealed the upgrades for the Enyaq and Elroq in Europe.04 Apr 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideHappy birthday Sharknose! The BMW 6 Series turns 50BMW is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic 6 Series with a new exhibition.04 Apr 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideFill up early or run the tank low? We take a look at the best fuel strategies to save you moneyAre you better to fill up and carry more weight? Or take a little and often approach?03 Apr 09:48 PM
OneRoofHow ex-Breakfast TV star found a ‘harder edge’ in the property gameHe's still asking the right questions as he prepares to launch his own YouTube channel.04 Apr 01:45 AM
OneRoofKiwi pop legend Tina Cross quietly relists her waterfront home, wants over $5mEntertainer transformed friends' cottage into a luxury pad.03 Apr 06:46 PM
OneRoofFirst-time buyers shattered: Mortgagee sale of site that promised 51 affordable homesDevelopment company collapsed after failing to secure finance.03 Apr 07:44 AM
OneRoofBuyers calling from Helsinki turn auction into an episode of the Twilight ZoneElderly vendors get emotional as sale price exceeds expectations.03 Apr 07:40 AM
OneRoofWatch: Inside the Titirangi toy house - the most fun you can have in West AucklandOneRoof takes an exclusive tour of the home - and gets to play with some kid classics.03 Apr 07:37 AM
OneRoofMystery buyer snaps up half-built mansion near Zuru billionaires' $40m mega-estateMortgagee property was sold with plans for a Lego display lounge.02 Apr 07:08 AM
New ZealandPilot, passenger's bodies recovered from helicopter crash siteWork is continuing to formally identify the dead and to examine the crash scene.28 Jan 08:53 PM
New ZealandArt Deco train tickets: Early bookings urged as Napier excursions returnAbout 2500 tickets have been available for the February 19-23 vintage train rides.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot, passenger confirmed dead in helicopter crash north of WellingtonWork is continuing to recover the dead and to examine the crash scene.28 Jan 01:27 AM
WellingtonHelicopter crashes in Paekākāriki Hill area near WellingtonEmergency services are searching for a chopper after receiving an automated crash alert. Video / Ethan ManeraWatch27 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandPilot, passenger confirmed dead in helicopter crash north of WellingtonWork is continuing to recover the dead and to examine the crash scene.28 Jan 01:27 AM
WellingtonHelicopter crashes in Paekākāriki Hill area near WellingtonEmergency services are searching for a chopper after receiving an automated crash alert. Video / Ethan ManeraWatch27 Jan 11:18 PM
WellingtonPolice urgently search for two missing teenage boys in WellingtonThe two missing teenage boys are aged 15 and 16. 26 Jan 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beachThe man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.13 Jan 06:00 AM
WellingtonUrgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels offThe road requires years more rebuilding work despite opening less than four years ago.09 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandFire contained: Crews tackle blaze at former Waikanae religious campThe blaze broke out about 10.15am on Reikorangi Rd, Waikanae.08 Jan 10:52 PM
New ZealandWild weather cuts power, cancels New Year events as warnings roll southAbout 10,000 Tasman homes lost power after trees brought down lines.30 Dec 05:01 AM
New ZealandWild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikesAn active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ. 29 Dec 07:34 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket openingHe started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.28 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
