PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Children of sperm donors deserve more than luck to find their rootsOPINION: Every child deserves to know where they come from, without the scavenger hunt.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘He’s not that type of person’: Mother defends sportsman accused of breaking baby's ribsThe infant's mother claims doctors ignored alternative causes for the broken ribs.19 Aug 05:10 AM
New ZealandExcessive hours: Kebab shop hired workers, then had them do a second cleaning jobs without payOne of the men, who was on a visa, was doing up to 65 hours a week. He was owed $16k.19 Aug 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyConstruction sector loses 16,000 jobs in two yearsNew report says the sector employed 310,000 people in 2024 but that has fallen to 294,000.19 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldFather and son killed by ute while walking to get ice creamBraiden Timmins, 33, and son Hendrix, 4, were hit by a ute on Sunday.18 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
WorldDOJ to share Epstein investigation records with House committeeThe Justice Department will share Epstein records this week.18 Aug 10:49 PM
New ZealandTruck operator pleads guilty to manslaughter in runaway truck deathTruckers are angry about safety gaps; NZTA rejects systemic failure claims.18 Aug 09:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
Crime'Toxic and volatile relationship' preceded fatal beating, Crown alleges at murder trialBut her intoxication and history of seizures suggest she simply fell, the defence says.18 Aug 07:49 AM
Airlines'Appalling': Qantas fined $99m for mass worker sackings during CovidThe Australian airline unlawfully sacked 1820 ground staff during the pandemic.18 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandDavid Tamihere's last chance to clear murder convictions? Infamous case hits Supreme CourtTamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 17 Aug 10:55 PM
New Zealand Man charged after housefire in Palmerston NorthPolice said a man they believed was holding a weapon has been taken into custody.17 Aug 06:46 AM
Crime'Kicking me in the guts': Jailed rapist, arsonist claims parole system is unfairBut the Parole Board has reminded Allan Titford he's under sentence until 2037.17 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: The bright young legal minds rewriting the rulesOPINION: I'm leaving Aotearoa for New York after 270 legal columns.17 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora tenant risks eviction with 'extensive' indoor graffiti he considers artwork'I stuck a big skull on the wall, then other people came along and just started tagging.'16 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZuru nappy trial: Rascals patriarch challenged over claimsKeith Taylor's evidence contested over a full day in the High Court by Zuru's KC.15 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi living in Australia for decades arrested at NZ border over unpaid $58k student debtHer lawyer said such a move was 'very, very rare'. 15 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'So happy, so thankful': NZ mum and 6yo son to be freed from US detentionSarah Shaw and her son Isaac are set to be released in coming days, her friend confirmed.15 Aug 03:00 AM
WorldReduced time: Teen killer of Emma Lovell eligible for earlier releaseThe reduced sentence makes him eligible for supervised release in 2031.15 Aug 01:35 AM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of $1m fake cancer fraud scheme namedJones and Vave allegedly lived lavishly in Wanaka with rented properties, European cars.15 Aug 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Hobson's choice': Ex-cop sobs recounting nappy deal with Zuru and MowbraysNappy dispute case hears of alleged hostile takeover and supermarket-driven restraints.15 Aug 12:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil seeks recovery of legal fees after $2.4m lawsuit against it dismissedLeon Sheeran must pay $20,000 for the council's legal fees.14 Aug 11:47 PM
WorldCambridge grad dies after refusing chemo; mother blamed by siblingsKate Shemirani delayed calling emergency services, blaming doctors for daughter’s death.14 Aug 11:22 PM
New ZealandParents left out of pocket as dentist moves to PanamaMelissa Ferguson paid $11,000 upfront for her son's treatment.14 Aug 10:41 PM
WorldUS man found guilty of rape after fake death schemeNicholas Rossi now faces five years to life in prison, with sentencing in October.14 Aug 10:28 PM
EntertainmentFormer Wiggles CEO sues under Fair Work ActLuke O'Neill has filed court proceedings against the Aussie kids' entertainment group.14 Aug 10:21 PM
New ZealandTaranaki man calls for law change after near-fatal coward punchBouncer Taylor Watkins was sentenced to 12 months’ home detention over incident.14 Aug 09:28 PM
FootballBritish man faces 31 charges after Liverpool title parade incidentFormer Marine Paul Doyle, 53, appeared tearful as he joined the hearing.14 Aug 06:54 PM
New ZealandTrial of NZ soldier accused of espionage remains shrouded in secrecyThe soldier faces 17 charges under the Armed Forces Discipline Act.14 Aug 06:46 AM
New ZealandWho knew what about the PM's press secretary? And why was the Beehive kept in dark?Police Commissioner Richard Chambers learnt of the case through the media.14 Aug 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSandwich assault: Man charged after throwing a sub at a federal agent in DCThe incident occurred near 14th and U Streets in Northwest DC.14 Aug 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUK Govt spent $5.4m to block reporting of Afghan data breachThe breach exposed details of 19,000 Afghans linked to British forces.14 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCourt of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firmAuckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.13 Aug 11:00 PM
