New ZealandTongue tie 'snip' surgery on babies to be scrutinisedTo snip or not to snip has been a long-running and fierce debate.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Prisoners were terrified as roof 'dripped down''They could literally see the whole prison burning around them.'03 Jan 04:46 AM
KahuPrison riot - 'There is no excuse for the things these men have done'Ombudsman's August 2020 report found some conditions failed to meet minimum UN standards.03 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandSix cases of UK virus strain detected in NZ; 19 new Covid cases in managed isolationFive of the cases travelled from the United Kingdom and one travelled from South Africa.02 Jan 11:45 PM
New ZealandNZ to require pre-departure Covid tests for UK, US travellersSimilar rules are likely "for travellers using most other long-haul routes", Hipkins says.02 Jan 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly volatile': Fears Waikeria prison roof will collapse, 'tensions in group' rise"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."02 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Amnesty International warns against using forceThe human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.02 Jan 07:57 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Ex-hostage negotiator says it is 'unthinkable' stand-off endures"Never lie. Once you tell a lie, you have lost all credibility," expert says.02 Jan 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I was obsessed': Grant Robertson on his lifelong passion for sportThe Deputy PM describes all sports as like his 'children'. But he admits to a favourite.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow many got caught in wage subsidy net?There were almost 5000 wage subsidy complaints – but how many were prosecuted?29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Could we do more to protect ourselves against virus variant?EDITORIAL: Are we in danger of forgetting our own early-response lessons?27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: 16 new cases in four days; Govt's plea to KiwisOf the 16 cases reported in the past four days, 15 are at the border, one is historical.26 Dec 11:45 PM
New ZealandBaby celebrates first Christmas in MIQ facilityThe lack of chimneys didn't stop Santa from making one baby's Christmas special.26 Dec 12:27 AM
New ZealandMIQ guests woken in middle of night amid escape fearsA security guard spotted a broken window, leading to a headcount in the early hours.25 Dec 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Almost scandalous': Kiwi scientists fume over anti-lockdown letter in top medical journalThe letter claims Covid elimination strategies will cause "330-fold greater loss of life".25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand5700 Kiwis spending Christmas in managed isolation and quarantineManaged isolation hotels are going overboard to create festive cheer for guests.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'An incredibly challenging year': Jacinda Ardern's Christmas message to KiwisPrime Minister delivers heartfelt Christmas message to New Zealanders at home and abroad.24 Dec 07:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The lol-lights and comedy awards of politics in 2020OPINION: From Judith Collins' eyebrow to pooing in rivers, MPs delivered a few laughs.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Still unknowns surrounding our vaccine rolloutThere's a lot of work going into our vaccine planning, but still no room for complacency.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid Xmas: City Mission hit with high demand as economic pain bitesOne mother drove from Te Awamutu to donate gifts to the Auckland City Mission.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'That could be us tomorrow': What Sydney's Covid-19 outbreak means for NZMichael Baker wants returnees to isolate before getting on the plane.20 Dec 05:10 PM
OpinionAaron Dahmen'I'm glad we're beating Covid - but Christmas is hard without mum'We're winning the fight against the virus, but it comes at a cost.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSix new cases of Covid-19, all in managed isolationThe total number of active cases in NZ is 55 and total number of confirmed cases is 1760.19 Dec 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHeather du Plessis-Allan: Ihumātao decision only the beginningOPINION: Ihumātao will produce more controversial te ao Māori choices for this Government.19 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert promoter calls for luxury quarantine for overseas performersPhil Sprey says it would be safe, benefit NZ and "how many times can you see Dave Dobbyn?"18 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandAshley Bloomfield admits 'flaws' in Covid responseDr Ashley Bloomfield confident changes have been made to strengthen Covid response.18 Dec 12:56 AM
New ZealandRisks to Covid-19 control: Staffing shortages, lack of training at MIQ facilities"Actions underway to address all the audit findings...within 14 days." - Health Ministry.18 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandAdvice warning 9000 jobs could be affected by $20 min wage 'out of date'The warning 9000 jobs could be affected by boosting minimum wage to $20 is 'out of date'.17 Dec 03:07 AM
KahuGrant Robertson denies Ihumātao will spark more land dealsMāori Party's Rawiri Waititi: 'There are many other Ihumātao right across the country.'17 Dec 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Secret diary of ... Christmas CarolsSteve Braunias pens some catchy Christmas carols for NZ's political parties.17 Dec 12:14 AM
New ZealandWatch: Covid vaccine rollout revealed - when Kiwis get drugsEveryone will be able to get a Covid-19 vaccination with 15 million doses now secured.16 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDry ice and 35,000 rest home residents: How NZ could roll out Covid vaccineThe government has ordered nine large super-cold freezers, and 40 smaller ones.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsMinimum wage rise: 175,000 Kiwis set to get a pay rise of $44 a week from April 1The Council of Trade Unions says estimates of job losses are 'wrong, wrong, wrong'.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic servant's $300k payout after bullying investigationThe findings or even the existence of a bullying report have never been made public.16 Dec 04:00 PM