New ZealandMan lost sight in one eye as a result of 'significant delays' in treatmentStaff warned since 2016 that delays in eye care put patients’ vision at risk.17 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘What a woman’s place was’: Ex-member on Gloriavale girls’ schoolingPearl Valor says Gloriavale girls were mainly schooled domestic duties and childcare.17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandFirst winner claimed share of record $55m Powerball within hours of drawSaturday's $55 million draw was won by three players, each taking home $18.3m.16 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandGood Samaritan attacked after being lured from home to help womanThe victim, a man in his 50s, suffered a broken nose and fractured eye socket.16 Nov 11:34 PM
ChristchurchNZ Army soldier faces court-martial over allegations he strangled former partnerOne incident allegedly occurred during a Halloween party at the soldiers’ bar at Burnham.16 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandRelief after group who missed return time on river trip contact policeThe river is a popular spot for rafting and other water pursuits. 16 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandNearly 250 schools raise safety fears after play sand asbestos recallSome NZ schools are closed this week while they undergo contamination testing.16 Nov 09:46 PM
LifestyleShe was diagnosed with cancer twice. Here’s what she's learned"I'd never wish it upon anybody... but I do thank cancer every day."16 Nov 07:00 PM
OpinionPaul Spoonley: Growing, going, gone: latest numbers show NZ now at risk of population stagnationOPINION: New Zealand recorded population growth of only 0.7% this year.16 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Piq aims to reshape how Kiwis drink their daily coffeeUniversity student Amber Scott talks to Tom Raynel about her coffee additive start-up Piq.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo schools close for urgent asbestos cleaning after magic sand recallAll classes and teaching spaces are closed with 'immediate effect'. 16 Nov 07:44 AM
Crime'People need to see what a monster he is': Rare jail term for repeat sex offenderDean Howard's lack of insight or remorse has led to a jail term without an end date.16 Nov 06:00 AM
Crime'I’ll get you too, b****’: Man threatened ex, caused $45k damage to historic house, injured police dogThis week, Jayden Wells shed tears as he was sent to prison on a variety of charges.16 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandWhere the winning record-breaking Lotto tickets were soldThe $55m prize was split three ways in the must-be-won Powerball draw. 15 Nov 10:40 PM
RugbyIreland crush Wallabies in record winAustralia-born Ireland player Mack Hansen’s hat-trick of tries inside half an hour.15 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: NZ's top 10 scandals of the century – and where McSkimming ranksFinance companies, Clint Rickards and Jevon McSkimming – among our biggest scandals.15 Nov 07:00 PM
TravelWhere Paris meets Melbourne: A boutique escape with calm and charmThe Lyall has reopened after a four-year makeover delayed by Covid.15 Nov 05:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'If we get it wrong, the trust is lost': What really happens inside the chief censor’s officeIn the age of streaming Caroline Flora believes classification's more important than ever.15 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandAirbnb railing collapse: Family demand accountability after son left paralysedFin Paddison was in Queenstown with friends.15 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightTraffic jams and turmeric lattes - the urban show no one asked forOPINION: Imagine a celebration of urban behaviour and big city quirks for rural folk.15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondIt's not bananas to try and grow tropical fruit - Kem OrmondOPINION: What if your own backyard could offer a taste of the tropics?15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy don't lipstick tubes match the testers? After 40 years of wearing makeup, Jane Phare admits her Box of Failures is getting larger.15 Nov 06:09 AM
Racing'Dresses kissed the dirt': NZ Cup punters in frocks and finery drenched amid 'huge' hailRacegoers could be seen slipping and falling on the ground, which was blanketed by hail.15 Nov 04:08 AM
New ZealandHow a refit of an electronic monitoring bracelet led to accusation of assaultA security officer was accused of indecently assaulting a woman on community detention.15 Nov 04:00 AM
BoxingJoseph Parker denies wrongdoing after ‘adverse’ drug test result, vows to clear his nameThe boxer addressed the test in a social media post and called it a “real surprise”. 15 Nov 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Lucky we weren’t out there with the kids': 'Mini tornado' lifts farm equipment 20m in airOne central Christchurch resident said the weather had 'gone crazy'.15 Nov 03:00 AM
LifestyleWhat NZ homes a $55m Lotto win could (and couldn’t) buy you There's a record Lotto draw tonight. Tomorrow, the winner can go house shopping.14 Nov 11:00 PM
CrimePolice visiting woman on unrelated matter find dead man on deck with 'shrine' around bodyHe had been dead for up to 14 days and was identified from one remaining fingerprint.14 Nov 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAround the Arctic in 400 days: Sir Graeme Dingle joins exclusive club of global explorers He slept with a short barrel shotgun and swapped his boots for locally sewn muklaks. 14 Nov 06:00 PM
BoxingJoseph Parker failed drugs test on day of shock heavyweight defeatHis sample was collected after the 11th-round loss to Fabio Wardley.14 Nov 05:14 PM
New ZealandNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
WarriorsWarriors to play Broncos in Brisbane twice as 2026 draw unveiledThe Warriors open 2026 with Friday night games against the Roosters and Raiders.14 Nov 04:11 AM
New ZealandTeacher erased school resources after being fired for taking on acting gig while on sick leaveNatarsha Ikiua was on sick leave when she was recognised filming a health ad.14 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Massive challenge': Brosnan on Hilton Auckland recladSpecial system used to enable guests to continue to stay while big job was undertaken.13 Nov 10:44 PM
