PremiumPremiumAnalysisEthan ManeraAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.05 May 10:00 PM
WellingtonWatch: Staff, customers flee 'frightening' liquor store attackPolice charged the man with with three counts of common assault and trespassed him.05 May 12:55 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statementThe contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.04 May 09:30 PM
WellingtonMum brutally attacked while pregnant fights closure of charity that helped her in 'harrowing' time29 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each region28 Apr 09:01 PM
Business'More great news': First home buyers staying ahead as ‘mum and dad’ investors return13 Apr 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFrom South Africa to Lewis Pass: How First XV rugby teams are gearing upKiwi teams have performed well against some international rivals.13 Apr 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyRotorua and Feilding chase world schoolboy glory in JapanRotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High will play five games in eight days.10 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandCar v kāhu: Hawk survives being 'consumed' by SUV on a test driveThe birds' wings were outstretched like a 'giant feathered butterfly'.10 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandNapier's MTG museum to be renamed'Each building will have its own name gifted by mana whenua.'07 Apr 11:23 PM
WellingtonWellington City Council rates among most expensive in NZRates were initially forecast to rise by 12.7% but the council brought it down to 7.4%.07 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWoman's shock at stabbing scene: 'This person is literally dying and you are all just watching'Man who'd also been further injured in a hit-and-run was lying in the middle of the road. 01 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandFailed Wellington mayoral candidate trespassed from Upper Hutt council officesPolice arrested Graham Bloxham in mid-January at a protest but laid no charges.01 Apr 04:39 AM
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
Wellington'Morning of chaos' after trespasser shuts down Hutt train linesIt is unclear when the train services will reopen, a councillor said. 29 Mar 08:16 PM
RacingLike mother, like daughter in Breeders Stakes at TrenthamShe's A Dealer overcomes a wide draw to win the last Group 1 of the New Zealand season.28 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingKiwi racing’s drought in Australia broken with dramatic Group 1 winTrainers win Group 1s on both sides of the Tasman within hours of each other.28 Mar 05:55 AM
RacingTrainer thinks bookies have got Sires' Produce market wrongA $10 chance could be the smart bet for punters in the juvenile feature.26 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonChild critically injured after falling from park treePolice said they were called to the incident at Totara Park Rd at 4.55pm.25 Mar 10:01 PM
RacingTrainers look to heavens before final Group 1s of the seasonClouds hang over some involved in Trentham's huge meeting on Saturday.25 Mar 04:00 PM
WellingtonFirefighters warn Upper Hutt locals to steer clear of large blazeThe fire is near the intersection of Blenheim St, Seddon St and Goodshed Rd.25 Mar 01:41 AM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAre you the next millionaire? $20m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight’s Lotto drawTonight’s Powerball jackpot is $20m, with Strike Four at $700,000.21 Mar 07:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShe took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 73'It’s good for older people to know that you can still be good as you get older.'20 Mar 05:00 PM
RacingLong-term plan decides next mission for Omega Boy Omega Boy jumps from a Tauranga Group 2 win to 2100m in the Awapuni Gold Cup.17 Mar 07:22 PM
AucklandThe main roads where next tranche of average-speed cameras will be rolled outThe trial camera in Matakana has garnered $9000 in fines its first three months.17 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandDriver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.16 Mar 08:12 PM
New ZealandSixteen Kiwis almost $20k richer after Lotto Second Division draw – where were tickets sold? The $15 million Powerball jackpot was not struck and will now roll over to $17m.15 Mar 03:02 AM
