New ZealandProlific burglar arrested after trove of stolen items discoveredThe burglaries occurred in the Kāpiti district.14 Aug 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Hugely concerning:' Man allegedly suffered gunshot wound after Palmerston North fightPolice believe two people were involved.14 Aug 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed ministerCorrespondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandState school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schoolsCabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail disestablishes 61 jobs, including health and safetyIt comes after ministers raised 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's safety record.12 Aug 10:48 PM
New ZealandStranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescuedOnce ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.12 Aug 07:16 AM
New ZealandNZ makes history and calls for tougher policies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 12In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, NZ’s history-making Olympics, ChCh cathedral blow for businesses and Wellington’s slow economic recovery.Watch11 Aug 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Defects and misrepresentation': Six key issues with remote building inspectionsThe Government wants councils to use remote inspections as the default approach.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWastewater discharging into Wellington bay after pipe breaksEastbourne residents are being asked to reduce their use of toilets and showers.11 Aug 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Leaving work in tears': Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nursesOne experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.10 Aug 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat it takes to be crowned New Zealand’s top catWendy Powell says she didn't expect Masterpiece du Petite Prince to be an instant success.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAratere ferry damage: Ship needs new plating, port doing underwater inspectionsThe cause of the incident remains under investigation.09 Aug 01:19 AM
New ZealandInterislander's Aratere ferry damages hull while dockingThe same ferry ran aground in Picton recently and lost power last year.08 Aug 04:55 AM
New ZealandWellington councillors walk out of meeting, refuse controversial crossing vote'I just feel fundamentally uncomfortable about playing role of traffic engineer here.'08 Aug 03:35 AM
EducationTe Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'08 Aug 12:19 AM
New ZealandWellington Water boss abruptly quits, stepping down from tomorrowThe board has announced Tonia Haskell is stepping down.07 Aug 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant risks': Te Papa's collection of 860,000 specimens could be disposed of without new storage facilityThe existing facility is earthquake-prone and breaches health and safety rules.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fighting hard': Husband of nurse who died from flu has procedure to fix hole in lungJohn Leonard was airlifted to Auckland in a coma for specialist care.06 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau’s comms adviser quits after nine monthsThe pair previously worked together at the Green Party.06 Aug 11:52 PM
New Zealand'Finally some hope': Sick teen who hasn't eaten for a year booked for surgery in GermanyBefore she became ill, Julia loved competitive cheerleading, the violin and debating.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmed cops arrest man after car chase and crash near motorwayA 35-year-old man was arrested after crashing during a police chase.05 Aug 09:32 PM
New Zealand'Lost its mojo': New street festival pitched to revitalise Wellington party stripThe last time Courtenay Place was closed for a street festival was in 2017.05 Aug 08:21 PM
New ZealandCouncil officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossingsNZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArtist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competitionElla Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandCause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknownTests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.05 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvementsAn inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.04 Aug 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major oppositionThe Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower North Island dad missing with two dogs, family fears for his well beingPolice say the man did not return home as expected.04 Aug 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Leap of faith': Kiwi teen offered a place at prestigious Paris Opera BalletIndia Shackel channelled former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw to calm her nerves.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison guard smuggled contraband to inmate for $3700 cashThe former Corrections officer has been sentenced to home detention.02 Aug 03:54 AM
New ZealandGovernment to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - unionPublic Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.02 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail board exodus: Acting chairman named, search for new directors under wayRob Jager's career includes more than 43 years with Shell in various executive roles.31 Jul 05:16 AM
New ZealandWellington nurse's funeral on hold as husband fights for lifeDoctors were now talking in days rather than hours when speaking of John Leonard's care.30 Jul 11:52 PM
