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'Never said that': Wayne Brown denies calling colleague 'fat f***ing b***h'
Wayne Brown denies using the slur but says someone else may have called her 'stupid'.
'Felt like a bomb had gone off': Tauranga car crash injures one
One person suffered serious injuries in the single-car crash.
Lost at sea, crashed Pan Am plane found after over 70 years
New York Times: Pan Am Flight 526A crashed in 1952, killing 52 people.
'Hope is not a strategy': Why retirement investing needs a rethink
A comfortable city retirement costs about $90,000 a year. Will you have enough to last?
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The rise of AI appeals: University grades to legal claims and Parliament
Students are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to challenge university grades.
Elderly drivers: Why GPs must now disclose family warnings about safety
There are more than 11,000 people in their nineties who hold a current driver's licence.
More intensification option wins out in Auckland housing vote
The vote, at a planning committee meeting yesterday, locks in the council's position for the next year on the Government's directive to zone for more homes.
Ryan Fox looking forward to bringing Claret Jug back home
The Open Championship winner is plotting a victory lap of New Zealand, with a long list of people ready to welcome him – and his Claret Jug – back home.
'Farewell': Foodstuffs confirms end date for old Clubcard programme
The move will close a chapter at New World, Pak'nSave and Four Square stores.
Madeleine McCann's younger brother to swim at Commonwealth Games
Sean McCann is expected to compete for Scotland in several longer-distance freestyle events at the event.
SkyCity reaches conditional deal to sell hotel to overseas buyer
The financial terms of the deal remained confidential at this stage.
What documents show about Immigration NZ's botched $35m project
Documents show senior Immigration officials repeatedly ignored requests from the minister's office and progressed work on a project the minister hadn't agreed to extra funding for.
Godzilla actor Kaylee Hottle dies in car crash at 18
"I'm so devastated to hear this. You will be deeply missed Kaylee," her Godzilla co-star Millie Bobby Brown posted on Instagram.
Man tossed by bison in US says hitting the ground was the worst part
Carl McDaniel was launched metres in the air when the bison charged at him, and has lived to tell the tale.
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‘Where’s the compassion?’: Long-term residents given two weeks to leave holiday park
Long stay residents of summer holiday hotspot Mapua Leisure Park have been left in the lurch after being told they must vacate their homes within two weeks.
SkyCity sells Auckland hotel to overseas buyer
The casino chain announced on Wednesday that it had entered into a non-binding heads of agreement for the sale of the Grand Hotel.
Trump’s awkward World Cup moment sparks flood of hilarious memes
US President Donald Trump has been placed into different environments, historical events and pop culture moments.
Kiwi actor opens up about addiction and eating disorder during filming of hit show
KJ Apa has spoken about how he battled addiction and an eating disorder while on Riverdale.
Iran-backed militia ‘turn around ships’ in blockade that could widen war and choke trade
A declared blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi rebels has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade.
Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A two-armed space robot blasted off on a private salvage operation Tuesday to slap life-extending jetpacks on old satellites running low on fuel thousands of miles up.
Watch: Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part
Bison that appear to be grazing peacefully are able to accelerate into a terrifying pace, making them among the most dangerous animals in Yellowstone, where one of the giant bovines recently charged at and tossed a grandfather.
US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) — A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade, according to a military statement Tuesday and his family.
Explorers find major 74-year-old plane wreck - and give hope in the hunt for MH370
The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.
Kaylee Hottle, deaf actress and star of Godzilla movies, dies age 18
Kaylee Hottle, an actress best known for playing the character Jia in Godzilla movies, has died at age 18.
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Nicola Willis looking ‘in detail’ at supermarket split, with advice expected back before election
The prospect of NZ’s major parties including a supermarket break-up in their election policies appears to have risen from the ashes.
The battle for Auckland's suburbs is over. Here's who won
A “hybrid scenario” will see intensification focussed within “walkable catchments” near transit stations and larger town centres.
Editorial: Energy security will be an election issue
EDITORIAL: Rising electricity prices, dwindling gas supplies and recent geopolitical shocks have pushed energy security back up the political agenda. That is overdue.
Business leaders push for mandatory pay gap reporting, insist it’s a ‘non-political’ issue
The Coalition Government’s record in power includes axing a former, Labour proposal for mandatory pay gap reporting, icing pay equity claims, and suggesting the disestablishment of the Ministry for Women. But Global Women takes heart from recent comments by Christopher Luxon.
What impressed us most from the All Blacks’ first three tests under Dave Rennie
The new era of New Zealand rugby is up and running on a 3-0 Nations Championship start. Here’s our five big takeaways.
Man’s account closed after son used it to receive proceeds from scams
$500 compensation from bank for man whose account was used by his son to launder proceeds of scams.
Competitor warns review of rules regulating Fonterra needs ‘critical lens’
Open Dairy takes about 12% of the country’s milk pool, the second largest after Fonterra, which takes just under 78%. Open Dairy warns any loosening of competition rules than bind Fonterra would be a negative for other market players.
NZ now at risk of missing all its climate targets, Climate Commission warns
The commission says slow progress on switching to low-emissions technology is no longer just a climate change problem: it's stopping households saving money on energy costs.
MPs grill FENZ top brass over unsuitable fire trucks and cost of fixing fleet
Fleet problems were part of a “long tail” tracing back to the 2017 merger and the decision to purchase 30 type 3 trucks was made in good faith, FENZ’s chairperson told MPs.
The strategic risk of losing Golden Bay Cement
ANALYSIS: Handing a huge wad of cash to one of New Zealand’s major listed companies is the least worst option according to Nicola Willis. And it’s about a lot more than saving the country’s only domestic concrete manufacturer.
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Debate over future of Akaroa’s last piece of undeveloped, publicly owned commercial land
The future of one of the last remaining pieces of undeveloped flat land in Akaroa is uncertain as the council seeks public views on the issue.
‘Everything we’ve built’: Canterbury businessman says scammers have destroyed his reputation
A genuine Methven cleaning business has been devastated after a fake online profiled mimicked its online platform and scammed customers.
Ratepayer backlash: 18,500 sign petition against $15m Christ Church Cathedral grant
A petition calling on the council to revisit its decision to give Christ Church Cathedral $15 million has reached 18,500 signatures, but its unlikely to make any difference.
NZ now at risk of missing all its climate targets, Climate Commission warns
The commission says slow progress on switching to low-emissions technology is no longer just a climate change problem: it's stopping households saving money on energy costs.
Ramraiders hit Christchurch liquor store while burglars target dairy for ‘alcohol and cigarettes’
The metal bars of a Christchurch dairy were no match for ramraiders who crashed a car into the store front overnight.
NZ Football chief says a South Island A-League club makes ‘absolute sense’
The national body has already had expressions of interest if the A-League opens the door to a third New Zealand club, potentially in the South Island.
Canterbury boy and his dad banned from rugby after teen ref assaulted during a game
An under-18 rugby player and his father have been banned from rugby after a teenage referee was assaulted during a Canterbury club game.
Canterbury man died fearing cancer had returned. It hadn’t, coroner finds
A Canterbury man who died by suicide while fearing his cancer had returned never learned that medical tests had found no sign of the disease, prompting a coroner to call for a change in how patients receive test results.
‘Community coming together’: Actor’s personal experience a case of art imitating life
Luke Robb will never forget the welcome Timaru gave him when he and his brother came to stay with their aunt following the Canterbury earthquakes.
Some things about things
OPINION: Hustings is a strange word. Politicians are said to go to them during election campaigns, but I have never known what they are.
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‘It doesn’t make sense’ - Bishop looks to step on contentious new farming rules
Minister Chris Bishop has doubled down on his stance against PC1, but a Waikato farming figure says the sector won’t believe it until they see it.
‘You can’t sleep well’: Move-on notices disrupt Hamilton car sleepers
Every night, while most people are at home in bed, Donna Ingham is among those who have to find somewhere to park and sleep.
Offshore philanthropists bankroll housing lifeline in Paeroa
Sixteen residents will live at the new co-living ‘Project Paeroa’, with the $12 million development fully funded by overseas philanthropists.
Waikato new-build crafted to perfection with loft-style vibe
A builder’s own home brings an industrial, New York state of mind to a site in Cambridge.
Some things about things
OPINION: Hustings is a strange word. Politicians are said to go to them during election campaigns, but I have never known what they are.
From farmland to forest: Waitomo couple restore native habitat
A Waitomo couple are on a mission to restore their slice of land to native bush and create a wildlife sanctuary.
Student who complained about teacher’s touching asked ‘were you lying?’
In a nondescript Hamilton hotel room, a teacher fights for his professional reputation and a 15-year-old is put under the microscope.
Pigeons and marge sarnies among Spring Hill inspection findings
While there were pockets of good practice, inspectors had some ‘serious concerns’, a report says.
Bird flu gloom looms over Sanctuary Mountain
Sanctuary Mountain says it has prepared for bird flu for more than a year but tourism, and kiwi translocations could still be affected.
Smoke, mirrors and the real cost to ratepayers
OPINION: We’re heading towards a system that looks cheaper on paper but delivers less, costs more, and erodes local control.
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Jump scare: The Commonwealth Games start in 48 hours
Everything you need to know to jump on the Team NZ bandwagon.
‘Such a cool piece of history’: Sophie Rogers’ most inspirational reads
The former bookseller and librarian turned author on the books that have shaped her.
Big feelings, small spend: a guide to birthdays on a budget
Smart ideas for making the people you love feel like a million bucks – without spending anything close.
Are Chris Bishop’s RMA reforms on shaky ground?
The latest controversial changes to the Resource Management Act risk make the legislative package even more politically toxic.
How much sport is too much sport? And which sports matter the most?
There’s so much sport in the news, we’re fighting over it.
What to see in Chugoku, the Japanese region with something for everyone
It’s home to ancient traditions, epic outdoor adventures and one of the world’s most important historic sites – and that’s just the start of the story.
The little parties coiling their springs for election 2026
Watch out threshold. They’re coming for you.
What not to miss at WORD Christchurch 2026
From Dave Dobbyn to small presses to memoir, WORD Christchurch packs a punch.
Fenz bosses grilled as fleet crisis inquiry returns to parliament
MPs failed to hide their frustration with Fire and Emergency NZ, with one prodding board members to resign.
Babysitting, a ball and a glass door. What could go wrong?
We stand in solidarity with Bryn and Ku’s brief, troubled stint as babysitters.