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'Unassuming' florist's secret life in $7m cannabis syndicate revealed

Her record was spotless, but she played a vital role in Vietnamese organised crime.

All Blacks ‘far from perfect’: World media reacts to victory over Italy

How the world’s media reacted to the 47-17 victory over the Azzurri at Hnry Stadium.

Retirement village resident faces $95k loss after quitting noisy villa

'Hope my case helps highlight what’s going on. Many other people said they felt trapped.'

Powerball jackpot climbs again as $25m prize goes unstruck

The $25m Powerball prize has rolled over for the 10th consecutive draw.

The victory that proved All Blacks have truly turned a corner

OPINION: Dave Rennie's men adjusted, and found a way to break Italy down.

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All Blacks praise 'special' Jordan after 50 Test-try milestone

Skipper Ardie Savea says Jordan's leadership and rugby intelligence are just as important as the wing's try-scoring ability.

Thousands welcome Modi at Auckland rally as protesters gather outside

Supporters packed Spark Arena to celebrate the Indian prime minister's first visit to New Zealand, while protesters demonstrated outside.

Brilliant Jordan shows All Blacks how it's done against Italy

Will Jordan's three tries in Wellington took him to the top of New Zealand's Test try-scoring tally as the home side recovered from another shaky start.

Trump warns Iran after calls for his assassination at Khamenei's funeral

The warning came as Washington pressed Iran to publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open to international shipping.

Recap: All Blacks defeat Italy as Will Jordan breaks all-time try-scoring record

The All Blacks defeated Italy at Hnry Stadium in Wellington as Will Jordan broke the all-time try-scoring record for the All Blacks.

'Made for each other': NZ, India unveil strategic partnership to elevate ties

Luxon and Modi have announced a new Strategic Partnership and agreed to a roadmap aimed at doubling two-way trade by 2030.

New Zealand wage growth 'worst in the world' - new report shows

New Zealanders have had some of the worst wage growth in the world in recent years, when adjusted for inflation.

King Charles hosts Prince Harry and family for first time in years

Harry, Meghan, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, met with the king and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, a country estate west of London.

Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair flight from Greece

One passenger told Greek media the man's "whole head, neck, shoulders" were pulled out of the window, adding that those seated near him pulled him back in.

All Whites to return home for clashes against India

The NZ men's football team will play its first match at Christchurch's new One New Zealand Stadium as part of a two-match series against India in November.

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Ireland grinds out a 36-20 win over Japan in Nations Championship

Ireland secured a bonus point in a grinding 36-20 win over Japan on Saturday to make it back-to-back victories to start the Nations Championship following the come-from-behind 33-31 thriller against Australia.

Looking into the abyss, and doing what Tolstoy did

Opinion: Wellington lawyer and author Daniel Kalderimis, KC, squirmed when I made the Tolstoy comparison, but I stand by it.

The key takeaways from the All Blacks’ mixed bag against Italy

It’s fair to say there will be mixed emotions when Dave Rennie sits down and evaluates his second test in charge of the All Blacks.

‘Felt like I won Lotto’: Why one investor sold every rental to buy a $6.4m Invercargill office block

Investors are pulling back on residential property - so are they really turning to commercial buildings?

It’s getting harder but here’s how to spot a deepfake (for now)

If you’re looking for a quick way to measure AI progress, you could do worse than watching Will Smith eat spaghetti.

‘I wouldn't say we agreed instantly’: The couple who bought a derelict school in a tiny town

When Ian "Hippy" Rogers and his wife Sue first laid eyes on the dilapidated buildings in Tokanui, they saw two very different things.

Wows, waves, and waiting lines: Staying at Gold Coast’s hottest hotel

Beachfront luxury, sweeping ocean views and one of the Gold Coast's hottest addresses make the Mondrian an easy place to unwind.

A dining table in Havelock North and the heart of the Italian Film Festival

Paolo Rotondo has the Italian trait of dealing with umpteen things at once while simultaneously being a picture of serenity, class and charm.

We adopted a retired greyhound; what we got is more half pussycat, half baby giraffe

On 31 July commercial greyhound racing in New Zealand will cease. Hundreds of greyhounds will need new homes.

Golf club complaints: Broken windows and roof tiles, and a ball that narrowly missed a baby

A mother was breastfeeding their 9-week-old infant when they claim an errant golf ball came through an open door, allegedly landing centimetres from the child.

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DIA says a pokie IT project cost $6.6m. Its own documents say otherwise

The promise was a free gambling IT system. The reality was years of rising budgets, a $19 million funding trail, a major phase abandoned and a replacement project launched just four years later.

Modi’s NZ visit: An historic visit for a landmark agreement - but what’s the $34b catch?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says both countries are on the same page about the investment pledge NZ has made, despite differences in how India has worded the agreement.

Gin Wigmore on grief, reinvention - and the moment she knew her marriage was over

As she releases her first album in eight years, Gin Wigmore opens up about her return to Aotearoa, and why the idea of permanence still scares her.

National: Building the future, or building in the future?

OPINION: As laudable as long term planning might be, it can so easily become an unfunded mirage.

Winston Peters: Statesman, power-broker, online troll

The 81-year-old politician has become unexpectedly fluent in online culture war language.

Why the All Whites are a better business investment bet than the All Blacks

OPINION: Football’s sheer global reach means Government agencies and export giants should be clamouring to back the All Whites as they build their worldwide profile.

How Queenstown became a fast-track petri dish

OPINION: Queenstown desperately needs housing, but who controls the future of a place when private developers can move faster than the infrastructure needed to support them?

Matthew Hooton: An editor’s indulgence

OPINION: Every new editor is allowed at least one personal indulgence and mine launches today.

Dreaming of an upsize? What your city money can buy in the regions

Looking for a backyard, an extra bedroom or room to grow veges? For the cost of an apartment in Auckland there is so much more available if you are up for moving.

What’s for dinner, Facebook?

Home-cooked, highly rated and not always legal: welcome to New Zealand's online food court.

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Former banker turns down Australian job to chase Christchurch lifestyle

While thousands of New Zealanders continue heading across the Tasman in search of higher wages, former banker Ujval Patel made the opposite choice.

NZ, India to double two way trade, agree to Indo-Pacific maritime security cooperation

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian PM Narenda Modi have had a bilateral meeting in Auckland.

Hurricanes Poua stun unbeaten Matatū with last play of Super Rugby Aupiki thriller

The Poua’s incredible turnaround continues with a two-point victory in Timaru, inflicting the southern side’s first loss of the season.

Young child ‘running wild’, drunk, as child protection agency fails to respond to warnings

The agency responsible for keeping children safe is broken and “dysfunctional”, say Canterbury principals who are calling for a meeting Oranga Tamarki leaders.

Toddler ‘on his deathbed’ before leukaemia diagnosed - Mum calls for better access to blood tests

Zander’s mum said the West Coast toddler had no immune system left by the time he successfully had blood taken.

One economy, three councils: Would a Greater Christchurch super-city actually mean more clout?

Greater Christchurch has the population, workforce and economic output of a major New Zealand city-region, but its political voice and ability to argue for investment are split three ways.

Love-Hate Relationship on air fryers: Hot air or hot property?

In which a cooking gadget proves itself pointless ... but in a fraction of the time it would take a conventional oven.

From $251m to $524m: How Parakiore’s cost doubled

Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre has finished with an estimated final cost of about $524 million, more than double the indicative project cost listed when the facility was first agreed.

Pioneer or ‘pervert’: The strange case of John Money

How did a mostly forgotten New Zealand scientist and arts patron become an internet bogeyman?

The mysterious case of the missing hospital waiting list data

When I asked Health NZ where its detailed waiting list data had gone in the last quarter’s reporting, they said it was accidentally left off. And then it happened again.

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Air Jordan: All Blacks winger smashes tryscoring record with Wellington hat-trick

Will Jordan exploded past Doug Howlett to become New Zealand’s greatest test try-scorer in a mixed-bag performance against Italy.

All Blacks win fails to answer questions at No 13 and No 6

ANALYSIS: Billy Proctor was outpointed by Italy’s world-class Tommaso Menoncello and Wallace Sititi produced an error-ridden performance.

How one man’s rusting boat became ratepayers’ $55,000 headache

Months before it sank in an April cyclone local had been pleading with officials to act. They wanted to, but couldn’t, documents reveal.

Nursing union calls for staffing transparency on night of ED death

The health system must disclose whether the Waikato ED was short-staffed at the time of a tragic patient death, the nursing union says.

Monarchs butterflies give Waikato winter the royal tick of approval

Sightings of the iconic black and orange insects are on the decline, making a swarm overwintering in the town particularly encouraging.

Star-gazing, Matariki kai and Michelin stars

I had the best location for star-gazing in my childhood, in the foothills of Mt Maungatautari, near Cambridge.

Days of Future Past: Profanity and propaganda accusations levelled at play

Critics decried the ‘sordid realism’, the profanity, and the ‘ridicule’ of the British Army, but there were supporters too.

Bladder bag emptying on neighbour’s lawn sees KO tenant kicked out

Emptying a catheter bag on the neighbour’s lawn and trying to staunch out passers-by with gang signs and stares saw a state house tenant kicked out.

Health NZ U-turns on plan to stop publishing hospital waiting list detail

Health NZ said Kiwis would have to make OIA requests for detailed hospital waiting list data that it previously published every quarter. Then we asked the minister for comment.

A hospital site suggestion and an ED nightmare: Letters to the editor

One letter writer reckons it’s time for the hospital to shift somewhere more spacious, another recounts his late wife’s ED admission.

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The joys of being a bandwagon sports fan

Few things are as thrilling as screaming ‘WE’RE SO BACK!’ in a bar knowing full well you have no idea where you’d been.

How did we get stuck in this millennial franchise hell loop?

We simply can’t keep going back – or can we?

Where to eat in the Bay of Plenty – an insider’s guide

Where to find the best pizza, kina, bánh mì, Māori-Japanese fusion ramen and more in the Bay of Plenty.

The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending July 10

All hail the return of Heartstopper!

Vera Ellen on what it feels like when AI takes your music

Deeply personal music about painful experiences have been scraped for parts.

What to watch this Matariki weekend

From historical docudramas to heartwarming family films, these are our viewing picks for Matariki 2026.

Why you should watch Hinemihi: The House with Golden Eyes

A story of survival, loss and belonging.

How Puanga is helping me to grieve te reo Māori

The revival of tātai arorangi provides an opportunity to connect with our whakapapa and reo.

The pick of the Matariki picture books

A selection of Matariki-themed books to share with friends and whānau – updated for 2026.

A view from the junction of media and politics

Mike Munro’s career spans gallery journalist in the time of Muldoon and Lange, spin doctor to Helen Clark and chief of staff for Jacinda Ardern.