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'It felt isolating': Teen shocked hockey CEO failed to report serious complaints to cops
The girl's father has now filed a complaint with the Sports Integrity Commission.
Person in critical condition after assault in central Auckland
Forensic tents have been set up as police examine the scene.
All Whites v Iran player ratings: The pair of Kiwis who top scored with 9/10
How the All Whites players rated in their 2-2 World Cup draw with Iran.
‘Cross that bridge if we have to’: What if Labour’s capital gains tax brings in less money?
The party's finance spokeswoman is confident in the costings.
High-profile psychologist Karen Nimmo under supervision order after complaint by ex-client
Nimmo declined to comment when approached by the Herald.
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Immigration NZ's failings have been exposed, will it be the only agency?
Analysis - National MP Grant McCallum spoke for the room, repeatedly muttering "Jesus!" as Erica Stanford levelled extraordinary allegations against her own ministry.
Trump 'not happy' with Israel, says Iran deal to be made public soon
The US President said the text of the deal states clearly that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon, and the full agreement would be made public in a few days.
'Cancel culture' tactics on both sides of politics
While the left uses rhetoric, the right cancels 'more aggressively' with legal and political tactics, says a media freedom advocate.
Residents find out homes could be up for acquisition during public briefing
The South Dunedin Future programme has presented three proposals for how the low-lying community can adapt to the effects of climate change.
'Telepathy' and connection behind All Whites World Cup result
Students' association admits charge for mass food poisoning outbreak
Why Munster is always Queensland's Origin saviour
Workplace safety changes will create confusion, not cut risks, says expert
What will actually fix NZ's public transport woes?
Concerns raised over minister's replacement of Medical Council leadership
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What to know: The de-mining and escort missions for Strait of Hormuz
France and Britain have been working on the plans for months after French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea back in March.
Family praise lifesavers, surgeons after Sydney shark attack
Leah Stewart was bitten by a suspected great white shark while swimming in between the flags and close to shore at Coogee beach on Saturday.
World Cup: Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after draw with NZ
The team had expected to spend the night in California to maximise the normal recovery process after its opening game.
Eli Just 'just so happy' after scoring twice against Iran
Following the game, Eli Just said it was "really, really special" to have scored twice at a World Cup for New Zealand.
Sunken train station on infamous WWII railway resurfaces in Thailand
Thousands of Allied prisoners of war and Asian laborers toiled and died building the railway, a supply route through mainland Southeast Asia for the occupying Japanese forces.
Gulf body trial: Recordings of defendants discussing body disposal
The body of Shulai Wang was found wrapped in plastic bags in Auckland's Gulf Harbour in March 2024.
Eli Just double earns All Whites draw with Iran at World Cup
Just scored two goals for the All Whites in their 2-2 draw against Iran in Los Angeles.
NZ and Iran share the spoils in thrilling World Cup clash
Eli Just scored twice for the All Whites as they drew 2-2 with Iran in LA.
Seven years, $33m, no results: failed govt IT project 'misled' minister
The seven-year project was discontinued in November last year, having delivered no measurable benefits.
UFC boss says 'never again' to another White House fight night
“It was an amazing experience – this was a one-of-one,” UFC CEO Dana White said. “It will never happen again.”
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‘Here we go’: Viral All White Tim Payne set for shock move to South America
Tim Payne's stunning rise from 4000 followers to 5.8m looks set to culminate in a shock move to Paraguayan champions Club Olimpia.
Have your say: Are A, B and C grades telling parents what they need to know?
Does a B in maths tell you your child is on track? Does a C mean they are struggling, improving, or simply being compared with classmates who started in a different place?
‘Feel for Ashley’: Referee’s gambling history dominates State of Origin build up
All you need to know about game II of State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland at the MCG.
‘I’m too young. I don’t have time for this’: When Cedric finally sought help, the disease had already spread
Cedric was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer at 33. He is sharing his story in the hope other young people will recognise the warning signs and seek help sooner.
Is it normal to feel flat even when life is going well?
I feel flat, like I'm just going through the motions. Is something wrong with me?
‘Everything I did I just peed’: One woman’s hidden 30-year health struggle
After wetting herself during a netball game, Emma Cherrington spent three decades hiding her incontinence.
Porsche 911 'will not become electric' - CEO
A battery-electric version of Porsche’s iconic sports car has been ruled out by the brand’s CEO.
Williamson’s retirement opens the door for former Black Caps mainstay
All you need to know ahead of the second test between the Black Caps and England.
They downsized for a tiny cottage that was once an 'ugly duckling'. Now it's winning awards
“We've actually got a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house, just everything is scaled down.”
AM quiz: In the acronym "IYKYK" what do both of the "K"s stand for?
Stuff morning quiz: June 17
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New poll has Labour in Government - and Opportunity closer to 5%
A new poll shows Labour narrowly retaking Government as a surge in support for the Green Party puts the left bloc over the edge - even as Labour itself falls.
Is a public sector this bad at complex projects really going to make AI work?
OPINION: Immigration NZ just wasted millions on a biometric project that will never happen. Can we really trust this sector to thrive with AI?
International expert warns Central Otago gold mine design is ‘riskiest’ option
Santana insists mine is safe, but other experts say alternatives should be considered.
Hurricanes say ‘bring it on’ to Chiefs fans, but we will drown out your cow bells as final sells out in minutes
Hosts are made warm favourites for the decider as they prepare to play to their first full house since winning the 2016 title at the 34,500-capacity Cake Tin.
The balancing act when public servants want to become politicians
OPINION: The public sector functions effectively on a simple but powerful concept, that it serves the government of the day, regardless of who holds office.
Aussies swoop in to grow their NZ footprint in security, fire protection services
A $45m deal sees ASX-listed Intelligent Monitoring Group employ 500 Kiwis across three cross-selling businesses.
Turning suburbs ‘blue’: ‘It’s just common sense’
“Bluefield” development is a new term that describes a form of housing intensification in established suburbs without destroying their character. How does it work?
Elected to vote, but banned from voting
OPINION: Long before he was a councillor, Karl Tiefenbacher told Wellingtonians the Golden Mile was a bad idea.
The mission to turn century-old crane into ‘living’ waterfront attraction
The cable car, Wellington botanic gardens, Zealandia ... the Hikitia?
‘’We are powerless to stop him’: Family seek owners of stolen property
Police couldn't help, experts were baffled, and a university is now studying his behaviour. The offender, meanwhile, remains at large.
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$380m flood defences along Avon River to protect 2200 properties against rising risk
Flood protection work along the Ōtakaro Avon River Corridor is expected to protect 2200 homes and buildings during a one in 200-year storm, but will cost ratepayers $380m.
Carter Group pays ECan $3.75m for 150-year-old Odeon Theatre
Christchurch property company the Carter Group has been identified as the buyer of the old Odeon Theatre and adjacent land sold by Environment Canterbury.
After 18 months, Canterbury's regional deal has no projects, no budget, and no finish line
Canterbury voters will not see a final regional deal proposal before the general election, despite mayors starting the process almost two years before polling day.
Meth dealer says prohibited military-style rifle stashed in caravan was for ‘veterinary’ purposes
A methamphetamine dealer who was found to have a military-style rifle sandwiched between his mattress and caravan wall says it was for humanitarian and veterinary purposes.
Former Wilson Parking boss sabotaged contracts to benefit his new company, court told
Wilson Parking NZ’s chief executive says he “had no reason to suspect” a former employee-turned-rival was undermining the business and plotting to steal clients, as the company alleges.
Cost of polytech’s failed 20-year partnership with Chinese university withheld
The financial impact of a failed 20-year educational partnership between Christchurch’s largest vocational education provider and a Chinese university is being withheld on the basis of “commercial sensitivity”, despite calls for transparency.
Such stuff as columns are made on
OPINION: An elderly gentleman rang, but I didn’t catch his name because the sound quality on my landline gets worse every year.
New poll has Labour in Government - and Opportunity closer to 5%
A new poll shows Labour narrowly retaking Government as a surge in support for the Green Party puts the left bloc over the edge - even as Labour itself falls.
Adventurers brave storm, raging rivers and broken rib to complete madcap Southern Alps traverse
An orange rain warning and a broken rib did not stop two Christchurch endurance mountain bikers traversing the South Island and carrying their bikes over mountain bluffs and wild rivers.
A sweet new buzz: Why Rolleston’s newest café is all about the honey
Rolleston has a new local drawcard, bringing more than a century of family beekeeping heritage into the morning coffee run.
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Pay per drop: New water charges loom for city dwellers
Low income Hamilton families face hard-to-stomach charges if the new company in charge of drinking and wastewater agrees to a water meter roll-out.
Booze maker leaves Big Smoke for Hamilton
New Zealand cream liqueur producer Remarkable Cream is moving production to Hamilton.
Man, 70, groped girl, 14, on city bus
It should have been an uneventful ride home for a 14-year-old Hamilton girl. Unfortunately an intoxicated Patrick Tuhura ensured it was anything but.
Bestsellers: What keeps bringing punters back to this highway cafe
One punter first found the Pōkeno Bacon Cafe on a toilet stop, another’s been making fortnightly visits for decades.
It’s only natural: Global Credit Crown for Maungatautari
The Waikato ecological sanctuary topped global biodiversity-credit sales in May, with buyers including several New Zealand organisations.
Council writes off $18k of overdue library book fees
After a two-year wait Hamilton City Council has given up on collecting an overdue library fee of $1405.
$12k car from Hamilton yard clapped out after four months on the road
A Hamilton car dealer has been ordered to refund a customer after engine failed just four months after purchase
South Waikato councillor rejects punishment, boss says too bad
Censured South Waikato councillor Zed Latinovic says he will not take part in three more code complaints, citing concerns about cost and process.
Breaking the cost barrier: Free GP clinic opens in Hamilton
Free GP visits might sound like a modern fairy tale to some, but Tui Medical is continuing to ‘spin gold out of straw’.
Hurricanes say ‘bring it on’ to Chiefs fans, but we will drown out your cow bells as final sells out in minutes
Hosts are made warm favourites for the decider as they prepare to play to their first full house since winning the 2016 title at the 34,500-capacity Cake Tin.
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Tim Payne’s 50 best moments from New Zealand vs Iran, ranked
An exclusively Tim Payne-focused breakdown of the All Whites’ draw with Iran in their opening match of the Fifa World Cup.
‘This is what we do’: Three generations take to the stage in A Vaudeville of Flowers
Ranging in age from seven to 76, the Devenies embrace the traditions of a family acting troupe.
Everything you need to know about HBO Max – and what it means for your favourite shows
All the important details about the upcoming launch of HBO Max in New Zealand.
Fifa World Cup 2026: Your absolute last-minute beginner’s guide
How to watch, when not to schedule a meeting and enough talking points to bluff your way through the next five weeks of sporting chit-chat.
‘I’m completely squeaky clean’: An interview with Matthew Hooton
From 2019: a longform interview with one of the most fascinating – and polarising – characters in NZ politics.
The cost of reclaiming your maiden name
After easily taking her ex-husband’s last name, divorcee Kathy Young learned just how hard it is to get your own name back.
How the government plans to ‘unlock’ papakāinga on Māori land
A raft of changes are being introduced with the aim of reducing cost and consent barriers to building on whenua Māori.
The cost of being: A CrossFit trainer with ‘gorse pockets’
‘We bought a house with my parents, so we only have a small mortgage – we’re very lucky.’
Our mental health services are improving – unless you’re young, Māori, Pasifika or disabled
The Wellbeing Commission’s latest report shows measurable gains in New Zealand’s mental health system – but the picture looks very different depending on who and where you are.
Three big unanswered questions about what the Iran peace deal means for New Zealand
New Zealanders responded to the prospect of Peace In Our Times with a resounding chorus of: ‘So when will petrol be cheaper?’