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Former foster father called police after receiving messages detailing alleged abuse of woman

Jury told alleged abuser has historic conviction for manslaughter.

Prince Harry’s UK visit thrown into chaos as Buckingham Palace pulls stay offer

A palace source said the invitation was withdrawn after late acceptance.

Why Liam Lawson is F1’s best value-for-money driver

OPINION: What we learned from the British Grand Prix.

Jesse Mulligan: What Europe’s restaurant scene taught me about dining in NZ

On holiday in Europe in a heatwave, Jesse has some ideas and accolades for Kiwi hospo.

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'Deeply concerning': China fires nuclear-capable test missile in South Pacific

New Zealand was warned that China planned to fire a missile into the South Pacific Ocean only hours before the launch, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said.

Live: Red-level rain warning follows storm north after Otago deluge

Parts of Marlborough and Canterbury are bracing for up to 400mm of rain as the storm that drenched Otago and forced evacuations in Oamaru shifts north.

'Not acceptable' - Key area All Blacks want to fix for Italy challenge

Leaking 32 points and four tries against France has served to focus minds after the relief of victory in Christchurch.

Govt touts rising India trade – PM condemns anti-immigrant rhetoric

The trade drumbeat comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Auckland on Friday - the first official visit by an Indian leader in 40 years.

Australia and Fiji ink new mutual defence alliance

Australia's prime minister inked Fiji as Australia's fourth ally in a signing ceremony with counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka at State House in Suva on Monday.

Lightning strike causes 'considerable damage' to Whangamatā home

Photos from the scene show the extent of the damage, with blackened power points, an exploded fuse box, and holes blown through the home's walls.

Heartbreak as Australian rules footballer receives end-of-life care

Nathan Fitzgerald suffered multiple head knocks before landing head-first on the cricket pitch during his fall.

Caregiver named who raped an elderly woman, assaulted another

Nilushan Jayanga Silva Ginthota Vidhanage was earlier found guilty of rape and two charges of unlawful sexual connection, RNZ can reveal.

Lotto NZ changes winner announcements ahead of $23m jackpot

The change will take effect from this Wednesday, July 8, giving "players a wider window to see if they’re a big winner".

Developer felled trees, didn't build houses, now property is for sale

The property was touted as the last, large undeveloped parcel of residential-zoned land in central Kerikeri when it was first put on the market in 2021.

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‘He’s got my Taser’: Wild police radio drama revealed as five-minute prank

An “Oscar-worthy” drama involving an axe-wielding crim, a stolen Taser and a shoeless cop stranded in a creek turned out to be an elaborate police prank.

Police launch rapid review of 1,000 sexual assault, child abuse cases managed by one senior officer

Adult sexual assault and child abuse investigations re-opened in ‘horrific situation’

I haere ahau ki Logan Brown i Pōneke i te rā tuatahi o tōna tūnga whetū Michelin, ā, i tino hira ahau

Ko te tikanga, he oruatanga noa iho: I tāpuia e au te tēpu i ngā wiki ki mua mō tētahi āhuatanga tino whakahirahira, engari i muri iho ka mōhio ahau me tuhi ahau mō te kai i tētahi wharekai whetū o Michelin mō te wā tuatahi.

Why Moorby's remarkable return deserves an All Blacks debut

Josh Moorby shouldn’t have even been in the frame to play for the All Blacks after leaving to play in France. Now he’s on the cusp of making his test debut.

Inexperienced climber’s ‘reckless’ ascent of Mt Taranaki ended in death

Vladimir Levchenko underestimated winter conditions and attempted the climb with unsuitable equipment, a coroner has found.

‘Uncertain time for workers’: BP reviews future of Connect sites - and their hundreds of staff

Fuel giant may outsource day-to-day running to independent contractors, a union says.

Michelin stars, octopus guilt and the mystery of the disappearing soup

I went to Logan Brown in Wellington on the first day of its Michelin star status and felt very important, Joel Maxwell writes.

The quick physical trick that calms your panic—and works for kids too

A three-step routine helps regulate your nervous system during a sudden wave of anxiety, and it can even stop a child's meltdown.

Old chicken coop was once a family home where 8 children grew up

It's hard to imagine now, but the decrepit shack was once a much-loved and cared-for family home, where eight children were raised.

Three rules to stop you from wrecking your investments

Planning for temptation can be integral to making it through rough waters.

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Government looks at VPN restrictions as part of under-16 social media ban

The Post understands from multiple sources that a VPN ban or restriction is part of Erica Stanford’s plan, angering civil liberty groups.

Editorial: The real lesson of the Motu Move saga

EDITORIAL: The National Ticketing Solution may yet succeed. But its long, costly journey is a reminder that governments need to know when to persevere - and when to walk away.

‘Concerned about Hindutva? No’: PM confirms he’ll be at controversial Modi party

The Kia Ora Modi event is being held on Saturday evening and there are concerns it’ll be used to spread Hindutva ideology - but Christopher Luxon isn’t bothered.

Indian nationals face tougher pathway to residency from August - lawyer

A lawyer says Immigration NZ changes to temporary work visa rules will create “barriers to residency” for Indian nationals.

Get in quick, urges NZ Rugby as several hundred tickets remain for All Blacks v Italy test in Wellington

It’s been a slow burn, but Saturday’s Hnry Stadium test is expected to sell out in the nick of time with children’s tickets making up one-fifth of those sold at the 34,500-capacity arena.

China flexes: Test ballistic missile fired in South Pacific after Australia-Fiji defence pact

In a move the NZ Government said was “unwelcome and concerning”, China fired the missile following a new defence pact between Australia and Fiji.

Tips to ease the pressure of life on a fixed income in retirement

OPINION: What can retirees do for a bit more income and spending power? There is no silver bullet, but here are a few suggestions.

Small district council went to court to argue its quake-prone building notices were valid ‒ and lost

A High Court judge has found Carterton District Council failed to show its original earthquake-prone building assessments were carried out by suitably qualified people.

Law change will require drivers to give way to buses

Bus drivers will no longer need to rely on the courtesy of other motorists

What we learned from round one of the Nations Championship - and where the All Blacks fit in

ANALYSIS: Optimism abounds after the All Blacks’ win, but it wasn’t the best attacking rugby of the weekend.

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Empty lot near Christchurch Hospital sits idle as 2000 staff wait for parks

A block of land big enough for 200 cars is sitting empty, just metres from Christchurch Hospital as 2000 staff wait for parks.

Man’s theft of 4000 litres of petrol the latest crime in 40 years of offending

About to serve a home detention spell for $60,000 of fraud, career criminal Tony Valentine was helping fill oil drums with thousands of litres of stolen premium petrol.

Dying woman’s bucket list trip cut short after caravan insurance dispute

A woman given a terminal diagnosis sold everything she owned to take one last road trip around New Zealand with her husband, but their dream journey has been put on hold by an eight-month dispute with their insurer over caravan repairs.

We may be soft on speed, but that’s not the only problem driving the road toll

OPINION: Crash Nation, the current series of articles in The Press on South Island road crashes, is making for an absorbing, sobering read.

Government looks at VPN restrictions as part of under-16 social media ban

The Post understands from multiple sources that a VPN ban or restriction is part of Erica Stanford’s plan, angering civil liberty groups.

Man jailed over fatal beating of 10-year-old denied parole again

The man who fatally beat his 10-year-old stepson over a missing $5 has again been denied parole.

Law change will require drivers to give way to buses

Bus drivers will no longer need to rely on the courtesy of other motorists

Former Selwyn mayor Kelvin Coe remembered as a ‘staunch advocate’

Former Selwyn District Mayor Kelvin Coe has died, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service spanning more than two decades.

‘Trust horribly broken’: Rest home rapist will be deported after serving sentence

The man used his position as a night-shift caregiver at a Christchurch care facility to target vulnerable women who depended on others for their care and safety, the court heard.

Street Cred: From Tonga to the touchline

Banking on a new life, committed to the sideline or dedicated to dentistry - the people of central Christchurch.

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Empty shops, $200m lost, 1200 jobs gone: Report details CBD downturn

A new report shows how hard it was for Hamilton’s city centre businesses last year, with the number of empty shops at its highest rate in a decade.

‘Up into the sky’: On site at the Waikato Medical School build

After years of planning and artist's impressions, Waikato’s new medical school is now physically changing the skyline.

Flagstaff residents frustrated by new mobile tower

What happens if you get a letter in the mail telling you a whopping mobile tower is going to be erected across the street from you? As it turns out, there’s not much you can do.

Outsourcing boom in Waikato cardiology as demand strains system

Waikato Hospital has spent more than $2 million outsourcing cardiac care to the private sector over a span of about five months, as it struggles to keep up with high demand.

Pedophile’s home looted after he fails to show up for trial

Mervyn Scott, 58, was jailed for two years, four months and 15 days when he appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Monday.

Hamilton’s oldest law firm takes on New Zealand’s biggest city

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3.97% rates rise for Thames-Coromandel as district moves to ‘user-pay’ model

A sub 4% rate rise is booked in for Thames-Coromandel ratepayers as council looks to rely more on a user pay model for fees and services.

Lightning blasts hole in home and fries nearby car

A Whangamatā home has sustained extensive electrical damage during an early morning thunderstorm.

Tenders out for Cambridge-Piarere expressway

Contractors can now put their pitches in to NZTA for the first part of the project.

Illegal tree felling ends up costing $7000

A healthy Cambridge street tree was chopped down without council permission, and the matter went to court.

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A desperate attempt to find any New Zealand connection to the Taylor Swift wedding

They may not have got married here, but that doesn’t mean Aotearoa wasn’t the unofficial guest of honour at Taylor Swift’s wedding.

New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

Including the family-friendly adventures of the last moa, and one of the best local horrror-comedies ever made.

‘It can happen to absolutely anyone’: A day in the life of a Pet Refuge caseworker

Every day, pets are being removed from domestic violence situations around the country. We talk to one of the workers on the front line.

Amid proposed changes to conservation law, can Florida serve as a cautionary tale?

‘As a lifelong conservationist who has watched Florida get paved over in my lifetime, believe me, it could happen to New Zealand.’

NZ Inc is going all in on AI data centres

The government wants $25-35 billion in data centre investment, and it just gathered 100 of the country’s most powerful business leaders to make the case.

Are New Zealand’s ‘outdated’ surrogacy laws finally set to change?

After five years of delays and consultations, a bill to update our surrogacy laws is progressing again.

The All Blacks’ close win over France proves that rugby is now a 40-man game

The focus on who wasn’t playing on Saturday was redundant in an era in which player depth is critical.

Are we about to elect our least popular prime minister for 33 years?

Polling suggests the PM for the next term of parliament will arrive on a wave of meh.

Meth ruined my dreams of going home to Northland

I want to be on my whenua, with my hapū, but meth has moved in.

Love, actually, at 70: ‘We fell in love really fast. I was 17, he was 20’

A woman who’s been married 51 years explains what has made it work.