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Two elderly ex-cops on trial for perverting justice at 1986 murder trial

Alan Hall spent 17 years in jail and more on parole before his Supreme Court exoneration.

Black Caps ruin Stokes’ retirement party to claim England test series victory

New Zealand have fought back from 1-0 down to claim one of the great series wins.

Inside 'the Ark': How a blindfolded TV singer became leader of a deadly cult

Kaixiao Liu killed Shulai Wang, whose body was found in a bag in Auckland's Gulf Harbour.

Thomas Coughlan: Labour thinks New Zealand is very broken — it’s unsure how much it wants to fix it

Labour candidates swapped stories of a tough economy, but new policy is hard to find.

The AI chatbots turning Kiwi kids against their families: 'Your parents are #@^!'

Tests showed companion bots encouraged violence, drink driving and even suicide.

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Venezuela quakes: Story of survival cuts through days of tragedy

A father and son were pulled from a mountain of rubble four days after they became trapped.

PM slams 'abysmal' govt IT as Bishop defends $1.4b ticketing project

The public transport ticketing project has cost hundreds of millions to deliver and missed three launch targets in nine months over 2024 and 2025.

'Health system is dangerous for Māori' says Dr Lance O’Sullivan

Former New Zealander of the Year is critical of recent announcements made in the health sector.

National quietly ditches under-30s KiwiSaver rent bond policy

Housing Minister says allowing allow tenants to use KiwiSaver to pay bonds ended up in the "nice idea, but too difficult basket".

Kaixiao Liu: Failed China's Got Talent contestant to Auckland mystery death

The leader of a fringe religious group was found guilty of the kidnapping and manslaughter of 70-year-old Shulai Wang.

'Authentic': All Blacks dig into legacy before first Test under Rennie

New head coach Dave Rennie has made his presence felt ahead of the Nations Championship Test against France says assistant Jason Ryan.

Two teen girls in school after being blocked by wrong information

The 14-year-olds were unable to enrol for five months despite being New Zealand citizens.

Truck carrying wood bursts into flames on key Coromandel highway

Crews from Puriri and Thames were working to extinguish the blaze, with police requested to manage traffic and motorists urged to take an alternative route.

Hokitika's famous driftwood sign destroyed in suspected vandalism

Police are investigating after one of the West Coast's most-photographed landmarks was deliberately dismantled.

Raids target suspected Russian sanction breaches across NZ and Australia

Three companies are under investigation for allegedly exporting prohibited assets, with a Christchurch home seized as inquiries continue.

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WhatsApp to let users go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing privacy blind spot

WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot.

'Do we need gumboots and hard hats?': Nurses sound alarm over hospital leaks

Three nurses say leaks, flooding and electrical hazards have left staff questioning the safety of Hutt Hospital, while Health NZ insists risks are being managed.

He whakaeke ahurei: E 24 ngā ara kua whakataria a Māori e tēnei Kāwanatanga

Mai i te kete hauora ki te reo, e toru tau te Kāwanatanga e whakahoki ana i a Māori “ki tō mātou wāhi”.

Five ways the government wants to change your weekend getaway

The Government has released New Zealand’s first national policy statement for tourism, outlining how to manage the country’s second-highest export earner over the next decade.

Next stop Paraguay: Tim Payne's viral adventure isn't over

The 32-year-old right back is heading to Club Olimpia for a medical following the All Whites’ elimination from the World Cup.

This photo of a Te Pāti Māori MP and National minister is at the centre of a feud over breast screening

Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is again being accused of taking credit for work she hasn’t been involved in.

'Lone Survivor': The last man standing after All Blacks shake-up

A reference to a movie about four US Navy SEALS stuck in Afghanistan was Jason Ryan's way of responding to a question about how he would sum up his time with the All Blacks.

‘There’s no precedent’: Builder told he'd be dead by Christmas. Two years on, there’s no trace of his cancer

Mike Prujean is defying his bleak prognosis - but has suffered major side-effects from his treatment.

The five-minute work habit that could boost your mood and performance

A five-minute walk every hour could be enough to improve workers' mood and reduce fatigue without hurting productivity.

They moved to Auckland with two rules: No brick, and absolutely no church conversions. Then they walked inside

They were firm they didn’t want a church conversion when they moved to Auckland. Then they saw the Gospel Hall in Devonport.

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The $63,000 Toronto trip isn’t the only costly ministerial journey

ANALYSIS: Spending $63,000 on a trip to Toronto has attracted criticism in recent weeks. But how does Shane Jones travel bill compare to other MPs?

Editorial: A robot walked on to the shop floor

EDITORIAL: Artificial intelligence will create wealth and boost productivity. It will also replace jobs. Pretending otherwise is no way to prepare for what comes next.

Closed-door Auckland Council meetings spark conduct complaint

Several allegations of bad behaviour have emerged in recent weeks, with tense closed-door meetings over budget cuts described as a divisive ”feeding frenzy”.

Your insurance bill is becoming your climate warning

As weather events intensify around the country, Kiwis question whether insurance will remain affordable and if they will even have it.

$25m spent and counting – but transport minister insists spades ‘in the ground’ on Wellington tunnels project

Wellington’s mega highway project has already cost $25 million for contractors and consultants, but parties are divided on how much work has actually been done.

Why getting the national ticketing project back on track was the only option

OPINION: Scrapping the $1.36b ticketing system would have cost taxpayers more, writes Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

Delays, missed treatment opportunities in boy's death in hospital, review finds

Four-year-old Sebby Chua died eight hours after arriving at Wellington ED, in distress with swollen limbs. The sepsis that likely killed him in 2022 went undiagnosed for more than five hours.

What is the 30% rule? This man says it will help NZ hospitality

Entrepreneur Preston Lee spoke with The Post on his secret to hospitality success and why he loves working with Gen Z.

All Black hooker’s debt of gratitude to Hurricanes mates after harrowing concussion ordeal

Asafo Aumua credits one of the new caps with his revival as he readies for his first All Blacks match since November 2024.

Welcome to the World Cup knockout phase: Now, who makes the final and who hoists the trophy?

ANALYSIS: As the round of 32 gets under way, our football writers assess the leading contenders and make their picks for who will play for the big prize on July 20.

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Resident mystified after ‘ghost’ frame stains appear in near-new Rolleston home

Abbey Jarvis was surprised when the dark stains appeared throughout her Rolleston home - then she was asked to pay towards fixing it

The ‘love tax’: Parkinson’s sufferer fights for change so his partner doesn’t have to be his ‘welfare solution’

A former travel agent with early-onset Parkinson’s disease is calling on the Government to scrap what he calls a “love tax” — a welfare rule that strips disabled people of financial support simply because their partner earns an income.

Fletcher Living targets spring/summer start for $40m 78-home Sydenham project

Fletcher Living hopes to start work on a new $40 million housing development in Sydenham later this year.

Your insurance bill is becoming your climate warning

As weather events intensify around the country, Kiwis question whether insurance will remain affordable and if they will even have it.

How should the council respond on two key fronts?

OPINION: A swirl of intrigue, alarm and uncertainty surrounds two big Christchurch proposals.

After 13 years of waiting, Christchurch deaf school’s move edges closer – but funding remains in limbo

After 13 years in quake-damaged buildings, Christchurch’s specialist deaf school has approved a long-awaited relocation plan — but the Government is yet to commit funding.

‘Betrayed’ Subway worker told to resign to get Xmas leave awarded $33,000 for unjustified dismissal

The Christchurch fast-food worker told the ERA she was repeatedly told to resign to take Christmas leave.

Mainland Parking founder denies trying to lure Wilson employee to rival company

On the third day of cross-examination, Peter Turner denied attempting to recruit a Wilson employee, while lawyers also challenged him over allegations he disguised confidential Wilson documents and concealed evidence before leaving the company.

Bernard Whimp a no-show at liquidation court case after failed delay attempt

The troubled Canterbury businessman applied for a last minute adjournment to liquidation proceedings against his companies. He also tried to use money from his late father’s estate to pay for a lawyer.

Dumplings, bianlian and Mandarin: Young Kiwis embrace language learning and cultural exchange

As language learning declines in New Zealand, some young Kiwis are bucking the trend.

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Council’s plea for help to counter avian invasion

A fake wolf could hold the key to saving a popular Hamilton lake from a noisy, messy and potentially dangerous invasion of Canada geese.

Battle looms over Taupō’s $80m nest egg

Residents and councillors fear the district’s Taupō Electricity Limited Fund could be swallowed up by a larger council if boundaries are redrawn.

Puff of dope sees repeat drink-driving mum of three sent to jail

Shandi Gineah Nahu, 36, won’t be able to drink or smoke dope for quite some time to come.

A ‘sense of scale and quality’: $300m Peacocke retirement village to bring 105 jobs

A grandiose $300 million retirement village on the banks of the Waikato River is taking shape with homes available to buy from next year.

Home owner told to cough up cash after cops find partner’s cannabis crop

A Te Kuiti woman has avoided having her family trust-owned home seized by the Crown after it was deemed an “instrument of crime” due to cannabis cultivation.

Cash over care: Waikato group urges major rewrite of disability bill

A Waikato advocacy group has slammed a proposed bill it warns could leave disabled people - and their families - in the lurch.

Your insurance bill is becoming your climate warning

As weather events intensify around the country, Kiwis question whether insurance will remain affordable and if they will even have it.

Police investigating Raglan cottage fire

The blaze destroyed Raglan couple John Vissers and Tracey Bonnington's cottage.

Review: Chess drama called for fewer pieces, more subterfuge

The strongest scene is one that’s allowed space to breathe, giving a sense of the Communist era and culture.

Why winter camping is a genius New Zealand travel hack

Winter doesn’t have to mean packing away the tent. With the right preparation, cold-weather camping opens up quieter sites, lower costs and some of New Zealand’s clearest night skies.

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A reading renaissance: Wellington welcomes two new indie bookshops

Willis St will soon be home to not one, not two, but three indie bookstores.

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

Including a controversial new Gloriavale documentary and what some critics are calling the funniest show of the year.

A little better every day: ‘The garden was quite a healing process’

Inside Matariki at Amberley School, where they’re planting seeds of growth to honour a beloved teacher’s legacy.

The problem with treating science like a startup

Few New Zealanders spend much time thinking about volcanic monitoring but when a volcano erupts, we expect expertise to exist immediately.

Julie Christie’s new Gloriavale documentary plays it dangerously neutral

Three’s new docuseries wants viewers to decide for themselves about Gloriavale – but is that fair?

(Re)introducing Act’s new deputy leader, Nicole McKee

The Act Party has named New Zealand’s most famous former gun lobbyist as its new deputy leader.

Labour’s hype train has finally arrived in Wellington

If there’s anything a Labour Party event can do well, it’s emulating the vibe of a church youth conference.

Aura edits and protests: Field notes from the Act Party’s big flash rally

Act kicked off the election campaign with a new deputy leader and an American-style rally. Also, David Seymour botched his Latin.

How the guitar became ‘part of the whānau’ for Māori

Guitars arrived in New Zealand with settlers, yet they have become a part of Māori culture. How?

Attention armchair selectors: these are the mistakes you’re making

Think you could pick a better All Blacks squad than Dave Rennie and co?