Ex-Olympian coach resigns after claims of inappropriate relationships with female players

Hockey New Zealand undertook an independent review after 'concerns' about player safety.

'Rug up': MetService warns of near-freezing mornings as Auckland drops to 3C

It will be a chilly start again tomorrow for parts of country.

More than a year vacant: What’s next for Takapuna’s unsold Loxley apartments?

The $35m Loxley Apartment have sat empty for more than a year since completion.

Lee Seabrook-Suckling: I'm a model and my face is my currency. AI is cashing in

OPINION: Kiwi models fear AI tools are already cutting into their limited paid work.

Watch: Inside the 'chronically full' neonatal ward where babies fight for life

Some of the premature newborns at Kidz First hospital are stuck - without homes to go to.

Police gave address of woman under protection order to ex-partner

The woman says the release caused her "considerable distress" and has meant she has moved her children out of the address.

Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard', wants control of energy infrastructure

A worsening of hostilities this week has undermined prospects for a swift end to more than three months of war.

All Whites settle into San Diego base as World Cup challenge looms

Warm weather, surf and strong local support have helped the All Whites feel at home in San Diego, but the focus is firmly on next week's World Cup opener against Iran.

Kōkako hit record numbers after baby boom in the bush

Auckland council's latest Kōkako census recorded 418 breeding pairs across the Hunua ranges, a 61 percent increase since the last census in 2022.

UK defence minister quits with stinging rebuke of PM Starmer

Emergency alert after chemicals detected in tap water

Players face familiar uncertainty as ANZ Premiership season winds down

Pentagon lockdown and evacuation was due to a false alarm, sources say

Super Rugby preview: All Kiwi semi-final showdown

India trade deal buoys horticulture sector at Fieldays

'Do not drink' warning issued for Waiouru tap water

Residents were advised not to use tap water for drinking until further notice – including making drinks or ice; food preparation; brushing teeth; or preparing infant/toddler formula.

Want solar panels? Here's what you should know

A growing number of homeowners are looking at putting panels on their roofs as the price of power rises and installation costs fall.

Former All White Clayton Lewis speaks of career-ending scandal

Midfielder with 27 appearances for New Zealand breaks silence on sports fixing that “flipped my life upside down”.

Labour cops flak over Fieldays stall: 'We're out and about'

Chris Hipkins says Labour MPs are talking directly to people at Fieldays rather than sitting at a stall in the back.

MetService warns of rare frosts for some unusual places this weekend

Meteorologist Paris Marshall said areas which “usually too warm to see frost, will see some patches”.

Passerby spotted collapsing train bridge that was still open - inquiry

Amid floodwaters in April 2024, the inundated Canterbury bridge was only closed to trains after a passerby noticed it, an investigation has found.

Loaded gun in child's bedroom found during Northland meth raids

Police have dismantled an alleged methamphetamine operation across remote Northland communities, recovering firearms, clan labs and cash after a year-long investigation.

Analysis: Brown's signing highlights NZR's eligibility inconsistencies

Tony Brown will continue to coach against the All Blacks before joining them – while Richie Mo'unga is already back but can't play for them.

Coastguard rescues stricken yacht, crew 74km off North Cape

Damaged yacht loses steering twice in open water, giving Coastguard Houhora volunteers a gruelling overnight mission to bring an exhausted crew safely home.

SpaceX Dragon shuttle captures 'ethereal' view of Southern Lights

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft captured stunning time-lapse video of the southern aurora caused by a recent solar event.

Police officer in Toronto killed in shooting linked to investigation of a US Consulate attack

said. Police officer Marc Pinizotto, who was 43 and had been on the force for 18 years, died of his wounds in a hospital.

A concussion upended her city life. Now she’s rebuilding a forgotten bush bach, and herself

The Netherlands couple knew they had to get out of the city and back to nature, and a tiny kiwi cottage is the perfect project.

They paid $80k for a flash outdoor entertainment area. Four years, on they're still waiting

Mark Kendrick of Apollo NZ insists he can still deliver a louvered pergola for a Lower Hutt couple.

AM quiz: What blood type is called the ‘universal donor’?

Stuff morning quiz: June 12

The engine-room partnership the All Whites' push for history will be built on

Joe Bell and Marko Stamenić like at the heart of Darren Bazeley’s best XI.

‘Never been quicker’: The real time you need to get to the airport for an international flight

New Zealand airports have introduced a lot of new tech recently, designed to speed things up such as self-check-in kiosks and automatic bag drops.

Politicians make promises at Fieldays, but what do farmers actually want?

The annual Fieldays pilgrimage is one of the great traditions of New Zealand politics.

Super Rugby semis: Will Blues victory prevent board from seeking answers?

If the blade drops on the Blues' season in Wellington on Saturday night, the club’s board, which includes former All Blacks coach John Hart, must seek answers.

Why the Chiefs v Crusaders is New Zealand’s most heated rivalry

All you need to know ahead of the Chiefs v Crusaders Super Rugby semifinal.

Pensioner’s 'unbelievably harsh' $85 fine for 16-minute parking mistake waived after Stuff steps in

Corinne and Paul Ubana Jones’s battle began after they accidentally parked in the wrong central city spot.

Callaghan Innovation workers left in limbo as dissolution stalls

The Government’s failure to introduce legislation to dissolve Callaghan Innovation has left 176 staff in protracted uncertainty about job transfers, union says.

Why the World Cup will be a massive hit, despite all the awful things wrong with it

OPINION: In the playoffs, we could witness a string of fantastic matches that will push politics out of the limelight - just as Fifa wishes.

Think the economic recovery is nearly here? Not so fast

ANALYSIS: New Zealanders waiting for economic relief may have to keep waiting as repeated global shocks keep driving up costs faster than any recovery can take hold.

Creative NZ proposes to cut 23 jobs in ‘sweeping’ restructure

Creative NZ is proposing to cut almost a third of its workforce as it looks down the barrel of a $1.3m budget cut and prepares to shift many of its functions to regional partners.

Australian insurance giants accused of sidelining NZ panelbeaters

The panelbeater industry says it is being hammered by Australian-owned insurers building corporate repair factories that take away work from independent businesses.

Community housing projects stand out in architecture awards

Affordable housing developments that build community have made a strong showing in the latest Wellington and Wairarapa architecture awards.

First XV: How the pace-setting Hurricanes could dominate the All Blacks squad

ANALYSIS: Dave Rennie has pledged to pick on form, and if he’s as good as his word Super Rugby’s standout team should have a heavy representation among his first selection.

Optimistic farmers still want to ‘hang on to the money a bit’

They may be selling product for good prices but uncertainty is adding a note of caution.

Canterbury helicopter pilot flying again five years after saving four lives in wedding day crash

Lynda Harrap was flying a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple and a wedding photographer when the engine failed and the aircraft crashed at Terrace Downs.

Eat up, but don’t forget to pay - lunch is never free

OPINION: The right are right – there is no free lunch. Not for anyone.

Canterbury helicopter pilot flying again five years after saving four lives in wedding day crash

Lynda Harrap was flying a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple and a wedding photographer when the engine failed and the aircraft crashed at Terrace Downs.

Christchurch council offers secret sum in bid to buy popular sports park from cash-strapped Woolston Club

The council will not say how much ratepayers’ money it was proposing to spend to secure Garrick Park, the home ground of Cashmere Technical Football Club (CTFC).

Drink-driver reverses over his mum

A judge has decided against disqualifying a man from driving after he backed over his mother while moving a vehicle in their shared driveway when he was intoxicated.

‘Good guy’ who stabbed father-of-two in Christchurch road rage clash admits there is ‘no excuse for what I did’

Paoroa Flowers, 30, got angry after he was allegedly cut off in traffic on Brougham St.

Think the economic recovery is nearly here? Not so fast

ANALYSIS: New Zealanders waiting for economic relief may have to keep waiting as repeated global shocks keep driving up costs faster than any recovery can take hold.

Council investigates potential kea-feeding bylaw at Arthur's Pass

Residents are worried feeding the nationally threatened birds encourages them to congregate around roads, businesses and visitors.

Carrying the torch: Court Theatre’s first Pasifika intern wants more Pacific people backstage

Musician and actor Lijah Mavaega is carrying on his family’s legacy in performing arts while encouraging more Pasifika people to pursue careers behind the scenes in theatre.

Maitai School ‘delighted’ by further expansion

The only day school for children with complex needs in the top of the South will get two extra classrooms at its new base, and - for the first time - a satellite class in Marlborough.

Waimakariri mayor says amalgamating North Canterbury ‘much more logical’ than a Greater Christchurch

Dan Gordon says he would prefer to amalgamate with the Hurunui and Kaikōura district councils rather than merge with Christchurch City Council.

Canterbury’s meth use up nearly 40% on last year’s average, wastewater testing shows

The region still has one of the lowest rates of meth usage in the country – but it’s on the rise, and taking a human toll.

You beauty! Buoyant farming sector sees business boom at Fieldays

Fieldays vendors say a buoyant rural sector has tills ringing as farmers look to futureproof infrastructure and upgrade old gear.

Crusaders know how to beat the Chiefs as pressure sits with home team

ANALYSIS: How the Crusaders got inside the Chiefs' heads - but can they win away from their new fortress?

First look at ‘vertical city’ planned for Hamilton

‘Bold’’ and ‘exciting’’ plans for Hamilton’s first true sky-scraper and five star hotel have been revealed.

Optimistic farmers still want to ‘hang on to the money a bit’

They may be selling product for good prices but uncertainty is adding a note of caution.

Popular Taupiri sunflower farm for sale as owners seek new chapter

Taupiri’s iconic sunflower farm is on the market after five years of drawing crowds from all over the country.

Man who killed woman, 88, in court escape back on more driving charges

He killed a woman with his reckless and callous driving on Hamilton’s roads - but it appears Legion Turner has learned nothing from his past misdeeds.

‘Lives have got to be more than money’ - Firefighter-mayor backs push to fix notorious intersection

Toby Adams has backed a petition calling for changes at a notorious intersection after seeing the dangers first hand.

Gazebo-gate: Did Labour bail on its Fieldays tent? Or are other parties mischief-making?

Whether Labour was missing or not was the first thing politicians wanted to talk about with The Post at Fieldays.

‘Collaborative’: Peace declared as medical schools duopoly breaks

Waikato University has reached an accord over clinical training territories, clearing a key hurdle for the launch of its new medical school.

Shane Jones casts doubt on Government planning red tape reforms

NZ First’s deputy leader tells a Fieldays crowd he has “fears“ the National/ACT resource planning system changes will work for farmers.

Should your council merge with the council next door?

The government wants to squish councils together into a few super-councils. Is it a good idea?

New and Approved: Aster, Dunedin

Dunedin’s newest cafe is a great place to watch the world go by.

‘Salad slinger’ Charles Williams knows how Aucklanders like to eat

‘So many people are budget-conscious, but also way more conscious about what they put into their bodies.’

What’s wrong with Super Rugby?

We’re approaching the end of another season of angst over the competition’s format and future. But are there any viable alternatives?

Help Me Hera: I feel trapped in my loving relationship

We’ve been together for all of our adult lives. Is it time to move on?

Welcome to the 2026 election

The election finally kicked off yesterday.

Mission impossible? Labour tries to announce a policy without a screw up or scandal

Chris Hipkins so very nearly managed to unveil the party’s public transport policy without a problem. But then things went… off the rails.

Sexuality, sport and shame: Kane Evans isn’t alone and that’s a problem

No matter the code, the problems are the same.

Why the supreme court was not ‘totally out of line’ in its climate case ruling

The judges acknowledged that Mike Smith’s claim faced serious obstacles. But they thought it deserved a trial.

Dating Files: Leaving NZ to ‘widen my dating pool’

A 36-year-old ‘evil bisexual’ realises she has no interest in dating French men.