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‘Feel bad’: Aussie man's claim after Thai teen murder charge
The body of a teenage girl was found stuffed in a suitcase.
Black Caps v England: Mitchell century sees NZ set 373 for victory
All the action from day four of the third test in Nottingham.
Our age-gap relationship wasn’t a problem but now I’m a widow at 43
Lorna Luxe lost her husband John to oesophageal cancer in February.
Five foods that contain both protein and fibre
New York Times: The best fibre and protein combos to boost energy and support good health.
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Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, threatens to end talks
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic.
'Perverse incentive': MSD staff metrics include emergency housing grants
Some staff receive regular grading on eleven measures, including the number of people in their region who receive emergency housing grants.
ACT reveals its new deputy leader: 'My whakapapa is mine'
The party revealed the appointment at its AGM in Auckland this afternoon.
Election 2026: Labour proposes Apprenticeship Boost expansion
Leader Chris Hipkins has announced the election policy at the party congress in Wellington.
How a late-night Auckland restaurant became an iconic NZ drag cabaret
From a late-night restaurant to one of Auckland's most enduring entertainment venues, Caluzzi is celebrating 30 years of drag, laughter and creating a place where everyone belongs.
AI drones pegged to help protect Aussie beachgoers from sharks
The plan follows a great white shark attack on a woman swimming between the flags at Sydney's popular Coogee Beach on June 13.
'The cost of living in NZ is so high, we can't afford children'
House and food prices led a Wellington woman and her American husband to make some tough decisions.
Rennie continuing to push Mo'unga's case for South Africa tour
The All Blacks head coach suggests the first-five may yet get around NZ Rugby eligibility rules.
Ex-National minister returns, but this time for NZ First
Alfred Ngaro says his bid to return to Parliament is pragmatic and realistic, three years after he formed his own party on conviction and failed to win a seat.
English Language Bill: No changes suggested by Justice Select Committee
The Justice Select Committee has recommended a bill to make English an official language be passed without any changes, despite strong opposition to the move.
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'He owns the room': Taylor lifts lid on ABs coach Rennie's style
Test centurion Codie Taylor has suggested you could hear a pin drop in an All Blacks' meeting room when coach Dave Rennie rises to his feet and prepares to speak.
‘It’s gonna be a death sentence’: The 16-year-old New Zealand says is too sick to stay
A 16-year-old originally from Fiji may have to leave New Zealand in November due to kidney disease that requires nightly dialysis treatment at home.
He took on a run-down cottage expecting a quick flip. Then he discovered what he'd really bought
The renovation became a "work of passion and love".
2026 Cupra Leon VZ returns to NZ as the brand's most powerful hot hatch yet
Cupra's hottest hatch ever is returning to New Zealand with 239kW.
Can my ageing mother gift me my inheritance early? Not so fast, says legal expert
Residential care settings are a complex legal and policy space.
What is TOP? A left-wing party in disguise, pure hype, or something else?
The Opportunity Party has risen from the doldrums to the cusp of Parliament - registering 4.6% in a poll last week.
Will Labour cancel ‘tax breaks for landlords’? Here’s what it could mean for rents and house prices
Labour hasn’t decided. But investors, economists and renters already disagree on who would win and lose in one of the big unanswered questions of this election.
AM quiz: By which name is the radio frequency 300-3000 megahertz referred to?
Stuff morning quiz: June 29
Chloe Swarbick and Winston Peters are the same person in different pants
“In showbiz, they’re both what we would call a niche star,” Verity Johnson writes.
The NZ spot that completely blew this travel boss away
This week, we speak with Angela Webber, New Zealand general manager for Globus.
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When even going to extremes isn’t getting you the job of your dreams
Experienced marketing professional Anna Catley has gone to extreme lengths to secure a job, without success, highlighting just how toughthe job market is right now.
Failure without consequence
EDITORIAL: The Immigration NZ biometrics debacle is merely the latest in a long line of costly public projects that have consumed millions while delivering little or nothing. That cannot become the accepted standard of government.
How Kiwis learned to stop worrying and love China
While Donald Trump burns Kiwi goodwill, China is still going strong as New Zealand’s largest trading partner for the past 13 years.
Climate activist Mike Smith takes Government to court over bid to halt landmark lawsuit
The climate activist is turning the Government's own anti-red tape law against ministers in a High Court challenge alleging corporate lobbying killed his landmark emissions case.
Can Chris Hipkins make jobs an election issue?
ANALYSIS: Labour joined NZ First and ACT in sticking to its comfort zone at the party congress on the weekend.
Retirement rethink divides voters as KiwiSaver and super debate heats up
New polling shows no clear consensus on the future of New Zealand Superannuation, with support fragmented across means testing, raising the age, and keeping the system unchanged.
Deadline on future of Clean Vehicle Standard looks set to quietly come and go
Consultations on scrapping a rule designed to ‘green’ NZ’s car fleet have instead led to several calls for it to be given more teeth.
Winston Peters says clause in India FTA contradicts NZ First’s coalition deal
The NZ First leader called out National and ACT at a speech in Hawke’s Bay on Sunday.
All Whites review must look at captain and coach after disappointing World Cup exit
ANALYSIS: Despite their early promise, the 2026 All Whites under-achieved at the World Cup and may need new leadership for the next campaign in four years time.
'Withered on the vine': New water entity spends as promised users' group fades
“The current ... governance structure is no better than what existed to oversee Wellington Water Limited. And we all know what happened there.”
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All Blacks land in Christchurch as countdown begins for first test match at new stadium
Temporary seating at One NZ Stadium has been installed ahead of the historic clash against France on Saturday.
Massive outpouring of grief for Sign of the Kiwi Cafe owner after sudden death at 58
The man at the heart of one of Christchurch’s most beloved cafes has died suddenly, leaving behind a “large void”.
Cashmere Club may lose its liquor licence over member’s death
Charlie Hunt died after a night of heavy drinking at the club last year. Now police want to sanction the troubled organisation.
Labour pledges to restore two‑year apprenticeship boost and widen eligibility
The policy announcement was made at its party’s congress on Sunday in Wellington
Transport minister calls $1.36b ticketing system a ‘shocker’ and promises full review
It follows reporting from The Post which showed a brand change for the system was being considered.
Slow start to South Canterbury ski season but high hopes for week ahead
A slow start to winter has hindered planned opening dates for South Canterbury’s ski areas, but operators say the weather is turning in their favour.
The Canterbury town where the pub has $7 burgers and the owner wears jandals year-round
For 20 years Jackie and Toby Skevington have run the Angler’s Arms Tavern, where the “locals” can live 10km away and it’s hard to get through the old-timers at the bar.
She paid $10,000 for spiritual guidance. Unenlightened, she took her guru to the Disputes Tribunal
“I want him to know that he could be accountable, that there could be another Jane coming out of the woodwork any time.”
‘Rad’ New Brighton fireworks going from strength to strength, councillor says
More than 30,000 Cantabrians gathered at New Brighton beach to watch the annual fireworks display.
Ex-Wilson Parking boss accused of ‘poisoning’ relationships with landlords before jumping ship
An ex-employee of Wilson Parking is accused of using confidential information.
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Stop IAWAI group told ‘the ship has sailed’
An eleventh-hour public effort to stop the creation the new water company for Hamilton City and Waikato District has been rebuffed.
In brief - Nawton stabbings leave two in hospital
One man is in custody after alleged assaults on Saturday night in Nawton left two people in hospital with serious injuries.
Parade march into Rockquest finals
Twelve of the region’s top bands and musical talents stepped onto the stage at Hamilton’s Clarence St Theatre. Only four advanced to the nationals.
Planting plan fills a gully
Dozens of keen conservationists descended on Hamilton’s Mangakōtukutuku Gully on Sunday to give nature a hand.
Transport minister calls $1.36b ticketing system a ‘shocker’ and promises full review
It follows reporting from The Post which showed a brand change for the system was being considered.
‘Climbing up the ladder’: Waikato vax rates on the rise
Waikato has recorded one of the country’s biggest turnarounds in childhood immunisation, after rates plummeted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The first XVs powering the All Blacks’ class of 2026 - and which school emerges on top
Auckland Grammar will increase its lead when Fehi Fineanganofo makes his test debut, but there is a clear winner for biggest school contributor to Dave Rennie’s first squad.
The long road to getting the $1.36 billion National Ticketing Solution
Its been 16 years since the idea of creating the IT project was first pitched - why is it still stuck in the slow lane?
She paid $10,000 for spiritual guidance. Unenlightened, she took her guru to the Disputes Tribunal
“I want him to know that he could be accountable, that there could be another Jane coming out of the woodwork any time.”
‘This is important’: Mayor Tim’s amalgamation plea
Hamilton city leaders are launching a social media blitz to rescue a historic local government shake-up from widespread community apathy.
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Attention armchair selectors: these are the mistakes you’re making
Think you could pick a better All Blacks squad than Dave Rennie and co?
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?
What’s the greatest HBO show of all time?
Ten Spinoff writers make their cases for the greatest Home Box Office (HBO) Original of all time + vote for your winner.
Love, actually, at 47: ‘The situation is deeply depressing and distressing’
‘I expect my relationship to last until: My soul can no longer tolerate the lack of intimacy and crushes my mental and emotional health.’
The inside story of Simon the sign guy, Wellington’s favourite street artist
From a traumatic cliff fall to a stint in a Thai prison, Simon Sherlock has been to some dark places. Now he just wants to spread the love.
Where to eat in Aro Valley and Kelburn – an insider’s guide
The top food spots in Aro Valley and Kelburn, from charcoal toasted s’mores and onion bhaji from a dairy to dressed-up three-course set menus.
The truth about the Dancing Cossacks ad
When the storyboards were first shared with Muldoon, there was something missing.
Freya Daly Sadgrove on turning poetry into TV show Head Girl
What’s it like to see one of the darkest periods of your life come alive on the screen?
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending June 26
It’s all about insurance.
Echo Chamber: Is this a policy platform or a debating chamber?
The government might have been better off spending less time talking about opposition policies and more time brushing up on its own.