Greater Wellington was looking at a similar arrangement to Auckland, which introduced contactless payments through its existing system, a councillor says.
Learner drivers in Auckland's remote north-west will be able to continue with their free lessons after a local charity was gifted a replacement for their ageing car.
Some growers have partly blamed the move on foreign competitors, who entered the market following Cyclone Gabrielle.
The long-awaited $450 million wastewater treatment plant at Snells Beach has finally opened, but for oyster farmer Tom Walters, the milestone comes far too late.
The win was New Zealand's first ever men's track gold at the World Championships.
Qatar hosted a summit of Arab and Islamic nations overnight in the hopes of presenting a united response to Israel's attack on Hamas leaders last week in Doha.
The men had been charged in April 2024 with violating the Official Secrets Act by providing information or documents that could be "useful to an enemy".
Constance Marten, 38, and her boyfriend Mark Gordon, 51, a convicted sex offender, were sentenced after being found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter in July.
The American metal pioneers are returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2020.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a record run for Geordie Beamish at the world champs, the most expensive place to rent isn’t Auckland or Wellington, and Trump might save TikTok.
Axelle Berthoumieu admitted to biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal but appealed her 12-match suspension.
Interim Silver Ferns coach Yvette McCausland-Durie admitted the team's brand had been "damaged" and there were some challenges to overcome.
Analysis: What will be the impact of their experiences since being abducted? Kirsty Ross explains.
The Vice President said he was "desperate" for national unity while hosting Charlie Kirk's radio show after the conservative political activist's killing.
They have invited the minister to "break bread" with them and discuss the Government's actions over the war in Gaza.
The strike, which killed three, comes nearly two weeks after another military strike on what the Trump administration said was a drug-carrying speedboat that killed 11.
Tensions between the countries have escalated in recent weeks as Spain's Government expressed support for protesters who interrupted several stages of the Vuelta.
MetService has issued multiple orange warnings for heavy rain and strong winds, with weather watches also in place across several regions.
A 59-year-old was taken to the hospital after being hit by a trolley while walking through the shopping centre.
Donald Trump has repeatedly extended the deadline for shutting down TikTok in the US.
The president was cleared of wrongdoing, but he is still under scrutiny over why nearly NZ$1 million in cash was stashed in a piece of furniture.
Customs investigators uncovered the opioid-laced pills, a traditional Indian herbal medicine, with a 66-year-old man charged over alleged smuggling operation from India.
The Commerce Commission would be restructured with stronger tools to seek a High Court injunction to require companies to comply with the Commerce Act.
Food prices increased 5% in the 12 months to August, the same increase as the 12 months to July.
The first trailer would begin operating in Auckland.
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton will present the petition – signed by 15,469 people – to Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne at midday, before it is lodged with the House.
They had been in possession of charms, including a live chameleon and 12 bottles of concoctions to be used for a spell on the president.
Throughout the halls and grounds of the almost 1000-year-old castle west of London, hundreds of people are working to make sure King Charles III puts on the best show possible.
DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said today.
The 2026 ASB Polyfest will be held in two locations, over two weeks.
The resulting fire last Wednesday engulfed more than two dozen vehicles and left dozens of badly burned victims.
Today's announcement was the latest in a wave of closures for the manufacturing and timber processing sector, with hundreds of jobs lost across multiple regions.
The thrashing by the Boks has prompted Justin Marshall and others to call on players such as Richie Mo'unga to be available for selection immediately.
Police said a fight broke out during a match at Sunnynook Park, resulting in one player being punched in the face and then kicked.
Police said a man was arrested and the armed offenders squad deployed after reports of firearm threats in Ahipara and Kaitaia on Sunday and Monday.
Five officers and another person were taken to hospital on Tuesday morning after going to the site in Riverstone.
Priests' protest over Gaza continues, severe rain and gales to impact parts of NZ, and a British aristocrat and boyfriend sentenced for killing newborn.
The city council said there had been several abusive incidents in recent months after infringement fees went up.
One overnight strike hit a house in the western side of Gaza City, killing at least five Palestinians, including two children.
The move followed revelations that people with convictions for violence or sexual abuse were adopting children overseas.
The 17-year-olds were drunk when they urinated into the pot at international hotpot chain Haidilao’s Shanghai branch on February 24.
The food company is suing TVNZ to restore its reputation after reports highlighted health and safety complaints.
In an interview with 1News, senior player Burger says Dame Noeline Taurua's demotion on the eve of the South Africa series has not divided team.
Maria Best says the pain down her arms "is like being stung by a thousand bees on the inside".
Police said they were called to a supermarket in Hobsonville around 4.40pm following reports of an incident unfolding.
The deeply-documented findings are the latest accusations of genocide against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government by rights advocates.
There’s a growing number of local sport broadcasters embracing te reo Māori – a pathway forged by Māori pioneers who dared to speak it on-air when few did.
The lawsuit names several articles and one book written by two of the publication's journalists published in the lead up to the 2024 election.
