In 2026, New Zealand and India celebrate a century of sporting ties. In the second of this four-part series, Stephen Hewson looks at the history of cricket, the sport that has become a defining pillar ...

Analysis: New Zealand hasn't had a one-term government in half a century, but could an age-old political maxim help Labour to make history?

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Oil tanker shipping costs have surged from US$9m to US$77m, raising fresh concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the prospect of higher interest rates in NZ.

The magnificent yachts parked up at the Auckland's viaduct are more than just nice to look at - they're also good for our boat-related trades ...

A great rivalry resumes this weekend, between the NZ and French women's rugby sides who were a point apart in the last two tests played here ...

Labour's policy package would outlaw hidden booking fees, crack down on fuel-price gouging, and expand real-time payment options.

I had asked readers to suggest a question I could put to him at Lamplight Books on Tuesday, when I chaired the author at a book event. It was a very popular contest but the quality of the questions ...

Labour has vowed to abolish charter schools and transition them into the state system, raising questions for iwi-led education and specialised learning ...

Big investments coming in AI data centres will divert investment from other construction, costing jobs and threatening incomes. Here's why a universal basic income is one answer.

Parts of the Lord Howe Rise will remain closed to fishing after a New Zealand trawler dragged up 37kg of coral in a 2024 incident.

Comment: A concerted focus on the cost of living and economic issues has helped propelled the Greens forward – but digging in to defend gangs could undo their gains ...