Nearly three centuries ago, a massive greenstone gong belonging to a powerful chief was hidden near Maungawhau. Where is it now?

A window into a landmark new book exploring Victorian Wellington.

Nothing ruins a nice summery dip like poo in the pool. So how common is it, what's the clean-up protocol, and is it on the rise?

It’s been three decades since the first treaty settlements were signed. Now, settled entities are turning their focus to making investment accessible to Māori across the country.

Salary/income/assets: N o income, $12,000 in checking account and dropping, $10,000 in PIE funds and shares, $100,000 in KiwiSaver, $1m in equity tied up in the house I live in and a rental property.

The government has set a mandatory 12-month buyback period for vacated units, ending open-ended waits that have left some residents and families in financial limbo.

Ah, scrutiny week, where the order of the day is dramatic sighs, insults muttered under the breath and the occasional all-out shit fight.

New Zealand’s last shred of dignity was pronounced dead at 3.22pm on December 3, when a press release was sent to all media letting them know the prime minister would be attending the opening of Ikea.

Scrutiny weeks are only two years old, and there was bipartisan support for their introduction in 2024. National’s Chis ...

Our Ikea-geddon live updates have now concluded. Relive every moment below.

Losing our shit till '26.

The National MP spills the beans on her quest to build a perfect pub quiz team, and reveals the opposition MP who cracks her up.