New ZealandVideo offers first glimpse of Wairoa’s planned flood spillwayAfter Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, Wairoa was given $70m to protect the town from flooding.05 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand50-year legacy: Outspoken principal on how to make 'successful citizens'Colin Watkins on needling ministers, evolving leadership, and what 'white flight' cost NZ.05 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA cautionary tale on self-insurance: My $100k year of incidentsOPINION: You only ever hear self-insurance success stories, so here's a reality check.05 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandGolden Shears World Champs attracts 26 countriesThe Friday and Saturday night finals at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium are sold out.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionChris Bray: 3 tech megatrends driving NZ's post-harvest revolutionOPINION: We need machine-driven agriculture, but with human oversight and innovation.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It remains an important story’: The fight to save the Arapawa goatThe Arapawa goat remains one of the rarest breeds in the world.05 Dec 03:56 PM
New Zealand‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Rest in love': Man caused fiery crash that killed two teens, injured several othersKre Turia's car collided at speed with a Fonterra truck in Hamilton.05 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandFrom farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in ChristchurchRotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.05 Dec 04:00 AM
PoliticsJudge reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Pāti Māori membership The case was heard in the High Court at Wellington yesterday.05 Dec 03:17 AM
New ZealandGasps as woman avoids jail for sexually abusing teen boyVictim's dad: 'Our 14-year-old has had his childhood taken from him.'05 Dec 03:08 AM
AirlinesAirport biosecurity company fined $150,000 over pest escape riskCompany stung with fine over mosquito-type pest risk, says it's already made improvements.05 Dec 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Relief': Feral cat that wiped out tern colony caughtThe 6kg tomcat had forced almost all 95 nests on the river island to fail.05 Dec 01:55 AM
New ZealandHomemade warning signs appear after NZTA parks unmarked speed camera on busy roadThe DIY signs may 'dilute safety outcomes', NZTA says.05 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandNot all talk: City 'shows up' for those facing hardshipIn one day the community donated more than $22k in food and gift items. 05 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandControversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art galleryThe flag was stolen from the Civic Square gallery on Thursday.05 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandIkea and pine trees with Todd McClay on The CountryTodd McClay, Andrew Alderson, George Dodson, James Robertson, and Chris Brandolino. 05 Dec 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Lose 5000 people coming into town’: Food waste fears as huge cruise ship skips city due to swellsShops and eateries in Napier city have missed out on a big day of trading.05 Dec 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNotorious Rotorua landlord's family home up for mortgagee saleThe Bhanas have been taken to the Tenancy Tribunal numerous times.04 Dec 11:14 PM
New Zealand'It’s going to be roasting': Hawke’s Bay braces for five days above 30CIt will be hot enough to cook an egg on a car bonnet, says a forecaster.04 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old manThe woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.04 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandTe Puia steps up to run volcanic valley in new partnershipThe 1886 Tarawera eruption created the valley leading to Lake Rotomahana.04 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandFarmers battling invasive lupins told they are on their ownBen and Georgie Lutyens say lupins now cover about 202ha of their farm.04 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandWaikato woman defies rare disease for Great Wall charity trekSocial worker Jansje Strydom walked the landmark in China for Barnardos.04 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one seriously injured after crash closes SH2The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and SH2 remains closed.04 Dec 09:30 PM
CrimeWoman accused of killing Kaitāia businessman Monty Knight appears in High CourtKnight, 80, died on November 16 and is remembered as a passionate community leader.04 Dec 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Who is going to feed my family?': Night Market trial hurts Rotorua tradersRotorua Night Market trial at Kuirau Park sparks concern over trade and foot traffic.04 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandA district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forestsSince 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.04 Dec 08:51 PM
Kahu'A gesture of courage’: Whanganui hapū celebrate settlement milestoneThe deed includes more than $50m in redress and a formal Crown apology.04 Dec 08:38 PM
New ZealandFestive season guide: Where to find Bay parades, markets and light trailsFrom Tauranga Christmas in the Park to Rotorua's Christmas Day Community Lunch.04 Dec 08:09 PM
New ZealandWoman named as fatal BoP crash victimPolice want sightings of a red Honda Accord in Tāneatua between 5.30pm and 6pm.04 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandZB host Mike Hosking and PM Christopher Luxon swap Christmas giftsMike Hosking and Christopher Luxon continue their Christmas gift swap tradition. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch04 Dec 06:38 PM
