New Zealand'Give them space': DoC urges care around nesting birds and sealsNorthern NZ dotterels are found only here and remain ‘at risk – recovering’.02 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandHot weather for Hawke’s Bay’s big event monthDrawcards in February include fishing, rugby league and Art Deco.01 Feb 11:11 PM
Lifestyle‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save dayTwo fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.01 Feb 10:59 PM
New ZealandBushman, hunter, farmer: Lew, 83, on keeping old skills aliveLew Pickens' family is working to record his stories before the old ways disappear.01 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandMajor North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closuresDrivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.01 Feb 10:15 PM
Athletics'I'd love to be the best in the world': Ruthe resets bold goalsSam Ruthe is logging about 70km a week, roughly half the mileage of top peers.01 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay marks 95 years since deadly quake that reshaped its citiesThe 1931 Hawke's Bay quake killed 256 people and injured thousands.01 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMayor says area around Mount Maunganui to open when safeMahé Drysdale says streets near the slip could reopen within days.01 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandPolice name woman killed in SH1 crash that injured three othersThe crash happened on January 24, south of Whangārei, leaving three others injured. 01 Feb 09:40 PM
New ZealandShearers smash world record with 2073 lambs in epic West Otago effortLeon Samuels, Paerata Abraham and Shane Ratima beat the old mark by 97.01 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay storm damage: What it means for homes, businesses, and districtLong recovery for the Western Bay of Plenty after a deadly storm, with major damage.01 Feb 09:13 PM
AgribusinessHow a shifting global chessboard could reshape farmgate fortunes this yearThe bank tips the NZD/USD to swing between the high-US50cs and low-US60c.01 Feb 09:00 PM
KahuEmotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes lawNearly 200 iwi members were in the House as their Treaty settlement passed into law.01 Feb 08:38 PM
Wellington‘Up to individuals how they respond to that’: Luxon reacts to firefighter's crude gestureA spokeswoman for Fire and Emergency said the department 'does not condone the behaviour'.01 Feb 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Really proud' – Luxon congratulates teen running sensation Sam Ruthe after record-breaking featThe PM took over interviewing duties when Ruthe appeared on a live cross.01 Feb 07:32 PM
Herald NOW12-month prescription and diagnosing ADHD: What changes at the doctor mean for youDr Bryan Betty speaks with Ryan Bridge on changes in the medical field. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch01 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandShane Jones shut down NZ involvement in ‘road map’ away from fossil fuelsClimate Change Minister said Jones was consulted because of his portfolios.01 Feb 05:51 PM
New Zealand'A real shame’: Community reacts to Rotorua post shop closuresRotorua’s post shop closures will hit older residents hardest, say locals.01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Missing out on global gains has been a costly lesson for investorsThe local sharemarket had a lacklustre year, with the NZX 50 index returning 3.3% in 2025.01 Feb 04:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles BillOPINION: The PM is heading north this week but won't be in Northland for Waitangi Day.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCan VR really teach people to drive safely? New Hawke’s Bay course testedThe 10-session VR course costs $150 and undercuts many in-car lessons.01 Feb 04:00 PM
Athletics'Have to revisit our decisions': Comm Games now in sights for Kiwi teen phenom after record mile runSam Ruthe's coach says all options are on the table after his historic run.01 Feb 06:06 AM
New ZealandOne person dies after two-vehicle crash near MatamataEmergency services were called to the scene at 12.15pm.01 Feb 04:39 AM
New Zealand'No structural concern': Sinkhole opens near bridge in Welcome BayRepairs are underway today, with detours and delays expected for motorists.01 Feb 04:28 AM
Crime'It truly beggars belief': Judge blasts Mobil's 'mind-blowing' POS system in $100k theft caseMore than $100,000 vanished, but only $1800 was proven stolen by Armandeep Kumar.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice end recovery operations at Mount Maunganui as six landslide victims formally identified'We are very relieved for the families that all their loved ones have now been returned.' 01 Feb 02:40 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured, road closed following Matamata crashThe crash on Puketutu Rd was reported to police at about 12.15pm.01 Feb 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Be uplifted': Surfers paddle out to remember Mauao landslide victimsThe tribute was held beside the Billabong Grom Comp junior surf event.31 Jan 11:24 PM
AthleticsTeen running sensation obliterates NZ mile recordSam Ruthe has run the fastest recorded mile by a Kiwi during an event in Boston.31 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandRule change: 12-month prescriptions will be ‘less stressful’ for patientsA Hawke's Bay medical centre is welcoming the rule change for 12-month prescriptions.31 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured outside Napier nightclubThe 46-year-old was found unresponsive on the ground at around 1am.31 Jan 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Loved so deeply': Family comforted teen landslide victims spent final days togetherA memorial service for Max Furse-Kee next week will be livestreamed for mourners.31 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandTragedies, disasters: Earlier events revisitedAt least 11 other major Bay of Plenty events have left their scars since 1950.31 Jan 05:00 PM
