CrimeMan charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in KaikoheThe man will appear in Kaikohe District Court on Monday.25 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandPedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'25 May 01:38 AM
New Zealand'Good movers': Former Silver Fern driven to cut injury risks as ACC claims riseWinter sports-related injury claims have consistently gone up over the past five years.24 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'One hesitation and you're history': Plea to lower speed limit in Bay ViewThere have been 127 crashes on Main North Rd since 2015, with five fatalities.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandHealing and life lessons from horses in WaikatoSue Court and her wife bought a small farm in New Zealand to focus on horses.24 May 05:01 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The Hamilton Fog Fence is an opportunity not to be mistOPINION: Come on, Hamilton — let’s make the Fog Fence a reality.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Yummy yams and why you should grow themOpinion: Yams are New Zealand’s little pink morsels of sweetness.24 May 05:00 PM
OpinionHunter WellsHunter Wells: Talking tractors with the face on the $5 noteOPINION: Hunter Wells hobnobbed with Sir Edmund Hillary and has the photo to prove it.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandButter churns great and small in the 1930s"Its barrel alone weighs more than nine tons, and its gear box weighs three tons 6cwt."24 May 04:59 PM
Super RugbyCarter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point winIt was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one. 24 May 08:50 AM
New Zealand'Won’t be enough': Foodbanks react to $15m Budget boostOne organisation welcomed the money but said it is 'not a full solution'.24 May 04:30 AM
WorldThe heartbreaking aftermath of NSW’s catastrophic floodingFlooding has left 3200 residents without power and internet in the Mid North Coast area.24 May 01:34 AM
New ZealandWoman charged $5.1m to track down former lover and stolen family fortune He promised to invest the money but took it to Italy and disappeared. 23 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $40m difference - why Napier council has $110m budget for $70m projectNapier's mayor is hopeful the civic centre and library work will be finished under budget.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandBig things, small place: Mount Maunganui drone-maker wins top NZ hi-tech awardThe company recently inked a $66.8m deal with the British Defence Force.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow Rotorua's air pollution transformation defied expectationsOnce breathing NZ's worst winter air, the city has shed its 20-year-old 'polluted' label.23 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew witness in Kiwifruit scam: $10m went through student’s accounts in 6 monthsSecond witness in Herald investigation shows $10m of deposits and cash withdrawals. 23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSound idea for raising strong wool pricesFloc panels, made in Christchurch, adhere like wallpaper, with natural adhesive.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packagingScion and Mamaku Blue are developing sustainable fibre trays for blueberries.23 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youthMalcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand20yo tourist breaks her back in head-on NZ campervan crashAnother US tourist was charged after the harrowing Bay of Plenty crash on May 10.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDemand for Te Puke food service surges, serving 275 whānauThe Hub in Te Puke is supported by local growers and supermarkets.23 May 04:59 PM
OpinionOpinion: Delivering hope in Ukraine's darkest hoursOpinion: Hope is a powerful force that can profoundly impact individuals and communities. 23 May 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking childrenThe 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.23 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police arrest two men after firearms incident in GisbornePolice found two firearms after searching a nearby address.23 May 06:13 AM
New Zealand'Taken far too soon': Crash victim who died just weeks from 3rd birthday named'This loss is not only profoundly painful - it is unimaginable.'23 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandAgritech leaders say Budget offers tax relief but lacks bold vision“All of this is a positive step forward, but now we need the next one."23 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandDo not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appealWarren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.23 May 04:00 AM
CrimeAccused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei parkYvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.23 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandPolice 'urgently' seek ute driver after road-rage knife incidentThe aggressive incident in Tauranga this week was caught on dashcam.23 May 02:58 AM
New ZealandArrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to NapierCops say John Heremaia “actively and violently” resisted arrest, and assaulted an officer.23 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandWhat's in the Budget for agriculture?'When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.'23 May 02:00 AM
BusinessOn The Up: Pals co-founders - how they went from surfing buddies to RTD moguls Mat Croad and Nick Marshall have known each other for most of their lives. 23 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signsThe te reo signs use red for 'Stop' and green for 'Go'.23 May 02:00 AM