New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alert as weekend highs tipped to climb into 30sGisborne is forecast to hit 32C tomorrow, with a 33C peak on Sunday.09 Jan 03:14 AM
PremiumLifestyleThe long - and troubled - history of Kiwi men wearing shorts in the office'Shorts would be out of place in London ... here your men are sturdy and athletic.'08 Jan 07:59 PM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threat07 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issued06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island woman was made redundant - now she's won $340k LamboSonya Smith thought it was a scam call until the video turned to show her new Lamborghini.06 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne SPCA floods after heavy rainFlooding came into the SPCA and animals had to be shifted to safety. Video / Gisborne SPCAWatch06 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandFamily tribute after death of young DJ who taught Rhythm and Vines' DJ SuperGran22-year-old Gisborne DJ Jamil Shiloh Weiss dos Santos has been remembered by whānau.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.04 Jan 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.03 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: SH35 partially reopens, motorists urged to be cautiousThe highway near Tolaga Bay was closed overnight due to flooding.03 Jan 07:51 PM
TravelWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy hail in Auckland, torrential rain, lightning on way for upper North IslandA swathe of weather watches and warnings cover the top half of the North Island.03 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'My final retirement': Robin Briant reflects on 60-year med career spanning continentsIt took Robin Briant over 25 years to finish retiring, after a few false starts.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEastern region rescues soar as beach swimmers ignore flags, patrol hoursSurf lifeguards have carried out 93 rescues since October 25 in the Eastern region.01 Jan 07:39 AM
New Zealand Festival bus no-show leaves Rhythm and Vines fans trekking home in storm – some to be refundedShe says they walked home at night in deep mud and heavy rain with no sober driver.01 Jan 06:06 AM
New Zealand'What else could you wish for?' 81-year-old DJ SuperGran pleased with R&V showingMolly Pardoe is not planning another performance soon, despite her 'amazing' debut.31 Dec 11:29 PM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up northDownpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.31 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandStreets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealedThe average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.31 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
New ZealandFaces of R&V: Meeting the locals working Gisborne’s iconic festivalGisborne locals fill roles from security to waste crews and coffee carts.31 Dec 01:10 AM
New ZealandAuthorities urge violence-free night in Auckland, New Year’s events cancelled elsewhereIt comes after two straight nights of violence in Auckland, involving group brawls.31 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandGisborne Land Search and Rescue volunteer Chris Sharp recognised again for serviceChris Sharp was a search and rescue volunteer for 60 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite a shock': Gisborne historian humbled by King’s Service MedalSheridan Gundry worries there is no-one ready to record Tairāwhiti's next 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
