New ZealandBody in Whanganui River confirmed as missing womanPolice found her body 46km downstream from Taumarunui on Sunday.06 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
Politics'Disturbing': Doctors slam Govt's plan to buy vapes for smokers Health NZ asked the vaping industry for quotes and talked up the PR benefits of a deal.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘What the heck?’: Teacher allegedly sexually abused boy who was half her age during sleepoversThe man says he was 12 when the woman, who was also a family friend, sexually abused him.06 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy singer Hollie Smith is ready to 'let go of the bones' and make a bodyHer post-Covid project that grew into a nationwide tour is wrapping up. So what's next?06 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandEye roll: Man's unusual inheritance moves around the countryThe Incubator Creative Hub in Tauranga has taken blank eyes for artists to paint.05 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandElection hoardings defaced with swastikas and racial slursLocal Government NZ's Scott Necklen warns that abuse of candidates has worsened.04 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandA mate, a mission and 24 hours of coffee to help a Hawke’s Bay dad fight cancerChris Jarvis will make coffee non-stop for 24 hours at Bay Espresso Hastings.04 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I don't want to be a burden': Kiwi mum of four speaks about living with blindnessMore than 51% of working-age blind New Zealanders are unemployed, and that's increasing.03 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew police base to rise in Taradale after old station’s removalThe old Taradale police station has been removed and will be made available for sale.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaking bank in the Bay! Small town sells winning Lotto First Division ticketSaturday’s Powerball jackpot climbs to $12m after no winner last night.01 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandDid Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.01 Oct 08:12 PM
BasketballOn The Up: Basketball star turns diabetes battle into strength on and off the courtEvery day, 67 New Zealanders are diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.30 Sep 07:01 PM
EntertainmentAI is changing the music landscape. What it means for NZ artistsXania Monet’s AI-generated tracks have clocked over 17m US streams since July.30 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errorsMāori ward candidates’ profiles were left out of voting packs in three districts.29 Sep 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New expressway extension welcome newsOPINION: Other major roading projects will also benefit thousands of road users.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman damaged house, then fought eviction because her dog had puppiesShe didn't think Kāinga Ora was serious when it threatened to evict her for the DIY.28 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandFrom Palmy to Paris: Kiwi supermodel’s engagement to top sports agent goes globalFootball and fashion fans line up to congratulate the pair. 27 Sep 01:59 AM
New ZealandFire destroys building on former Massey University siteCrews from 11 fire engines battled the Albany blaze for several hours.26 Sep 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLetters: Muldoon decision destroyed hope of stable future for KiwisOPINION: Reserve Bank risk, earthquake risk, Gaza flotilla, praise for hospital care.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRāhui in place as search continues along Whanganui RiverNgāti Hāua placed a rāhui on the Whanganui River during the search.26 Sep 05:37 AM
New ZealandGreen on top, parched below: Farmers face 'green drought''Dams are down, water supply springs are running what they run at mid-summer.'25 Sep 08:51 PM
New Zealand'It's the first of everything': Jackie Akuhata-Brown opens up on local election bidAkuhata-Brown is completing a Masters in Applied Indigenous Knowledge.25 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCalls grow for reprint after voting papers error in Hastings electionThe booklet skipped from page 12 to 29, cutting out some wards.25 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandUndeclared portfolio: Parliament probes MP over 25 properties after Herald investigationThe MP and his family are among the biggest private landlords in his electorate.25 Sep 01:57 AM
Motorsport'Champion of grassroots racing': Speedway community mourns death of 'Moon Goon'Alan Luoni's involvement in speedway spanned more than four decades.25 Sep 01:15 AM
Lifestyle$10k Chelsea Winter retreat enters booming wellness marketChelsea Winter is asking $10,000 for a four-day luxury retreat in the Southern Alps.24 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandCash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto winsPowerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.24 Sep 07:55 PM
New Zealand'She digs in for a hug': Rottweiler breaks learner test nervesNikki Martin and her rottweiler Penny are easing the anxiety of driving tests.24 Sep 06:00 PM
Crime'She lost him as well': Woman's texts led to Mobster partner being shot deadJade Oldridge asked her uncle to 'smash' Dean Kahukiwa after he allegedly beat her.24 Sep 06:11 AM
KahuTe Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisionsThe reports provide a grassroots view of what communities need most.24 Sep 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Role models not drugs should enhance sportOPINION: The Enhanced Games are not a winner.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: The case for a leaner state and savings-based welfareOPINION: The economy shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, tipping New Zealand into recession.23 Sep 03:00 AM
