New ZealandHeavy rain watch issued for Bay of PlentyTwo separate weather fronts are driving widespread rain across the North Island.22 Sep 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on hospital staff jump 30% in two yearsMore than 7700 assaults on hospital staff were reported in the past year.22 Sep 06:57 AM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
All BlacksThird-oldest living All Black dies, aged 93Stuart Freebairn was the last surviving player for the All Blacks' 1953-54 tour.22 Sep 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Enormous' disruption: Backlash at hospital's plan to relax family visitor hoursChanges could mean visitors roam wards 'all hours of the day and night', the union says.21 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRoss Shield incoming - Wairoa is ready for its big weekFlags and decorated shop fronts are ready to welcome 132 young rugby players to Wairoa.20 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical injuries': Highway blocked after serious Whanganui crashDrivers are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays.19 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandNational title hopes for Tall Black and schoolmatesNapier Boys' High haven't won an NZ basketball title since 1992. Now's the big chance. 19 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'How can you be so dark and evil?': Family's question to killer as he's jailed for lifeKathleen Kawana's body found 600km away from home, six weeks after she disappeared. 18 Sep 11:51 PM
New ZealandFive badly hurt in three highway crashes in less than 24 hoursTwo people have been critically injured and another three seriously injured.18 Sep 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Herald’s annual awardsCovering the latest developments in schools rugby.18 Sep 07:31 PM
New ZealandWild winds and rain set for start of school holidaysFriday night will be unseasonably cold in the North Island.18 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandSerious crash blocks SH2 near Dannevirke, major delays expectedEmergency services say initial reports point to serious injuries.18 Sep 04:12 AM
New ZealandAuckland battered by 137km/h gusts as harbour bridge travel disrupted High winds saw lanes reduced across the city's harbour bridge this morning.18 Sep 01:33 AM
KahuPhil ‘Bear’ Reweti fighting for Māori voiceIt is a change he has campaigned for across the past three elections.17 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandTumu’s 50‑year milestone: From Dannevirke timber yard to a Hawke’s Bay powerhouseHugh and Pam O'Sullivan opened the first timber yard in Dannevirke in 1975.17 Sep 12:13 AM
Kahu'We need Māori voices influencing the decisions that affect our whenua'Julie Herewini says Whanganui’s first Māori ward election offers a historic opportunity.16 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirways reveals more details on how software fault caused August flight chaosFive flights were disrupted when the system fault hit on August 16.16 Sep 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe Māori women who just made winemaking historyThe French have terroir - the Matiti collective preferred to listen to Hineahuone.16 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandCharlie Kirk shooting: Inside the online forces shaping political violenceCharlie Kirk, 31, was shot dead in front of thousands at a Utah university.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lessons need to be learned from Māori ward blunder OPINION: One candidate said the omission felt 'like a bit of a kick in the guts'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regionsSevere weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.16 Sep 01:34 AM
RacingNew Zealand Oaks moving to Ellerslie to save Group 1 statusOne of the classics of NZ horse racing is moving to Auckland.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We need to rethink the funding model for Fire and Emergency NZOPINION: Ageing fleet and breakdowns mean the funding model must be reviewed.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Women's Rugby World Cup'Care in defence': How Black Ferns handled innovative South AfricansKaipo Olsen-Baker produced 26 tackles and two tries in a standout display.15 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandFamilies to get 24/7 hospital access under new Health NZ policyThe nurses union warns the policy could mask shortages of hospital staff.14 Sep 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Boy racer bravado': Teen girl killed in street race that ended in crashJack Greer, one of the racers, has been sentenced for his involvement in the fatal race.14 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after single-vehicle Manawatū crashEmergency services said the crash occurred overnight.14 Sep 02:14 AM
New Zealand'A most enjoyable afternoon': The Women’s Institute in NZ"The underlying aims of the Institute are homemaking, co-operation, and citizenship."13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after wind gusts force full closure, thunderstorm threat loomsTraffic backed up after the bridge was closed at 2.30pm. 13 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandSevere winds and thunderstorms set to batter parts of NZ this weekendMetService warns gusts could reach 110km/h alongside heavy rain.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTāwhiao McMaster quits council race to contest Te Tai Hauāuru seatTāwhiao McMaster was running for Horizons Regional Council.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics‘Keep up the good work Carl’: MP deletes post praising himself after housing revelations FB post mix-up: Keep up the good work Carl - signed, Carl.12 Sep 04:57 AM
