PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wetHydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.10 Jul 09:00 PM
RacingFoote stable favoured by global racing giant in coup for NZOne of the world's biggest racehorse owners has upped its New Zealand presence.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Angel riding with us': Teen jockey remembered for selfless act just before tragic deathNgakau Hailey is being praised for his quick thinking to help an injured rider.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill petsThe abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandState of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZHeavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.10 Jul 07:04 AM
New Zealand‘Lock all your doors’: Neighbours recount gunman on loose after Hamilton homicideAn alarming Facebook post was the first sign something was amiss, a neighbour says.10 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ shares flat as Australian regulator clears path for Fonterra consumer saleThe NZ sharemarket was steady, while the Nasdaq hit another record high in the US.10 Jul 06:22 AM
New Zealand'Highly venomous': Deadly sea snake washes up on Coromandel beach"Although they are generally docile ... it’s important not to approach or handle them."10 Jul 05:38 AM
New Zealand'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikersSeveral parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.10 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandMan accused of fatal shooting, stealing car at gunpoint appears in courtThe 20-year-old has been granted name suppression.10 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning likely for BoP – MetServiceAn orange warning has been issued for Coromandel and Waikato from 11am tomorrow.10 Jul 12:40 AM
New ZealandNapier woollen yarn producer to close, 26 job lossesDesign Spun had hoped to keep its mill running in Napier but that was 'not achievable'.09 Jul 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Really talented' young jockey dies in Hamilton dirtbike crashNgakau Hailey was set to ride in Cambridge tomorrow; his name is now removed from entries.09 Jul 10:05 PM
New ZealandThe amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?09 Jul 09:20 PM
Kahu'Exemplar for the country': Historic iwi agreement reshapes water useThe partnership secures 60% of Rotorua's drinking water and returns ancestral land.09 Jul 09:14 PM
New ZealandDirtbike rider dies after crash with car in HamiltonThe accident occurred at Willoughby and Mill Streets at 3.25pm yesterday.09 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandPolice seize gun, $20k, and cocaine in drug raidA pump action shotgun and $20,000 were also found during the operation.09 Jul 08:13 PM
CrimeMan charged with murder after fleeing Hamilton crime scene, car stolen at gunpointArmed police swarmed Bellmont Ave at 6.40pm last night, as the Eagle circled overhead.09 Jul 07:14 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.Police maintain a visible presence as they investigate a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jul 03:47 PM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off Hamilton street after serious firearms incidentPolice warn it's a 'dangerous' situation.09 Jul 11:42 AM
New ZealandLotto numbers revealed in giant $10m Powerball drawTime to check your Lotto numbers to see if you are $10 million richer.09 Jul 08:32 AM
Crime'Didn't think I was going very fast': Uncle pleads guilty after toddler's fatal fall from uteAitua Puriri said he didn't believe he was driving very fast at the time his nephew fell. 09 Jul 07:41 AM
New Zealand'Looked pretty serious': Accident closes Hamilton intersectionEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash about 3.30pm.09 Jul 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why the All Blacks must double down on Vaa’i and Proctor's rolesOPINION: The All Blacks coaches are considering different line-up experiments.09 Jul 03:01 AM
New ZealandRoad funding shifts: NZ explores tolls for new infrastructureA new $830 million toll road will open in 2026, connecting to Whangaparāoa.09 Jul 12:04 AM
NetballMagic defender, Silver Fern announces retirement from netballShe leaves the game after six seasons. 09 Jul 12:00 AM
Black Caps‘Very committed’: Williamson not done with Black Caps despite Zimbabwe snubThe former captain will instead play franchise cricket in England. 09 Jul 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Horrible': Memorial for deaf, blind man killed in alleged hit-and-run is destroyedThe family says the roadside memorial was their way to cope with the tragic loss.08 Jul 10:50 PM
New ZealandEarthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt RuapehuVolcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.08 Jul 10:48 PM
LifestyleThe secret sauce of the bar named NZ's best 'I’ve always wanted to be called an institution – that’s my goal.'08 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandRain train: Weather watches keep rolling in for Bay of Plenty Heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty from 1pm Friday to 5am Saturday.08 Jul 09:02 PM
OpinionOpinion: The hard questions NZ must ask about fast-track mining projectsOPINION: The big financial returns from mining often flow overseas.08 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Balancing humour and trust in public sector messagingOPINION: We're not all cut out to be comedians – sometimes the straight facts are best.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand63,000 lockdown breaches reported as Covid inquiry reveals impactExperts say public reporting of breaches during pandemic was ineffective and burdensome.08 Jul 08:11 AM