New ZealandSearch continues for driver swept away trying to cross Mahurangi RiverHe was swept away after pushing his young nephew towards a life-saving branch.22 Jan 02:24 AM
LiveNew Zealand'Help us get out': Screaming heard from inside Mount Maunganui toilet block after collapse - and then silenceWould-be rescuers on the roof desperately tried to use tools to get through.22 Jan 02:04 AM
New Zealand|Updated'Worst he's seen in 30 years': Parts of Coromandel still cut off after heavy rain ravages regionOne firefighter described the area's downpour as worse than Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionChronic pelvic pain and endometriosis affect thousands in NZ – a new study reveals the staggering costOPINION: A new NZ study finds endometriosis and pelvic pain cost $22.6b each year.22 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFlooding at Ngatapa near GisborneFootage posted on Facebook by Tom Hindmarsh driving along Wharekopae Rd at the foothills of Ngatapa Friday morning.Watch22 Jan 01:57 AM
New ZealandMother’s night on creaking roof with kids as floodwaters tear through East Coast homeHuia Ngātai and her children spent the night stranded on their roof.22 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Minister Mark Mitchell on the Mount Maunganui slipMark Mitchell, Brent Mountfort, Sandra Faulkner, Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith.22 Jan 01:12 AM
New Zealand‘Let’s do it’: Hawke’s Bay teen plans 160km run in 24 hours for mental health charityFunds raised will go to Hawke's Bay mental health charity Spark That Chat.22 Jan 01:00 AM
WellingtonGang funeral to bring high police presence to Masterton Police warned against gang patches in public and threatening behaviour.22 Jan 12:57 AM
New ZealandRace against time: Fears grow for missing as Mt Maunganui landslide search stallsRescuers say there are no voices now from those buried by the slip.22 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister Mark Mitchell speaks on the Mount Maunganui landslide damagesPolice Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to NZ Herald on the Mount Maunganui landslide damages today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jan 12:47 AM
New Zealand'The house is just flat': Family evacuate after landslide hits neighbouring homes'I was climbing through the mud about up to my thighs.'22 Jan 12:35 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedFamily with small children trapped for hours on roof without wet weather gearThe Te Araroa whānau were rescued after hours 'surrounded by debris' in the dark.22 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandTravel warning: SH5 reopens after truck crash near WaipungaPolIce warn the highway may be closed for several hours for clean-up.22 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandGloriavale pupils offered two schooling paths after commune's school shutdownThe ministry is also negotiating a Gloriavale unit within a West Coast state school.22 Jan 12:24 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedHawke’s Bay deluge brings flooded carparks, river relief and toilet warningsHeavy rain across Hawke's Bay has resulted in surface flooding and wastewater issues.22 Jan 12:02 AM
Wellington'I was nearly in tears': Father's relief as Pharmac proposes funding 'miracle drug' for toddlersOne family were considering moving countries to access the drug, but can now stay at home.22 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: NZ is again being soaked this summer – record ocean heat helps explain itOPINION: More than 90% of Earth's excess heat is now being absorbed by the oceans.21 Jan 11:55 PM
PoliticsNZ First starts election year on high in new pollWinston Peters' party has recorded its best-ever result in this poll.21 Jan 11:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: As NZ tiptoes around Donald Trump, Canada takes a standOPINION: It takes a lot to upstage the US President. Mark Carney just pulled it off.21 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandWashed-out bridge near Bland Bay cuts off localsThe coast road south of Russell to Whangarei ends at a washed out bridge near Bland Bay. Video / David FisherWatch21 Jan 11:50 PM
Auckland'We all make mistakes': Why worker was watering tree in wild Auckland stormsCouncillor says the man will be embarrassed at being 'plastered all over social media'.21 Jan 11:47 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedMoment Mount Maunganui came crashing down: Witness on violent shaking before 'disaster'Emergency services are desperately searching for people trapped under mountain of dirt.21 Jan 11:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Slip at Mount Maunganui campground updateNZ Herald Live: Slip at Mount Maunganui campground updateWatch21 Jan 11:42 PM
New ZealandPhotos show the scale of the storm damagePhotos from around the North Island show the scale of the storm damage.Watch21 Jan 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It will surprise us all’: Wealthy donor tips Opportunities Party to enter ParliamentMills revealed he gave Labour and the Greens sizeable donations late last year.21 Jan 11:00 PM
HealthcareBack to work sooner: ACC unveils plan to avoid $26 billion deficitThe changes follow a call for action from the Government.21 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandF-22 fighter jet plan for Warbirds air show sparks anger over civilian deathsGrant Kitto links the jets to a 2015 US strike that killed 42 in Kunduz.21 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay hill slipA "massive" slip on Russell Rd at Helena Bay hill is cutting off access to Helena Bay, Ōakura and Whangaruru. Video / Denise PiperWatch21 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaChris Hipkins speaks to mediaWatch21 Jan 10:05 PM
New Zealand'Trust is what needs to happen': Young councillors target youth engagementCouncillors Alison Amboy and Keshaan Te Waaka join forces for youth empowerment. 21 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa flooding and slipsFlooding and slips in Pāpāmoa. People were advised to evacuate. Video / SuppliedWatch21 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandStorm devastation revealed: Photos show scale of damageStates of emergency remain in several regions as towns stay cut off by floods.21 Jan 09:49 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.21 Jan 09:09 PM
