LiveNew ZealandTropical storm to hammer North Island with 250mm rain, as state of emergency declared in WhangāreiMetService predicts a month’s worth of rain in two to three days for parts of Northland.20 Jan 05:20 PM
New ZealandTauranga drivers stung with $487k in bus and cycle lane fines in a yearHewletts Rd alone generated 2500 bus lane tickets worth $375,000 last year.20 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAgents weigh in on what's driving Rotorua's average house price upRotorua's sitting at $680,755 after a 2.6% quarterly rise – one of NZ's biggest bumps.20 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is Indiana Jones' actual first name?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon's election date call looms as Nats head to high-stakes caucus retreatKey marginal Christchurch seats like Banks Peninsula and Wigram are in play.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Kiwis chasing Aussie dream might need a reality check before they goOPINION: Big numbers are heading overseas but some Kiwis are coming back broke and broken.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu‘I love you mum’: Whānau fight for answers after ED death at Middlemore HospitalKiri Campbell says her daughter was left in a busy ED hallway before collapsing.20 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Protest against NZ's Sikh community is historically ignorantOPINION: A reader questions Christopher Luxon saying the recovery had already arrived.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier CBD foot traffic drops as shoppers tighten belts amid other woes'Foot traffic just seems to be a lot less.'20 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandPolice swarm Auckland’s K Rd, take person into custodyWitnesses say the driver rammed a police car before being stopped.20 Jan 08:54 AM
New ZealandPolice swarm Auckland's Karangahape Road.Police say one person has been taken into custody. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Jan 08:51 AM
New ZealandItalian woman named as Southland crash victimThe crash occurred on State Highway 6 in Winton last Thursday.20 Jan 07:19 AM
New Zealand280mm of rain: Heavy rain, severe gales lash top of North IslandWhangārei mayor Ken Couper has declared a precautionary State of Local Emergency.20 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
New ZealandMedication mix-up: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously illThe pharmacy's dispensing error was a 'significant incident', the HDC found.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandBeach days ahead: Summer isn't over despite thunderstorms, floodingRecent flooding in Northland means saturated ground may worsen new flooding.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandCape Brett hut airlift and slips force DoC closures in peak summer periodNine trampers paid for their own rescue flight after slips cut off Cape Brett.20 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding: Where is summer?Niwa principal scientist, Chris Brandolino is with us to take us through what to expect, and when we might be able to put the sheets on the line.Watch20 Jan 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSeymour says Epsom residents ‘not anti-intensification' but question tall buildings over their pools He says it's become a 'highly politicised' issue, which he acknowledges contributing to.20 Jan 03:38 AM
New Zealand'It got worse': Swiss tourist family rescued by chopper from slips leave camper van behindMaja Hugli’s family were trapped for two days at Manganuku camp.20 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle rebuild: Dartmoor bridge work to begin, Rissington bridge pier piling complete New single-lane Dartmoor Bridge will measure 104m and be built immediately downstream. 20 Jan 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly popular': Northland mourns much-loved teacher and sportsmanHarry Darkins taught in Whangārei for 14 years and recently moved to Auckland to teach.20 Jan 02:09 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What was Scott Robertson's winning percentage as All Blacks coach?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.20 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandSingle-vehicle smash: Driver in serious condition after Hastings road closureOne driver in a serious condition has been taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital.20 Jan 01:50 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather warning: January 20-21MetService severe weather warning: January 20-21. Video / MetServiceWatch20 Jan 01:38 AM
New ZealandBadly managed 20yo in care home gained 20kg in six months, then diedIt was found that the care given to the man 'severely departed' from accepted standards. 20 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandOnehunga shooting: Police seize getaway van after shots fired through front doorShots were fired through the closed front door before a group fled in the van.20 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandNZ agencies have eye on ‘largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years’Nema says the storm reached New Zealand on Tuesday morning without major impact.20 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Why this economist says 2026 will be better than 2025Cameron Bagrie, Dominic Jones, Tom Young, Jo Luxton and Tom Martin feature on the show.20 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandHow parents’ ultimatum convinced Kiwi broadcaster to end Olympic dream'We don’t want you to do this any more. You've got so much more life ahead of you.'20 Jan 12:45 AM
AucklandBody found on rocks at Long Bay Beach referred to coronerPolice were called to the North Shore beach at 3.50pm yesterday.20 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandInvercargill councillors reject claims they failed former Mayor Tim ShadboltFormer Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark disputes claims made by Shadbolt's partner.19 Jan 11:37 PM
New ZealandYellow leggings helped Tolaga Bay cray fishermen survive capsizeThe men clung to two empty fuel tanks for seven hours.19 Jan 10:58 PM
