New ZealandRuapehu council grappling $700,000 overspendA review is under way and the mayor says it must be 'done in a fair and just way'.12 May 12:37 AM
PoliticsFormer Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'12 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandFrom diesel mechanic to award-winning dairy farmerDairy Industry Award judges said, 'We think he loves his cows as much as his tractors!'12 May 12:17 AM
New ZealandCouncil votes for independent review of Far North Sweetwater projectFNDC Sweetwater project - council calls for independent examination of project12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandBird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.12 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandWayne's manifesto: Mayor wants bed tax, new China visa, population growth in plan for Auckland 'Auckland knows best what we can and can’t do.'11 May 11:25 PM
New ZealandSmooth recovery: Emergency services stood down after Whangārei plane crashThe light plane took a nose dive on landing, but the pilot was not seriously hurt.11 May 11:15 PM
New Zealand'It was like an inferno': Third fire in a year destroys Napier homeA neighbouring home was also blackened by the roaring blaze.11 May 11:04 PM
New ZealandWaikato couple win big at Dairy Industry AwardsJudges said they were impressed with the first-time entrants' overall excellence.11 May 10:46 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured in e-scooter crash in HastingsThe crash occurred near Hastings Library.11 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandUS authorities eye $1.2m crypto from Kiwi pornographer awaiting trialMichael Pratt has been extradited fropm Spain to the States. 11 May 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Wellington icon': Cuba Street's Ekim Burgers closingThe business has been operating since 2011.11 May 10:21 PM
New ZealandVaccine rates putting New Zealand at risk of measles outbreak - Health NZAlerts have been issued after a new measles case was confirmed in Auckland yesterday.11 May 10:08 PM
New Zealand ‘Only talented person you've got in the room?’: PM grilled on Minister fronting raft of policiesPM questioned about the number of new policies the minister was introducing. 11 May 09:01 PM
New ZealandNapier house fireA house in Napier fully ablaze on Sunday night. Video / SuppliedWatch11 May 08:53 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareConcern 'patients will suffer' as practices with 46,000 enrolled switch funderThe centres say changing their primary health organisation will help avoid fee increases. 11 May 08:50 PM
New Zealand'The silent killer': Heart Foundation's urgent blood pressure pushHigh blood pressure contributes to 4000 cardiovascular deaths yearly in NZ.11 May 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Brooking: What prison statistics get wrong on violent crime ratesOPINION: Our current prison rate is 187 per 100,000 people.11 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandAsh cloud from Whakaari/White Island cancels flightsFlights from Auckland and Wellington were among those cancelled.11 May 07:50 PM
New ZealandCrusading broadcaster unmasks alleged driver in car incidentShe used her skills as a broadcaster to search for a resolution to the incident.11 May 07:12 PM
New ZealandChristchurch pub damaged in late-night fire Emergency services were called just after midnight. 11 May 07:12 PM
New Zealand'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drugExperts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.11 May 07:00 PM
New Zealand'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen lawsMinisters announced the changes in Rotorua on Sunday, alongside Mayor Tania Tapsell.11 May 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Stuck in traffic': AT slammed over CRL station precinct plansThe CRL should create a more pedestrian-friendly city, but critics say that won't happen.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Life and death': Northland road safety plea as toll hits eightRoad Safety Week 2025 starts today, urging motorists to drive safely.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Who officiates sumo matches? Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far NorthTattoo artist Mario Gregor and partner Ceara Lile have opened a studio in Kerikeri.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government must keep its 500-extra-cops promiseOPINION: This is a policy promise the coalition has to keep.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultantsThe agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': SAFE slams delays in rodeo welfare code releaseSAFE urges the release of the draft, citing unnecessary animal deaths.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from BudgetOPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Time to abolish rebates for charitiesOPINION: Begging is a sad reality of New Zealand life today.11 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Whole life is going to be different': Toddler's shock diagnosis affects only 5 in NZ'I’ve definitely hit the stage of ‘Why him? This isn’t fair'.'11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGangs, cash and tradies: Inside New Zealand's $50b black market NZ's shadow economy costs us $13b in annual tax: how does it compare internationally?11 May 05:00 PM
