New ZealandAuthorities scold Napier thrillseekers ignoring calls to stay out of water'You can be the most experienced person in the world, it doesn’t mean it won't go wrong.'12 Apr 04:29 AM
New ZealandCyclone Vaianu brings slips, flooding and closures across Northland roadsStay up-to-date on the latest road closures.12 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandHigh tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worstHigh tide hits Mount Maunganui as residents and emergency services prepare for the worst of Cyclone Vaianu. Video / Alyse WrightWatch12 Apr 03:39 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cyclone Vaianu hits peak, infrastructure projects concernNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cyclone Vaianu hits peak, infrastructure projects concern, call to reassess transport strategy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandWidespread flooding isolates Thames townshipSH25 into Thames has been cut off by flooding as Cyclone Vaianu moves across the North Island, with NZDF Unimogs deployed to the region. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 03:07 AM
New ZealandSmall-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroachesSmall-town Ōhope seems deserted as Cyclone Vaianu encroaches. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: With which sport would you primarily associate Don King?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.12 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandHauraki District Mayor speaks to the public whilst out on volunteer firefighter callHauraki District Mayor Toby Adams sends a message to the public whilst out on a volunteer firefighter call this afternoon. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandHigh tide and storm surge hit Waihī BeachThe high tide and storm surge hit Waihī Beach. Video / Ashlee TyrrellWatch12 Apr 02:27 AM
New ZealandMark Mitchell and Mayor Wayne Brown deliver Cyclone Vaianu updateEmergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown deliver update on Cyclone Vaianu. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandVideo from across the North Island shows early extent of Cyclone Vaianu damageAs Cyclone Vaianu continues to approach New Zealand, people are feeling the impacts from all over the North Island. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandWoman's 'unfailing devotion' to dead sister's kids rewarded with residencyShe has 'unfailingly devoted herself to raising these five young children'.12 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandMetService Severe Weather: April 12MetService Severe Weather: April 12. Video / MetServiceWatch12 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandWild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatensWild video from Whakatāne shows heavy winds blowing as Cyclone Vaianu threatens. Video / Matthew DavidsonWatch12 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandFootage shows rivers in Coromandel Peninsula beginning to rise as Cyclone Vaianu nears landfallCoromandel Peninsula under red weather warning as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 01:39 AM
New ZealandWild winds and coastal inundation in Whakatāne as Cyclone Vaianu intensifiesConditions in Whakatāne expected to become life-threatening from early this afternoon as Cyclone Vaianu intensifies. Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandSignificant fire at restaurant at luxury Te Arai Links golf courseFirefighters work to put out a fire in Te Arai Links luxury golf course. Video / SuppliedWatch12 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty residents prepare for Cyclone Vaianu to make landfallBay of Plenty under red warning along with Rotorua and Coromandel Peninsula as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Video / Alyse WrightWatch12 Apr 01:14 AM
New ZealandFlooding at Thornton Beach near WhakatāneFlooding at Thornton Beach near Whakatāne, where seawater is starting to flood the road. Video / Mike ScottWatch12 Apr 12:38 AM
New ZealandPower transformers explodingHome security cameras capture two power transformers exploding early this morning in Tauranga. Video / David GreigWatch11 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandRed warning extends to Bay of Plenty, Rotorua as Cyclone Vaianu approachesMetService has issued red weather warnings for the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua as Cyclone Vaianu approaches, effective until 8pm tonight. Video / Alyse WrightWatch11 Apr 10:41 PM
New ZealandRising rivers and rough seas in NorthlandWhangārei Falls and Ocean Beach on Sunday morning after Cyclone Vaianu passed through Northland overnight. Videos / Brodie Stone, Rachel WardWatch11 Apr 10:13 PM
New ZealandTwo dead, four injured in crash near GisborneEmergency services were called to the crash on Tucker Rd about 11.40pm last night.11 Apr 10:09 PM
New ZealandMan dies after hunting incident near DannevirkeA search and rescue team was sent to get the body.11 Apr 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They're powerful medicines': Auckland GP gets licence to prescribe psychedelic tripsNZ is at the global forefront of nations allowing the therapeutic use of magic mushrooms. 11 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandE-bike rider dies in early morning Manawatū crashEmergency services were called to Banks Rd, Rongotea, at about 12.40am.11 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui's main beach lashed by wind and rain as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfallMount Maunganui's main beach lashed by wind and rain as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall. Video / Alyse WrightWatch11 Apr 08:29 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Cyclone Vaianu to make landfall, Pakistan hosts US/Iran negotiationsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Cyclone Vaianu to make landfall, no life-threatening call-outs so far, Pakistan hosts US-Iran negotiations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Apr 08:16 PM
New Zealand'You don't win them all': Norsewear's All Blacks beanie dream sidelined'They were prepared to have a chat about it, which is great.'11 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandNearly 4000 without power in Tauranga as Cyclone Vaianu set to make landfall todayA red wind warning is in effect for Great Barrier, Coromandel, Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.11 Apr 05:10 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: What office morning tea says about us – and our politiciansOPINION: From Dave's bargain biscuits to Sarah's 3am baking, every plate tells a story.11 Apr 05:05 PM
New ZealandInside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s futureRyan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.11 Apr 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Luxon's inability to handle a dumb question is a problemOPINION: Backbench MPs have begun talking and leaking about rolling the Prime Minister.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Positive decision': National’s former Attorney-General prospect switches allegiance to ActAct's new candidate could play a pivotal role in selling its proposed Treaty reform.11 Apr 05:00 PM