New ZealandRider dies in hospital days after serious motorcycle crashThe circumstances of the crash are being investigated, police said.24 Oct 06:55 PM
BoxingThe golden prize on offer for Joseph ParkerInfluential promoter says the winner of Parker Wardley will get to fight Oleksandr UsykWatch24 Oct 06:12 PM
New ZealandBrown water woes linger after Huntly pipe flushMore than 34km of Huntly water pipes were flushed over three weeks.24 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Money talks': Family posts $8000 reward in search for missing teacherThe extensive search has already involved air and land crews, dog teams and drones. 24 Oct 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAkl rates revenue hits $3b, typical household rates bill up 85% since Super City mergerRates now make up 35% of council income, down from nearly half in 2010.24 Oct 04:03 PM
OpinionHunter Wells'Haven't you ever had a flat?': City boy tested in rural lifeOPINION: Hunter Wells recounts another time he disappointed the farmer known as 'The Hat'.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom risk to legacy: Farm Environment Awards celebrate 30 years"It was a risk, but we all realised this was what the future looked like.”24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's jailhouse apology for motorcycle crash that killed coupleWhen Mark Kimber closes his eyes, he sees Karen Boucher's face.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quality option': Council eyes multimillion-dollar site for potential regional waste centreTairāwhiti currently pays $513 per tonne to truck waste to a Waikato landfill.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What creatures were recently discovered in Iceland for the first time?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: How party 'nangs' went from whipping cream to dangerous teenage trend OPINION: Large fines and potential jail terms haven't slowed the sale of nitrous oxide. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: A stadium tale in 6 pictures, plus RONS, dancing and the Papatoetoe vote Opinion: Love this City digs inside Auckland issues of the moment. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Striking workers often have job security the private sector doesn'tOPINION: One reader was shocked at how inaccurate a police finding on a serious crash was.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I know that's a luxury': Anna Mowbray is raising her five kids without phones and backing social media banThe Zuru co-founder says her five children won’t get phones until age 15 or 16.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Right questions, wrong answer - Labour's disappointing first policyOPINION: There are good ideas struggling to come to the fore. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It felt like the perfect fit’: City-raised graduate finds future in ag'I had no farming background at all, so don’t let that put you off an ag career.'24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelicopter called to Auckland’s Piha Beach after serious water incidentA helicopter is airlifting the patient to hospital.24 Oct 08:27 AM
New Zealand‘F*** you, I did not’: Man shouts at judge at sentencing for 'sadistic' sex assaultsA judge said the offending was so serious, he considered escalating it to a higher court.24 Oct 07:06 AM
New ZealandLabelling error: Salmon dip pulled from shelves nationwideThe recall covers a batch of 190g Regal Marlborough King Salmon Dip. 24 Oct 06:38 AM
New ZealandKaipara Mayor Jonathan Larsen survives recount challenge from councillor Snow Tane Judge Kevin Kelly rejected a recount bid over the mayoral election's 21-vote gap.24 Oct 06:31 AM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury community assessing damage after violent stormWinds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms. Video / Mike ThorpeWatch24 Oct 06:01 AM
New Zealand'Give me your shoes or I’ll stab you': 13yo robbed in daylight Auckland CBD attackIt was the second Britomart attack on a 13-year-old in 5 days.24 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Our last shot': Parents fight to get 11yo son to life-saving US cancer trialHugo Donaldson, 11, has relapsed after months in remission from a rare cancer.24 Oct 05:21 AM
New ZealandWeather: State of local emergency lifted for most of CanterburyBut it remains in place for the Kaikōura District, Clutha and Southland.24 Oct 05:03 AM
CrimeJailed boy racer who killed unborn baby, gloated on Instagram, loses release bidHe was doing burnouts in front of a crowd when he hit the eight-months-pregnant teen.24 Oct 05:03 AM
New Zealand'Underappreciated, overworked': Over 10,000 Hamilton workers join 'mega-strike'Nationwide, an estimated 100,000 people walked off their jobs.24 Oct 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was carnage': Storm-battered North Canterbury counts cost of furious windsWinds tore through Culverden, Rotherham and Waiau, wrecking homes and farms.24 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to eight cases as more infections expectedWellington and Taranaki each have one new confirmed case of measles.24 Oct 04:18 AM
New Zealand‘Assuming the worst’: Ferry measles cluster rises to five, patient zero foundHealth officials are urging all October 3 passengers to check for symptoms.24 Oct 04:16 AM
New ZealandHave you seen him? Man sought in Canterbury on warrant for arrestRoss Hunt, 38, is wanted by police on an active arrest warrant.24 Oct 04:15 AM
New ZealandWhat to do with an extra $10,000, according to money expertsANZ’s Fiona Mackenzie warns investors to be wary of online scams.24 Oct 04:07 AM
New ZealandToll plan and next steps for long-awaited Waikato roading projectThe $100m boost will fund design, consenting and site investigation work.24 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
New ZealandSausage dogs, stylish pigs and crowds: Hawke's Bay A&P Show makes a comebackHigh winds shut the gates on Thursday, but Friday crowds returned in force.24 Oct 03:14 AM