New ZealandNZ avocado industry battles tough season aheadSpring storms wiped out up to 80% of crops for some Bay of Plenty growers.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Warehouse CEO Mark Stirton walks through his planned changesThe Warehouse CEO Mark Stirton takes Business Reporter Tom Raynel on a tour through its Sylvia Park store to explain his thinking.Watch14 Nov 06:56 AM
New ZealandEsk Valley resident pleads for automated river warning system at Cyclone Gabrielle inquestDaniel Gale says lives remain at risk without river alert trigger levels.14 Nov 06:03 AM
CrimeHead Hunter admits burying teen's body; denies luring him to double-cross executionA digger was used to conceal Jayden Mamfredos' body 3m underground. 14 Nov 06:00 AM
WellingtonCop under fire in 'cover-up' put under investigation just before official retirementAn independent King’s Counsel has been appointed to carry out the probe.14 Nov 05:59 AM
New ZealandWhite Island plume rises 3km above sea level, visible from mainlandResidents on the Bay of Plenty coast may smell sulphur odours, GeoNet says.14 Nov 05:31 AM
WellingtonWellington council halts contract talks as Golden Mile plans come in over budget The transport corridor project's $139m budget has blown out by $15m–$25m.14 Nov 05:08 AM
New Zealand'He was music': Loved ones honour DJ Joshua Stowers after sudden deathThe 'larger than life' Stowers, 45, died on November 7.14 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorth Island on alert as regions placed under severe thunderstorm watch Severe thunderstorms are possible in Bay of Plenty, Taupō, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay.14 Nov 04:25 AM
New ZealandRotorua gains $4.5m boost for international tourism driveThe funds come from round two of the Government’s $70m Major Events and Tourism package.14 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandTeacher erased school resources after being fired for taking on acting gig while on sick leaveNatarsha Ikiua was on sick leave when she was recognised filming a health ad.14 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandNatural progression for the festival sees five trustees appointedFounder Jeremy Tātere MacLeod says the trust will secure the festival’s future.14 Nov 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Predatory': Kiwi woman's botched overseas op prompts warning from surgeonA Manawatū woman needed six operations after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey.14 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow a community kept Mitai Māori Village open after a devastating blazeThirteen hours after the blaze, the village reopened to visitors.14 Nov 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Getting battered': Woman rescued from rocks after tide traps her at Castor BayShe was found trapped on rocks between Castor Bay Beach and Kennedy Park.14 Nov 02:51 AM
AucklandGovt just paved road for congestion charges. When could Akl motorists have to pay up?Congestion will cost Auckland an estimated $2.6b a year by 2026 without change.14 Nov 02:44 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Update | Bank sector dominated by main four and Kiwis fear AI privacy breachNZ Herald Afternoon Update | New education boss says sector can do better, bank sector still dominated by main four, and Kiwis fear AI privacy breaches.Watch14 Nov 02:43 AM
PoliticsJevon McSkimming: Department of Internal Affairs says interference with Police Minister’s emails was inappropriate 'It is not appropriate for departments to withhold information from ministerial staff.'14 Nov 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Setbacks we can do without': Napier boutique store burgled overnightPolice say the break-in occurred about 3.20am, with cabinets smashed and stock stolen.14 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandSchools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fearsSeven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Significant' lake weed dump could mean 10-day clean-up, $50k billBay of Plenty Regional Council and Rotorua Lakes Council are leading the clean-up.14 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is a group of hippos commonly called?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.14 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: The PM at the Canterbury ShowChristopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, R Loe, C Brandolino, K Acland, S Duncan, G Dodson.14 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandFrom 'bling' to legacy: Council treasure connects generations of chairmen and chairwomenThe pendant was crafted in 1999 from tanekaha wood and Haast jade.14 Nov 01:18 AM
New Zealand'Groupthink self-interest': Chambers lays into former top cops as recruits graduateThe Police Commissioner has described this week as 'appalling' and a 'kick in the guts'.14 Nov 12:51 AM
AucklandWaterspout spotted off West Auckland coast amid stormy weatherRobert Waddell said the swirling spout of water rose about 400m above Muriwai Beach.14 Nov 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Corrections’ silence over Mt Eden escape stinks of cover-upOPINION: Corrections waited six days before naming the escaped inmate publicly.14 Nov 12:04 AM
New ZealandSH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights for urgent worksAbseilers will clear loose rocks and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.13 Nov 11:48 PM
AucklandPolice confirm new roadside drug test device – and where it'll be rolled out firstThe Securetec DrugWipe 3 S can detect cannabis, methamphetamine, Ecstasy and cocaine.13 Nov 11:21 PM
New ZealandWater plan approved as debate over multi-council model ragesThe Rotorua council will run water services until 2028 while exploring a shared model.13 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandToll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruptionTauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.13 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speaks to the mediaNZ Herald Live: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speaks to the mediaWatch13 Nov 10:59 PM
New ZealandRotorua Lakefront weedWeed has built up on the Rotorua Lakefront after this week's high winds and rain. Video / Ben FraserWatch13 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandWarriors return to Napier for Valentine’s Day clash with ManlyKevin Murphy warns any pitch invasions could end future NRL games in Napier.13 Nov 09:50 PM
