New Zealand'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfirePhotos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which country was the cheese slicer invented?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Really bad luck': Four rescued from water after boat flipsCoastguard says it's a timely reminder things can change in an instant on the water.10 Nov 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres awayMassive fire has made for some eerie coloured skies.10 Nov 01:35 AM
SportEmma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream aliveTwigg, 38, reclaimed the world title by beating Austria's Magdalena Lobnig.10 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandCountry’s biggest property investor group evicted from FacebookThe 73,000-member group vanished from Facebook without any warning.10 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Canterbury Show preview with Sir David CarterSir David Carter, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Sirma Karapeeva, Mike Inglis, P. Duncan.10 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandMissed cancer diagnosis: Woman complained about 'horrendous stomach pains' for two yearsThe woman, who has since died, lost 6kg in 4 weeks but wasn't referred for further tests.10 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandLarge unexpected turnout for city's first adaptive triathlonThe event was designed for children with physical and intellectual disabilities. 10 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandLittle back in the race for world cross-country honoursWhere there's a Will, there's a way – William Little makes second World title bid.10 Nov 12:49 AM
WellingtoniPhone SOS feature helps rescue lost walker near Days BayPolice are warning people not to mistake trap indicators for track markers.10 Nov 12:48 AM
New Zealand‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar projectDr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.10 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandWell-known New Zealander pleads not guilty to sex abuse charge The accused appeared via audio-visual link. 10 Nov 12:28 AM
TalanoaParents issue global plea to save conjoined twins in PNGThe twin boys share vital organs including a liver, bladder and intestines.10 Nov 12:18 AM
PoliticsWatch: What just happened with Te Pāti Māori expelling two MPs?It comes after months of infighting within the party. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Greatly loved' former National MP and Children's Commissioner diesTodd McClay, current Trade Minister and MP for Rotorua, shared news of his father's death.09 Nov 11:58 PM
New ZealandState Highway 2 to be raised 1.8m as $22m flood project gets under wayThe key part of the project is raising a 440m section of highway to link with stopbanks.09 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Tongariro National Park fire updateFire and Emergency New Zealand provides an update on the fire in the Tongariro National Park. Video/ NZ HeraldWatch09 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Te Pāti Māori expels MPs and Government's meth action planNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Te Pāti Māori expels Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, and Government's plan to tackle New Zealand's meth problem.Watch09 Nov 11:39 PM
New ZealandFiery milk tanker and ute crash in Canterbury, emergency services rush to scene Police say there appear to be serious injuries. 09 Nov 11:13 PM
New ZealandGirl missing in Rotorua found safePolice say she was last seen about 7.30am at her Mountain Rd home.09 Nov 10:34 PM
WellingtonCyclist killed in Wairarapa crash was taking part in charity fun rideThe rider was airlifted to hospital in critical condition but later died.09 Nov 10:32 PM
Politics'Mexican drug cartels': Luxon says meth being sent to the Pacific in submarinesThe Prime Minister spoke with Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking about this week's key issues.09 Nov 10:15 PM
PoliticsWatch: Te Pāti Māori announce expulsion of two MPsIt comes after months of disruption within the party. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Nov 10:07 PM
New ZealandGlobal gold for Hastings water project The Hastings project beat entries from cities including Toronto and Stockholm.09 Nov 09:53 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes, including police car, close SH2 River Road in Upper HuttThe crashes happened on River Road between Fergusson Drive and Tōtara Park.09 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandPay bump for councilsSalaries for Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei elected members have been set for 2025-28.09 Nov 09:35 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister supports stripping McSkimming of medalsJevon McSkimming admitted holding 2945 objectionable images on his work device.09 Nov 09:27 PM
PoliticsMariameno Kapa-Kingi says she will 'challenge and appeal' expulsion from Te Pāti MāoriTPM has endured months of turbulence effectively splitting the party in two.09 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandKirkpatrick wins CHB Shears title for 15th timeThe 55-year-old edged out 2012 World Champion Gavin Mutch by 2.165 points in Waipukurau.09 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandBehind the cordon: Fire and Emergency operation to get control of Tongariro fire in full swingConservation Minister Tama Potaka joins firefighters behind the road block as emergency services battle to get control of Tongariro blaze. Video / Mike ScottWatch09 Nov 08:41 PM
New ZealandWaipukurau goes to the dogs – and sheep and horses – as CHB show delightsThe two-day Central Hawke's Bay A&P Show ended in sweltering conditions.09 Nov 08:35 PM