New ZealandBay fans excited for Chiefs' long-awaited return to Hāngī PitThe Chiefs will face Moana Pasifika on April 11 after a plan to play in Tonga fell over.06 Mar 03:30 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch driver fined $600 for 'extremely loud exhaust'The 56-year-old man is also now facing a third drink-driving charge in court.06 Mar 03:08 AM
New ZealandSupermarket fines spark more backlash over car park time limitsSeveral $85 fines have been waived after shoppers proved lengthy big-basket trips.06 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne council braces for cost rises from Middle East unrestRates are set to rise 9.4% next year, despite calls for more relief.06 Mar 02:52 AM
Politics'Absolutely not': Luxon rubbishes talk of resignation after brutal poll for NationalIt is the National Party's worst poll result since November 2021.06 Mar 02:38 AM
New ZealandHigh Court upholds decision voiding Papatoetoe local electionJudge Richard McIlraith earlier found 79 votes were cast without voters' knowledge.06 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandNational sinks to lowest result in four years in new pollFriday’s poll was the worst result for National in the Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll since 2021, the year the poll began. The next worst was 29.6%, which it received last year.Watch06 Mar 02:16 AM
Auckland'Toxic hazard': Carcass of rare whale being moved today, public warned of health riskThe local community has been thanked for its support and is now being asked to stay away.06 Mar 02:14 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: The largest battleships ever built belonged to which country?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.06 Mar 02:00 AM
Auckland'Mad and brilliant': Auckland's chocka weekend hosting back-to-back events under sunny skiesSummer returns with temperatures everywhere ranging from 20C to 28C.06 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti highway closures: Council warns of ‘learned acceptance’ riskLeaders fear that per-capita funding models will leave Tairāwhiti behind.06 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandTrailer: Run - Robyn Malcolm and George Mason thriller seriesRun tells the story of Australia's most notorious bank robber Brenden Abbott aka. ‘The Postcard Bandit’. Video / TVNZ+Watch06 Mar 01:48 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: March 6Afternoon weather update: A fine start to the weekend. Video / MetServiceWatch06 Mar 01:41 AM
CrimeTraffic disrupted on Waikato state highway after human remains discoveredPolice were called about 10am after the remains were discovered.06 Mar 01:37 AM
New ZealandThe Country at the Golden ShearsKieran McAnulty, Shane McManaway, Rowland Smith, Mavis Mullins, Sir David Fagan, H McKay.06 Mar 01:12 AM
New ZealandMayor says NZTA was warned before roadworks paralysed cityNZTA said it had 'no correspondence' from local authorities before work started.06 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandSawn-off shotgun tossed from alleged ram raid getaway carPolice are hunting for a second alleged offender.06 Mar 12:22 AM
New Zealand'No one can afford them': Kiwi couple spend $60k fleeing Dubai amid Middle East conflictFlights out of Dubai were cancelled, forcing an eight-hour drive to Oman.06 Mar 12:08 AM
AucklandWestern Springs bowl: New 30,000‑seat concert venue to rival Eden ParkThe $2.5m plan retains Ponsonby Rugby Club and cuts cost to Auckland ratepayers.06 Mar 12:06 AM
WellingtonParamedic and gas truck driver seriously injured in SH1 crashTwo people were treated for serious injuries and taken to hospital.05 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandHow a Tauranga cafe owner found true love in a war zone'Strange to have found so much love and happiness because of such a horrible thing.'05 Mar 11:39 PM
New Zealand'It’s the people who suffer': Rotorua Iranian fears for loved onesRotorua-based Arash Alaeinia fled Iran as a refugee in the 1970s.05 Mar 11:38 PM
WellingtonStaff cuts possible as Wellington City Council unveils multimillion-dollar savings proposalConsultant spending and climate work are targeted to avoid a double-digit rates rise.05 Mar 11:12 PM
New ZealandTrail ride postponed after rider dies in crash near MatatāPolice and WorkSafe New Zealand are both investigating the fatal crash.05 Mar 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Look after the land and people': High country couple win top award'We now have five generations of family who've worked on this property in some capacity.'05 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen charged with murdering Greymouth pensioner loses suppressionDonald Baikie was found dead at a property on Chapel St in September.05 Mar 10:33 PM
New ZealandElectric air ambulance coming to Napier lands to show off what it can doAfter a quick demo in Napier, the e-plane is coming back permanently in 2028.05 Mar 10:24 PM
WorldUS House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powersThe US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an effort to curb Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran. Video / AFPWatch05 Mar 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCoals to Newcastle: The Kiwi backyard BBQ side-hustle taking on America at its own gamePart-time passion turned into a nationwide business that now has its eyes on the US.05 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandImported $6.99 butter undercuts Kiwi blocks as prices bite at checkoutThe butter is now being sold on trial at North Island Pak’nSave supermarkets.05 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe spots chemical, machinery risks on NZ orchardsAbout 30% of work injuries are in agriculture, making it one of our most risky industries.05 Mar 09:37 PM
WellingtonBoy, 5, with violent history stood down after setting off fire alarmPrevious incidents include the boy calling teacher 'a f***ing b****'.05 Mar 09:30 PM
Politics'I am not happy with that number': Willis reacts to National's dire new pollThe poor rating follows weeks of criticism of Christopher Luxon’s leadership.05 Mar 09:29 PM
New ZealandForeign buyers jet in as $10m luxury Queenstown, Wānaka homes surge under new rulesOverseas buyers in Southern Lakes rose from 6.5% to 13% in a year.05 Mar 08:58 PM
