PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It’s time for all cultures in the House to be fully embracedOPINION: We should celebrate the nation’s diversity.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Don’t bite the hands that heal you': 100,000 public sector workers walk off the jobWind gusts up to 150km/h forced rallies in Wellington and Canterbury to be cancelled.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should children under 14 be banned from playing contact sports?OPINION: Experts are sounding alarm bells, and everyone should listen.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis face night without power, voluntary evacuation notices in place after day of weather chaosExtreme winds and heavy rain leave thousands without power; rising rivers prompt alert.23 Oct 09:03 AM
New Zealand'We need to act now': MP pushes law change on deepfake exploitationLaura McClure says Netsafe receives daily reports from victims of deepfake image abuse.23 Oct 07:38 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man after armed standoff in Nelson’s Maitai areaOfficers, including the AOS and police negotiation team, were called around 3.30pm.23 Oct 06:57 AM
New ZealandGreymouth faces critical water shortage after storm power failureA 12,000-litre tanker from Hokitika was coming in to provide limited water to residents.23 Oct 06:34 AM
New ZealandGang members say illegal raffle was to fund kids' Rainbow's End visitPrizes on offer in the draw included a 2005 V-Rod motorcycle or $10,000 cash.23 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo lucky players split $1m as Lotto Powerball rolls over to $28mSaturday's Powerball jackpot climbs to a record for the year after no one won last night.23 Oct 06:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: ‘End of an era’ – how former PM Jim Bolger was remembered and laid to restThe former Prime Minister and National leader passed away at the age of 90. 23 Oct 05:29 AM
Crime'You stole what wasn’t yours': Woman reclaims power when facing rapist in courtMark Rangihuna has been jailed for raping the woman in Wellington about a decade ago. 23 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland family stranded after weather cancels Queenstown flight homeThe group have borrowed money for accommodation after being left with no way home.23 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'P*** poor': Passenger slams crew response after Waiheke ferry fire'The alarms are screaming and I can smell ... smoke,' a passenger said.23 Oct 04:46 AM
New ZealandSix measles cases confirmed as ferry exposure sparks national alertAbout 350 ferry passengers have been contacted by Health NZ.23 Oct 04:32 AM
New ZealandThe show must go on - and willThe start of the 163rd Hawke's Bay Show has been delayed due to wind, but it's still on.23 Oct 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Let's wait and see': Mayor urges calm over Starbucks, Burger King plans for small townIn public feedback, 104 opposed the plan and 39 submissions were in support.23 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'They don't hear us': 2000 involved in 'mega' strike action in GisborneThe Government is continuing to fail to listen to various sectors, say unionists.23 Oct 03:59 AM
Politics'Unacceptable': Minister orders investigation into Nelson Hospital power outageThe hospital reportedly lost power for about 45 minutes this morning. 23 Oct 03:54 AM
New Zealand‘Next-level’: How Antarctica is behind NZ’s burst of searing heat and raging windsHawke’s Bay temperatures could hit 29C today as fire crews battle strong winds.23 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Aimee? Police search for Palmerston North teenShe was last seen in September and was reported missing last week.23 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandWild HB weather: High winds, record temperature, power outages, cancellations and firesVery unsettled weather has returned, causing problems ranging from power outages to fires.23 Oct 03:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Students run for their lives as tree blown over in fierce windsAt least 19 roofs have been lifted across Otago, say fire crews.23 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandMetService weather: October 24, 2025MetService weather: October 24, 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch23 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandAussie and Kiwi dogs to battle it out for the Wayleggo CupThe best heading dogs from both sides of the Tasman to compete at the Ashburton A&P Show.23 Oct 03:06 AM
New ZealandStudents escape falling tree in wild Otago windsWinds in Otago reached up to 150 km/h, causing widespread damage and lifting roofs. Video / Supplied / David BullWatch23 Oct 03:05 AM
New Zealand27 pilot whales die after stranding on remote Northland beachThe whales were found on Twilight Beach, about 11km south of Cape Rēinga, on Monday.23 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandSevere winds rip roof off supermarket as wild storm batters OtagoGusts up to 150km/h have torn through Otago, damaging dozens of roofs.23 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandFamily, politicians pay tributes at former PM Jim Bolger’s funeralThe funeral of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger held at Our Lady of Kāpiti Parish, Presentation Way, Paraparaumu.Watch23 Oct 02:01 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What nationality is former tennis player Roger Federer?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.23 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak: Cafe, supermarket, ferry sites named as locations of interestHealth NZ lists a Nelson cafe, toilet block and supermarket as possible exposure sites.23 Oct 01:25 AM
New ZealandFarmer weather report on The CountryChris Brandolino, Shane McManaway, J Reinhart, Doug Avery, Chris Russell, Jeremy Rookes.23 Oct 01:15 AM
CrimeCriminal construction: Secret Auckland company sentenced for bid-riggingCo-defendant MaxBuild and its director, Munesh 'Max' Kumar, were sentenced last year.23 Oct 01:13 AM
New Zealand'Biggest protest in NZ in 45 years': Huge mega strike crowds engulf Queen St, AucklandIt is set to be New Zealand’s largest strike in decades.23 Oct 12:44 AM
New ZealandEx-mayor's court battle ends with apology from disgraced councillorIt is one of two court battles Campbell Barry has faced this year.23 Oct 12:41 AM
