RacingFour jockeys taken to hospital after nasty fall at Te Rapa race meetThe jockeys suffered a variety of injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance. 26 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandWhy Auckland's new hysteroscopy service is a game changer for womenPatients can have assessment and procedure in one visit.26 Jul 04:23 AM
New Zealand'No one is invincible': Deaths and close calls plague region's roadsLocal road toll stands at five – and only luck stopped it being more, says road cop.26 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandDrug farmer built 'shanty' on Waikato swampland to harvest cannabis plotsJason Evans and powerlifter co-offender, Jayson Woods, were caught cultivating cannabis.26 Jul 12:00 AM
Boxing'Boxing saved my life': Kiwi champ set for historic showdownLani Daniels will fight Claressa Shields in Detroit on July 27 (NZT).26 Jul 12:00 AM
Entertainment'If you're not growing, you're dying': How a Kiwi musician turned struggles into a message of strengthEmma G had 24 brain surgeries by age 10. Now, she's helping mental health through music.25 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAlice SoperAlice Soper: Why versatility is key in Black Ferns' World Cup defenceOPINION: A willingness to reward form has been a defining feature of this Black Ferns era.25 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandTasman 'preparing for the worst' with more heavy rain on the horizonAn active front is set to bring rain to much of the country next week.25 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Voting should be made easier, not more difficultOPINION: 'It’s clear they are not concerned this change will reduce voter turnout.'25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cowsOnline dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSky's the limit: Northland artists' creations illuminate NZ's tallest towerRangatahi from Te Kowhai Print Trust will see their art projected onto the Sky Tower.25 Jul 04:55 PM
New Zealand'Blood-curdling': Daughter sees pool champ 'brutally' attacked in pub brawlBrendon Lee Varu unleashed a barrage of punches on the man and kneed him in the head.25 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandRobbery at Waikato petrol station, police seek stolen uteThe staff member activated fog cannons and hid in the rear of the store.25 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandNapier records coldest morning of the year Napier hit its coldest temperature of the year, dropping to -2.2C on Friday.24 Jul 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Freezing conditions': Police rescue man on Tongariro Crossing The man called for help, realising he wasn't equipped for the cold.24 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandOngoing police presence: Tauranga drug bust leads to arrestA hazmat truck was present during the police operation in Tauranga.24 Jul 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act Herald finds 56 different ads for drugs for sale in just one day. 24 Jul 07:28 PM
New ZealandWaikato leaders welcome medical school news Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka said it was 'a proud day' for Hamilton.24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Stanford faces greatest NCEA testOPINION: The well-intentioned but disastrous multi-decade experiment should be scrapped.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA versus the alternatives - what's best for your child? Top schools have been considering alternatives as NCEA's future hangs in balance. 24 Jul 05:00 PM
RacingWhat should punters look for on heavy tracks?A top trainer explains how not all heavy tracks are created equal.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Back on track': Greens push for regional rail revivalThe Green Party launched a petition to extend a regional passenger rail link to Tauranga.24 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandUnit arrives in Huntly after 3 years to fix brown water issueOne resident says the brown water looks like 'mushroom soup without the cream'.24 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Evolving and innovating': New Zealand's top holiday park namedAn annual ceremony has celebrated the best of New Zealand's 280 holiday parks.24 Jul 04:51 AM
TravelControversial 'Everyone Must Go!' campaign hailed a 'winner'Nearly 8000 extra Aussies visited in autumn, injecting an extra $22m into the NZ economy. 24 Jul 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentPhil Gifford: The time Ozzy Osbourne came to NgāruawāhiaOzzy was the highlight of NZ's own Woodstock in 73 - but getting him there took some work.24 Jul 12:01 AM
New ZealandNorthland shearer Toa Henderson wins big at Royal Welsh ShowToa Henderson scores a big win, but the Kiwis lose the test in the unkindest cut of all.23 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandHow a TikTok-famous farmer balances comedy with cowsComedy is important to Wesley Nicholas, but his jersey cows are his first love.23 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Waikato crashRotowaro Rd is closed, motorists should avoid the area.23 Jul 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam NapierAll Blacks review: Best player, biggest concern and where they missed a trickOPINION: There were bright lights for Scott Robertson, but also concerns about depth.23 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debateAgribusiness & Trade: The dilemma of consensus among farmers on policy decisions.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAidan Gent: Why NZ farmers must embrace future-proofing change To future-proof our food and fibre industry, looking at our land differently is needed23 Jul 04:59 PM
Agribusiness report'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructureBuilding strong relationships with service providers is key in agriculture sector23 Jul 04:59 PM
