New ZealandThe council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations loomsNominations for the election closes in 11 days.21 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu avalanche buries four skiers, one left with only their hand sticking out of snowThe group triggered an avalanche on the mountain's backcountry, near Glacier Knob.21 Jul 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyKing's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-upKing's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.21 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Should not be approached': Hamilton police hunt violent convicted robberTroy Mudford assaulted four, stole their jewellery, mobiles with two others in 2021. 21 Jul 12:34 AM
New ZealandTemperatures plummet below zero, more frosty days in week aheadFrosts for Auckland, more possible tomorrow; Chch records coldest temperature of month.20 Jul 10:32 PM
Super RugbyChiefs confirm successor to Clayton McMillan as coachIt leaves the Crusaders as the only franchise yet to decide the future of their coach.20 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why Robertson's All Blacks need time to find their rhythmOPINION: Scott Robertson aims for a balanced, fast yet accurate All Blacks game-play.20 Jul 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can you afford to die?OPINION: A 'very modest' burial can cost $10,000.20 Jul 05:00 PM
SportAll Blacks legend shares new health update after shock gym collapseKeven Mealamu, 46, shares an update on his heart condition, Atrial Fibrillation.20 Jul 06:08 AM
CrimeAK-47, heroin and explosives: The surprise stash inside former teen killer's homeA bungled vehicle theft led to a possible life sentence after police searched his home.20 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The promising signs in All Blacks' series winOPINION: Jordie Barrett's defence and attack were crucial in the second half.20 Jul 05:07 AM
New Zealand13 players win $20k each in Lotto second division – where tickets were soldMost of the winning tickets were sold in the North Island.20 Jul 04:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Auckland invasion' – Night out with hundreds of boy racers; PM warns of crackdownThe Herald followed the drivers as they took police on a cat-and-mouse chase.20 Jul 03:00 AM
All Blacks'Four weeks to get them right': All Blacks on track for Rugby Championship returnsThe All Blacks captain is nearing a return but other injury news is not so positive.20 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandYouths seen brandishing knives and machetes before fatal Hamilton street fightPolice describe the incident as a 'senseless act of violence'.20 Jul 01:34 AM
New ZealandColombian woman who escaped drug cartels was given a new life in NZ – now she's behind barsClaudia Romero Lopez didn’t leave her old life behind.20 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Senseless act of violence': 20yo man killed after Hamilton street fightPolice have launched a homicide probe and say the alleged offender is still on the run. 19 Jul 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Why Razor's selection gamble was necessary for developing depthOPINION: The All Blacks secured a series sweep, but the performance lacked polish.19 Jul 10:31 PM
Travel'Extreme hardness': Inside NZ's growing ice swimming communityIce swimmers compete in sub-5C water at St Bathans' Blue Lake.19 Jul 09:22 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks dealt more injury blows after France series sweepMore than one player faces a race to be fit for the Rugby Championship.19 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthFrance player ratings: The loose forward who was best on showA handful of tourists stood out in the final test of the series.19 Jul 07:31 PM
EntertainmentJason Momoa on All Blacks' shock Chief of War cameos and NZ obsession'Aotearoa, I’m coming home baby', an excitable Momoa tells Jenni Mortimer.19 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Disrespectful': Family slams dirt bike stunts at young jockey's funeralHis grandmother says their grieving family were cut off by unruly bikers.19 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandGabrielle destroyed Mel Gale’s food business. She has high hopes for her new oneMel Gale is ready for a new chapter as owner of Berry Tasty, two years on from Gabrielle.19 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuInfluencer's journey from addiction and prison - to the boxing ringParata reached 190kgs before losing weight and getting fit.19 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Lessons from NZ's carless daysOPINION: Carless days are a slice of NZ history as quirky as they're strangely inspiring.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom puppy chaos to competitive husky racing'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'19 Jul 05:00 PM
All BlacksAll Blacks unconvincing, but sweep French series with Hamilton winScott Robertson's side's drop-off was notable after last week's Wellington win. 19 Jul 09:14 AM
New ZealandNewest Lotto millionaire celebrates windfall but biggest prize still up for grabsThe Powerball jackpot now rises to $8 million.19 Jul 09:04 AM
RacingRookie Joshua Brown claims Ōpunake Cup in New PlymouthThe Dalghar gelding won the $120,000 race on his 13th career start.19 Jul 06:38 AM
New ZealandWhy Auckland's roaming dog issue is spiralling out of controlSPCA stresses national investment needed for effective desexing.19 Jul 05:18 AM
All BlacksAll Blacks v France third test: All you need to knowAll you need to know as Scott Robertson’s side take on France in Hamilton.19 Jul 03:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Waikato jockey's mates pull wheelies on motorwayPolice say they are "extremely disappointed" in the dangerous behaviour.19 Jul 03:00 AM
