New ZealandRentals to realising the dream: The road to first farm ownershipTheir strict budgets, low early interest and off-farm income reduced debt fast.23 Dec 04:02 PM
New ZealandCoastguard's lifejacket warning after good Samaritan act nearly costs boatie everythingFive people ended up in Lake Rotoiti without lifejackets after a tow went wrong.23 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Crazy enough' - Passionate 13-year-old cyclist rides from Cape Reinga to BluffShe’ll spend Christmas on the road with her dad, carrying all their gear themselves. 22 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandGuns, tasers, meth, machete and a can of beer: What people tried to take into court22 Dec 05:02 PM
PremiumOpinionAlex PowellBlack Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?22 Dec 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Got a long way to go': Teen skier continues hospital fight after shattering legs on Mt Ruapehu22 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: The three biggest lessons from Black Caps win over Windies 22 Dec 07:00 AM
RetailNZ retail spending warms up before Christmas Consumer spending through Worldline NZ’s payment network picked up in mid-December. 22 Dec 03:13 AM
New ZealandPolice scheme turns write-offs into sparesReusing parts from written-off cars saved police more than $1.3m last year.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandInformation sought after pedestrian hit on Tauranga roadPolice say the incident happened about 10.30am on Cheyne Rd in Pyes Pā.22 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandBystanders praised after alleged rock-throwing incidentPolice said several large rocks were used to smash a family’s car windows.21 Dec 08:31 PM
TalanoaDid NZ shortchange Samoa over Manawanui wreck payout?Experts say the $6m payout may cover only about 10% of clean-up costs.21 Dec 05:19 PM
New Zealand‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
Black Caps'Series by series': How Kane Williamson wants to finish Black Caps career'I’ve never used this team for my own personal gain.' 21 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandIRD failed to report alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' victim to police Police only found out about the alleged victim when the Herald started asking questions. 21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessShelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flagTroubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.21 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsBlack Caps set West Indies 462 for victory, as Latham and Conway dominateNew Zealand’s openers broke records with their second straight centuries at Bay Oval.21 Dec 05:17 AM
New Zealand'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being pulled from water near famed Waiotapu geothermal areaOne person is assisting police as they piece together what happened.20 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandNorthland Lotto player scoops $6.2m, others win prizesTicket holders nationwide won between $28,928 and $200,000 last night. 20 Dec 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'It's all about small time frames': Dai Henwood on finding joy while living with stage 4 cancerThe comedian explains planning life in short bursts, timing treatment around family trips.20 Dec 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSix years of change and moving on: The winding road that led to Rotorua principal roleJon Ward leaves Rotorua Lakes High School after leading since July 2019.20 Dec 05:03 PM
New Zealand$6m Powerball jackpot struck as one player scoops top prizeThe $6.2m haul is the biggest Lotto win since a $16m jackpot on December 10.20 Dec 07:05 AM
Black CapsPatel, Duffy strikes have Black Caps eyeing big lead against West IndiesA flat pitch meant more toil for the Kiwi bowlers on day three at Bay Oval.20 Dec 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Completely dysfunctional': Court reprimands 'hostile' landlord who refused repairsAngela Cai turned up unannounced at the property and yelled at her tenant and his child.20 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Held against their will': Person in custody after Mount Maunganui incidentPolice were called to a vessel moored in Pilot Bay at Mount Maunganui.20 Dec 01:36 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies after crash on state highwayPolice are investigating the accident in the eastern Bay of Plenty.19 Dec 07:52 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'19 Dec 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDementia care: The village where residents 'go about their normal life'It has been singled out as an alternative care model New Zealand should consider more of.19 Dec 05:02 PM
New ZealandSharemilker turns farm plants into healing balmsGill handcrafts balms and sprays from kawakawa, yarrow, plantain and tallow.19 Dec 04:02 PM