New ZealandTaxi driver forced to hand over cash at gunpointThe driver was made to stop at an ATM and hand over his own money.15 Oct 10:26 PM
WellingtonCar linked to Pahiatua homicide found 350km away in RotoruaPolice are also appealing for sightings of the victim's missing car.15 Oct 09:50 PM
New Zealand'Back yourself': How a former Rotorua Young Achiever's dream came trueThe Rotorua Young Achievers has been recognising talented students for 35 years.15 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandHeavy police presence in central Tauranga Roads around the station were closed, with motorists turned away during rush hour.15 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandDrunken brawls and panic buttons: Backlash halts 'boutique' liquor store planApplication for ninth Rotorua CBD liquor off-license rejected after 700 objections.15 Oct 08:29 PM
New Zealand‘Could help have come sooner?’: Whakaari inquest questions rescue delayAnna Adams said no official rescue reached survivors within two crucial hours.15 Oct 07:19 PM
EntertainmentMusic legend swaps rock n roll lifestyle for school runs and symphonyJon Toogood speaks to Mike Thorpe on life beyond Shihad.15 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA 'wayward bomb' changed his life at 19. He turned his ordeal into a gift.Disability rights campaigner Paul Curry described his life as 'a hell of a ride'.15 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandMan accused of breaking into police station with an axe sacks lawyer in courtMark Christiansen told Judge Skellern he did not understand what was happening in court.15 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan accused of baby's murder appears in courtBay of Plenty man charged over Foxton Beach incident granted interim name suppression.15 Oct 06:16 AM
New ZealandTaupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secretHe is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.15 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandPushing for a purpose: Bianca takes on Blue Lake challenge for young cancer fightersShe’s volunteered with Camp Quality since 2010, supporting kids living with cancer.15 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandPolice renew appeal for sightings of missing man’s grey uteAydan was last seen in Hamilton’s Chartwell area on August 17.15 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandShe 'fell in love' with aircraft at age 11. Now, she's 'changing the engineering field'Keshika Warnakula said designing aircraft and seeing them fly was 'the best thing ever'.14 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandCouncil buys 266ha Rotorua farm to cut lake pollutionThe $7.6m property includes 60ha of native bush.14 Oct 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandA 'space jellyfish' captivated stargazers across the North Island. What was it?A strange cloud formation wafted across the sky at dawn.14 Oct 06:27 PM
New ZealandOn the way: Thousands bound for Bay as cruise season opensAnthem of the Seas is coming for its maiden NZ voyage, and it's only making one stop.14 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandTom Holland is on a hero’s mission – no webs requiredFormer pro mountain biker’s 'deeply personal' challenge for prostate cancer awareness.14 Oct 05:00 PM
BusinessAir New Zealand and Air Chathams team upA one-stop shop is opening for some flyers wanting to get around regional New Zealand.14 Oct 06:12 AM
New Zealand'Red flags': Young man accused of sexually violating friend as teens hung outThe teens were all sat on a single mattress when the girl said things went too far.14 Oct 05:50 AM
New ZealandGrowing unrest: Bay senior teachers begin wave of strikesMore than 8000 Bay of Plenty workers join the mega-strike, including 1500 senior teachers.14 Oct 02:14 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandHouse prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declinesAuckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.13 Oct 11:27 PM
New ZealandDairy owner, land consultant new Rotorua faces on regional councilLyall Thurston leaves the regional council after five terms representing Rotorua.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Every emotion': Candidate in close race describes tense 48-hour update waitKat Macmillan overturned a five-vote deficit to lead Andrew von Dadelszen by 192 votes.13 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic footage shows motorcyclist bowled by uteThe rider was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.13 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandHundreds of Bay mums face long trips to give birthOne in three Whakatāne women giving birth in Tauranga were emergency cases.13 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain for BoP with orange warning in placeMetService says the heaviest falls will hit eastern areas before easing later.13 Oct 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The NPC is still New Zealand's best sporting competitionOPINION: Somehow, impossibly, against the tide, our NPC is still delivering.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Smail: Will housing and infrastructure keep pace with our aging population?OPINION: New Zealand must build today for the ageing population of tomorrow. 13 Oct 05:00 PM
WellingtonBeast of the ballot: This mayor got seven times more votes than his closest rivalThe Herald has analysed the most resounding wins and the closest calls.13 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhakatāne voters want 'something different': Mayor-elect Nándor TánczosThe former Green MP says voters made a clear choice on council spending and nice-to-haves.13 Oct 04:35 AM
