New ZealandMidwife security bolstered after ‘very violent attack’ on worker leaving shiftA Christchurch birthing unit staff member was attacked soon after finishing work. 20 May 09:54 PM
New ZealandTruck breaks down on Canterbury bridge, blocks off SH1 southbound Police say motorists should expect delays. 20 May 06:55 PM
New ZealandWidespread internet outages reported across New Zealand Customers across the country began reporting problems about 7.30pm.20 May 08:52 AM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyMoana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talentMoana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.20 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A bloody beating': Police find victim unsteady on his feet at scene of fatal attack Javon Aranui was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but died the next day.20 May 06:00 AM
Crime'It makes me sick': 'Peeping Tom' secretly took thousands of pics of naked uni students 'Peeping Tom' Moana Tekawa has now been jailed, again.20 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandTeen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after schoolFencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.20 May 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEducationFirst XV rugby shake-up: South Island boys' schools plot breakaway competitionCo-ed schools like St Andrew's College and Rangiora High are excluded from the proposal.20 May 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOn The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the wayWe sound out some New Zealanders who have taken AI by the scruff of the neck.19 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandReports of NCEA exam breaches surge by 250% as AI use prompts crackdownNZQA investigated 876 reported breaches of external assessments last year.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungWho's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury priest who took his life may have been financial abuse victim - coronerFather Geoff Gray was found dead in Akaroa on November 29 last year.19 May 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool Rugby'A superstar in the making': The First XV star carving up in Moascar CupNathan Stephens, a Year 13 student, impressed with a stunning fullback performance.19 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Moana Pasifika's stunning win reshapes Super Rugby landscapeOPINION: Superman wears a Moana jersey and his secret identity is Ardie Savea.18 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings: 120km/h gales, thunderstorms possibleMetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds.17 May 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumTravel'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking livesA Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.17 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$15 million remains up for grabs, two players $500,000 richer Three players shared the must win Strike jackpot taking home $500,000.17 May 09:35 AM
Black FernsBlack Ferns leave it late in draw with Canada The Black Ferns showed resilience in the final moments to deny Canada the win. 17 May 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: A sneak peek at Dervla McTiernan's gripping new novelWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.17 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWeather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZThe stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday. 17 May 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismHow Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitalityInterest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.17 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Family secrets unveiled in AmmaWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.17 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food pricesOPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.16 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Early morning smash-and-grab captured on camera'I am literally witnessing a ram raid right now ... good morning!' 16 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Māori Wardens receive $1.5M funding boostBudget 2025 allocates an additional $1.5 million annually to support the service.16 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandCompanies fined after baker loses half his arm in crumbing-machine accidentChristchurch's Baker Boys and Pye Electrical were fined over safety failures. 16 May 07:00 AM
CrimeYouth worker and brother of ex-MP guilty of historical child sex abuse'I know what this is about', Taiawa Harawira said when police came to arrest him. 16 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandPeters and Jones reopen $127m railway workshops amid protests and political jabsThe rebuild marks a major boost for local jobs and NZ's rail industry.16 May 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentZZ Top stirs Christchurch as fans battle for front rowZZ Top and George Thorogood kick off a three-leg New Zealand tour in Christchurch.16 May 03:36 AM
Rugby'Common-sense victory': Schools win battle to retain top rugby teamNZR scrapped plans for an U-18 team after negotiations with schools.16 May 03:00 AM
CrimeThe secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2mNo one knew about their marriage until after they'd conned the Government agency.15 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandWet, windy weather conditions forecast for South Island Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued for the west of the South Island.15 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbySky's First XV coverage welcomed despite Auckland's absenceCoverage starts on May 29 with Nelson College vs Marlborough Boys’ College.15 May 05:30 PM
Crime'Despicable': Swindlers imprisoned for $100k 'blessing scam' holidayNew Zealand needs to send a message that it's not an easy target, the judge said. 15 May 05:00 PM