New ZealandOtago Uni students evacuated after construction site gas smell causes emergency calloutEmergency crews are working to determine the source of the smell.19 Feb 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderWell-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on wayPolitical editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.19 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandFamily of 'wonderful poppa' killed in fatal crash face the unlicensed meth-driver responsibleHe lost control of the vehicle and sent texts from behind the wheel before the crash.18 Feb 11:55 PM
Entertainment‘Tasteless’: Violent video game slammed for Kiwi character with mosque massacre referenceFans called the decision 'tasteless' and 'ignorant'.18 Feb 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumLeague‘Dog fight’: How NRL schoolboy ban can help NZ rugby keep young starsThe race to sign young talent takes a twist. Mike Thorpe reports. 18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island farmers move to flexible milkingDairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely devastated': Queenstown burger joint fires employee after racial slur receiptStaff members would also undergo cultural sensitivity training.18 Feb 04:59 AM
New Zealand‘You ruined my life’: Woman abused for nine years as a child confronts rapist'I don’t know what it is like to live a life free of the damage you have caused.'18 Feb 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual demand’: Hospital urges non-urgent cases to seek alternativesChristchurch ED urges non-urgent cases to seek care elsewhere due to high demand.17 Feb 10:46 PM
New Zealand‘Unacceptable’: Popular burger joint apologises after racial slur on customer receipt Fergburger says an internal investigation has been launched. 17 Feb 08:26 PM
BusinessWhy property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gainsAuckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.17 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandOne of NZ’s largest solar farms on hold after tiny village fights backThe farm would house 560,000 solar panels with the capacity to power 70,000 homes.17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Seph ‘Sticky’ Glew expands further in NZ via Wotso'I learned financial discipline from my father. He learned a lot from his Chase era.'17 Feb 04:00 PM
Travel newsOver-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behindPassengers received up to $700 each to disembark the overweight flight.17 Feb 05:02 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming needs R&D investmentOPINION: Government investment in R&D is low in comparison with other countries.17 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’Te Matatini 2025 will be hosted in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu, Taranaki.16 Feb 09:38 PM
New ZealandMarketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank paymentsThe now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.16 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Do the Highlanders have the best player in Super Rugby?OPINION: The Southern Hemisphere's competition came back with a bang.16 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costsWhangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelDiscover an off-grid bolthole among the vines in North Canterbury wine countryA triptych in macrocarpa, Russell's Cabins are a designer twist on the iconic DoC hut.16 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandLewis Pass reopens, but Hurunui fire still burningSeveral houses on SH7 were evacuated as fire crews battled the blaze.15 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland hosts Manu World Champs qualifiers, 7m platform erected in ViaductOver 1000 competitors have taken the plunge, with 90 securing their place in the final.15 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandLarge bushfire in North Canterbury, nine helicopters responding, homes evacuatedState Highway 7 is closed near Hope River Bridge because of the blaze.15 Feb 03:04 AM
New Zealand‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noiseThirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.14 Feb 10:31 PM
Super RugbyAll Blacks hooker the latest Crusader sidelined for 2025The Crusaders' injury list takes another turn for the worse.14 Feb 05:17 PM
New Zealand'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChristchurch teenage couple buy their first house - aged 19The youngsters have saved their way onto the property ladder.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from policeThe idle devices may be located in your area.14 Feb 04:07 AM
New Zealand‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in TaurangaThe choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.14 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandAgribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to deathWorkSafe found Turley Farms had no plan in place for managing farm traffic indoors.13 Feb 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: The big selection questions ahead of opening weekendOPINION: Injuries were a concern for many teams last year.13 Feb 08:58 PM
New Zealand‘We will not give up’: Police reopen 1998 murder cold case Police have reopened a cold case from 1998 in Kakapotahi, West Coast.13 Feb 05:34 PM
RacingMatamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hopeStephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.13 Feb 04:54 PM
