New ZealandKiwis face night without power, voluntary evacuation notices in place after day of weather chaosExtreme winds and heavy rain leave thousands without power; rising rivers prompt alert.23 Oct 09:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: How NZ Rugby's plan for Razor backfired with coaching turmoilOPINION: Jason Holland's exit follows Leon MacDonald's walkout before last year’s tour.23 Oct 03:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Students run for their lives as tree blown over in fierce windsAt least 19 roofs have been lifted across Otago, say fire crews.23 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandSevere winds rip roof off supermarket as wild storm batters OtagoGusts up to 150km/h have torn through Otago, damaging dozens of roofs.23 Oct 02:19 AM
New Zealand'Biggest protest in NZ in 45 years': Huge mega strike crowds engulf Queen St, AucklandIt is set to be New Zealand’s largest strike in decades.23 Oct 12:44 AM
New Zealand'The roofs come off!' Oxford resident battles wild weatherWild winds tearing through North Canterbury have ripped the roof off a home as severe gusts battered the region. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Oct 11:57 PM
New Zealand'The roof’s come off!': Family watches in horror as storm tears through houseWinds reached at least 109km/h before the Oxford roof detached.22 Oct 11:51 PM
New ZealandNorth Canterbury hit hard by relentless rain and windNorth Canterbury hit hard by relentless rain and wind. Video / SuppliedWatch22 Oct 10:26 PM
New ZealandTruck rolls as severe winds strikeFootage of the truck lying on its side in the opposite lane near Porters Pass in Canterbury was posted to the Canterbury Highway & Weather Information Facebook page this morning.Watch22 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandLocal state of emergency declared in Canterbury: locals brace for wild weatherCanterbury farmer Bex Green joins Herald NOW as winds of up to 150kmph are set to hit the region. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 06:31 PM
New ZealandHistoric mega strike presses on despite cancelled rallies and wild weatherPolice warn of major traffic disruption across central Auckland tomorrow.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix itRockit plans a three-year reset after supply outpaced demand post-Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant weather event': State of local emergency in Canterbury; Red wind warning for South MarlboroughVery strong winds, high-intensity rain and thunderstorms are forecast.22 Oct 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: The paranoia behind Razor's call on Bell and DarryOPINION: Both players could fly to Chicago after the final to link up with the ABs.22 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandHow to prepare before life‑threatening gales hit tomorrowMetService issues highest weather alerts it can for Wellington, Marlborough, Canterbury. 22 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandState of local emergency declared for Canterbury, South Marlborough and KaikōuraFire and Emergency NZ have warned high winds and low humidity may spark wildfires. Video / RNZWatch22 Oct 04:27 AM
Rugby'Gentle giant with a big heart': Former Fiji, Super Rugby and NPC powerhouse dies unexpectedlyThe 58-year-old played 49 games for Fiji and featured in two NZ Super Rugby sides.22 Oct 03:04 AM
New Zealand'It’s just gutting': Kaikōura man devastated after house destroyed in blazeFive homes were destroyed as gale-force winds whipped through the region.22 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandSevere weather forces change to plans for mega strike ralliesMore than 100,000 teachers, nurses and public workers plan to walk off jobs on Thursday.21 Oct 11:49 PM
New Zealand'It’s a true miracle': Kaikōura woman saves horses from encroaching flames'I think it was a matter of five, maybe 10 minutes, and then we would’ve been too late.'21 Oct 11:49 PM
TravelEscape to elegance: Inside Canterbury’s historic Otahuna LodgeJazlyn Whales finds a stay steeped in history and warmth at Canterbury’s Otahuna Lodge21 Oct 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFighting to be heard: Injured Talley’s staff detail long battle for compensationEvidence showed one Invercargill worker waited two years for $7000 in pay.21 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandPuzzle over identity of dead Canterbury man resolvedThe man whose body was found a month ago has now been formally identified.21 Oct 06:02 AM
All BlacksHow Reuben Thorne found his second act beyond the All BlacksHis Christchurch venue hosts live bands and DJs under the Sydenham bridge.21 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
ChristchurchBrazen bunny heist: Six rabbits stolen from farm park in a fortnight; security beefed upRubio, Ruby and Midnight were taken from their enclosures last night. 21 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandTrucks topple on state highways as gales blow: Trucking Association says to plan trips carefully'Make sure you try and plan for the conditions,' says Trucking Association. 21 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandFourteen fire crews respond to Kaikōura hedge fireCrews were alerted to the Hāpuku fire shortly after 1.30pm.21 Oct 01:43 AM
ChristchurchNational MP 'pretty disappointed' after rock thrown through car windowThe Waimakariri MP has represented his electorate for 11 years.20 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandSalvaging ironbark - a wood as hard as steelSteve Evans uses Lyttleton wharves' timber damaged after the Canterbury quakes.20 Oct 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFinal Torpedo7 stores to close as retailer moves to online-onlyAll stores will be open over summer before transitioning by February 2026 to The Outlet.20 Oct 09:27 PM
TravelRide across Australia by rail: The Indian Pacific’s coast-to-coast journeyThe Indian Pacific links Sydney and Perth on a 4352km coast-to-coast route.20 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Potential regional disaster': Chilling Mt Taranaki eruption predictionThe project looks at what would happen if the volcano erupted.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBlow to $1.4b transport upgrade as benefits shrink after fresh delaysThe value of the Govt’s delayed National Ticketing Solution has fallen significantly.20 Oct 04:00 PM
