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'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 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
RacingCup confusion reigns as harness racing's most iconic race loomsJust weeks out from the great race, the New Zealand Trotting Cup picture is messy.22 Oct 04:00 PM
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 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
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
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
Black CapsBlack Caps pulverised by England batters, T20 series victory hopes overNew Zealand were second-best in all three departments at Hagley Oval. 20 Oct 09:31 AM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer Davina Reid makes new bid to practice law againShe was struck off in 2015 for smuggling contraband into a prison for Liam James Reid.20 Oct 03:23 AM
New Zealand‘I was a quiet person’: Tāme Iti on art, activism and finding his voiceTāme Iti says his voice gradually emerged after a quiet childhood in Ruatoki.20 Oct 02:29 AM
EntertainmentRyan Adams hints at quitting overseas touring after turbulent NZ showsFans at his New Zealand gigs described erratic rants and worrying behaviour. 20 Oct 01:59 AM
Lifestyle30 under 30: Meet the Kiwi TikTok stars shaping culture onlineFrom food hacks to fashion, these young Kiwi creators are taking NZ to the world.20 Oct 01:00 AM
ChristchurchWatch: Blue whale wows cruise passengers in rare sightingOnly two such whale sightings have happened since the business launched 21 years ago.19 Oct 09:54 PM
EntertainmentFat Freddy's Drop plan NZ shows, global return dedicated to Mu's legacyThe tour honours late founder Chris 'Mu' Faiumu, who died in July, aged 57.19 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandCyclist’s plea after driver jailed for hit-and-run attackMark Weston says he still lives in constant pain and cannot return to work.19 Oct 07:32 PM
Herald NOWChristchurch mourns sand artist; Blue Whale sighted in AkaroaNewstalk ZB South Island News Director, Claire Sherwood reports on a sand artist’s legacy and an extraordinary marine visitor. Video / Herald NowWatch19 Oct 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleRadio's Sam Wallace: Getting a hair transplant was worth it'Oh, my hair’s fallen out. Why not get it fixed?'19 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDebbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare properties under Parliament's rulesThe leader has avoided Herald questions about the properties for nearly a month.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I need closure': Young victim's emotional address to man who sexually assaulted herThe victim said the man's actions destroyed her teenage years. 18 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Get skinny quick': Are weight-loss drugs causing eating disorders with ‘sinister’ marketing?Dr Roger Mysliwiec heard of people wanting to go on weight-loss injections for a ball.18 Oct 04:25 PM
Black CapsRain has final say as first Black Caps v England T20 washed outMother nature continues to make a mockery of NZ’s early start to summer.18 Oct 09:12 AM
NPCCanterbury book NPC final spot after big win over Hawke's BayCanterbury have scored four second half tries to storm into the NPC finals against Otago.18 Oct 08:00 AM
Entertainment'Obviously very unwell': Fans concerned at singer's erratic NZ shows ahead of final gigThe musician had earlier apologised for a chaotic Melbourne concert that left fans upset.18 Oct 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Missing in action': Dad of Kiwi in Ukraine seeks return of son's bodyIan and Sue Braggins say they will believe their son is alive until a body is found.17 Oct 04:00 PM