New ZealandPartygoer was being 'a bit of a smart guy' before being shot dead in the streetDavid Bridgwater, 38, was found on the ground beside his still‑running car in Aranui.13 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandCare home took intimate photos of elderly resident after claims of sexual assaultA man was prohibited from visiting the woman while an investigation took place.13 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMalabar Gold & Diamonds opens first NZ store, plans $75m expansionThe $75m expansion will add outlets in Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch.13 Oct 12:50 AM
New Zealand'Missed dearly': Community mourns after deadly Rakaia blaze claims grandfather, grandchildFire and Emergency was told people were unaccounted for in the blaze. 13 Oct 12:22 AM
TourismTourism numbers up in August, airline group says NZ close to pre-pandemic peaksAustralian tourists drove a surge in winter visitor numbers.12 Oct 10:27 PM
New ZealandStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandClimate volatility threatens farm profits, study warnsKōmanawa Solutions ran 295m weather simulations on a North Canterbury farm.12 Oct 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWilliams Corporation 'intends to pursue a public listing''Our focus now is to rebuild towards that level': Matthew Horncastle on NZX listing plans.12 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped upSouth Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped up Video / Herald NowWatch12 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandOne dead after Canterbury house fire, another critically injuredFire and Emergency was told people were unaccounted for in the blaze. 12 Oct 08:05 PM
LifestyleWhat you should - and should never - write in a work emailThe dos and don’ts of office comms: No platform is foolproof, says Kiwi HR expert.12 Oct 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Thin workforce stretched further': Learning support gaps persistPsychologists and speech-language therapists make up 40% of vacancies.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelStephanie Holmes: I've stayed at 10 of NZ's 19 best luxury hotels and lodges. Here's my verdict19 NZ hotels were added to Michelin's keys list this week. Here's why they're special.12 Oct 05:00 AM
NPC'Hell of an effort': Canterbury edge Counties in 100-minute NPC thrillerCanterbury needed extra time to produce a come-from-behind win.12 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandWho's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local electionsHawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.11 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Out of the doldrums': Phil Mauger storms to second term as Christchurch MayorThe Christchurch Mayor has secured a second term after winning by almost 20,000 votes.11 Oct 05:09 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
New ZealandCAA deciding whether to investigate Fiji Airways bird strike emergencyChristchurch Airport recorded 304 bird strikes last year, the most nationwide.11 Oct 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Some kind of hell': Father of teen cyclist killed in truck crash assumed driver was to blame But, when he learnt otherwise, he actively sought out the companies involved.11 Oct 12:00 AM
Sport'Gutted': Tasman loses rising star to NRL moveInch had featured in the Crusaders' pre-season, impressing alongside James O’Connor.10 Oct 11:51 PM
LifestyleI talk to celebrities about their mental health. This is what I’ve learntAngie Grey's conversations with stars aim to break stigma.10 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandInside the hunt for a cold-blooded 'love triangle' killer who fled to Africa and vanishedAnna Leask speaks to the detective who refuses to give up on a 16-year-old cold case.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDame Jacinda Ardern makes surprise cameo in Pike River film The 20-second star turn no one saw coming.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Watched him fly into a set of power lines': Pilot’s trauma sparks call for changeSteps taken after summit hears from pilot whose friend crashed.10 Oct 02:35 AM
New Zealand'Fixing what matters': Children's Minister to reopen Te Oranga residenceTe Oranga closed in 2021 after video showed staff restraining a young person.10 Oct 02:30 AM
SportFlying Geckos climb to new heights on world wallA quartet of Christchurch teens club took on the world’s best young.10 Oct 01:49 AM
New ZealandStudent leader condemns bar chaos that left revellers hurtOne student said she was pinned against closed doors as friends screamed for air.10 Oct 12:09 AM
EntertainmentTeddy Swims gives Kiwi radio host his first tattooTeddy Swims was in New Zealand for his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour.09 Oct 11:44 PM
ChristchurchLuxury 4x4 crash carnage in upmarket Christchurch suburbEmergency services were called to Rossall St, Merivale, just after 11.30am.09 Oct 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwo by Twos church leader quits suddenly, set to leave NZ after ‘tough year’Wayne Dean’s exit follows global scrutiny of the secretive sect.09 Oct 11:00 PM
