PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his jobOPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Travel newsElderly tourist charged after gay man allegedly assaulted on cruise around NZA witness says the victim was verbally abused over his sexuality before being assaulted.12 Feb 06:00 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby Selections: Which All Blacks are being rested for opening round?Many new faces feature as the the Super Rugby teams have been named.11 Feb 03:01 AM
New ZealandDunedin man loses $525k in alleged 18-year romance scam, woman chargedPolice allege the scam began online in 2006 and ran for 18 years.11 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandMan in critical condition after 10m fall from University of Otago buildingThe incident happened in Dunedin just after midnight. 10 Feb 10:51 PM
Herald NOWSouth island wrap: Former Dunedin mayor running for council and; Christchurch faulty sports centreClaire Sherwood has the latest on South Island news. Video / Herald NOWWatch08 Feb 07:34 PM
New ZealandRichie McCow, Patrick Moo-homes: World-first NZ farm fantasy league with real cows and live dataFantasy Herd allows players to draft real dairy cows, earning points for milking results.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a frozen lamb shipment changed our farming futureNearly 5000 carcasses made the voyage, with only one rejected on arrival.08 Feb 03:59 PM
Auckland'Like I was 16 again': Seymour bunny-hops Land Rover recreating steps stunt for charityThe Drive 4 Hearts campaign has raised $161,400 of its $300,000 goal.08 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandKiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before deathBrice Gordon managed Epstein’s US properties for years, together with his wife Karen.08 Feb 01:00 AM
Super RugbyFull Super Rugby draw and results for 2026All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign.07 Feb 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesFrom garnet flop to fast-track bid: Veteran miner chases $80m Taiko fundingRobert Brand hopes to raise $80m for West Coast sand mine, including taxpayer-backed debt.07 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhat caused last month's hospital IT outageThe southern outage on January 13 took out systems doctors and nurses need.07 Feb 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Deeply dark and murderous': The world's bloodiest ballet premieres in NZChoreographer Alice Topp takes on Macbeth, Shakespeare's twisted psychological thriller.07 Feb 03:00 AM
Entertainment'It could all be gone tomorrow': Six60's Matiu Walters on fame, family and when he'll call it a dayAnd why he's gunning for his former bandmate to get the All Blacks coaching role.05 Feb 07:00 PM
Super RugbyRookie to leader: All Blacks breakout star wrestles with senior statusFabian Holland returns for 2026 as World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year.04 Feb 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Distressing event': Man charged with murder after woman found dead in CluthaEmergency services were called to a home on Adams Flat Rd in Crichton on January 23.04 Feb 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Coward's punch': Inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attackRomeo Williiams' 10-month jail term is added to an existing aggravated robbery sentence.04 Feb 03:27 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: Special investigation delves into life of alleged cancer fraudsterNicola Flint told friends she was dying of cancer. Police say she never had the disease.03 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandThieves urged to return Olympic gold medal stolen from rowing great's Christchurch homePolice say the gold medal can be returned anonymously via any station.03 Feb 07:41 PM
New ZealandMore than 40 flights cancelled at Wellington Airport due to fogThick fog has forced the cancellation of 48 flights at Wellington Airport.03 Feb 03:06 AM
World'The antithesis of brotherhood': Fraternity faces hazing charges over student recruit deathThe 18-year-old was found unresponsive hours after a rush party.02 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandEmails show Jeffrey Epstein rejected US physicist's $250k Otago uni funding pitchThe University of Otago says it never knew Epstein was proposed as a funder.02 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandThe last hunt: How Scout the terrier is helping finish off possums in conservation zoneThe project has cut possum numbers to near-zero on the Otago Peninsula.02 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandHow a dead phone on a night out sparked a smart new festival-charger startup'The idea came from a pretty ordinary but frustrating moment.'02 Feb 05:00 PM
WellingtonNew Zealand couple managed Epstein’s island, newly released files revealThe couple described Little Saint James as their 'new home' in a 2016 email.02 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandDriver charged after Dunedin crash that left one person deadThe person was arrested after the Wickliffe Rd crash on Monday night.01 Feb 09:56 PM
New Zealand'Everything is gone': Mum dragged from burning home but family pooch Sumo not so lucky Grace Curwood and her seven children lost almost all their belongings.01 Feb 09:17 PM
New Zealand'Ruinous for our region': Sir Sam Neill, Sir Grahame Sydney fight planned gold mineSantana Minerals' Otago endeavour is the country’s largest new gold project in decades.01 Feb 12:24 AM
New ZealandNapier gets big thumbs-up after offshore raceThe Napier race, first held in the 1970s, has been called the only "true" offshore race.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Neurodiversity tsunami': GPs brace for surge in adult ADHD demandFrom February 1, GPs can diagnose adult ADHD but must charge full fees.31 Jan 12:02 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one seriously injured after late-night crash in DunedinEmergency services were called to the scene at 9.10pm on Friday.30 Jan 10:13 PM
New Zealand'S*** happens': Inside murderer Clayton Weatherston's first parole hearingThe killing happened in Sophie Elliott's Dunedin bedroom in January 2008.30 Jan 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyOpinion: Why Scott Robertson’s exit won’t fix All Blacks’ deeper problemsThe NZR board’s call has reignited debate over player cycles and coaching blame.30 Jan 05:01 PM
