New Zealand'Biggest spenders': Working holiday visas benefit the BayEach working holiday visa holder is estimated to inject up to $60,000.20 Feb 05:00 PM
CyclingOlympic silver medallist Nicole Shields calls time on high-performance careerShields won silver in the women's team pursuit at Paris 2024.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice name man who died in Port Chalmers crashA 24-year-old man has since appeared in court after the fatal crash.20 Feb 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksFrom Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.19 Feb 11:01 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Subdued economic environment' – Winton Land half-year revenue down 60%Unemployment, net migration and lower concrete volumes are cited as examples of downturn.19 Feb 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Hunt for ABs coach exposes NZR's broken high-performance systemOPINION: NZR is flying panel members to Dunedin and Japan to watch both coaches at work.19 Feb 02:47 AM
CrimePolice charge three men in Dunedin in organised crime and drug supply casePolice say the Willis St raid targeted illegal activity being run through businesses.19 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being pulled from water at popular Dunedin beachThe person was unresponsive when rescuers reached them at St Clair Beach. 19 Feb 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGroyne proposed for Wairoa River mouth, cost would be more than $12mWairoa Mayor Craig Little says a groyne is needed to avoid flooding and is a 'no brainer'.18 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'People who gravitate to the theatre tend to be the weirdos': Top playwright mentors Kiwi talentTony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens takes the best of Kiwi talent under his wing.18 Feb 04:07 PM
New ZealandBeloved Ōhope coastal track faces permanent closure under new council planStaff say permanent closure is the lowest cost and lowest risk option.18 Feb 03:33 AM
New ZealandAkaroa no longer cut-off after flooded road reopens; mayor and Mark Mitchell front mediaPolice attending a slip in Dunedin and have advised the public to avoid the area. 18 Feb 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mineThe Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.17 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandLandslip forces evacuations in DunedinEmergency crews are at the scene of a landslip in a residential Dunedin suburb, police were alerted to the slip on Belmont Lane in Musselburgh about 10.50am.Watch17 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandControversial councillor has building access restricted over claims of 'accosting' staffThe move is another in a long line of controversies involving the first-time councillor.17 Feb 06:13 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings lift over mainland NZ after storm unleashes flooding on South Island Banks Peninsula has been hit by a deluge.17 Feb 07:54 AM
New ZealandThe fast moving prison expansion with a roof-less unit The new Hawke’s Bay units use an untested ‘no roof’ high-security design.16 Feb 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Long night': Campground damaged, narrow miss for family homeA Waipawa family count themselves fortunate after a large tree narrowly missed their home.16 Feb 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil Gifford: The dynamic presence who is the future of the All BlacksOPINION: Super Rugby Pacific 2026 came out of the starting gate with a roar.15 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLife inside the most secretive unit in our prison system – and who ends up thereThe unit holds 16 men judged too dangerous for mainstream prison units.15 Feb 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Kiwi music pioneer is dying. This is the story of his remarkable lifeJim Wilson spent his life finding unique voices and fighting for them to be heard.14 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe lost girl: A former CEO's search for her erased birth storyIn her new memoir, Sue Watson pieces together the fragments of her past.14 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandBirthday nightmare as Cobb & Co experience turns sour after booking disputeStaff allegedly told the group of diners to 'get out of here in 30 minutes'.13 Feb 06:00 AM
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