LifestyleWine and dine for a good cause: Chefs and winemakers team up for cyclone reliefAuckland's Andiamo, Wellington's Shed 5 and Queenstown's Jervois Steak House are involved.22 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandA review of the Esk Valley evacuation is likely. What will it find?"Evacuate", read the text to Chris Barber's phone. He was already huddled in the rafters.22 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland restaurant fire: Blaze extinguished, authorities to determine causeEmergency services rushed to the scene on Great South Rd just after 8pm.22 Mar 03:11 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow rich-lister gained consent to fell pōhutakawa at $34m clifftop mansionCouncil officer noted chasms and fissures around the cliff and an area close to the house.22 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Fatal crash; and police investigating firearm offencesNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.21 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$34m Herne Bay mansion: Pōhutukawa felled just before Cyclone Gabrielle struckSome bystanders mistakenly thought the trees fell from a landslip event.21 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandHenderson police shooting: Police appeal for public's help after rampagePolice are asking for the public to come forward with relevant information/media.18 Mar 01:37 AM
New ZealandThree taken to hospital after attack in Auckland city centreOne person was seriously hurt, while two others suffered moderate injuries.17 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police swarm West AucklandArmed police swarm west Auckland’s Henderson, cop car hit by gunfire. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Civil Defence boss was on leave for tramping trip when cyclone hitIan Macdonald was 'out of mobile coverage'.15 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after Turakina crashThe Serious Crash Unit has been advised.15 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandThree injured in crash that closed East Auckland roadsThree people are in a moderate condition, initial reports suggest.14 Mar 07:40 AM
New ZealandLife in cut-off Tūtira: A month on, choppers are still a lifelineDaily life has taken on a new look after Cyclone Gabrielle in the cut-off community.14 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandChild critically injured following crash in ChristchurchThe pedestrian was struck by a car on Tuesday afternoon.14 Mar 03:09 AM
New ZealandTruck convoy makes historic trip from Taupō to NapierAbout 30 trucks and trailers lined up on the Rangitāiki Plains for the 7am start.14 Mar 01:53 AM
KahuDave Letele: I'm having trouble sleeping as I really wonder how these people can get onThe community champion flew to cyclone hot spots and doesn't like what's he's seeing.13 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFamily escapes as fire destroys home in ŌtāngareiCause uncertain, but child playing with cigarette lighter a possibility.12 Mar 10:41 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched into the deaths of hero Muriwai firefightersFenz CEO Kerry Gregory said the magnitude of the incident justifies an investigation.09 Mar 04:03 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealingNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.08 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHow to balance safety with the desire to return home after a disasterAfter the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, many damaged homes are still in limbo.07 Mar 11:35 PM
New ZealandMost Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeownersOnly the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.07 Mar 04:31 AM
New ZealandCrackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documentsThe resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.06 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandFour taken to hospital following two-car crash on SH4Two of those taken to hospital were in a serious condition.06 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandPetition to keep police Eagle helicopter in Hawke’s Bay started"Teens and people roaming the streets in the middle of the night have virtually gone."05 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandSkydiving in their 90s: 'I have to prove that I can'Retirement village residents rallying to raise money for St John.05 Mar 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTemporary accommodation found for Northland family after two weeks of frantic searchThey and their pets were forced to move out after the cyclone red-stickered their house.05 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldEarthquake caused damage worth $5.1 billion in SyriaThe quake killed at least 50,000 people according to the United Nations.04 Mar 09:32 PM
New ZealandOne person critically injured following crash outside DunedinThe single-vehicle crash occurred about 4pm this afternoon.04 Mar 05:17 AM
New ZealandMan, 58, dies at Wānaka mountain bike eventThe athlete died at the start of the Motatapu annual off-road race.04 Mar 04:49 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDispelling the myths of NZICC’s roof, straw to be reinstatedFletcher Construction: "Change in roof design would provide reassurance to all involved."03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMuriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit housesLocals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.02 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandFocus: Fire Fight - 23 days on the front line at the Parliament protestNZ Herald photographers and reporters were on the grounds throughout the occupation, talking to protesters, police, politicians and ordinary Wellingtonians right up to the fiery end. Video / NZ Herald Watch01 Mar 06:47 PM
KahuCorporate co-operation and iwi hold keys to rebuilding devastated communitiesOPINION: The key to supporting communities devastated by floods was collaboration.01 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandGenerators on way to Far North as Red Cross heeds Mayor’s appeal for helpTV host asked Moko Tepania about the one thing that would most help hard-hit communities.28 Feb 05:41 AM
