New ZealandLive: Auckland Harbour Bridge closed to all traffic; Northland declares state of emergency; 11m high waves in Bay of Islands; Air NZ cancels flightsNorthland and Gisborne are also under red heavy rain warnings.12 Feb 04:34 AM
New Zealand'It's disgusting': Family mourns death of 'very loving' 11yo on beachOliver Shone was a quirky and loving child, family and friends say.11 Feb 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Logging's lamentable legacyOPINION: Issue of forestry slash must be addressed by all parties as flooding events rise.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'Helen Clark' MDMA scheme: Prison ordered for Gisborne man caught importing $500k ecstasy haulDefendant sentenced to prison after appearing today in the Auckland District Court.10 Feb 06:14 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZEx-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.09 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Auckland mayor extends state of emergencyMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.09 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle warnings: Residents told to 'prepare for worst' - and to stock up on essentialsMost models are showing Cyclone Gabrielle will directly hit New Zealand next week.08 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandFight goes on for Māori locked out of whenua by perpetual leases"They’ve got land sitting there and they can’t build houses on it."08 Feb 11:23 PM
KahuMore than 100 help to clean up beach after East Coast floodsThe East Coast is in clean-up mode after Cyclone Hale.08 Feb 05:51 PM
New ZealandWorker, sacked while on maternity leave, wins $23k for unfair dismissalThe young mother pleaded with her boss, saying she would put her baby in daycare.08 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandSix times monthly average as parts of Northland get wettest January on recordParts of Northland got more rain than ever before last month.05 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘Unjust colonial weapon’: Greens want Māori land perpetual leases to endLeases of Māori reserve land can have 21-year periods, with perpetual right of renewal.03 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: 'Here it comes' - weather system that caused deadly deluge tracking back over top of North IslandWarnings and watches are in place for regions across the top half of the North Island.30 Jan 09:56 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: My obsession with inflatablesEntrepreneurial Gisborne mum reveals her obsession with inflatables.26 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandGisborne beach tragedy: 9000 locals sign petition for overhaul of forestry industryA boy suffered fatal injuries in the surf at woody debris-filled Waikanae beach.26 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandBoy’s death after being struck by log at beach: ‘Wake-up’ call for tree-slash operationsThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows, says witness.26 Jan 04:50 PM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Boy killed in surf log fall, mayor vows inquiry into wood debrisThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows: witness.26 Jan 12:32 AM
New ZealandChild dies after injury at Gisborne beachA child has died at a beach in Gisborne.25 Jan 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForesters call for independent inquiry into general 'mass failures' in East Coast stormsYoung, weak soils and climate change combo results in huge general "resilience" issue.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesVisitor numbers up, and where are Kiwis escaping to as travel surges?Figures show overseas travel by Kiwis is stronger as international visitor numbers rise.20 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandWoman on life support after car crashes through house, hitting her while she ate dinnerThe woman had sat down to a meal when a car came crashing into her home.18 Jan 08:48 AM
New ZealandFresh tropical cyclone tracking north of New ZealandThe storm will likely soon become a tropical cyclone and will be named this evening18 Jan 03:47 AM
New ZealandRisk of another tropical cyclone to north of countryTairāwhiti remains in a state of emergency which Civil Defence will review on Friday.18 Jan 02:30 AM
New Zealand'They probably don't want or need it': East Coast braced for more rainThe area is still reeling after ex-cyclone Hale wreaked havoc last week.17 Jan 07:06 PM
New ZealandCyclone Hale takes mental toll on Tairāwhiti farmersCyclone Hale has taken a mental toll on Tairāwhiti farmers and growers.14 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandCyclone recovery likely to be slow, farmers at 'wits’ end'Cyclone Hale hit the East Coast hard and it will take a while to fix the damage.12 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandTrapped residents to travel in convoy on storm-damaged East Coast highwayToday the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.12 Jan 07:32 PM
New Zealand'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debrisIn an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.11 Jan 06:29 PM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journeyThe Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRhythm and Vines festivalgoers blamed for rubbish dumping in nearby forestRnV has sent crews to clean up rubbish believed to have been dumped by festival-goers.03 Jan 07:12 AM
New ZealandRhythm and Vines tragedy: Police seek witnesses, say driver of vehicle ‘extremely distressed’Pedestrians Jardon Thomas Te Hau, 31, and brother-in-law killed near Rhythym and Vines.03 Jan 04:01 AM
New Zealand‘Heartbreaking’: The dad-of-four and teen brother-in-law hit and killed by car while walking to R&V festivalJardon Te Hau is being remembered as a colourful character with a big heart.02 Jan 04:59 PM
New ZealandTwo people hit by car, killed near Rhythm & Vines festival venueTwo people were hit by a car on Back Ormond Rd, near the venue of Rhythm and Vines.31 Dec 07:47 PM
