New ZealandTauranga’s $206m courthouse gets green lightMana whenua group Te Kāhui Hapū o Te Papa helped shape the whare-inspired design.01 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandNight shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigueHe had just finished a 10-hour night shift and had been working more overtime.01 Dec 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRural parents hit out after Hastings school bus axed because Flaxmere College is closer'He’s finally thriving – he really has found a nice place and feels at home.'01 Dec 05:06 PM
New ZealandTom Phillips case: Media challenge court-imposed reporting restrictionsMedia organisations launched an appeal against heavy suppression around the case today.01 Dec 06:36 AM
New Zealand'One of the biggest agreements': Hamilton VR firm lands global defence dealCompany-X’s VR training is already used by the Royal New Zealand Navy.01 Dec 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverContradictory? Govt eyes allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms as Nats tout lift in contributionsCritics say policy shifts clash with plans to make workers save more for retirement.30 Nov 08:00 PM
BDBDConstructionInside the rise of Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke and the $268m fall of Du ValStaff, investors and experts share new details in a podcast series from BusinessDesk.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I will find you and kill you': Couple's vicious attack on teens after road rage on one-way bridgeJudge Crayton said it was pure “luck” that nobody died that night.30 Nov 04:00 AM
Crime'Significant distress': Shot fired at popular Thames swimming holeThe Eagle helicopter tracked a fleeing vehicle and officers arrested two people.30 Nov 12:03 AM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable:' Dead man's sister told off by judge for reading pre-approved statementThe judge then made the rare move of not letting Paula Beilby back into the courtroom.29 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandLotto winnings: 17 players share $264k haul as Powerball climbs to $10mEach winning ticket player pockets $15,522. 29 Nov 08:18 PM
KahuMāori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform The Kotahitanga Fund has initial iwi seed commitments of about $100m.29 Nov 07:51 PM
New Zealand‘From spore to supplement’: Inside the Raglan farm redefining brain foodFounder Sean Mills spent four years perfecting the native pekepeke-kiore crop.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threatNearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.29 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandMcCaw Homestead opens its doors to visitorsThe museum’s kitchen and laundry now open to visitors after major updates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTradie ripped off 12 clients by taking deposits but not doing the workOne of the victims took out a loan to hire Jason Lambert and is still paying it off.28 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandInmate bashed prison officer after being told his mum had been killedPomare Wilson was then granted leave to attend her tangi but went on the run instead.28 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandHunt for two cars after Hamilton shootingThe late-night shooting on Sapphire Place appears to have been targeted, police say.28 Nov 12:41 AM
Kahu‘Ignited an invigoration’: Māori Queen turns social media kids onto KīngitangaRahui Papa says her reign has reignited rangatahi pride in the Kīngitanga.27 Nov 10:56 PM
New Zealand'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Doesn't look too bad': Trailer that killed young mum had bad rust, seized brakes The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.27 Nov 06:21 AM
New Zealand‘Whacking great hunks of concrete’: Inside Hamilton’s new medieval garden buildWork began years ago with herb plantings that will line the garden’s perimeter.27 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis secures deal for 1000MW wind partnership with YinsonThe deal could deliver up to 1000MW of new onshore wind power.26 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings as South Island braces for severe conditionsUp to 230mm of rain is forecast for Westland and the Canterbury headwaters.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Organ donation conversation could save livesOPINION: Organ donors are heroes. 26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare drives NZ sharemarket upThe NZ sharemarket reached a record intraday high following F&P Healthcare's result.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice alerted as kids' heart charity targeted in alleged fundraising fraudThe charity has publicly distanced itself from a motorcycle ride planned in its name.25 Nov 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrivalThe company's first standalone store is targeted to open in the second half of FY26.24 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Phoebe is like my child': Inside the $25k life of a pampered poochAn Auckland lawyer has spent more than $25,000 in the past two years spoiling her dog.24 Nov 05:00 AM
EntertainmentFrom QI to Kirikiriroa: Alan Davies set for long-awaited NZ returnThe QI star begins his 10-date New Zealand tour in Hamilton on July 31.23 Nov 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: Broken badge, blunt bench – the crisis of trust in NZ's justice systemOPINION: Only about 60% of New Zealanders currently express confidence in the courts.23 Nov 02:00 AM
BreakersBrockington leads Breakers past Taipans in Cairns thrillerIzaiah Brockington sealed the win with 22 points and 11 rebounds.22 Nov 07:55 PM
Black CapsHenry, Chapman help Black Caps rout West Indies for ODI series whitewashNew Zealand got home with 117 balls up their sleeve for a second straight series sweep. 22 Nov 06:53 AM
