PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence testRestricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire at Akl supermarket extinguished, firefighters to remain overnightMore than 80 firefighters from 20 fire appliances were called to help.17 Jun 07:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBurning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitableThe store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.17 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandRotorua hit-and-run victim was deaf, blind and a cancer survivorA motorcyclist hit Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing in a hit-and-run. 16 Jun 10:39 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeriesAlmost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.16 Jun 07:49 PM
New ZealandNapier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'16 Jun 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Inappropriate restraint': Disabled woman found with socks taped to handsHer carers said the socks were to stop the woman from chewing on her hands. 16 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand$60m hospital expansion to triple beds, double theatres in ChristchurchFull construction is set to begin in November.15 Jun 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTreasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figuresThe figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings15 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't make it better': Brave 3-year-old's terminal cancer battleLaura Taylor has 1420 beads of courage and turns 4 in July. That alone tells the story.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Small token of gratitude': $30k council Christmas breakfast explainedThe staff Christmas breakfast for 612 employees cost $29,508.91.13 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe addicts outside the stores: Threats, smashings and smeared faeces'I was told my family could find my body wrapped in a blanket.'12 Jun 06:10 PM
New ZealandSmoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubtThe council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.12 Jun 04:42 AM
WorldNew vaccine panel: RFK jnr appoints critics after dismissalHe dismissed 17 experts, citing conflicts with pharmaceutical companies.12 Jun 03:40 AM
WorldWA housing crisis: 210,000 call homes unaffordable as rents soarRents soared 76% over five years, pushing tenants to outer metro areas.11 Jun 10:42 PM
Herald NOWNew report on euthanasia released three years after introduction of End of Life Choice ActMaxim Institute’s Maryanne Spurdle speaks about a new report showing inequities in palliative care and weaknesses in safeguards compromise decisions when it comes to euthanasia.Watch11 Jun 07:11 PM
New ZealandAwanui Labs scraps plan to send Auckland’s blood tests to Wellington Company has been sending 250 blood samples daily to Wellington by road and air freight.10 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandPolice allege mum used meth before crash causing 7yo son's deathO'Siah Prasad was described as a bright, loving, and adventurous little boy.09 Jun 11:27 PM
New Zealand‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter"It was a very proud moment to say the least." 09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.09 Jun 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Confusing world for young men and womenOPINION: It's a confusing world for young men and women.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFears for future of youth blood donations after 25% plummet since CovidThe blood service lost access to schools and universities – its key recruitment grounds.08 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUK considers water cremation and flushing bodies down sewersWater burials have been dubbed 'flushed away' and 'flush-and-bone' rituals.07 Jun 08:11 PM
New ZealandA leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school poolChildren have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.06 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: We came to NZ with nothing and managed to buy a houseOPINION: But it's not so easy for those with physical or mental health issues.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There's a place for you': Dairy Women's Network on Moving DayAround 5000 dairy families and herds relocate to new farms from Moving Day to mid-June.06 Jun 04:59 PM
BusinessThe $80m blackout: How a pylon error plunged Northland into darknessThe power outage cost Northland businesses between $37.5 million and $80 million.05 Jun 10:22 PM
New ZealandCouncillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'04 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205kThe final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer. 03 Jun 09:51 PM
New Zealand'Distasteful': Last-ditch legal bid to stop crematorium beside supermarketA crematorium in the middle of the village is a burning issue for some in Havelock North.02 Jun 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa dealHe backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Happy to have seen Charles go from a baby to KingOPINION: King Charles has shown dignity and resilience.01 Jun 05:00 PM
