New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
MotorsportFrom gravel to grid: Rovanpera uses Oceania series to chase Super Formula dream09 Jan 04:50 AM
PremiumRetail‘Insider with an outsider’s perspective’: New DB chief maps out beer’s next era08 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Great white whale': Gary McCormick's naked spa tale of his mate Tim Shadbolt08 Jan 09:18 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderAll Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island deal08 Jan 05:08 PM
PremiumSchool RugbyHow schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby career08 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Deeply missed': Tributes flow for former Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt 08 Jan 05:05 AM
PoliticsStudent radical, TV star and NZ's longest-serving mayor: Sir Tim Shadbolt dies at 7808 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandGreat white hopes: Tagging project back under way as sharks return to BayPublic donors can name and follow tagged sharks via the Great White App.06 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Particularly low act': Man charged over theft of nine war plaques from cemeteryNine plaques vanished from St John's Cemetery over a month last year. 06 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandScorching mid-30s temperatures forecast this week as thunderstorm threat issuedTemperatures could reach into the 30s by the end of the week for the east of New Zealand.06 Jan 04:00 PM
AgribusinessAlliance boss Willie Wiese steps down as Dawn Meats installs acting CEODawn Meats paid $270m last year for a 65% stake in Alliance Group.06 Jan 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.05 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandIncredible way boaties rescued 50km off Milford SoundTheir SOS text went via an iPhone satellite link to a centre in the Netherlands.05 Jan 04:39 AM
New Zealand'In for a warm week': Golden spell set to push regions higher than 30C By week's end some parts of the country will reach a scorching 34C.04 Jan 11:20 PM
SportWhy Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'04 Jan 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: This isn't a housing market meltdown, it's a full-blown crashOPINION: The sugar rush of rising property prices went on too long. Now we're going cold.03 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMultimillionaire insights on how to make money: The advice most won’t want to hearChristchurch car yard supremo Paul Kelly sits down with Mike Thorpe. 02 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.01 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up northDownpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding, slips and poor driving.31 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.31 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStorm cuts power to thousands, SH57 closed by downed trees and truck crash, urgent save water pleaPolice are warning motorists in lower NI to not travel unless absolutely necessary. 29 Dec 09:04 PM
GolfTeen golf star targets higher honours after winning amateur championship Chloe So is the New Zealand Women’s Amateur Golf Champion.29 Dec 04:01 PM
OpinionJamie McKay: Winston, FTAs and farm votes – what’s really at stake in 2026OPINION: One thing you can say about Luxon’s Lot is they are farmer-friendly.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?29 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandDecember whiteout hits parts of South Island as hailstorms strikeA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the lower South Island this afternoon.27 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve forecast: Where to find the best weather around the countryNorthern hotspots may see skies clear again late on New Year’s Eve.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
