New Zealand'Worst yet to come': Homes flooded, roads closed as wild weather strikesAuckland commuters have been told to brace for severe winds, with bridge closures possible30 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commuteAuckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible. 30 Apr 06:52 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ's top Catholics to help elect new Pope, shares memories of Pope FrancisNew Zealand's Cardinal will take part in the secret election of a new Pope.22 Apr 11:42 PM
New ZealandEpic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kidsWe're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.03 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandKaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five livesFive people were killed in the incident in September 2023. 03 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandMan wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issueA technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.23 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy there’s never been so much Canterbury on screenMore and more local productions are heading south. What's behind the boom?11 Mar 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Quite emotional': Incredible photos show pod of 450 dolphins off Kaikōura coast'There are other creatures in this world that deserve to share it with us.'05 Mar 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession planSusan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandDoC investigating after whales found dead, injured in KaikōuraA tour operator spotted an injured sperm whale in Kaikōura on December 29.08 Jan 07:17 AM
New ZealandNatural and man-made marvels: Is this the best state highway drive in NZ?Not so long ago, you had to question if this road could even exist again.28 Nov 05:03 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to KaikōuraThe Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to Kaikōura. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareMedicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian dealThe company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Easy sales are not there any more' - liquidator of Chch real estate officeHead office had terminated arrangements with agency for non-payment of fees - liquidator.14 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuUnexpected partnership between NZ’s largest iwi and medical cannabis producerNgai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsEmergency management roadmap due early next yearThe roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.09 Oct 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington quake shows WFH still neededOPINION: In a shaky city, resilience and adaptability is key to remain productive.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Nothing short of a miracle': Snorkelling victim had turned life around, dedicated family manPaora Poihipi was doing what he loved before he tragically died.02 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandHeartbreak in Kaikōura: Quad bike kills banded dotterel during hatchThe incident has conservationists calling for four-wheel drives to be banned from beaches.28 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandMissing Kaikōura snorkeller found dead in water by rescue crewsThe death will be referred to the coroner.28 Sep 06:35 PM
New ZealandSnorkeller reported missing off Kaikōura coastPolice were first notified around 4:50pm.28 Sep 07:53 AM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSupreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZBeca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.18 Sep 01:31 AM
New Zealand83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCityBarry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.20 Aug 03:39 AM
New Zealand‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lightsLights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.19 Aug 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus tripBus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.18 Aug 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandSeeing out another summer - Peketa Campground to stay open under iwi managementCampers and long-term residents had been on edge, with concerns a closure was imminent.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic declineScientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.15 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessHow much your local council gets paidPay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.12 Jun 10:29 PM
New ZealandPopular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifelineThe beachside spot was given notice it would be closing down by July.14 May 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow best-selling author Sarah-Kate Lynch decided on the setting for Friends Like HerThe small Kiwi town punches well above its weight. Now, it's showcased in a new TV drama.15 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandKaikōura man part of criminal network 'responsible for most SMS scams' in 2023 chargedA 28-year-old Kaikōura man has been charged for alleged large-scale text scamming.04 Apr 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHoliday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park leaseLease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.27 Mar 07:40 PM