New ZealandMan thought he could hear cyclist's thoughts and was under attack, so he ran him downThe driver has now been found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity. 13 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillors back rethink of controversial Grey St layoutGisborne's cycle-friendly trial, aimed at slowing traffic, inspired intense opposition.12 Nov 04:39 AM
TravelBest way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the seaFrom beach walks to best restaurants, we've got you covered. 08 Nov 06:04 PM
WellingtonWatch: Driver films van 'engulfed in flames' on side of major highwayA passing motorist filmed the blaze on Transmission Gully this morning.05 Nov 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleGreen MP Tamatha Paul believed she would die young: 'You just want to lie in bed in the dark'The 28-year-old politician on living with invisible disabilities.31 Oct 06:01 PM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZ20 Oct 12:21 AM
Sustainable business & financeICBC NZ ramps up sustainable lendingICBC NZ’s second climate report outlines progress on embedding climate risk.18 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumDynamic Business'Giving them the reins': The Napier cafe putting young teens in charge'You have to take these big risks to see what happens.'20 Oct 05:00 PM
Politics'I will f***ing knock you out': TPM email to members alleges Eru Kapa-Kingi threatened Parliament staff Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of a Te Pāti Māori MP, has responded on social media.14 Oct 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomNZ meat prices soar but industry warns of storm clouds aheadNon-tariff trade barriers are costing the sector $1.5b in lost value each year.01 Oct 09:27 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders back partnership model to tackle big NZ challengesIn the Mood of the Boardroom survey, 68% of leaders back a partnership model.01 Oct 08:26 AM
Friday20°C12°CPartly cloudy, with the chance of a shower until afternoon. Northerlies, easing in the evening.
New ZealandNo toilets, no refunds: Passengers stranded on Wellington train handed 'travel johns'Metlink handed out chemical toilet bags as makeshift loos on board.19 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandPhotographers called to capture NZ’s wild beauty in $15k photo contestPhotographers are competing for a $15,000 prize pool across six categories.19 Sep 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIncoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regionsSevere weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.16 Sep 01:34 AM
New Zealand'It’s remarkable': Memorial seat lost in floods turns up across strait months laterJack Robertson’s mother says the chair now faces the island where family are buried.12 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandHarbour bridge may close at rush hour as 90km/h winds hit AucklandHeavy showers are also expected to affect the city during peak evening travel hours.10 Sep 01:36 AM
The CountryCity’s dispute with 10-year-old beekeeper sparks public outcryThe bees faced eviction after an anonymous complaint. Nicholas Bard, 10, rallied support.17 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food pricesNew Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.17 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Horror and heartache': Third child's body found, dad did not suffer burns in Sanson fireThe kids killed in the fire have been named as Goldie, August and Hugo, aged 1, 5 and 7.17 Nov 02:20 AM
The CountryFood prices rise 4.7% in year to October, but cheaper veggies drive monthly declineVegetable prices fell 10.7% in October, the biggest monthly drop since 2021.16 Nov 10:47 PM
The Country'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomedMove "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".16 Nov 10:31 PM
Driven Car GuideAudi A6 Avant e-tron S line quattro full review: looking back to move forwardManufacturer platform sharing can reap rewards for those who really care about cool cars.19 Nov 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideBentley’s new Continental GT Supersports goes rear-drive and drops half a tonneNew model marks 100 years since the original 'Super Sports'.19 Nov 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuideMaybach’s latest lifestyle collection doubles down on handcrafted luxuryMaybach Icons of Luxury has unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection. It's fancy.19 Nov 01:05 AM
Driven Car GuideWorld’s largest autonomous race takes place in Abu DhabiThe event has three distinct categories: Car Race, Drone Race and Buggy Race.18 Nov 11:05 PM
OneRoofChristian couple’s life-size ark finally sells after getting $1.5m price tagBuyers plan to make the property a home for them and their pets.19 Nov 06:46 AM
OneRoofHomeowners could get up to $15,000 as ANZ boosts its cashback to 1.5%Push to win new customers could spark a new mortgage battle.19 Nov 06:40 AM
OneRoofHere comes the boom: What will Kiwi farmers spend their $3.2 billion windfall on?Real estate agents report surge in inquiries as Fonterra payout nears.19 Nov 06:30 AM
OneRoofCheck out the urinals! The $3m home with the ultimate dinner party conversation starterArchitectural stunner in converted Public Trust building up for grabs.18 Nov 04:13 PM
OneRoofDisgraced dentist's Auckland home sells for $880,000 at mortgagee auctionProperty was where David Zimmerman carried out botched operations. 18 Nov 05:35 AM
OneRoofRV killer: Families drive the price of popular bungalow to nearly $2mProperty snapped up within a week of hitting the market.18 Nov 05:15 AM
WellingtonWoman dies following alleged assault in ParaparaumuA man has been charged with assault and breaching a protection order.09 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandThe first-timer and the stalwart: Meet two people helping make Aims Games happenKahleia Josephson runs water polo and Malcolm Taylor maps the cross-country course.05 Sep 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonKiller daughter to be sentenced: What did the jury know?The Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.04 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonSummer traffic woes: Months of roadworks planned for Transmission GullyNZTA acknowledges the disruption will be frustrating for drivers over the summer.28 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonKiller daughter to be sentenced: What did the jury know?The Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.04 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonSummer traffic woes: Months of roadworks planned for Transmission GullyNZTA acknowledges the disruption will be frustrating for drivers over the summer.28 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."23 Aug 05:00 PM
WellingtonWhy Wellington teen with no convictions imported up to $6m worth of drugsThe judge noted Rowan Hewitson was not like most offenders who appeared before her.11 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandRaw milk fans keep dairy farmers busy“We’re allowed 30 hours to sell the milk, but we sell out sometimes before 24 hours.”03 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: $15 million jackpot goes unstruckBig prizes remain elusive in tonight's Lotto draw.02 Aug 08:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland Lotto player wins $1m, Powerball jackpots to $12mThe Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $10m after going unstruck on Wednesday.26 Jul 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket openingHe started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.26 Jul 12:01 AM
RacingWhat should punters look for on heavy tracks?A top trainer explains how not all heavy tracks are created equal.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto's Powerball jackpot rolls over to $10m, one punter wins $1m prizeTime to check your tickets to see if you are a winner after tonight's draw.23 Jul 08:27 AM