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
New Zealand'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38C08 Jan 11:13 PM
PremiumBusinessSummer Questions: Economy 'on a positive trajectory' – DoorDash New Zealand general manager Brad Thomas07 Jan 10:00 PM
TravelNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sands02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNY Day weather: Thunderstorms, floods and slips loom in the south, ‘quite nice’ up north31 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandRising river forces festival evacuation but New Year mostly calm, 41 arrests across NZ31 Dec 08:54 PM
New ZealandAuckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s EveA North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather. 31 Dec 05:32 AM
New ZealandTasman floods recovery expected to cost $50m, take two years Road crews have tackled 4500 jobs, yet four key routes remain closed.28 Dec 04:29 AM
Entertainment'Empty wallets': Long-running New Year's festival warns next summer may be its lastTicket sales are down about 1000 compared to last year, deepening long-term debts. 28 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandWhere Christmas Day rain, hail and thunder are most likely todayHeavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.24 Dec 10:51 PM
Kahu'Rightful and legal owners': Crown and Māori settle 180-year Nelson Tenths grievancePublic access, including the Abel Tasman Great Walk, will continue as normal.16 Dec 10:32 PM
LifestyleAll Black David Havili marries pilates instructor fiancee in lakeside Wānaka weddingABs past and present in attendance included Israel Dagg, Ethan de Groot and Will Jordan.15 Dec 07:36 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSt Arnaud caravan crash blocks road, injures twoPolice say the caravan overturned about 5.55pm on Korere Tophouse Rd.02 Dec 05:57 AM
New ZealandSecond rain band to lash Auckland overnight, possible thunderstormsEarlier torrential rain left cars driving through door-high flooding in Onehunga.30 Nov 07:04 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Auckland as torrential rain hits and more wild weather loomsA second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.30 Nov 04:44 AM
Crime'I'm here to kill you': Man jailed for trying to decapitate dad with axeFrank Harris said he lost control of his body and was sorry he tried to kill his father.26 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
EntertainmentAmerican star scoops NZ Screen Award, Tamahori honoured with posthumous acclaimOther winners included the cast of hit film Tinā and Shortland Street. 21 Nov 10:00 AM
Crime'I’ll get you too, b****’: Man threatened ex, caused $45k damage to historic house, injured police dogThis week, Jayden Wells shed tears as he was sent to prison on a variety of charges.16 Nov 02:48 AM
Lifestyle'These two girls had gotten so sick': A mother's warning about the reality of measles What it’s like when your child has measles - and a GP’s warning for families. 02 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandNZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.30 Oct 10:44 PM
BusinessNZ's Wegovy and Ozempic alternative Calocurb says it'll double its business with new US dealThe supplement company formed on the back of $20m in New Zealand Govt research funding.28 Oct 02:12 AM
New ZealandBrace yourselves: Heavy rain, severe winds, large swells and snow on wayThe weather starts to turn from this afternoon in some places.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRain, gales and swells set to interrupt weekend plans across countryRain up to 15mm/h and wind gusts reaching 90km/h are forecast for Sunday.25 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekendThe lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.24 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandHeavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend beginsPolice say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.24 Oct 03:49 AM
New Zealand‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.16 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan pleads guilty after ramming police cars with child in vehicleFive police staff were injured in the Lower Hutt incident.08 Oct 03:35 AM
