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 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
New ZealandWorker seriously injured at Motueka industrial siteEmergency services were called to Little Sydney St shortly after 8am.07 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSummer Questions: Economy 'on a positive trajectory' – DoorDash New Zealand general manager Brad ThomasBrad Thomas talks opportunities, the economy and AI as he answers our summer questions.07 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF joins search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National ParkAn NH90 helicopter and four specialist canyon teams are scouring the area.07 Jan 09:41 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
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 ZealandRising river forces festival evacuation but New Year mostly calm, 41 arrests across NZPolice helped move up to 100 Twisted Frequency campers from rising floodwater.31 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
New ZealandMore than 1000 seaside homes face extreme weather damage by 2060New Zealand’s oceans are warming 34% faster than the global average.07 Oct 09:16 PM
