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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat extreme heat in NZ does to your bodyHow to protect your health during a heatwave.10 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Stressful': Families' holidays upended as Bluebridge cancels ferry sailingsSix Cook Strait sailings this weekend have been axed as crews fix a faulty ramp.09 Jan 10:57 PM
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
Wellington'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnightA passenger said they got little sleep due to update announcements about the issue.08 Jan 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Simple measures can make beach swimming saferOPINION: This summer is already a busy one for lifeguards.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhere to save and where to spend on supermarket staples, according to food expertsOwn-brand butter, sugar, flour and milk often match pricier labels in baking.08 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandWorker seriously injured at Motueka industrial siteEmergency services were called to Little Sydney St shortly after 8am.07 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 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
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
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
New Zealand'Our cows really surprised us': Why less is more on this dairy farmThe Burgesses' 320-cow Friesian herd now averages 700kgMS from 550kg cows.05 Jan 04:03 PM
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
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 ZealandSevere thunderstorm warnings lifted for Auckland and Northland, weather watches remainHeavy rain could bring flash flooding and treacherous driving today.02 Jan 05:11 AM
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 ZealandTop cop walks the NYE beat to honour slain policewoman Commissioner Richard Chambers spent New Year’s Eve patrolling the streets of Nelson.31 Dec 10:00 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 ZealandPolice Commissioner on the beat in Nelson for NYEPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers joined police on the front lines in Nelson on the one year anniversary of officer Lyn Fleming's death. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Dec 07:43 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 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
SportSports honours: The stars and quiet achievers in the New Year HonoursScott Dixon, Lorraine Moller and Martin Guptill are among those recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to MarlboroughThe honour coincides with the anniversary of his daughter Olivia's 1998 murder.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandScientists investigate venomous spider ‘hotspots’The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted in Porirua last year.30 Dec 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchRazor’s successor: The quiet Super coach on winning, losing, ego, and dropping the C-bombRob Penney sits down with Mike Thorpe to talk about two contrasting seasons. 29 Dec 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMind-blowing opulence, 'terrifying' owners: The secret world of NZ superyacht workersPrivilege, romance, and dark secrets are all part of life above and below deck.29 Dec 11:00 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
New ZealandWild weather: 'District-wide' power outage as storm strikesAn active low-pressure system has caused chaos across NZ. 29 Dec 07:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAll Blacks player ratings for 2025: Every performance assessedWho was the best-performing All Black in 2025?28 Dec 11:19 PM
EntertainmentFans urge Brooklyn and Nicola to make peace with Beckhams as feud plays out onlineReports claim the family have not spoken for more than a year as tensions rise.28 Dec 09:05 PM
