EntertainmentRhythm and Vines locks in Grammy-winning rapper and film star as headliner for NYE festivalOther acts in the first line-up include Lance Savali and comedy musician Marc Rebillet.26 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandUK hitmakers Rudimental to headline expanded NYE festivalFamous Last Words returns to Bay Park Mount Maunganui on December 31, 2025. 19 Aug 09:40 PM
EntertainmentNorthern Bass festival reveals 2025 lineup with Aitch, Dizzee RascalCapacity is reduced to 6000, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly.14 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed28 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspot06 Jan 01:12 AM
ReviewsKatie OliverRhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, Shapeshifter01 Jan 08:41 PM
New ZealandFights, fireworks, family fun and almost 4500 breath tests: Tauranga rings in 202531 Dec 11:29 PM
Travel news12 peculiar New Year’s traditions around the worldThere are countless bizarre and beautiful practices intended to welcome the new year.31 Dec 10:49 PM
New Zealand‘It made me cry’: Former drug-dealing gang member on the words that changed his lifeKamonn Flavell-Downey helps 170 youth, proves change is possible.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service MedalJohn Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year 2025 Honours ListCelebrating those who are to be made knights or dames companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this year's Honours list. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Dec 04:00 PM
SportLydia Ko youngest ever to be made a dame'You don’t really grow up thinking, ‘Oh, I’m going to become a dame',' says star golfer.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere will the best weather be on New Year’s Eve?Unsettled weather will continue over much of country on Tuesday.30 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay set for New Year's EvePublic New Year's Eve celebrations in Napier were canned for years.30 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandRhythm and Thunderstorms: Wet finish to 2024 as heavy rain to afflict NZThe North Island's central, eastern and southern areas are set to see the worst weather.29 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSoggy lead-up to the New Year as fresh weather system moves up NZFestivalgoers are in for a soaking as rain and wind move in from the east.27 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentEverything you need to know for Rhythm and Vines: Parking, paying and where not to swim20,000 festival-goers are set to descend on Gisborne to ring in the New Year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWill Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFireworks ban in Hawke’s Bay due to high fire riskNapier’s New Year’s Eve fireworks still on despite regional firework ban.22 Dec 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Grief and Xmas – I mourn my sister but I'm determined to find joyOPINION: I'm left with the weight of her absence and the guilt that comes with smiling.21 Dec 08:00 PM
TravelStaying in the city? What to do in Auckland for New Year's EveYour go-to guide for spending New Year’s Eve in the big smoke.19 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentUltimate summer gig guide: Coldplay, Laneway and all the events in betweenReady for NZ summer? These are all the festivals and concerts to mark in your calendar.14 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew Wellington street festival given the green lightThe event will see Courtenay Place closed to make way for circus acts and live music.10 Sep 11:38 PM
New Zealand'One last time': Sublime with Rome to play in NZ on final tourSublime with Rome cannot wait to come Downunder and play.29 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandPolice boost helped tackle Coromandel's New Year's issuesOver 40 extra staff were deployed to the peninsula over the 2023/24 New Year period.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionTommy WilsonOpinion: Where to from Waitangi with a kete full of hope?OPINION: How do we harness hope and share it with those who need it most?09 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandBusinesswoman dedicates career to normalising Māori cultureSimpson's goal is to improve outcomes for Māori, for current and future generations.17 Jan 01:13 AM
LifestyleHow do you keep a new year's resolution?Motivation is key to continuing with an activity, but it needs to come from within.10 Jan 07:51 PM
New Zealand21 days, 8 homicides: Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deathsThe rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks.06 Jan 02:37 AM
TravelPassengers fuming after New Year’s 'time travel' flight foiled by mishap'You only live once, but you can celebrate New Year's Eve twice!'04 Jan 03:00 AM
