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
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
EntertainmentChris Hemsworth gives advice to fans on New Years"Flipping a switch...when the calendar changes is never going to be a sustainable way."03 Jan 01:50 AM
Entertainment‘Working class’: David Beckham shares a hilarious New Year's postThe star had a dig at his wife's "working class" comment.03 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandBaby destined for a memorable birthday is first of the new yearKiana is the first new arrival of 2024 born at Dunedin Hospital.02 Jan 08:44 PM
EntertainmentHugh Jackman’s Christmas telling offThe actor broke some rules during a festive outing in New York over the holidays.01 Jan 10:45 PM
World390 arrested, 54 police officers injured: Berlin welcomes in the new yearThere was less violence than a year ago when rioters targeted emergency service workers.01 Jan 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Very good night' for police in Hawke's Bay as New Year's revelry stays well-behavedThe Soundshell in Napier saw crowds of thousands to usher in the New Year.31 Dec 11:01 PM
New ZealandHot, Hot, Hot for Hastings and the rest of Hawke's BayA few showers early, but the next days revert to hot and fine.31 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: News Worth Knowing in 20232023 has not been short of memorable events. NZ Herald video covered them all. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 Dec 08:42 AM
New ZealandCricket fans and campers keep spirits high despite New Year's Eve rain'Tomorrow you’ll wake up and it’ll be blue sky and everyone will be happy again.'31 Dec 05:14 AM
New ZealandEmergency services urge caution over New Year’s periodFireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.31 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandWhanganui weather: What to expect this weekThere will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.31 Dec 12:42 AM
New ZealandNYE in the BOP: Fireworks update as rain arrives, thunderstorms threatenCommunity events have been cancelled but fireworks may still go ahead.30 Dec 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for CanterburyA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.30 Dec 09:39 PM
LifestyleWhy you should 'abandon' New Year's resolutions and do this insteadTips from wellness and life coaches for success in 2024.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialA call for responsible driving and water safetyOpinion: A plea for mindful driving and water safety this summer.30 Dec 04:00 PM