New ZealandDave the lamb first to take up ferry's 'add a sheep' optionFor two years there's been the option to 'add a sheep' - Dave's the first to set sail.24 Aug 11:59 PM
New ZealandLuxon signals ‘total rethink’ on major events to stimulate economyThe Prime Minister is keen to set up a pipeline of activity to get NZ buzzing.24 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandPatients face long wait times as thousands pay for private colonoscopiesNZ has 110 gastroenterologists, but many regions face shortages.24 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandNZ pharmacy under investigation after woman overdoses on fentanylThe pharmacy involved says the 'mistake' was the result of 'human error'.24 Aug 06:30 PM
ChristchurchSchool vandalism costs soar to $57m, calls for Govt action intensifyThe ministry set aside $9.7m for repairs this year, up 17% from 2020.24 Aug 05:56 PM
TalanoaMurder trial of award-winning Pacific author reveals gruesome new detailsThe victim was the aunt of the US director of National Intelligence. 24 Aug 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Real Fencing founder’s accidental journey to nationwide successRonnie Seiler talks to Tom Raynel about his nationwide construction business Real Fencing.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior police paint damning picture of new cops ‘barely’ equipped for basic dutiesTraining changes are planned, with a review already underway.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Load of rubbish': Construction boss to pay $21k to apprentice he bulliedJohn Gemmell already owes $43,000, collectively, to two other aggrieved apprentices.24 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldYou got no mail: Why countries are halting postal services to USPostal operators in several countries have announced they will suspend certain deliveries.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Barely' equipped: Concerns over new police recruits' readinessSenior police raised issues in a survey obtained exclusively by the Herald's investigative reporter Michael Morrah.Watch24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy Transpower's rapid project increase is crucial for NZ's futureTranspower CEO James Kilty says project throughput increased 75% this year.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle'Surreal': Northland dad dedicates award-winning beer to ‘cheeky’ sheep MyrtleA dark lager from Heaven's Brewery is one of the New World Beer & Cider Awards' Top 25.24 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight diverted to New Plymouth due to system alertFlight NZ5509 landed safely at 12.38pm, greeted by emergency services.24 Aug 04:38 AM
SportLima Sopoaga's clutch kick secures Ranfurly Shield for WaikatoLima Sopoaga clinched Waikato’s win with a decisive 80th-minute penalty.24 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismDrifter Hotels investing $22m in new Auckland, Wellington sitesLA Co group CEO Luke Moran is planning to open two new locations in New Zealand next year.24 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandScientists urge protection for whale feeding spot south of AustraliaSome 90% of New Zealand southern right whales feed in the 2000km zone, a study has found.24 Aug 02:36 AM
Auckland'Still quite alive': Rangitoto's surprising geothermal activity uncoveredRangitoto's magma is still warm 600 years after forming.24 Aug 02:22 AM
New ZealandAuckland restaurant loses almost three-quarters of Uber Eats orders in feesLixiri's Kitchen earned only $85.36 from a week of Uber Eats orders worth nearly $300.24 Aug 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsHow Marama Royal is leading Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to new heightsNgāti Whātua Ōrākei's assets have risen from $631m in 2014 to $1.53b last year.24 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to plan for retiring overseasOPINION: Health insurance is crucial when retiring overseas, especially in Thailand.23 Aug 09:00 PM
Entertainment'I feel exposed': KJ Apa on using his NZ accent for the first time in 10 yearsHe's taken Hollywood by storm, but thinking of home still brings him to tears.23 Aug 08:39 PM
Entertainment'Can't believe I'm still alive': Ginette McDonald is still telling us how it isAnd the 73-year-old comedy queen hints at a possible Lynn of Tawa revival.23 Aug 08:00 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Flights return, art blooms, and adventures awaitFive new reasons to start planning your next trip23 Aug 06:06 PM
New ZealandThe Great New Zealand Road Trip: Day 6 – How Nin's Bin became an iconNin's Bin is an iconic crayfish caravan just outside Kaikōura, along State Highway 1, and is now in its third generation of family ownership. Video / Shayne CurrieWatch23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Fonterra sale could be double-edged sword; Kiwis entitled to Covid answersOPINION: Car parks haven't gotten smaller, but cars have gotten bigger, writes one reader.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Te reo policies divert attention from the real issuesOPINION: Changing names like Waka Kotahi back seems unnecessary to many.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lotto Powerball hits an eye-watering $8mA South Island ticket won $20 million earlier this month.23 Aug 08:04 AM
RacingSterling Express storms to victory in Group 2 Foxbridge PlateSterling Express won the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate with a stunning finish.23 Aug 07:47 AM
New Zealand'Now, now, now': Save the Children warns of famine crisis in Gaza amid aid shortagesSave the Children's teams are facing an overwhelming tide of hunger and disease in Gaza.23 Aug 07:43 AM
TalanoaKiwi singer stopped in Hawaii after being recognised by customs officerA customs officer spotted the young star and asked for a photo.23 Aug 07:37 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
CrimeSex worker stabbed client outside Auckland school after man refused to pay for servicesIt was the second time the man had refused to pay. That's when her hunting knife came out.23 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandHigh rent and damaged property: Tenants to pay up after abandoning 'expensive' rentalThe five flatmates broke the fixed-term tenancy after claiming the $980 rent was too high.23 Aug 03:00 AM
