Politics‘Loathed’ rail crossings slated for removal to reap benefits of CRLGovt to spend $200m on new bridges to help speed up Auckland journey times.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGirl, 5, put outside classroom as punishment leaves school alone, found with stranger'She tried to go back home because she reckoned nobody wanted her in the classroom'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ rider triumphs in national ‘No Way in Hell’ motorbike raceWil Yeoman won the ‘No Way in Hell’ race against 160 competitors.19 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGriffin’s new Chocolate Sultana Pastie – an ‘amorphous lump’ or ‘a fresh take’?Obsolete equipment forced Griffin's to change the recipe for the enduring biscuit. 15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle tragedy: The questions the probe into 14 deaths wants to answerTwo years ago Cyclone Gabrielle brought death and destruction.13 Feb 12:03 AM
New Zealand‘May God give him rest’: Man hit three times on Auckland motorway died on birthdayHe was Joshua Nathanuel Love, 34, of West Auckland. 12 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after Armourguard van robbery on North ShoreThe 43-year-old is charged with aggravated robbery and firearm offences.12 Feb 06:27 PM
BusinessOriginal painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctionedA painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale. 12 Feb 12:44 AM
New ZealandRisk of flooding, slips amid potential severe thunderstorms over North IslandPeople across the Central North Island are being warned of more thunderstorm action today.09 Feb 10:37 PM
New ZealandSmall Waikato community suffers two ‘unrelated’ fatal crashes in one dayOne person died in a crash in the morning, the another less than 12hrs later.09 Feb 08:47 AM
New ZealandPesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fieldsPesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.09 Feb 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
New Zealand4.5 magnitude quake rattles central NZThe quake was 10km south of Seddon and 16km deep.07 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for central North IslandMetService says storms could strike this afternoon and evening.07 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Your kids might be hungry’: School lunch woes continue; meals not arrivingChildren who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.03 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandSummer weather expected to stick around for Waitangi DayFine conditions are expected for most of the country up to and including Waitangi Day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny skies in store for Waitangi DaySunnier and slightly warmer conditions are predicted.01 Feb 08:40 PM
TravelBest Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of themThe winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?01 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHouse of Travel CEO David Coombes' favourite spots in the cityEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLicence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymoreThe man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandActor Martin Henderson joins Matakana cyclists in protest for safer roadsThe cyclists had a simple message: 'Donate to the Coastal Trail and get us off the road.'01 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandCop who cheated death on the front line now faces biggest fight of his lifeA police officer is having to self-fund treatment for multiple myeloma.31 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide: Violent gang fight in Ōpōtiki leaves one dead after stabbingPolice said despite medical attention, the man died at the scene.31 Jan 07:36 PM
New ZealandGang patch legislation means gang insignia headstone banGang insignia on headstones established before the Gangs Act 2024 was passed can stay.31 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘It was vicious’ – Dramatic conclusion to Auckland police chase caught on video'One minute he was fine and then the next he was beaten to a pulp.' 30 Jan 08:11 AM
New Zealand'Desley for mayor': Simpson not ruling out Auckland mayoralty bid, campaign website registeredSimpson told the Herald it was a 'bit soon' to make a decision.30 Jan 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Significant clinical risk': Dargaville Hospital rostered overnight doctor only five out of 55 nightsA senior Northland doctor is worried about a lack of medical staff.29 Jan 05:37 PM
New Zealand‘Flippin heck’: Strong quake shakes lower North IslandA 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 10km east of Eketahuna at 11.26pm.28 Jan 04:23 PM
WorldBus lane camera clocks up $220k in fines in just over a monthNearly 1500 tickets were issued for driving in the lane but locals say it's 'kind of confu27 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Teen repeatedly punches live octopus in ‘disgusting’ beach attackOthers can be heard yelling 'Punch him!' and 'Get him!' while filming the incident.27 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Broken bones': Daughter's lucky escape after Mangawhai tornadoAlan Johnson's house was torn to shreds on the eve of its open home showing.26 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Unforgettable’ - orca pod stuns surfers with close encounter'Time just froze as it glided past. You can’t explain the feeling.'25 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandOne person killed after car, motorbike crash near Palmerston NorthThe two-vehicle crash closed the Clevely Line and Railway Rd intersection. 24 Jan 07:03 PM
