PremiumPremiumBusinessWill wars: How to stop your loved ones fighting over your estateLawyers warn that fighting over a will can cause family wealth to disappear.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Big changes coming’: What to expect this ski seasonYour go-to guide on what to expect from Aotearoa’s biggest fields this season.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeluge for days: Slow-moving rainmaker to sweep across NZForecaster says things will go downhill later this week.10 Jun 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow 138 dates helped tech entrepreneur find her feet in business - and lifeWhy looking for tall, fun and smart failed to result in the perfect match.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit AucklandResidents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.08 Jun 09:33 PM
KahuConsultation opens on plan to change Petone’s spelling to Pito OneProposal to correct spelling of Lower Hutt suburb open for consultation.06 Jun 06:35 PM
TravelWhat can you expect from Wellington on a Plate in 2024?The full programme for this year’s festivities has been released.05 Jun 07:00 AM
TravelWe dare you to jump into the frigid waters of Lake Taupō this winter, here's whyTaupō doesn't endure a long winter, it laughs in the face of it.04 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiss goodbye to the gym: How to stay fit while commuting to workKiwis who cycle or run to work to keep fit say the positives far outweigh the negatives.01 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuWhānau Ora happy to work alongside Government after slight budget boost Tamihere: 'We’ve proven ourselves and the Budget is an indication of that.'30 May 06:39 PM
New ZealandWaikato multiple fatality crash investigation to take 'months'“We do not understand why it happened,” police said.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Grim' crash that killed five shocks Waikato communitySusan O'Regan speaks of 'unbearable pain' for families post-crash.28 May 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsGet off the road: Powerful e-scooters used illegally; users call for law changeE-scooter imports have soared yet riders may be unaware they are using them illegally.25 May 05:00 PM
TravelRotorua is the staycation your family needs this winterWhere cosy meets culture and the whole family loves it.24 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandThree-car crash in Auckland causing major delaysMotorists are advised to expect delays following a serious crash in Waterview.23 May 09:41 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: How did you fare in $26 million draw?No multi-millionaire after $26 million draw - but did your ticket win a minor prize?22 May 08:53 AM
New ZealandNo lucky Lotto winner - $23 million prize jackpots to $26 millionThe jackpot remains unstruck.18 May 08:02 AM
New ZealandFirefighter Sky Tower Challenge 2024: Nearly $2 million raised as event gets underwayThe event has raised nearly $16 million for blood cancer patients and their families.18 May 04:14 AM
New ZealandHeavy snow warnings for lower South, clear skies for Wellington Phoenix fansMultiple snowfall road warnings are in place around the lower South Island.18 May 12:18 AM
New Zealand'People aren't afraid to die': Dashcam footage shows overtaking near miss'If the car had arrived a split second later ... they wouldn't be here now.'17 May 09:53 PM
New ZealandSnowy south, sunny north in weekend of weather contrasts'Choice' weather is on the way for our biggest city but there are snow warnings for south.17 May 08:06 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Espresso machine on steroids': New Kiwi coffee-extraction tech set to become multimillion-dollar industryThree entrepreneurs are producing high-quality coffee without a barista or a machine.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlmost 1800 lightning strikes recorded as thunderstorms lash North IslandMetService has warned tornadoes are possible for parts of the North Island overnight.15 May 04:58 AM
New ZealandBrynderwyns closure, gang crackdown and collapsed billboard | Focus Morning Bulletin May 15, 2024Frustration over prolonged Brynderwyns closure, gang crackdown announcement and the search for survivors trapped underneath a collapsed billboard in the latest NZ Herald headlines.Watch14 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain to lash North Island, tornadoes possible, forecasters warnThe top of the North Island will bear the brunt of heavy downpours in the morning.14 May 07:52 PM
New ZealandRoll spikes at Horowhenua CollegeFour new classrooms have arrived as the school roll hits 900 students.14 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandFour people treated by emergency services after car crash in Ruapehu district 'We sent two ambulances and we treated a total of four patients.'13 May 10:10 PM
New ZealandTruck and trailer crashes on SH1 in central North IslandThe road is under stop/go traffic management and delays are expected.13 May 09:01 PM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
Personal FinanceThe parent trap: How non-payers of child support get round the IRDSome unpaid child support dates back 30 years yet the IRD has still not collected.12 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overwhelming love': Jaimee Lupton and her newborn daughter NoaJaimee Lupton and Zuru's Nick Mowbray aim to raise $1 million to share the baby love.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpace storm upgraded to 'extreme' as Transpower extends 'grid emergency' notice again'Our control rooms are monitoring the event' – grid operator.11 May 03:51 AM
KahuMinister to decide on village name change proposalTe Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park Village to be named Waimarino.10 May 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
