TravelGoing solo: Three days of independent bliss in Bay of Plenty and WaikatoMake the most of a three-day solo adventure in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.20 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Huge slip on SH29 over Kaimai Range caught on videoA woman was heard saying “watch out... oh my God” as the slip rushed towards them.20 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandElectrical storms set to strike across North Island, fears of flash flooding and slipsThe warning starts after lunch and goes into the evening.17 Nov 12:09 AM
New ZealandSlippery slope? The future of skiing on RuapehuRuapehu Alpine Lifts is in voluntary adminstration; is it the end of northern snow sports?15 Nov 06:24 PM
New ZealandPreschool owner filmed multiple girls with spy pen on playdatesParents say the screenshot they saw of their child is 'forever ingrained in our heads'.15 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandGang member with list of convictions denied approval to work as a security guard, despite several years on the jobGang member who worked in security sought to have it validated but police had concerns.14 Nov 09:54 PM
TravelWhen Barry came: Taking an Australian on a Hawke's Bay road tripAdding Hastings and Havelock North to your road trip will definitely impress.12 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘One hell of a night’: Hurricane-force rain and wind lash North IslandEvacuations have occurred in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast as river levels rise.11 Nov 05:35 AM
TravelRead all about it: The summer guide for garden loversDiscover the best of New Zealand's gardens with a helpful new book.10 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Pack a punch’: Northern tropical deluge to bring rain, 100 km/h gales and 5m-high wavesFresh alerts have been issued with more of the North Island in the firing line.10 Nov 12:15 AM
TravelGreat by name and by nature: Escape to Great Barrier IslandTake a breath and relax into Great Barrier Island.05 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrying out? The regions forecasters will be watching this summerEven after our wettest winter, dryness is looking likely for many regions this summer.29 Oct 10:20 PM
TravelMark the date, old sport - Art Deco Festival Napier is a February must-doTravel talks all things vintage with Tony Mairs from Art Deco Trust in Napier.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstormsAn airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.28 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWellington rape trial draws to a closeJury faces the difficult task of trying to resolve very different accounts.20 Oct 05:39 PM
New ZealandLong weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZBut rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.19 Oct 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Social media frenzy' behind rape charges, court toldDefence says sexual abuse allegations are 'untruth, gossip and rumour'.18 Oct 05:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZAfter a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.16 Oct 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessThe man who bought a King Country tourism attraction without trying it himselfForgotten World Adventures is under new ownership and reopens on Friday.06 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandPrincipals warn of spike in students dropping outSchools concerned as trend of students leaving for low-paid work continues.03 Oct 05:26 PM
New Zealand27-hour rainmaker: Slip closes highway, heavy downfall warnings for northRain descends on the North Island just in time for the school holidays.01 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: Truck ignites in blazing fire on Transmission Gully motorwayVideo captures the moment a fire truck comes racing onto the scene.30 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandNZ records 1000-plus AOS callouts for year as cops battle heavily armed crims"Frontline staff ... find themselves in situations where they feel ill-equipped" - police.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandStunning new image from space of Mt RuapehuThe photo was taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.29 Sep 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTrevor Purkis: Who will stand up for Auckland?OPINION: "We have 3.2 million sites lined up for development, more than enough."26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Two-day deluge to bring heavy rain to flood-ravaged North Island regionFlood-ravaged regions are in for deluge as tropically-charged rainmaker hits.22 Sep 02:06 AM
New ZealandFocus: Is it time New Zealand became a republic?As the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth comes to an end, conversations around whether New Zealand should become a republic have begun. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 01:54 AM
New ZealandFamily makes last-minute dash to see dying Nan, gets stuck in dangerous slipThe Taranaki whanau say they are lucky to be alive.20 Sep 07:00 AM
KahuWatch: The battle of the mountains - the love story that shaped our landsThe story of a clan of mountain lords who went to war to win the heart of Pihanga.15 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandWeather: Snowfall warnings for south, scattered showers for AucklandFrosty conditions will put a damper on spring this week.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall this spring? Snow warnings for south, rain forecast for much of NZRain could fall around the country tomorrow, clearing for most centres by the afternoon.13 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandWeather: Lingering winter to bring rain this weekend"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.08 Sep 01:49 AM
New ZealandHarry Tam wants apology after wrongful lockdown implication'I got named. If anyone should be getting an apology it should be me.'07 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd reopens but Mt Ruapehu skifields shut after overnight snow, high windsThe Whakapapa, Tūroa and Tukino skifields are all closed due to high winds.06 Sep 02:45 AM
