New ZealandThree soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in trainingTrio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.29 Mar 05:43 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti flood clean-up 'will take about a year'Battered East Coast faces long months of recovery after a second major event in a year.24 Mar 04:58 PM
New ZealandGisborne highway reopening briefly ahead of further rain tonight'There are large areas of flooding, slips, washouts and other hazards along the route.'23 Mar 02:39 AM
New ZealandCan you beat it? The NZ car that has clocked up two million kilometresGraeme Hebley bought the car in 2000. It had only done 80,000kms at that point.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather-of-three worried about weather before fatal trip'He was a good bugger. He wasn't only my son, he was my mate,' says grieving father.21 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandMt Ruapehu raised to volcanic alert level 2The last time Mt Ruapehu was moved to volcanic level 2 was in December 2020.21 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Major search and rescue underway off North CapeA major search and rescue operation is underway after a vessel got in trouble off North Cape. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Mar 07:37 PM
New ZealandMan and dog towed to safety after yacht trapped under Waitangi bridgeThe dog was distressed but managed to keep out of the way of rescue efforts.19 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandSix injured in serious road crashes across North IslandSeveral other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.19 Mar 06:33 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings, watches for Northland, Auckland, CoromandelHeavy rain warning for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel for Sunday and Monday.19 Mar 02:29 AM
New ZealandPedestrian, motorists killed in crashes overnight in Nelson, Waikato, ManawatuPolice are investigating several crashes in which people have been killed overnight.12 Mar 06:51 PM
New ZealandTide of patients amid staff shortages in WellingtonAbout 800 doctors and nurses at Wellington's hospitals off sick or in isolation this week.10 Mar 05:03 PM
New ZealandDire predicted heartland town death toll: Fears of tangi clusterWairoa Hospital has no intensive care capacity or ventilators for severe Covid-19 cases.09 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandDoctors, technicians filling in as nurses struck downStaff absences reach a critical point at Middlemore Hospital as Omicron surges.07 Mar 05:50 PM
New ZealandWarm and fine weather on the cards for this week's weatherCurrently a heavy rain warning is in place for Fiordland.06 Mar 01:51 AM
New ZealandSH3 South Taranaki near Mokoia blocked following crashMotorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.28 Feb 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRocket Lab opens second launch pad at Mahia, lands US$143m contractRocket Lab's shares take off following announcement.25 Feb 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand50 years on: The day Maadi Cup underdogs Whanganui High School made historyIn 1972, Whanganui High School upset cross-town rivals Collegiate in the Maadi Cup.25 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchools urged to not let Covid 19 cancel traditional campsThe Y would like to see schools work harder to ensure "invaluable" camps can go ahead.24 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelOn the menu: Why you should visit Hawke's Bay in late summerHave an end of season holiday as the sunshine gives a last blessing to ripening grapes.21 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandRimutaka Prison inmate fled using stolen white Toyota Hiace vanPolice are still searching for the man.20 Feb 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyIs esports the next big sport in the region?"There is a draw card between healthy gaming and unhealthy gaming."18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBusiness Hub: Foodstuffs boss Chris Quin on plan B, keeping shelves stockedChris Quin addresses concerns about supply chain pressures.18 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandStorm alert: Weekend gales and rain, wet Saturday night for capitalFor the second weekend in a row Wellington is in for a drenching.18 Feb 01:11 AM
New ZealandTowies 'sympathetic' to protesters, operator saysHaulage operator says reluctance from tow truck drivers isn't due to safety concerns.15 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandStorm warning: Severe cyclone winds, heavy rain set to strike North Island, Auckland Harbour Bridge faces closureCyclone Dovi is to close roads and bring damage as emergency teams on standby.12 Feb 08:49 AM
TechnologyLast post for old face masksBlue and white face coverings recycled into long-lasting fence posts.10 Feb 04:55 PM
New ZealandLive: 1400 active cases across three DHBs - Auckland remains Omicron epicentreIn Auckland alone, there are 1218 Covid cases currently isolating at home.09 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandHot humid weather here for days: Remnants of cyclone set to impact NZThe muggy weather won't peak until Saturday.09 Feb 05:33 PM
LifestyleOne-eyed Winky the cat found after 10 years missingFriendly moggy vanished from his family's Auckland Viaduct apartment a decade ago.08 Feb 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim Hazledine: Throwing light on rail plansOPINION: Emeritus economics professor asks why the choice has to be rail or roads?07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMuggy nights ahead for upper North IslandKaitāia, Dargaville and Whangārei not expected to dip below 23C all week.07 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to comeAdding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.05 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandWeather: Warm, wet, humid Waitangi weekend for upper North IslandThe downpour on the West Coast of the South should ease.04 Feb 04:00 PM
