New Zealand'Block the pigs': Police brace for boy racer 'invasion' a year on from Levin violenceThe Police Minister, despite an event organiser's abuse, says his cops are ready to act. 30 May 06:17 AM
New Zealand'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper northCivil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.29 May 07:38 PM
New Zealand100km/h wind gusts: Rain, thunderstorms forecast for Auckland, NorthlandA strong wind watch has been issued for Northland from 3pm until 10pm.28 May 06:22 PM
New ZealandSevere weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likelyAnd there are warnings for other regions as a low-pressure system brings wild weather. 28 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandTūroa Ski Field amps up for winter seasonAfter a period of uncertainty, Tūroa Ski Field is ready for the 2025 season.28 May 01:03 AM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.27 May 05:00 PM
Travel news'Accidents happen': Trampers warned as winter weather sets inFour of the Great Walks should only be attempted by experienced trampers, MSC advises. 27 May 06:37 AM
Travel'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 yearsThe 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.27 May 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZToday will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.26 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandFrom prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'26 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in NorthlandMetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.26 May 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Just hoping I'd get home': Passenger describes aborted landing on bumpy flightBumpy flight for basketball boss: 'This one was one of the worst'.26 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.26 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North IslandWild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.25 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW: How to watch - what you need to knowThe new video streaming show will be available on the NZ Herald website and YouTube. 25 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandFive players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.25 May 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Checks on substandard rentals long overdue OPINION: Inspectors made surprise visits to Dunedin's student flats this week.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRegional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarterAlmost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.23 May 12:18 AM
New ZealandBudget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roadsThe Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.22 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandFive players win almost $60k each in Lotto Second Division - where were tickets sold?First Division Powerball was struck - the winning ticket taking home $17.2 million.21 May 05:00 PM
Property'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'19 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain hits Auckland with possible thunderstorms forecast tonightA severe thunderstorm watch is forecast for Auckland until early tomorrow morning.18 May 06:03 AM
New ZealandWet, windy weather conditions forecast for South Island Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued for the west of the South Island.15 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandLucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second DivisionFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.15 May 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drugExperts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.11 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandEighteen Lotto players win over $19k each – where tickets were soldTwo players shared the First Division prize, snagging $500,000 each.11 May 04:29 AM
Employment'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were goneNow Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.11 May 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Our high airfare curse is one of economics not competitionEighty percent of New Zealand's land is uninhabited.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regionsHomes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: $10 million draw not struck, two players win $500,000Check your tickets - are you $500,000 richer10 May 08:02 AM
New ZealandExclusive photos: Mark Lundy seen in community after 23 years' jailThe Herald spotted a bespectacled Lundy in an oversized hoodie, trackpants and jandals.08 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandTen Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were soldFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.07 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer? Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.07 May 08:21 AM
EnergyMajor power cables linking North, South Islands near end of life, $1.4b replacement mootedTranspower is proposing several upgrades to be done at the same time.07 May 01:41 AM
