New Zealand'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for droughtFarmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.25 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of vehicle seen leaving Masterton church firesPolice say they are following 'strong lines of enquiry'.25 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandPhil Twyford’s office targeted in rubbish dump, MP claims link to Destiny criticismBroken glass, takeaway wraps and rotting household rubbish blocked office entrance.25 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandArmed police cordon off road near Masterton following string of church firesWitnesses reported nine police cars racing through Carterton.23 Feb 02:23 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after man claims he lit Masterton church fires'I set fire to the seven churches. Seven stars, seven candles,' the man said in a video.22 Feb 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStudent flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ goneA Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year. 22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCourt again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fisheryThe judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.21 Feb 05:00 PM
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
