New ZealandWeather whiplash: Northland soaked with 299% of normal January rainSome of Northland's east coast areas measured six or seven times their usual January rain.14 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland teen’s standout effort wins top Blue Light life skills awardBlue Light has run these NZ Defence Force camps for 14 years nationwide.13 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Painful recovery': Mount businesses call for urgent financial helpTwo owners call for more council and government support.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree long marriages, one big question: What really makes love last?Their stories span sneaky pub visits, cruise ship courtships and shared grief.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSafety fears and $100-a-week bills: Why Health NZ parked its hospital fees planLeaked documents show staff warned 'market rate' fees would punish workers.13 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Seems unconscionable’: Coroner scathing of NZDF delays after elite soldier's training deathThe inquest heard NZDF has still not finished a key safety training manual.13 Feb 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Good luck': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaipara-Rodney breakaway pitchThe plan would merge North Rodney’s 50,000 people with Kaipara’s 30,000.13 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The $1b LNG gamble that could cost Luxon his low-tax brand and his jobOPINION: If he truly believes it's the answer, he could have handled the politics better.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmy training boss grilled over fatal NZSAS fall - and the critical report he did not readColonel Paul Hayward admitted at the inquest he had not read a key 2021 WorkSafe report.12 Feb 06:36 AM
New ZealandHapū ‘horrified’ by digger works on Northland beach; council investigatingNRC officers halted the 10 to 15 tonne digger after three complaints.12 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandFuel boost: Marsden Point tank to store jet fuel for 10,000 flightsThe $30m restored tank will more than double Z Energy's private jet fuel storage.12 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleA rose bouquet now costs $240. Here are 12 alternatives for Valentine's (that are just as good)A dozen romantic ideas that cost less than 12 premium red roses.11 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 33 bronze whaler sharks filmed cruising shallows off North Island seaside communityA Mangawhai photographer captured the stunning footage from his drone. 11 Feb 07:55 PM
Herald NOWSupercity split up? Kaipara's bold breakaway plan | Herald NOWA proposal from Kaipara District aims to break away from amalgamation plans, Susan Botting reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 06:30 PM
Herald NOWSpectacular shark sighting in Northland | Herald NOWPhotographer Andy Bruce captured a group of bronze whalers cruising along the Mangawhai Bar. Video / Andy BruceWatch11 Feb 06:27 PM
New ZealandNorthland ambulance demand up as 111 calls hit more than 90 a dayFalls, chest pain and loneliness fuel record ambulance demand in Northland.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Inside the moment US Black Hawk night drill left decorated NZSAS soldier deadInquest told NZDF failed to follow normal risk management in NZSAS fatality.11 Feb 05:27 AM
New ZealandCause of school bus fire in Northland revealedNineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire on Monday afternoon.11 Feb 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSchism: Rebel RSA clubs thwarted as High Court backs RSA leaders in bitter feudIt was the gnarliest, ugliest battle seen for years in the RSA movement.10 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandFamily devastated after watchdog finds no one liable for dad’s death after pharmacy errorThey believe the overdose triggered the heart attack that killed him.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North Mayor shuts down rumour after councillor’s 'false' MP candidacy claim Tepania plans to pursue a Doctor of Education after his current mayoral term.10 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandParents hail 'hero' driver after school bus bursts into flames, investigation launchedThe 19 children escaped through a side exit after the bus doors failed.10 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCause of school bus blaze in Mangawhai still unknownNineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire yesterday afternoon. 10 Feb 01:20 AM
New ZealandYoung mum who turned ovarian cancer battle into campaign dies aged 35Ruby Smith donated her cancer journey song to the Ovarian Cancer Foundation NZ.09 Feb 04:10 PM
New ZealandDirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in NorthlandThe boy’s father, 22, now faces child welfare and driving charges.09 Feb 07:34 AM
New ZealandSuper City split? Kaipara-Rodney breakaway council idea floatedThe new unitary authority would take over district and regional functions.09 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Girl says main door wouldn't open as students fled school bus blazeNineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire safely.09 Feb 04:47 AM
PoliticsHung Parliament predicted, cost of living increases as priority issue in latest poll The polls remain tight on who will win this year's general election.09 Feb 04:16 AM
New Zealand‘The recruitment industry hasn’t advanced’: Sisters launch new job platformYou Will Find aims to end ‘soul-sucking’ applications for desperate jobseekers.08 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandFar North pensioner left $700 out of pocket as council rebate delays drag onMore than 3000 Far North residents are reportedly awaiting rebates.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat caused last month's hospital IT outageThe southern outage on January 13 took out systems doctors and nurses need.07 Feb 08:57 PM
New Zealand'I had to stay alive for 10 days': Midwife’s ordeal shows strain on heart careShe spent 10 days at home fearing another attack while awaiting surgery.07 Feb 04:00 PM
ChristchurchSewage makes four popular Canterbury bays unsafe for swimmingResidents are urged to avoid swimming and other water activities there.07 Feb 05:46 AM
New ZealandNorthland ADHD fears: ‘Changing legislation doesn’t magically produce capacity’GPs can now diagnose and treat ADHD if they undergo training. 07 Feb 02:00 AM