New Zealand‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar projectDr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.10 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'It’s gutting for all of us': Detective on never finding murder victim's bodyAnaru Moana vanished hours after his mother Tina died from cancer.06 Nov 02:38 AM
New ZealandDeadly revenge: Three men found guilty of murder after $60k meth theftThe Crown said the killing followed a $60,000 meth and cash theft in Oamaru.05 Nov 10:57 PM
New ZealandSevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployed28 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt Ruapehu07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Senseless act': Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage of 'suspicious vehicle activity' sought07 Oct 06:22 AM
New ZealandShot out of a tree, bashed and dumped in a river: Murder trial hears startling claims30 Sep 04:41 AM
New ZealandNew initiative to address training barriers for rural and Pacific workersProject Fetu is launched as primary industry manufacturers in regional areas downsize.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandEmergency services respond to serious crash involving motorcycle in ŌamaruEmergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash off a busy Ōamaru road.16 Sep 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy a young farmer plays the bagpipes at a South island sheep musterJack Boon played the pipes at school and in competitions. Now he plays to the farm dogs.23 Aug 10:00 PM
EntertainmentMoa revival: The ambitious plan to resurrect NZ's giant birdMoa were dominant in NZ for 50 million years before humans arrived.21 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The unstoppable move south': Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams, top screen CEO on the South Island's lure85,000-plus North Islanders moved south in 5 years to 2023 – Stats NZ digs into the data.18 Aug 08:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich listers most people have never heard ofThe Richardson Group's wealth was reported at $600 million this year.16 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandPhotos released of ‘horrifying’ sea lion killings, as DOC seeks ‘callous’ killersShootings bring total to five sea lions deliberately killed this year.11 Aug 08:42 PM
CrimeKilling of sea lions part of 'unprecedented' spate; six slaughtered in past year If caught, the offenders face up to two years in jail and/or a fine of up to $250k.10 Aug 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Senseless acts of cruelty': Endangered sea lions fatally shot in Waitaki RiverTwo of the sealions were found dead and the third had to be euthanised.10 Aug 07:33 AM
New ZealandGisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Looks like a boy racer burnout circle': Council's new logo saga sparks backlashThe abstract logo resembles a lower-case 'a' and incorporates several symbolisms. 08 Aug 10:29 PM
New Zealand'I had no right to do what I did': Man who killed falsely accused 'abuser' released from jailPeter Holmes lured Jamie Ellis away from a party, then helped beat him to death. 31 Jul 02:15 AM
New Zealand'I'm so proud': Teen's $48k scholarships pave way to universityTearohanui Chellew, 18, secured two scholarships totalling $48,000.24 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debateAgribusiness & Trade: The dilemma of consensus among farmers on policy decisions.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Too young, too soon': Promising student dies in crash returning to uniTessa Sheild, 20, died after being injured in a crash near Moeraki Boulders on Sunday.17 Jul 02:31 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after crashes in Palmerston North and DunedinPolice were called to the Palmerston North crash at 7.30pm last night.14 Jul 09:44 PM
ChristchurchGlass, metal and plastic found in stomach of a little blue penguin“I’ve never seen things like that inside a penguin’s stomach."14 Jul 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandNew KiwiRail director linked to firm that donated $20k to NZ FirstDynes Transport received an $8 million Govt loan for a transport hub in Mosgiel.09 Jul 01:17 AM
Racing'Good horse on his day': Key runners ready as premiership race heats upLove Leigh, a former northern filly, will debut for Dennis in a 1200m race at Ashburton.02 Jul 04:55 PM
TravelKiwi chef reveals most surprising foodie region in Aotearoa The chef chats to Herald Travel about unforgettable foodie experiences in Aotearoa.21 Jun 06:00 PM
Education'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV compForty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.18 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandCampervan, bus involved in crash in Tekapo, major road shutCrews from Tekapo, Twizel, and Ōmarama are attending the incident.17 Jun 10:51 PM
