New Zealand538 votes to 2: The little South Island town fighting against a drive-through liquor storeLake Hāwea, home to about 2300 people, currently has no dedicated liquor store.24 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Mood of the BoardroomHousing lift ahead: $5m foreign buyers expected to fuel market activity'More confidence is starting to brew in the economy with interest rates coming down.'23 Sep 04:59 PM
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
PremiumPremiumCrime'Unthinkable' acts: The inside story of how a child-killing mum was brought to justiceThe mother's story shifted significantly in the seven years since Minu and Yuna's deaths.23 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandEconomists weigh the Government's handling of recession painConstruction activity has plunged 18% since June 2023.22 Sep 09:39 PM
New Zealand'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Golf'Dream opportunity': NZ Open winner to earn direct route to The OpenAustralian Ryan Peake earned his Open debut by winning this year’s event.22 Sep 09:30 AM
New ZealandSouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandToy car collection nets family nearly $100k at auctionMore than 740 lots went under the hammer in Dunedin from a late Invercargill collector.22 Sep 01:21 AM
AucklandWatch: 'It's not a race' - Luxon defends pace on NZ recognising Palestinian stateBritain, Australia and Canada took the step to recognise statehood overnight.21 Sep 08:59 PM
New ZealandWhale dies after stranding on Dunedin beachDoC staff say the whale showed signs of malnutrition and sickness.21 Sep 01:25 AM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and WellingtonStrong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.20 Sep 10:34 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: What’s new from WOW to WILDFive activities that will pack your weekend.20 Sep 05:48 PM
NPCOtago mount major comeback for Ranfurly Shield win over CanterburyTrailing by as much as 15 points, the challengers took the lead in the 66th minute.20 Sep 06:15 AM
Auckland'It's just too much': Residents in new suburb complain of 22 speed humpsAuckland Transport says Fulton Hogan chose most of the raised speed tables.20 Sep 12:40 AM
KahuBirthday surprise as Air NZ delivers first full te reo Māori flightCabin crew lead te reo Māori flight with waiata, trivia and wit.19 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Lifetime contract': Black Ferns midfielder reveals big life update after injury heartbreak The 26-year-old was ruled out of the World Cup with a shoulder injury.19 Sep 05:51 AM
Black Ferns'Trust our systems': The key area Black Ferns need to address in semifinalOf the four teams remaining in the competition, the Black Ferns are the most penalised. 19 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandSupermarket could face $200k fine after failing to control rat infestationThe store shut for 18 days in February 2024 after rodents were found inside.19 Sep 01:05 AM
SportKiwi rowers take on new mixed events at World Championships in ShanghaiFor the first time mixed crews will race at the World Championships in Shanghai.18 Sep 11:53 PM
New Zealand'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM
Black Ferns'Strength to strength': Where the Black Ferns have improved since Canada defeatThe Black Ferns have not lost a World Cup knockout match since 1991.18 Sep 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Herald’s annual awardsCovering the latest developments in schools rugby.18 Sep 07:31 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns injury blow for World Cup semifinalThe Black Ferns side to face Canada on Saturday has been announced.17 Sep 05:58 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland massacre: Child survivor’s harrowing 111 call revealed in podcastIn May 1992, Brian Schlaepfer killed six family members in South Auckland.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Funding switch': Where the $100 foreign tourist levy is really goingEnvironmental groups say more of the IVL revenue should go towards protecting nature.17 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandKids feel like Super Rugby stars at NZ’s biggest junior rugby festival120 teams and more than 10,000 supporters are expected to attend.16 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech Insider: Kami founders open chequebook for NZ start-ups, Wellumio crowdfunds for portable stroke detectorEducation tech founders pay it forward by helping the next generation of start-ups.16 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandWild Wednesday: Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain charge northGusts in the Canterbury high country could climb to 130km/h today.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEggs return to shelves after bird flu forced farm's 200,000 chicken cullA strain of avian influenza was discovered at a Mainland Poultry farm in Otago last year.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyAuckland ed tech start-up buys UK firm with 20 million usersThe Auckland start-up was itself recently the subject of a $289m buyout.16 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelHow a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention'It’s one of the best places in the world to see the stars.'16 Sep 06:14 AM
