New Zealand'Irreplaceable views': Couple battle to subdivide lakeside section Neighbours argued more housing would erode the area's rural and scenic character.12 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings to linger across central NZ through weekendThe Tararua Range faces 52 hours of heavy rain under an orange warning.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials plot tougher rules for freedom campers in holiday hotspotsA new bylaw proposes a district's designated freedom camping sites jump from one to 15.08 Oct 06:53 PM
Herald NOWFreedom Camping in Flux: Surge Spurs Tighter RulesA surge in freedom campers has Central Otago councils proposing stricter bylaws. James Imlach joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss the impact on travellers and locals.Watch08 Oct 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractionsPlans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month. 06 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand50 years in TV news: The cameraman behind some of NZ's biggest storiesMike Fitzgerald covered the Gulf War, Cave Creek, Pike River, quakes, and terror attacks.05 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelInsider picks: Where Queenstown locals really eat, drink and shopPerky’s floating bar lets you bring your own takeaway to enjoy on Lake Whakatipu.04 Oct 06:37 PM
New ZealandBar scandal and ferry jump: New details of England's 2011 World Cup chaos in NZManu Tuilagi was arrested in Auckland after leaping off a ferry in his undies.04 Oct 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQueenstown artificial glowworm cave wins consentInfluencer couple changed their original scheme and will plant a native beech forest.02 Oct 09:52 PM
SportThe Wainuiomata truck driver whose perfect darts streak sealed a World Championship debutJonny Tata will become the 14th NZ representative at the PDC World Darts Championship.30 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandHighways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up countrySnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 09:58 PM
New ZealandNew measles cases in Northland linked to earlier infectionA Kerikeri High School play is now a listed location of interest for health officials.30 Sep 08:20 AM
New ZealandNew measles case linked to overseas travel detected in QueenstownIt is the second case in less than a week linked to overseas travel.29 Sep 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFirst look inside NZ’s biggest build-to-rent: Simplicity Living’s $225m Te ReiputaTe Reiputa (the whale tooth neck pendant) has five buildings of three to 11 storeys high.29 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ Jet: Husband-and-wife team get fast new GulfstreamJet-set couple say buying new aircraft was a big decision - but they're happy they did it.27 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyardsMarlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.26 Sep 05:00 PM
RetailHallenstein Glasson lifts profit 14% to $39.5m as Glassons Australia surgesGlassons Australia continues to be the standout performer, with profit growing 15.3%.25 Sep 10:50 PM
New ZealandSevere weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threatSnowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandWānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault chargesPolice allege more than $1m was taken through false cancer treatment claims.25 Sep 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Eric Murray's renovation success; former TV journo moves to real estate; NZ designer's royal connectionPlus a hospo power couple on a family rivalry and their new St Heliers hotspot.24 Sep 05:00 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
New ZealandSevere winds and flooding hit South Island as roads shut, truck rollsWellington schools remain open despite wind warnings of up to 120km/h.17 Sep 03:51 AM
