PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young's Minister rankings: The stars, the second-rate and those on noticeThree ministers excel and three ministers are on notice to improve. 29 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry services cancelled as wintry weather brings large swells, snow and stormsFerry services are cancelled for Cook Strait due to 7m swells.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.29 Apr 09:09 AM
New ZealandFrom church hymns to country hits: The rise of TheWesternGuide Aaron Pulemagafa found success with songs 'Pe Moni Ea' and 'Siva Mai'.29 Apr 08:55 AM
Entertainment'Flawed, searching, naive, brave': Marlon Williams bares his soul in new documentaryKiwi singer talks to the Herald from the red carpet premiere of Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds.29 Apr 08:22 AM
WorldWho is Mark Carney? The finance expert now leading Canada as PMMark Carney's Liberal Party won Canada’s election this week.29 Apr 07:23 AM
Crime'I could see my lifeless body': Woman recalls moment ex allegedly held her underwater She is one of five women the man, who is now on trial, allegedly abused over 15 years.29 Apr 07:03 AM
WorldMarks & Spencer left with empty shelves amid cyber attack falloutRetailer is grappling with the fallout from a cyber attack which has lasted over a week.29 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' riskA probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.29 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandPolice making 'urgent inquiries' after man found in Queenstown street in a critical conditionThe 33-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition. 29 Apr 02:36 AM
New ZealandCould Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find outIf feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.29 Apr 02:31 AM
CrimeWife attacked husband with Parkinson's before stabbing herselfHe struggled to disarm his wife during the confrontation but triggered a St John alarm.29 Apr 02:18 AM
New ZealandSevere thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits southTemps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight. 29 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answersParole Board and Corrections have reviewed how Joseph Brider was managed. 29 Apr 01:49 AM
Energy'Milestone' solar farm: Genesis powers 13,000 homes with new siteGenesis says its new solar farm will produce enough power to supply Ashburton.29 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSportDartitis: When a darts player can't throw a dartFreezing up on the oche even happens to the champions. 28 Apr 11:03 PM
OpinionOpinion: The role of karakia in modern New ZealandThe University of Otago includes karakia in meetings for cultural safety.28 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island couple celebrate 'mind-boggling' $23m Lotto win with fish and chips on beach'I just blurted it out – we’ve won 23.3 million dollars!'28 Apr 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this yearThe unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.28 Apr 09:15 PM
TechnologyTech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fundPLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.28 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Travel newsPlan your dream vacation with these travel dealsReady-made getaways available on a discounted price.28 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandShould Juliana Herrera have been warned about paroled rapist neighbour? Coroner to decideCoroner probes murder of woman by rapist released on parole just 72 days earlier.28 Apr 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Coward' father who killed son, 6, in fiery crash freed from prison Niklas Gebhardt was jailed in 2022 after being convicted of manslaughter. 28 Apr 03:47 AM
CrimeJailed rapist takes his sexsomnia defence to the Supreme CourtDamin Cook claimed he was asleep when he raped a woman at a party. 28 Apr 03:31 AM
New ZealandSticky situation: Ruru freed from notorious 'bird-catching tree'The bird was treated and cleaned at the Native Bird Recovery Centre.28 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after 'medical event' shuts down Christchurch poolSt John was notified at 9.49am today. 28 Apr 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded. 28 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandInquest begins for woman killed by recently paroled rapist neighbourJoseph Brider was released on parole just 72 days before he violated and murdered a woman.27 Apr 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans againOPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.27 Apr 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe NZ schools that produced the highest-achieving Cambridge exam studentsAnd hear from of our top scholars that ranked the best in the world. 27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan in coma after crash at Christchurch speedway eventA man is in an induced coma after a crash in Christchurch last night.27 Apr 05:16 AM
