New ZealandNew measles cases: 'Escalating national risk', possible undetected community transmissionOfficials are tracing locations visited while the cases were infectious.21 Oct 05:15 AM
New ZealandMan strangled woman over rent dispute before threatening to burn down houseMathew Linch was then on bail when he tried to pull her out of a car by her arms.21 Oct 04:00 AM
LifestyleShe's 18 years old, and she could lift you: Meet NZ's newest champion weightlifterHow a kid from Nelson became one of the strongest teens in New Zealand.21 Oct 04:00 AM
All BlacksHow Reuben Thorne found his second act beyond the All BlacksHis Christchurch venue hosts live bands and DJs under the Sydenham bridge.21 Oct 03:27 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
ChristchurchBrazen bunny heist: Six rabbits stolen from farm park in a fortnight; security beefed upRubio, Ruby and Midnight were taken from their enclosures last night. 21 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandInjuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without powerMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandTrucks topple on state highways as gales blow: Trucking Association says to plan trips carefully'Make sure you try and plan for the conditions,' says Trucking Association. 21 Oct 02:24 AM
New ZealandFourteen fire crews respond to Kaikōura hedge fireCrews were alerted to the Hāpuku fire shortly after 1.30pm.21 Oct 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNathan LimmNathan Limm: Why the Silver Ferns witch-hunt must endOPINION: The Silver Ferns players have been thrown under the bus, writes Nathan Limm.20 Oct 10:28 PM
ChristchurchNational MP 'pretty disappointed' after rock thrown through car windowThe Waimakariri MP has represented his electorate for 11 years.20 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandSalvaging ironbark - a wood as hard as steelSteve Evans uses Lyttleton wharves' timber damaged after the Canterbury quakes.20 Oct 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFinal Torpedo7 stores to close as retailer moves to online-onlyAll stores will be open over summer before transitioning by February 2026 to The Outlet.20 Oct 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAlliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processorAround $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.20 Oct 08:37 PM
CrimeMan accused of murdering Dunedin man to face trial in 2027Police said Aneli Helu Katea and the accused knew each other.20 Oct 08:16 PM
New ZealandSix60 launch new summer festival in MatakanaThe line-up features artists including Yelawolf, Tash Sultana and Tami Neilson.20 Oct 07:00 PM
TravelRide across Australia by rail: The Indian Pacific’s coast-to-coast journeyThe Indian Pacific links Sydney and Perth on a 4352km coast-to-coast route.20 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisFive questions from Kiwis victory over SamoaWhat we learned as the Kiwis beat Samoa to open the 2025 Pacific Championships.20 Oct 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBlow to $1.4b transport upgrade as benefits shrink after fresh delaysThe value of the Govt’s delayed National Ticketing Solution has fallen significantly.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldWhy ‘the key to a two-state solution’ is languishing in an Israeli jailFive prisoners claim guards beat Marwan Barghouti unconscious on September 14. 20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Potential regional disaster': Chilling Mt Taranaki eruption predictionThe project looks at what would happen if the volcano erupted.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew measles case confirmed in Auckland linked to overseas travelThe latest case was separate from the recent cases in Northland and Queenstown.20 Oct 05:12 AM
New ZealandGisborne voter turnout hits 48% – above national averageThe region's turnout was higher than New Zealand's average of 39.4%.20 Oct 04:00 AM
Lifestyle30 under 30: Meet the Kiwi TikTok stars shaping culture onlineFrom food hacks to fashion, these young Kiwi creators are taking NZ to the world.20 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
ChristchurchWatch: Blue whale wows cruise passengers in rare sightingOnly two such whale sightings have happened since the business launched 21 years ago.19 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandWeather: Road reopens after high winds topple truck's trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway Gusts up to 130km/h are hitting the Canterbury High Country today.19 Oct 09:20 PM
EntertainmentFat Freddy's Drop plan NZ shows, global return dedicated to Mu's legacyThe tour honours late founder Chris 'Mu' Faiumu, who died in July, aged 57.19 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandRare blue whale sighting for passengers on board a dolphin spotting cruise in Akaroa HarbourPassengers on board an Akaroa Dolphins boat were treated to a rare and unexpected whale sighting. Video / Sinclair LannucciWatch19 Oct 08:58 PM
New ZealandCyclist’s plea after driver jailed for hit-and-run attackMark Weston says he still lives in constant pain and cannot return to work.19 Oct 07:32 PM
Herald NOWChristchurch mourns sand artist; Blue Whale sighted in AkaroaNewstalk ZB South Island News Director, Claire Sherwood reports on a sand artist’s legacy and an extraordinary marine visitor. Video / Herald NowWatch19 Oct 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleRadio's Sam Wallace: Getting a hair transplant was worth it'Oh, my hair’s fallen out. Why not get it fixed?'19 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandRecord season for toroa chicks at Otago colonyCooler summer weather and incubator care helped more chicks survive to fly.19 Oct 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognitionWhangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.19 Oct 05:23 PM
