New ZealandReal Life: Mayor Sophie Barker on turning Dunedin into 'premier destination''We've got an amazing city – we just need to work in partnership.'03 Nov 05:14 PM
New ZealandWhy the debate over fireworks gets louder every yearSPCA says up to 75% of cats and dogs are frightened by fireworks.03 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Who would volunteer to fight forest fires?OPINION: Land for forestry is inevitably near small communities, with few resources.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A lesson to us all': Teen's tragic death followed online grooming and exposure to pornThe coroner warned NZ’s youth mental health system lacks acute capacity.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWind, heat and fire risk could spoil Guy Fawkes funTemperatures could hit 27C in Christchurch and Hastings later this week.03 Nov 06:38 AM
EntertainmentWatch: How well does the Dark Destroyer know The Chase?While pretty clued up on most things, Shaun Wallace does have an 'Achilles heel'.03 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Wanted to be a nerd': Physio looked up files on victims of crime and organ donors None of the 48 patient files he looked at were, or ever would be, his patients. 03 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket inches upward as investors bet on brighter 2026The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,556.3, up up 7.98 points or 0.06%.03 Nov 05:27 AM
WellingtonCouncil finally discloses $207m lease for new HQ after watchdog investigatesDetails of the deal for the former Datacom building were initially kept secret.03 Nov 05:23 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailCompany running two Stirling Sports outlets collapses amid tough retail climateThe director had been trying to sell the business for the past year.03 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandMan with more than 100 convictions sexually violated teen he met on SnapchatKelvin Williams served time for killing a man during a fight over some cigarettes.03 Nov 04:12 AM
New ZealandSouthland farmers rally after severe winds leave lasting damageOne dairy family lost two cow sheds and staff houses in the fierce winds.03 Nov 03:54 AM
Lifestyle'Uncomfortable': Norway's future queen speaks on life in SydneyThe 21-year-old royal is studying social science at the University of Sydney.03 Nov 02:53 AM
New ZealandCyclist seriously injured in SH6 crash at Gibbston, highway reopens after closureThe cyclist was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition after the collision.03 Nov 01:24 AM
RetailHow a small-town cafe became a top franchise success storyKelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.03 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandWoman found dead after failing to return from West Coast trampPolice were alerted early Saturday after the 27-year-old failed to return.03 Nov 12:25 AM
Christchurch31 guns seized in crackdown on illegal hunting networkShots fired near a Cheviot home in April sparked the police investigation.02 Nov 11:05 PM
ChristchurchHow grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills firesThe Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.02 Nov 10:25 PM
Travel newsAir NZ to launch new Pacific Islands routeIt comes as Christchurch's international capacity looks set to soar past pre-Covid levels.02 Nov 10:11 PM
New Zealand'We should welcome him': Luxon hoping Trump accepts invitation to visit as pair chat golf at ApecThe PM mixed and mingled with some of the world’s most powerful leaders at Apec. 02 Nov 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen FrancisHow Kiwis players rated in Pacific Championships win over TongaWho impressed and who struggled as the Kiwis beat Tonga to reach the Pacific Cup final.02 Nov 08:45 PM
ChristchurchWorker seriously injured in Christchurch workplace accidentHato Hone St John took one patient to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.02 Nov 08:31 PM
New Zealand'It was not safe:' Man killed in crash after ignoring friend's pleas not to drink and driveTachyon Hutt was four times over the legal limit and had cannabis in his system.02 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Hawaiian founder builds vibrant Kerikeri brand with Kaleo Christine Makaweo talks to Tom Raynel about her small fashion business Kaleo.02 Nov 08:00 PM
Lifestyle'These two girls had gotten so sick': A mother's warning about the reality of measles What it’s like when your child has measles - and a GP’s warning for families. 02 Nov 06:56 PM
Herald NOWSouth Island snapshot: The stories making headlines todayNewstalk ZB South Island News Director brings the region into focus.Watch02 Nov 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's our duty to protect those who need protectionNew Zealand’s measles immunity rate is just 82%, well below the 95% target.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrincipal claims ministry 'threatened' to withhold new classrooms over zoning stand-offThe ministry says zoning ensures every local child can attend their area school.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsForeshore and seabed: ‘Exhausted’ Sth Isl group sent back to court after customary rights winThe Government says MACA changes were not a decision made lightly. 02 Nov 04:00 PM
Auckland'It's very special': New women's record time set in Auckland Marathon for back-to back champBrigid Dennehy smashed the previous women's record by more than three minutes. 02 Nov 01:31 AM
PoliticsGovernment announces 140 new hospital bedsThey will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.02 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after rural Waikato crashTwo people remain in hospital with critical to serious injuries.02 Nov 01:03 AM
AnalysisBridget Tunnicliffe: Why Maddy Gordon creates headaches for Silver Ferns selectorsOPINION: The 25-year-old midcourter joins the Queensland Firebirds for the 2025 season.01 Nov 11:47 PM
