PremiumPremiumBusinessTough economy hits Chorus resultPost-fibre build restructure sees 30 layoffs, likely more to come.23 Feb 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZUnderground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandParole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prisonPaiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.21 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Staff it appropriately’: Call for review after major North Auckland fireThe union is requesting a review of firefighting response in dense areas.21 Feb 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: We will know this week whether the Crusaders are backOPINION: Six talking points heading into the second round of Super Rugby Pacific.20 Feb 05:07 PM
CrimeIndecency case: Young woman’s courage brings down prominent Ngāpuhi leaderJudge Bayley criticised Tau's stance, noting his 40 prior convictions.20 Feb 04:00 PM
RacingPivotal Ten gets chance to shine in NZ’s richest raceSouthlander will be running for glory under northern lights in March.19 Feb 05:27 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderWell-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on wayPolitical editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.19 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandSouth Island farmers move to flexible milkingDairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from policeThe idle devices may be located in your area.14 Feb 04:07 AM
New Zealand‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in TaurangaThe choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.14 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandTakahē release to boost wild populationThe bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.13 Feb 02:20 AM
New ZealandClutha siege death: Armed offender involved in previous stand-off with policeFarm worker named after being found dead following armed standoff. 13 Feb 01:06 AM
New Zealand‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic raceGisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.12 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandArmed stand-off over: Man found dead It's understood the man was wanted over a series of firearms offences. 12 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandHusband charged with murder over Lake Hāwea deathKaren White was killed in March 2024 and her husband has now been charged with murder.11 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandMan, 61, charged with murder after woman’s death in Lake HāweaA man has been charged with murdering a 60-year-old Invercargill woman.11 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandCall for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua councilThe ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.11 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
New ZealandPolice rescue three men missing overnight in Waikaia River rafting ordealPolice were alerted after the trio didn't arrive at a designated pick-up point.09 Feb 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Bit of a shock': Self-shedding ram sells for $24,500It was the top price for a ram throughout the North and South Islands this year.05 Feb 05:01 PM
New Zealand‘Safe, effective and affordable’: New health minister backs fluoridation stanceCouncil will make a decision soon on whether to turn on the fluoride taps on March 28.05 Feb 04:02 PM
New Zealand‘Rich Māori culture’: Rotorua to host major indigenous health conferenceOver 600 health professionals, researchers, clinicians, advocates and families will visit.04 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMeteorite over South Island causes massive sonic boomCloud cover prevented pinpointing the meteorite's exact location.01 Feb 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession planSusan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandMDMA disguised as dodgy-looking crockery smashes 'sophisticated' drug operationPolice swoop after package declared to be dining plates was actually plate-shaped MDMA.31 Jan 07:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Over $400 a month’: Economists see mortgage savings boost to economy in 2025Two economists have crunched the numbers on mortgage costs in 2025 and the news is good.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTen helicopters join battle to control 1200ha blaze near Tiwai PtTiwai Bridge is closed to all traffic except fire crews and smelter staff.30 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandFour helicopters join battle to control 120ha blaze near Tiwai PointNo structures are affected, but people should avoid the area.29 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandThai woman named as person killed in Southland crashTwo people were critically injured following the two-vehicle crash.27 Jan 06:43 AM
Agribusiness‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandTwo critically injured after state highway crash near Winton, SouthlandAccident has closed part of SH6 and a traffic detour is in place.21 Jan 06:50 AM
New Zealand‘He wasn’t going anywhere': Elite cyclists' high-speed chase to collar bike thiefProfessional cyclists took off after a $15k road bike was allegedly pinched. 20 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandElite cyclists chase down bike thief The thief attempted to pilfer the road bike from under the resting elite cyclists' noses.19 Jan 07:43 PM
