New ZealandThree injured, road closed following serious Gore crashThe accident was between a car and truck and trailer unit.13 Feb 08:00 PM
Super RugbyHighlanders stun All Blacks-laden Crusaders in Joseph's fairy-tale openerA 40m Cam Millar penalty in the dying minutes sealed the 25-23 upset.13 Feb 08:21 AM
New ZealandThe Country at Southern Field DaysLuxon, D. Fagan, Bryce McKenzie, Bruce Weir, Vanessa Winning, Simon Beamish, Hamish McKay.13 Feb 01:50 AM
New ZealandDamian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan welcome first childThe couple had only gone public with the pregnancy on Instagram in October.12 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam NapierThe team looming as Super Rugby's big moversThe Chiefs boast unrivalled depth as they chase a title defence.12 Feb 04:01 AM
New ZealandTrixie, Scout, Trevor, Gordon, or Finn? Gore's iconic brown trout statue needs a name | Herald NOWVoting is open to officially name Gore's trout, Gore Mayor Ben Bell joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch11 Feb 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSpecialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it openThe Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby Selections: Which All Blacks are being rested for opening round?Many new faces feature as the the Super Rugby teams have been named.11 Feb 03:01 AM
Super RugbyStar All Blacks lock ruled out of entire Highlanders seasonFabian Holland will also miss the All Blacks' three tests at home in July.11 Feb 02:57 AM
New Zealand'Out of character': Police hold serious concerns for missing Southland farmer Kevin Belling, 62, was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on January 9.11 Feb 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism'Trading its head off': Queenstown hotel set for major upgrade as high-end tourist demand surgesIHG says Queenstown leisure demand has the hotel running near 90% most of the year.10 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: What the new All Blacks coach will want to see in Super RugbyWill Jordan's progress at fullback is pivotal to fixing the aerial issues.10 Feb 01:25 AM
New ZealandCoroner’s findings released after Highlanders star found dead in his bed aged 25Connor Garden-Bachop retired for the night 'well and happy' on June 16, 2024.09 Feb 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Surreal': Thomas Slee wins Otago Southland Young Farmer finalSlee, 28, a dairy farmer from Nightcaps, is now prepping for the grand final in July.09 Feb 02:05 AM
CrimePolice rule out foul play after early morning Southland car fireThe fire broke out on Dunsdale Valley Road near Hedgehope at about 6.15am.08 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandMan dies trying to detonate old explosives as coroner calls for clearer guidanceThe coroner found that NZDF bomb squad advice could have prevented the fatal blast.08 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyFull Super Rugby draw and results for 2026All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign.07 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandWhat caused last month's hospital IT outageThe southern outage on January 13 took out systems doctors and nurses need.07 Feb 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleUltraviolet candyfloss and quail hearts: The NZ show taking food TV to extremesThe Queenstown-filmed series pits 10 top local chefs in a no-rules food art arena.07 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Why this year could be the All Blacks' most brutal test yetOPINION: There's never been a tougher start for a new All Black coach. 07 Feb 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: NZ Rugby faces delicate race to free next All Blacks coach from club dealsOPINION: NZR will get their man – that’s not in doubt – but 'when?' is the key question.05 Feb 05:45 PM
Super RugbyRookie to leader: All Blacks breakout star wrestles with senior statusFabian Holland returns for 2026 as World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year.04 Feb 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Distressing event': Man charged with murder after woman found dead in CluthaEmergency services were called to a home on Adams Flat Rd in Crichton on January 23.04 Feb 06:11 AM
New Zealand'Very unusual': Fears grow for Southland farmer missing for almost a monthLast weekend, police focused intensive searches on his Caesar Rd property.03 Feb 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandGuests evacuated after large blaze at luxury Fiordland LodgeFirefighters were called to the lodge on the Te Anau Milford Highway late last night.31 Jan 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksOpinion: Why Dave Rennie is the compelling choice to lead the All Blacks nextNZ Rugby should do everything in its power to convince Rennie to coach the All Blacks.30 Jan 02:01 AM
AucklandPapatoetoe Action Team seeks re-election after claims of ballot fraudVoting in the fresh Papatoetoe local board election runs until April 9.29 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandInsurer expecting $50m in payouts from October stormIt's the second-most number of claims for an event in FMG's 120-year history. 28 Jan 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Joseph, Rennie and Foster could recreate All Blacks coaching dream teamOPINION: NZR to only invite Kiwis to apply who have led test sides like Japan or Ireland.27 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandMagpies front-row rock to try rugby in the UKPouri Rakete-Stones is off to England, but could be back to front up with the Magpies.26 Jan 04:00 PM
All Blacks'Significant interest': NZR defends narrow criteria for next All Blacks coachCandidates must have test experience, and be New Zealanders.26 Jan 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksThe contenders who fit NZR's All Blacks coaching criteriaNZ Rugby now want an All Blacks coach with proven test head-coaching time.26 Jan 01:59 AM
SportKate Heffernan’s brave leap into Super NetballShe is one of nine Silver Ferns in this season’s Suncorp Super Netball league.24 Jan 08:05 PM
