New Zealand'Significant': Red wind warning issued for CanterburyWind gusts could reach 140km/h, strong enough to damage property and trees.19 Sep 11:22 PM
New ZealandGang members jailed after Southland drive-by shootings and assaultsSentences ranged from three years and four months to six years in prison.19 Sep 07:14 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Herald’s annual awardsCovering the latest developments in schools rugby.18 Sep 07:31 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Jet services return to Hamilton with new Christchurch link after 25 yearsThe new service will add 25,000 extra seats between Hamilton and Christchurch.18 Sep 07:20 AM
BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksRanked: Every All Blacks v Springboks test match ever playedRanking all 108 test matches played between the All Blacks and the Springboks.16 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandMissing evacuation mapping a threat to SouthlandSouthland still lacks full evacuation maps despite recent tsunami alerts.15 Sep 10:45 PM
BusinessWellington slumps to bottom of economic scorecardBay of Plenty, Southland, Central Lakes District top ASB's list. 14 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
New Zealand'It gives me a lot of confidence': Teen finds strength in taiaha trainingClass sizes have tripled in a year, drawing Māori and Pākehā aged 6 to 60.14 Sep 11:28 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Celebrate culture, cuisine and cycling across New ZealandSpring brings festivals, food, art and wine experiences.13 Sep 06:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after wind gusts force full closure, thunderstorm threat loomsTraffic backed up after the bridge was closed at 2.30pm. 13 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandSevere winds and thunderstorms set to batter parts of NZ this weekendMetService warns gusts could reach 110km/h alongside heavy rain.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlood risk: Wild weather pummels Auckland commuters with heavy rain, thunderstorms Thunderstorms could bring 25mm downpours and gusts of up to 80km/h today.11 Sep 07:38 PM
Wellington‘Fearless and cheeky’: Hundreds farewell 22-year-old who died suddenly in his sleepJonas Lindsay's preliminary post-mortem examination results are unclear.11 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and thunderstorms to lash upper north, threatening commutersHeavy rain watches are in place for Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.11 Sep 01:57 AM
ChristchurchOne person dead after after two-vehicle crash near InvercargillEmergency services responded to the crash near Kew Rd about 6am.11 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyHow Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top FourAuckland provides 10 of the 26 players named in the New Zealand Schools squad.10 Sep 10:01 PM
New ZealandBluff Highway closed, serious injuries after two-vehicle crash near InvercargillThe two-car crash happened at the intersection with Kew Rd around 6am.10 Sep 09:37 PM
New Zealand'A huge heart': Support floods in for young rugby player after student flat roof fallJayden Broome, 19, slipped and fell while climbing on a roof to take a photo with friends.10 Sep 09:02 PM
Silver Ferns'Unable to resolve issues': Netball NZ stands down Silver Ferns coachDame Noeline Taurua has been stood down for the Taini Jamison Series against South Africa.10 Sep 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGas, low hydro, weigh on NZ wholesale electricity marketWholesale electricity is trading near $200/MWh, up on the long-term winter average.10 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandTalented young rugby player in critical condition after two-storey fallJayden Broome, 19, slipped and fell while climbing on to a flat on Castle St, Dunedin.10 Sep 03:53 AM
New ZealandFrom car yard to courtroom: Dealer sentenced over 'significant' Clean Car rebate fraudHamish Gardyne falsely claimed rebates on 119 Nissan Leafs in early 2023. 10 Sep 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNavigating the Auckland 1A rugby 'media ban': A tale of two schoolsAuckland’s 1A media ban contrasts with schools’ active social media use.10 Sep 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksPicking the All Blacks side: Back three in the spotlight as Razor weighs reshuffleThe back three could be reshuffled as Scott Robertson seeks successive wins over the Boks.10 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandWoman denies dangerous driving after 3yo boy killed in New Year's Day driveway tragedy The woman was also charged with injuring another child in the same incident.10 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandNZ's newest millionaires celebrate Lotto win with KFC lunchThe couple has plenty of ideas about where the money would be best put. 09 Sep 02:19 AM
New ZealandWestern Australia sheep tour sparks new thinking for Kiwi farmersNew technology and declining sheep numbers were of interest to the Kiwi farmers on tour.08 Sep 11:04 PM
EntertainmentSee you soon, Aotearoa!: The Chase star returns for charity quiz nightsTake on The Chase quiz whiz Shaun Wallace, when ‘the Dark Destroyer’ tours NZ in November.08 Sep 09:46 PM
New ZealandWet and windy weather forecast to move up the country this weekNorthland will likely get prolonged periods of showers and rain later in the week. 08 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonCommunity in mourning as 22-year-old dies in his sleep, cause unknownJonas Lindsay died suddenly, with preliminary post-mortem results unclear.07 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandNZ's newest millionaire yet to claim prize from last night's Lotto drawThe $1 million winning ticket was sold at a Four Square supermarket.06 Sep 11:11 PM
NPCShortest Ranfurly Shield reign ever: Canterbury beat SouthlandSouthland's tenure lasted just six days and is the shortest in the trophy's 121 years.06 Sep 05:54 AM
