Politics‘Saving the taxpayer billions’: Peters reveals new ferries to replace ailing fleetWinston Peters will announce the next steps to replace ageing Interislander ferries.31 Mar 01:20 AM
New Zealand‘On track to deliver’: Peters on new Interislander ferry updatesThe new ferries are expected to be in operation by 2029.30 Mar 07:23 PM
TravelOpinion: Celebrity Edge offers a cruise adventure for young adultsThe all-inclusive package included diverse cuisines and unlimited cocktails.29 Mar 12:32 AM
New ZealandFarmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.26 Mar 01:19 AM
New Zealand‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile caseSue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.26 Mar 12:30 AM
Crime'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dadMarty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.22 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandGang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fightsGym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'18 Mar 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operationHe ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.18 Mar 09:40 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel newsNew Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winnersAn inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.17 Mar 05:00 PM
CrimePensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink drivingNow he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with councilCouple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.15 Mar 08:00 PM
Travel newsWrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depotThe tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.15 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellNicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shiftedIt never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.12 Mar 10:45 PM
CrimeKiller Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.12 Mar 02:00 AM
Kahu‘We are ready’: Te Matatini hosts respond to infrastructure concernsConcerns over infrastructure have been addressed in a decade of planning.09 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Miracle she’s alive’: Mum-of-two fighting for life after days trapped in car wreck The solo mum is in an induced coma, 'fighting to come back' to her boys, says friend. 09 Mar 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainableOPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Crime‘Love lost in violence’: Woman speaks of fear and betrayal after being raped by partner'He wanted sex so took it anyway. In that sense, there was particular cruelty.'07 Mar 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseOpinion: Fresh faces headline Labour reshuffle as Hipkins goes back to basicsOPINION: Party's changes show its renewed focus on Auckland.07 Mar 06:36 AM
New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
Politics'Respect and gratitude': Winston Peters woos jilted ferry builder with Korean War talkPeters paved things over with Hyundai by reminding them of New Zealand's wartime aid.06 Mar 04:54 AM
New Zealand Government’s iRex ferry cancellation costed at $300 million - for nowWinston Peters aims to have new rail-enabled ferries running by 2029.04 Mar 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishapDavid Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.03 Mar 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe hotels with the highest usage of power, water and wasteHotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandMan denies murdering Nelson police officer Lyn FlemingIn court this morning, man admits driving charges. 27 Feb 08:48 PM
New Zealand‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteerTracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.26 Feb 04:00 AM
PoliticsEmotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incidentBayly released a statement shortly before midday.24 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
