New ZealandModerate 4.4 magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand About 1500 people had logged reports with GeoNet within minutes of the quake.03 Feb 11:54 PM
BusinessMajor insurer declines new home insurance policies for BlenheimThe insurer cites flood risk in Westport and seismic exposure in Canterbury.03 Feb 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness‘Supply hangover’: Bumper crops, US tariffs leave NZ wine industry with a headacheWine consumption in New Zealand is at its lowest level in more than 20 years.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSleepless nights ease as humid air lifts from AucklandWeather is expected to stay settled across most of the country through Waitangi.03 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: NZ's summer of discontent continues as 'unusual' snow fallsFoul weather's brought snow to the south and disrupted air travellers in Wellington.03 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies after crash with car on SH1 near BlenheimThe collision happened on SH1 near Grassmere about 7.30am.02 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandAuckland humidity hits 93% as heat alert issued on North Island’s east coastA range of weather watches are also in place for parts of the South Island. 02 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandConvicted double-murderer Scott Watson due before Parole Board againThis is his fifth bid for parole since first becoming eligible in 2015.29 Jan 06:12 PM
New ZealandWife was 'laughing and talking' with husband on riverbank as tree fatally hit himHop farmer Peter Lines’ death during a storm last year was a ‘tragic accident’ – Coroner. 29 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Feared for her life': Man beat woman, threatened to kill her with a shard of glassVictim tried defending herself by hitting Wells multiple times with a portable speaker.29 Jan 05:00 AM
Wellington'A bit of a wiggle': 4.5 quake strikes lower North IslandMore than 4600 people reported feeling the tremor, from Auckland to Christchurch.27 Jan 01:04 AM
AucklandFather's grief as son's death in Auckland floods sparks safety pushSteve Miller now campaigns for locked manhole covers after his son's death.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRobbed of summer: Wet, sun-starved January as forecasters tip warmer FebruaryNiwa says most regions had under 85% of their usual January sunshine.25 Jan 07:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleRaglan and the thong bikini: Are tiny togs a hot sand health hazard?Togs, togs, third degree burns. A cautionary tale about shrinking swimwear.23 Jan 07:00 PM
CrimeMan caused mass evacuation during police standoff, threats to blow up his homeCorey Innocente fired a crossbow arrow into the street during the standoff as a 'warning'.23 Jan 01:33 AM
Crime'Absolute menace': Man repeatedly phoned woman and made sex noises, sent explicit videosDaniel Barlow sent images, videos and 'numerous' voice messages of a sexualised nature.21 Jan 07:00 PM
CrimeWithin an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway The victim said the stabbing felt like he was ‘being whipped with a piece of string’.19 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeSeatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partnerAdam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving. 19 Jan 05:00 AM
TravelThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Gold Coast pool parties, Queenstown luxury, food tours and epic bike adventuresPoolside beats, alpine luxury, foodie walks and epic rides shape this season’s travel hits17 Jan 05:30 PM
New ZealandRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weatherA large tornado was spotted tearing through a field in the Waikato community of Maihiihi.14 Jan 08:28 PM
New Zealand'Big region of instability': Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to pummel NZThunderstorms are most likely for western North Island areas later this week.13 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandWet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spellA heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBluebridge ferry to recommence sailing after days of disruptionSix sailings were cancelled over the weekend, with next bookings nearly two weeks away. 12 Jan 12:34 AM
New Zealand25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River searchA police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.12 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandNZ swelters as North Island cities top 36C, roads blocked in South Island as wild winds fell treesMultiple heat alerts in place today across the country, posing an 'extreme' fire risk.11 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in waterThe swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.10 Jan 07:02 PM
New Zealand'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZHastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.10 Jan 06:10 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat extreme heat in NZ does to your bodyHow to protect your health during a heatwave.10 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Stressful': Families' holidays upended as Bluebridge cancels ferry sailingsSix Cook Strait sailings this weekend have been axed as crews fix a faulty ramp.09 Jan 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
Wellington'Pretty stressful': Ferry passengers finally disembark after fault strands 200 overnightA passenger said they got little sleep due to update announcements about the issue.08 Jan 09:37 PM
