New ZealandRiver levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower HuttMetService says storms can dump 10-25mm of rain in just one hour.19 Apr 01:57 AM
New ZealandCentury of champions: The enduring legacy of Charlton StudNicoli Fife competed at the 1978 World Championships in Kentucky with Mark Todd.18 Apr 05:00 PM
MotorsportRyan Wood fired up for Ruapuna as JR trophy race goes down to the wireTaupo's cancelled race adds a fourth Ruapuna contest, worth 400 points.17 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandCourt delays triple murder trial for at least six monthsThe accused denies the charges on the grounds of insanity.17 Apr 12:52 AM
SportSharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North IslandJono Ridler swam 1367km down the North Island’s east coast over 90 days.16 Apr 06:01 PM
New Zealand'Racing is like a virus': Taupō-born Supercars veteran on life in the pitsSteven 'Stretch' Bell is in his 15th season as a Supercars mechanic.16 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLeague star's father died after 'terrifying' two-day fight for survival post-cycloneGeorge Luke was stuck between landslips 'which went as far as the eye could see'.15 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandStormy days ahead: 'Large and complex' low-pressure system to cover NZ by SundayA large low on Sunday could bring widespread rain and storms to much of NZ.14 Apr 05:36 AM
New ZealandBrothers-in-law mark 20 years of attending Supercars togetherSunday’s racing was cancelled as Cyclone Vaianu closed in on Taupō.13 Apr 06:00 PM
Opinion'That took a turn': John Campbell’s first morning on RNZ’s Morning Report, reviewedGreg Bruce reviews the former TVNZ presenter's first show alongside Ingrid Hipkiss.13 Apr 01:40 AM
BusinessNew Zealand's ‘gentrified’ suburbs where renters are disappearingPenrose's renting share fell to 27.8% in 2023 as homes more than doubled.12 Apr 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why 'well-intentioned' is not good enough for struggling Rotorua businessesOpinion: One retailer says he lost 'a lot of money' after closing his store.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentNew Zealand's Gilded Age: Inside the world of ultra-rich Kiwis Kiwi wealth is escalating at the top end but the average worker is being left behind. 11 Apr 05:00 PM
Motorsport'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellationBrodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.11 Apr 06:44 AM
New ZealandNorthland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'10 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandSupercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town paradeUS tourist and retired racer Steven Mathers stumbled on Supercars by chance.10 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandCyclone warning: Hastings mayor tells coastal residents to consider evacuating'We need people to prepare and make a plan now. I can’t stress this enough.'10 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandWhen Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday. 10 Apr 02:00 AM
Football FernsVaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat growsThe Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.10 Apr 01:11 AM
New ZealandCyclone threat: Supercars weigh options as Taupō races set to go aheadCrowds of up to 20,000 people a day are expected at Taupō Motorsport Park at the weekend.10 Apr 01:00 AM
AucklandOrganisers begin to postpone events because of Cyclone VaianuDecisions are being made before the cyclone hits parts of the North Island this weekend.09 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandLife-threatening storm looms: When Vaianu is expected to hit North IslandAuckland has activated its Emergency Co-ordination Centre as NZ braces for the cyclone.09 Apr 01:32 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Food for thought – why buying NZ‑grown mattersOPINION: About 60% of pork eaten in New Zealand is imported under different standards.08 Apr 09:42 PM
New ZealandLong-haul flights may face cuts if jet fuel price crisis drags onDomestic flights have already been cut as fuel costs bite.08 Apr 03:30 AM
New ZealandWho helped Tom Phillips stay hidden for years? Police probe continuesPolice told the Herald they have spoken to several people. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after being pulled from Taupō waterPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner.06 Apr 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandInside the brutal combat trial the Army uses to test if troops are battle-readyDefence Minister Judith Collins warns NZ faces its most dangerous environment in decades.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō storeFoodstuffs North Island said it was 'shocked and deeply disappointed'.04 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe six best Indonesia cruises to book nowTelegraph: A cruise around Indonesia promises out-of-this-world experiences.03 Apr 11:00 PM
Travel newsApril exodus: Akl Airport braces for bumper month as trains shut down and Wellington boomsThe capital is shaping up as the country's hotspot with over 100,000 visiting for events.02 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandSH5 closed: Two critically injured in truck and van crashMultiple ambulances, two helicopters and fire crews are at the scene.01 Apr 07:46 PM
New Zealand‘Difference between life and death’: Waikato mum faces 9‑month transplant waitShe was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia just hours after a GP visit.01 Apr 05:00 PM
Travel A first-time cruiser on the pros and cons of river versus ocean"There was a lot to love. However, it also wasn’t quite what I expected."31 Mar 11:00 PM