New Zealand'Broken by this loss': Family mourn 10yo crash victimJax Tauroa-Wall's whānau said his son was 'deeply loved by everyone who knew him'.28 Jul 02:31 AM
New ZealandNapier man named as victim of fatal crash near TaupōThe crash happened on State Highway 1 between Link Rd and Kauri Drive.28 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandPolice seek wanted man in WaikatoHe has a warrant related to an ongoing investigation.27 Jul 11:19 PM
New ZealandPolice name 10-year-old as Taupō fatal crash victimPolice are still investigating the crash on SH1 at Motutere on July 4.27 Jul 08:37 PM
New ZealandNZTA trial uses billboard cameras to detect WoF fraudCameras in billboards at intersections capture number plates for NZTA's trial.27 Jul 07:42 PM
Rugby'Versus': The greatest rivalries in sport – Auckland v CanterburyThe rivalry peaked with Auckland's dramatic 1985 Ranfurly Shield win.27 Jul 07:00 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Te Rapa tumble leaves ace apprentice sidelinedA shocking fall at Te Rapa could leave an apprentice jockey needing multiple surgeries.27 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyGenesis says no deal, no Rankine unitThe energy sector is coming to a crucial decision point.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Vile, degrading': Predator contends teen victim wouldn't have visited if he was unhappyShane Bell's victim told the court he wanted the 49-year-old jailed for a long time.27 Jul 08:00 AM
Crime'Insidious offending': Uni student behind NZ's first 'SMS blaster' attackNearby phones were 'effectively hijacked' by the device, which operated out of his car.27 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandSevere weather warnings issued as heavy rain, high winds loomHeavy rain and strong winds are expected from late Monday to early Wednesday.27 Jul 12:52 AM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: No Wi-Fi, no worries - remembering holidays of oldOpinion: Watching an old Wānaka holiday home being demolished brings back memories.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDouble trouble, brace for drenching – two weather systems bearing down on NZA second weather system will impact the North Island from Thursday.26 Jul 06:29 AM
RacingFour jockeys taken to hospital after nasty fall at Te Rapa race meetThe jockeys suffered a variety of injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance. 26 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandWhy Auckland's new hysteroscopy service is a game changer for womenPatients can have assessment and procedure in one visit.26 Jul 04:23 AM
New Zealand'No one is invincible': Deaths and close calls plague region's roadsLocal road toll stands at five – and only luck stopped it being more, says road cop.26 Jul 12:06 AM
New ZealandDrug farmer built 'shanty' on Waikato swampland to harvest cannabis plotsJason Evans and powerlifter co-offender, Jayson Woods, were caught cultivating cannabis.26 Jul 12:00 AM
Boxing'Boxing saved my life': Kiwi champ set for historic showdownLani Daniels will fight Claressa Shields in Detroit on July 27 (NZT).26 Jul 12:00 AM
Entertainment'If you're not growing, you're dying': How a Kiwi musician turned struggles into a message of strengthEmma G had 24 brain surgeries by age 10. Now, she's helping mental health through music.25 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAlice SoperAlice Soper: Why versatility is key in Black Ferns' World Cup defenceOPINION: A willingness to reward form has been a defining feature of this Black Ferns era.25 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandTasman 'preparing for the worst' with more heavy rain on the horizonAn active front is set to bring rain to much of the country next week.25 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Voting should be made easier, not more difficultOPINION: 'It’s clear they are not concerned this change will reduce voter turnout.'25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cowsOnline dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSky's the limit: Northland artists' creations illuminate NZ's tallest towerRangatahi from Te Kowhai Print Trust will see their art projected onto the Sky Tower.25 Jul 04:55 PM
New Zealand'Blood-curdling': Daughter sees pool champ 'brutally' attacked in pub brawlBrendon Lee Varu unleashed a barrage of punches on the man and kneed him in the head.25 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandRobbery at Waikato petrol station, police seek stolen uteThe staff member activated fog cannons and hid in the rear of the store.25 Jul 12:52 AM
New ZealandNapier records coldest morning of the year Napier hit its coldest temperature of the year, dropping to -2.2C on Friday.24 Jul 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Freezing conditions': Police rescue man on Tongariro Crossing The man called for help, realising he wasn't equipped for the cold.24 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandOngoing police presence: Tauranga drug bust leads to arrestA hazmat truck was present during the police operation in Tauranga.24 Jul 08:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act Herald finds 56 different ads for drugs for sale in just one day. 24 Jul 07:28 PM
New ZealandWaikato leaders welcome medical school news Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka said it was 'a proud day' for Hamilton.24 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Stanford faces greatest NCEA testOPINION: The well-intentioned but disastrous multi-decade experiment should be scrapped.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA versus the alternatives - what's best for your child? Top schools have been considering alternatives as NCEA's future hangs in balance. 24 Jul 05:00 PM
