New ZealandTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire retailers to buy ex-Beca HQ, betting on $5.5b City Rail Link'City Rail Link will be a game-changer, with the Karanga-a-Hape station metres away.'08 Dec 12:25 AM
Silver Ferns'We've achieved our goal': Zone pushes for Netball New Zealand leadership overhaulThe Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone has formalised its call for a national SGM.07 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
Auckland'How can this happen?': Murder charge after lunchtime violence in Auckland's suburbiaA 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after an altercation between motorists.07 Dec 02:51 AM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.07 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain and gales to hit South Island as temperatures soar in NZ's eastMost South Island weather watches and warnings are due to lift early tomorrow morning. 07 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandPensioner left in agony as taxi to clinic takes three hours to arriveSt John and Age Concern Auckland are now investigating the lengthy delay.07 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players win $500k ahead of Christmas - where the winning tickets were soldSaturday’s $12m Powerball and $1m First Division jackpots both rolled over. 06 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire tears through Coromandel kiwifruit orchardThe blaze near Pāuanui started just before midnight and spread rapidly.06 Dec 06:15 PM
Travel newsBucket-list journeys: Small-group Tuscany, epic Ghan rail and island retreatsHow to holiday in style in 2026 without blowing the budget.06 Dec 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Can be deadly': Rogue Tongariro Crossing shuttle drivers face crackdown from DoCThe department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPowerball jackpot climbs to $15m after big prize goes unclaimed againTwo Strike Four winners each take home $500,000 from tonight's draw.06 Dec 07:05 AM
New ZealandWatercare delays fix for 'forever chemicals' at Onehunga plant to 2029The $40m upgrade will add carbon filters and ultraviolet disinfection.06 Dec 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.06 Dec 02:19 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Our Heroes of 2025 – the Herald's top picksWe honour the best in news, sport, business and entertainment.05 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingThe King of Spring ready to carry career-best form into summerWaitak ticks a lot of boxes heading into first Group 1 race of summer.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We don't need a rates cap; What a life sentence to hand to our youngOPINION: Readers hot on the issue of Govt rejecting NZ's emission reduction targets.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rest in love': Man caused fiery crash that killed two teens, injured several othersKre Turia's car collided at speed with a Fonterra truck in Hamilton.05 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson's Love this City: The suburban SimeonOpinion: Suburbanite Simeon Brown, crash sports, the CRL, Māngere cycling, green rescue.05 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 30 cases as Auckland concert named location of interestMeasles alerts also cover Wellington ferries and several Auckland malls.05 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandGasps as woman avoids jail for sexually abusing teen boyVictim's dad: 'Our 14-year-old has had his childhood taken from him.'05 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato woman defies rare disease for Great Wall charity trekSocial worker Jansje Strydom walked the landmark in China for Barnardos.04 Dec 10:00 PM
AucklandAkl inner suburbs face 60% price hike for residential parking permitsThe higher fee would lift revenue from about $650,000 to $1.06 million a year.04 Dec 06:13 PM
New ZealandWhy a 92-year-old great-grandad decided it was finally time for inkTattoo Te Awamutu's post of Peter Judson has drawn 1377 likes and 84 comments.04 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareFisher and Paykel Healthcare wins Deloitte Top 200 Best growth awardFisher and Paykel’s $22b valuation makes it NZX’s largest listed company.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Passing the Deloitte Top 200 batonIt was - and remains - 'the event' on the New Zealand corporate calendar.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was doing my laundry': Alibi of armed robber with EM bracelet doesn't wash Hone Daniels was one of three who stormed a Hamilton bar and robbed it at gunpoint. 04 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'The most concerning part': Waikato dog cruelty cases surge in SPCA reportsMore than 60% of Waikato complaints involved dogs, many in poor health.04 Dec 04:00 AM
Black FernsBig stage for Whangārei as Black Ferns lock in 2026 France showdownThe Whangārei test in October 2026 is expected to draw a big crowd.04 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Ooh, that person saw us': Video appears to show Te Puke drive-by shootingPolice cordoned off a Te Puke street after reports shots were fired at a house.04 Dec 01:40 AM
New ZealandWaikato highway reopens after police operationPolice said earlier that the SH27 closure would cause significant delays for motorists.04 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandFresh plea for information on man missing near Mt Te ArohaLouis Van Der Walt, 44, vanished while walking with his family on November 13.03 Dec 11:07 PM