New ZealandShort showers, limit sprinklers: Auckland on drought alert, water saving encouragedThe region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans. 04 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandTeen gang shooter avoids jail due to ‘worst’ childhood judge has seenThe teen fired five shots at rival gang utes in Rotorua.04 Mar 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAll Blacks‘We make it work’: Inside the lives of a professional sports coupleThe couple manage a long-distance relationship while both playing pro rugby. 04 Mar 09:11 PM
New ZealandCar and rail maintenance vehicle collide in MatamataPolice say the collision between two vehicles on a railway crossing happened at 8.50am.04 Mar 08:54 PM
OpinionHūhana Lyndon: Crisis as media ecosystem faces collapse A sustainable media ecosystem is critical to democracy. 04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining NavyMontana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.04 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand‘Please come home’: Desperate mother begs her missing son to make contactPolice say a man sighted on Sunday matching Langford's description was not him.04 Mar 05:15 AM
New ZealandSection of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeksNZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.04 Mar 03:38 AM
CrimeGang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisonsGang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap. 04 Mar 12:26 AM
New Zealand‘Love you Scrap Dogg’: Murder accused drops suppression bidChalise Tei Barton-Barbarich allegedly killed a woman during a brawl.03 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandMeth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
RetailA $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boostThe expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.03 Mar 04:46 AM
New ZealandWhat roads are closed in Waikato in March?The road rebuild in Ōhaupō is done, but there is still a lot of work happening in Waikato.03 Mar 04:41 AM
New ZealandMan charged after stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing policeThe 42-year-old man appeared in Auckland District Court today.03 Mar 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off. 03 Mar 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow a Kiwi startup is changing the game for students with ADHDKumo Study founder Alex Kerr aims to break 'shame spiral' behind academic failure rates.02 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in JanuaryPolice are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.02 Mar 03:09 AM
New Zealand‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delaysNow the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.01 Mar 10:34 PM
New Zealand‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crashJeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's not a nice feeling': Woman months overdue for heart surgery struggles to breatheHealth NZ has apologised and scheduled a cardiologist appointment.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Two people share $1 million first division prizeTonight's draw comes days just after $10.5 million win.01 Mar 07:30 AM
Kahu‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magicTe Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.01 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPōkeno crash, highway closed: Man in stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing policeThe crash ended the man's run from police from Dominion Rd in Auckland, through Waikato. 01 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A wolf in sheep’s clothing:' How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'28 Feb 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve had no one apply’: Teacher shortage hits regionThe Bay could be short of 180 primary school teachers in 2025, according to projections.28 Feb 06:15 PM
New ZealandHow a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.28 Feb 05:00 PM
KahuMother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship finalDefending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effortThe shark was seen in Waikato with a rope around its tail.28 Feb 07:46 AM
New Zealand'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure'These kids were really scared.'28 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ extends decision on Napier after hours urgent care by four weeksIn the meantime, the urgent care service will close at 8pm from tomorrow.28 Feb 02:57 AM
Super Rugby‘Not overflowing with opportunities’: NZR on offshore benefits for Chiefs' coachThe Chiefs' head coach will head to Ireland on a three-year deal in July. 28 Feb 01:11 AM
New ZealandMan completes Waikato River challenge fueled by kumara - survives getting lost'I don’t know how you get lost on a one-way river.'27 Feb 09:47 PM
Formula 1Lewis Hamilton hits back at ‘older, white men’ for telling him how to liveHamilton 'welcomes negativity’ of figures such as Bernie Ecclestone following criticism.27 Feb 09:31 PM
