New ZealandWairarapa homicide 'doesn’t define' community, local MP saysPolice are considering charges for two men taken into custody yesterday.23 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandWairarapa homicide: One person dead with gunshot wound, two in custodyTwo people are in custody after fatal shooting.22 Mar 07:14 AM
New ZealandOne dead after river jetboat incident, police investigatingThe man was in his 20s and died at the scene.21 Mar 09:47 PM
New Zealand‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workersMarket rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.17 Mar 11:39 PM
Education'Worries right from the start': Former school lunch contractor ready to step inLibelle liquidation sparks calls for change in school lunch programme.11 Mar 05:28 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."10 Mar 08:56 AM
New ZealandWellington Water chief unlikely to be forced to resignReports show high unplanned maintenance spending and poor contractor management.10 Mar 07:11 AM
New ZealandWellington Water chair’s future on the line at urgent council meetingMayor Tory Whanau called for the chair's resignation; not all leaders agree.09 Mar 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainableOPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housingHomelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.06 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from boardThe Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.06 Mar 03:25 AM
World‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'05 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reportsWellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow. 03 Mar 04:44 AM
New ZealandRiding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.03 Mar 01:24 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Why we all pay for the shocking state of our energy sectorOPINION: The truth is, the electricity shortage works for the gentailers.01 Mar 08:00 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
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surpriseMeikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.25 Feb 02:30 AM
KahuHistoric pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festivalThe festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.24 Feb 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden ShearsThe Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.23 Feb 11:12 PM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandWoman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash namedAlison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.19 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandRainbow crossing legal case about safety, not diversityThe Cuba St crossing was painted in 2018 to make Wellington more LGBTQI-friendly.17 Feb 05:38 AM
New Zealand'It’s freedom': Major milestone for aerial topdresser'Every farm you can see around here, I’ve topdressed it.'17 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Can’t express the sadness’: Community mourns fatal bike crashLocals urge reduced speed limits due to increased bike traffic.14 Feb 01:25 AM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful urges speed limit cut after fatal cyclist crashA cyclist died, and three were injured in a crash in Martinborough.13 Feb 06:51 PM
New ZealandUK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in MartinboroughThe owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.12 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandMichael Voss lines up alongside world’s top trail runners The Tarawera Ultra-Trail, New Zealand's premier running event starts in Rotorua.12 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic raceGisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.12 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandManhunt continues for armed offender who pointed gun at cops, publicPolice said he pointed a gun at a member of the public after pointing it at police.12 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandThe cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to DannevirkePopular series has helped to create a buzz for this weekend's event.11 Feb 10:07 PM
New Zealand‘Will not accept violence’: Manhunt after offender points gun at police, public'We are out there every day... in what is increasingly a hostile environment.'11 Feb 09:20 PM
