New ZealandTerms of reference set for inquiry into Wellington Water's fluoride failureFluoride turned off for Wellington's water last year without residents being informed.04 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandLate-night rescue of jet-skier missing around Manukau HarbourThe alarm was raised after the jet-skier didn't return from his trip the previous night.02 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandDan Carter calls on super-sub Stephen Donald for help againCarter is returning to Eden Park to kick 1598 balls over 24 hours for charity.02 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Tamihere: You cry separatism? Try being MāoriOPINION: "Why take my money, spend it for me, fail me, then tell me I'm a failure?"30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: The biggest stories of the week recappedIt's been a big week for the NZ Herald podcasting team.25 Mar 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Most extreme I've done': Rescue chopper pilot tells of dangerous night flight in storm to save five people on EnchanterNorthland Rescue Helicopter pilot speaks about the Enchanter fishing boat rescue operation22 Mar 05:43 AM
New ZealandBoat tragedy: Sunken vessel Enchanter travelled to some of NZ's best offshore fishing locationsEnchanter set off a distress signal just after 8pm.21 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandThree dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North CapeA distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.20 Mar 10:54 PM
Employment6000-9000 people short: New Zealand's water workforce shortageWater infrastructure could face more pressure if a workforce shortage isn't addressed.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFluoridation tanks used in Wellington past their use-by-date, one facility inaccessibleThe truth about the state of Wellington's fluoride facilities has gone from bad to worse.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Robertson lashes Wellington Water over fluoride failureAn independent inquiry has been launched after fluoride was switched off last year17 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandRobertson says Wellington Water situation ‘ridiculous’ while Board Chair refuses to step downDeputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says the Wellington fluoridation situation is ‘ridiculous’ while Wellington Water Board Chair Lynda Carroll flatly refuses to step down. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch17 Mar 07:25 PM
New ZealandInquiry launched after fluoride in Wellington stopped in May last yearFresh revelations emerge fluoride was turned off last year without residents knowing.17 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandWellington Water apologises over 'unacceptable' fluoridation managementWellington Water oversaw low and inconsistent levels of fluoridation for four years.16 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeriousness of environmental breaches on the rise as the number decreasesThe total cost of fines for environmental breaches has more than tripled.15 Mar 05:34 PM
New ZealandSurfers' heroic effort to save knocked-out skydiver 1km out to sea at night on jetskiSteve Morpeth and Dylan Wallis tried to save a skydiver who landed out to sea at Muriwai.11 Mar 06:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Waters announcement 'silent' on Hawke's Bay alternativeThree Waters recommendations underwhelm mayors.09 Mar 04:07 AM
New ZealandA billion bottles a year: Whakatāne iwi challenges water bottling consentA Chinese water giant's consent to bottle water is being legally challenged once again.09 Mar 12:50 AM
PoliticsGoff says 'no' to Three Waters group recommendationsPhil Goff has said Aucklanders lose out in the Government's new Three Waters plan.07 Mar 12:00 PM
New ZealandThree waters working group stymied by government bottom lines3 waters feedback going to the minister on Monday seems unlikely to sway the government.04 Mar 09:40 PM
TravelExplore the Waikato River eight different waysWith twisting waters, bridges, lakes, and dams, adventure awaits on the Waikato River.20 Feb 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGhost suburb: Land ready for 1000 Auckland homes - they just can't get waterOne woman's home was built 16 months ago. Yet she can't move in.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHastings' hot water cylinder failures - the mystery continuesIs chlorine still killing Hastings hot water cylinders?18 Feb 01:53 AM
TravelFancy a skinny dip? Head to these countriesSwap your bathing suit for a birthday suit in these countries.15 Feb 07:51 PM
New ZealandBoil water notice continues in Wairarapa townThe weekend's unusually high rainfall from Cyclone Dovi has affected town's supply.15 Feb 03:02 AM
TravelBeat the heat at NZ's most refreshing pools, beaches and water holesIf climbing inside the freezer isn't practical, cool off at one of these refreshing spots.13 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandBoatload of capsized fishermen 'tremendously lucky' after risky Kawau Island rescueNZ Coastguard are 'ecstatic' with the rescue 45km north of Auckland after 11am today.12 Feb 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Is there something dirty in the Three Waters plan?There's something dirty about the Three Waters plans, says John Roughan11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRavensdown in for $40m upgrade to Awatoto factoryA huge project is in the pipeline to upgrade the landmark plant in Napier.07 Feb 02:00 AM
WorldHope, then heartbreak: 5yo trapped for days pulled out of well, but did not surviveThe 5-year-old boy spent five days trapped in a narrow, 32m deep well.05 Feb 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Great relief': Buller mayor says they've escaped the worst, Kiri Allan praises responseParts of the Westland district recorded more than a metre of rain in three days.05 Feb 02:28 AM
WorldWatch live: Rescuers now just centimetres from boy who fell down well days agoAfter days, rescuers are now centimetres away from him - and you can watch it live.04 Feb 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'll never forget you': Hero saves drowning familyA man who had been watching some swimmers heroically saves four from drowning in a rip.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Hawke's Bay community may lose its water under new rulesRaupunga fears for its water supply but Government says new rules are not finalised.03 Feb 02:34 AM
