LiveNew Zealand90,000 without power, all Wellington flights cancelled as extreme winds batter NZParts of the South Island were lashed by winds up to 200km/h overnight.22 Oct 08:27 PM
New ZealandPolice to appeal rulings returning confiscated gang patchesJudge Bruce Davidson cited earlier cases in returning Syd Te Rata’s patch.22 Oct 07:02 PM
PremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: We must remember the virtues of Western civilisationA new Wellington charter school aims to revive classical education.22 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant weather event': State of local emergency in Canterbury; Red wind warning for South Marlborough22 Oct 05:09 AM
Politics'All performative': Te Pāti Māori scolded for 'dumbest' bill burning at Parliament amid high winds22 Oct 02:04 AM
New Zealand'It’s just gutting': Kaikōura man devastated after house destroyed in blazeFive homes were destroyed as gale-force winds whipped through the region.22 Oct 01:22 AM
New ZealandSevere weather forces change to plans for mega strike ralliesMore than 100,000 teachers, nurses and public workers plan to walk off jobs on Thursday.21 Oct 11:49 PM
New ZealandSeven days on the run: Police scour lakes in hunt for man after death of womanJeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car 350km to Rotorua.21 Oct 11:38 PM
BusinessRetirees struggle to cover rising billsWellington rates have jumped 47% in three years, the study shows.21 Oct 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Mojo deficit – why Kiwis still pin their hopes on property ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Diminishing choices': Report blasts NZ's response to climate displacementThe Amnesty International report calls for humanitarian visas and a stay on deportations.21 Oct 04:00 PM
CompaniesPragmatic or short-sighted? Govt slashes climate reporting rulesKiwiSaver fund managers are to be exempt from reporting climate impacts.21 Oct 04:00 PM
KahuProtesters begin burning copies of Marine and Coastal Area Bill on beachesDavid Seymour has likened the protest action to book-burning.21 Oct 05:58 AM
New ZealandFires, flooding and power outages: 'Damaging' gales, evacuations in KaikōuraMetService has issued multiple weather warnings across New Zealand.21 Oct 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestylePonsonby's Crack Chicken to close after just eight months. Here's why'It's a survival game,' says Albert Cho, Namu Group operations director.21 Oct 03:02 AM
New ZealandInjuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without powerMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandWatch: Person blown into traffic as wild winds batter WellingtonAir New Zealand paused Wellington flights until 1pm as gusts topped 110km/h.21 Oct 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWillis considered downgrading status of Reserve Bank governorDocuments reveal Treasury wanted the governor removed from the board.21 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'It could have been any of us': Walker finds man killed by falling branch on Mount VictoriaThe man was taken to hospital with critical injuries but died soon after.21 Oct 12:23 AM
New ZealandMan dies after being hit by falling branch in WellingtonA man has died after being hit by falling branch in Wellington as high winds sweep through city. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Oct 11:52 PM
New ZealandPerson blown into traffic by severe wind in WellingtonDashcam footage captures the moment severe winds, which have been causing chaos in the city, blew the pedestrian onto the road. Video / Justin AshworthWatch20 Oct 11:23 PM
New ZealandPolice renew call for answers in Baby Ru homicide caseThree people of interest were living with Baby Ru at the Lower Hutt home.20 Oct 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBlow to $1.4b transport upgrade as benefits shrink after fresh delaysThe value of the Govt’s delayed National Ticketing Solution has fallen significantly.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonFix-up for $1.25b highway pushed backNZTA says Transmission Gully work won’t begin this month, despite plans for October start.20 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonGovt unveils $3.8b plan for second Mt Vic tunnel, Wellington roading upgrades Work is expected to start in 2026 after consents are fast-tracked next year.20 Oct 04:51 AM
EntertainmentRyan Adams hints at quitting overseas touring after turbulent NZ showsFans at his New Zealand gigs described erratic rants and worrying behaviour. 20 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandGas prices hiked by average 17% for tens of thousands of householdsThe hike sees prices hit $41.40 per gigajoule for some. Latest spot price is $13.12. 20 Oct 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy economists believe the worst inflation is behind usCore inflation shouldn't trouble the Reserve Bank, economists say. 20 Oct 01:30 AM
