Auckland|UpdatedSevere thunderstorm warning lifted but more wild weather on the wayAuckland could see marble-sized hail, small tornadoes and heavy rain tomorrow.02 Dec 04:24 AM
RetailBlack Friday spending down in blow to retail recoveryWhile many analysts were expecting spending to rise, Kiwis have kept their wallets closed.02 Dec 03:46 AM
EntertainmentKiwi fans bump into Lewis Capaldi while going for swim on Auckland waterfrontKatie and Kristi met the Scottish singer while heading for a swim at Karanga Plaza.02 Dec 03:25 AM
PremiumSchool RugbyCondor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming02 Dec 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Significant fall from grace': Former Covid response lead stole $1.8m from DHBs02 Dec 02:37 AM
PoliticsTrust on the line: Police set new targets after McSkimming fallout and device audits02 Dec 02:23 AM
Tall BlacksInternational broadcaster apologises after TV coverage cuts out at cliffhanger moment02 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandCouncillor warns Akl ferries may be in firing line to meet Govt's proposed rates cap02 Dec 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Extremely concerned': Vandals block Wellington cycle trails with obstacles 01 Dec 11:29 PM
WellingtonDemolition of 'eyesore' Wellington flats confirmed after heritage status cutThe prominent building is a symbol of early social housing in New Zealand.01 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandDrax Project hunt for local acts to open summer shows'It could be someone’s grandmum who’s still got something left to prove.'01 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingHerald's Jenée Tibshraeny wins business journalism award for Adrian Orr probeThe investigation exposed the bank’s failure to disclose key information.01 Dec 08:58 PM
Tall BlacksBuzzer-beater sinks Tall Blacks in World Cup qualifierDavo Hickey sealed the Boomers' 79-77 win with a buzzer-beating bank shot.01 Dec 04:57 PM
New ZealandMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingProvence returning to scene of greatest win, chasing more Group 1 successProvence heads back to the scene of a huge win, looking to add to trainer's stellar run.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerne Bay and central Auckland beaches hit by sewage overflows after stormsThirteen central Auckland beaches are black flagged after sewage overflows.01 Dec 06:51 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Drink-driver's brother critically injured in 5am road smashThe men had been at a 60th birthday all night and Ralph Smith just wanted to get home.01 Dec 06:00 AM
BusinessWatch: Inside Auckland’s $1 billion new convention centreThe $1b centre will open to the public on February 11 next year.01 Dec 03:32 AM
LifestyleWellington dad smashes David Goggins pull-up record after 15-hour effortJosh Harding beat David Goggins' pull-up mark by five in under 16 hours.01 Dec 03:07 AM
Politics'Stop doing dumb stuff': Govt rubbishes concern rates cap will degrade public servicesCouncils wanting rate rises above the cap would need approval from a new regulator.01 Dec 02:46 AM
New ZealandWarm and wild: Humid North Island faces heavy rain, storms and strong windsGisborne and Hastings could hit 29C and 31C in a brief, early-summer burst of heat.01 Dec 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhy Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunkerBuilders spent six months driving 550 piles through volcanic rock beneath the site.01 Dec 01:21 AM
OpinionOpinion: How Kiwis can help stop the yellow-legged hornetOPINION: Is New Zealand doing enough while it still can?30 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandThe public hospital doctor owed $1.27m in annual leaveUnion says it was often hard for doctors in small or stretched services to take time off.30 Nov 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverContradictory? Govt eyes allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farms as Nats tout lift in contributionsCritics say policy shifts clash with plans to make workers save more for retirement.30 Nov 08:00 PM
WellingtonMotorcyclist seriously injured after crash while fleeing police The rider suffered serious leg injuries and was taken to hospital.30 Nov 07:38 PM
New ZealandSecond rain band to lash Auckland overnight, possible thunderstormsEarlier torrential rain left cars driving through door-high flooding in Onehunga.30 Nov 07:04 AM
New ZealandSurface flooding in Auckland as torrential rain hits and more wild weather loomsA second burst of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms is due around midnight.30 Nov 04:44 AM
Auckland FCAuckland FC suffer first defeat of season to Jets in horrendous conditionsAuckland FC's unbeaten start to the A-League season is over, after this home defeat.30 Nov 04:35 AM
CompaniesKiwiRail fined more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fallMyles Dyeming spent days in a coma and his recovery from the fall took 10 months.29 Nov 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: Good riddance to regional councillorsOPINION: One Waikato river clean-up plan has already cost ratepayers $23m.29 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentUB40's Ali Campbell on Māori culture: 'It's a shame your boss is trying to rewrite history'The singer says his love for Aotearoa began with an anti-apartheid protest.29 Nov 05:45 PM
