PremiumPremiumPoliticsFuel crisis: Why hasn’t the Govt moved to phase two of its fuel plan?PM Christopher Luxon says the Govt is preparing for a shift, in the event it's required. 30 Mar 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Entirely inadequate': Woman dies of sepsis after deteriorating for three days in hospitalThe woman's family agonised as they watched her rapidly decline with no explanation. 30 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandState of emergency lifted in Whangārei; focus turns to recoveryWhangārei has now moved into a 28-day formal recovery phase.29 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 yearsThe cases involve pregnancies, marriage, sexting, and grooming. 29 Mar 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHow a superyacht career sparked a growing holiday-home venture on the Tutukākā CoastBianca Farrell talks to Tom Raynel about her small property management business Ula Stays.29 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyDiesel dithering: Labour and coalition Govts fail to ensure stockholdingHow an unloved plan to store more diesel storage was kicked down the road – until now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland flooding: More than 24,000 living in high flood-risk zonesAbout 17% of roads and 45% of stormwater pipes in Northland at flood risk now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Potentially saved lives': Kaitāia flood scheme holds in extraordinary delugeAwanui River flows peaked at 410cu m a second, almost double the 1958 flood.29 Mar 02:30 AM
CrimeWedding ends in chaos with allegations groom slammed into table, bridesmaid chokedJudge Thomas Evangelos said conflicting, alcohol‑blurred memories clouded events.28 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMonth’s rain in days: MetService reviews storm's impact, warns more is comingKaitaia recorded 231mm in two days, more than double its usual March rainfall.28 Mar 12:44 AM
New ZealandFresh food frustrations: Northlanders hit out as veges spoil within daysKiwi households throw out $1364 of food each year, much of it from bad storage.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North mayor urges whānau to seek help after floods hit districtMore rain on the way for Far North as fragile roads struggle after floods.27 Mar 07:01 AM
New Zealand‘Holy heck, there’s water all around the houses’: Residents caught by surpriseMetService said Kaitāia received more than double its monthly rain in two days.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘It was not as bad’: Northland's Ōakura spared repeat of January stormsLocals say early warnings and pumps meant only one or two homes flooded.27 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandHow a late-night darts match ended with a frozen chicken and no way homeThe darts match ended about 10.30pm, but it was too late for the winner to get home.26 Mar 11:16 PM
New Zealand'River down our street': Evacuated Kaitāia locals on moment floods swamped them at midnightMetService says the Far North town had over double its monthly rain in two days.26 Mar 10:27 PM
New ZealandHamilton farmers’ market marks 20 years of local food and communityWeekly market draws over 2000 Sunday visitors in peak season.26 Mar 08:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYEmergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell on Northland evacuations | Ryan Bridge TODAYHundreds evacuated in Far North after wild weather overnight. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell updates Ryan Bridge TODAY.Watch26 Mar 06:11 PM
New ZealandWhich regions could be hit next as red rain warnings loom?Tauranga, Coromandel and Tasman face likely upgrades to red rain warnings.26 Mar 08:52 AM
New ZealandMen rescued from car trapped in floodwaters near WhangāreiStates of Emergency cover Whangārei and the Far North for seven days.26 Mar 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Fletcher Hawkesby celebrates 21st after cancer battle; the 'old-money' financier with a VIP pheasant shootPlus, who were the VVIPs partying at Synthony? 25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ market gains on potential peace talks'Clearly a surge of optimism,' says Salt Funds Management's Matt Goodson.25 Mar 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt considers helping refurbish empty fuel storage tanks at Marsden PtIs it willing to put taxpayer dollars on the line? 25 Mar 04:42 AM
PoliticsGreens promise rent-rise caps and WoFs, and tens of thousands of new public homesThe party intends to pass a Renters' Rights Bill if it returns to Government.25 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandNZ-born US Marine facing deportation’s last hope: Will Congress or President Trump step in?Paul Canton spoke to the Herald about his case and how his options are running out. 24 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand8000 items of mail found undelivered, NZ Post says former worker at faultNZ Post apologises after the undelivered and unopened postal items were found in Kaitāia. 24 Mar 05:12 PM
New ZealandNorthland couple show life doesn’t stop with Parkinson’s diagnosisTravel and property renovation are among John Guest's activities since being diagnosed.24 Mar 04:46 AM
New ZealandMangawhai sandspit breach ‘urgent reality’ within next 15 years: Community leaderThe spit has lost 420,000 tonnes of sand in just six years.23 Mar 10:18 PM
TravelYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Govt orders full review of dog control laws after fatal attackThe review will look at tougher penalties, desexing rules and council powers.23 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt plans for future fuel-shortage scenarios as prices keep climbing, relief announcement soonPM says security of fuel supply is paramount with biggest impact on jobs and incomes.22 Mar 07:23 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous': Psychiatrists excluded from decisions on who shares jail cells - reportMental health workers had 'no input' before two mentally ill prisoners were put together.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Only rich people can afford pets': Do vet bills mean owning a dog or cat is now a luxury?Pet lovers warn that having a companion animal can cost thousands in vet bills.21 Mar 09:00 PM
EducationCan schools keep up with AI while teaching kids to think for themselves?Principals nationwide fear AI will erode students' critical thinking skills.20 Mar 11:01 PM