AucklandSevere 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
New Zealand'Significant fall from grace': Former Covid response lead stole $1.8m from DHBsAlister Thorby was arrested while trying to board a flight to Australia.02 Dec 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Safe and well': Kayaker identified after unattended boat sparks Kāpiti Coast searchAn unattended kayak was found about 500m off Raumati Beach at midday on Saturday.29 Nov 06:38 AM
WellingtonTwo more men arrested as 45-year-old killed in Waikanae is named Five people are now in custody in relation to the death of Michael Kenneth Tofts. 24 Nov 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Begging and pleading was music to your ears': Woman confronts abuser with 'nappy porn' fetishMan dressed his victim in a nappy and forced her to suck a dummy before raping her.21 Nov 06:00 AM
LifestyleMistletoe and misprints: Xmas gift tags at The Warehouse sold with spelling error21 Nov 05:59 AM
New Zealand'Screaming got louder': Police launch homicide investigation after Waikanae death19 Nov 10:52 PM
New ZealandMan thought he could hear cyclist's thoughts and was under attack, so he ran him down13 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeGreen finance meets 'woke banking' debateThe ‘woke banking’ bill review is due before Parliament on November 21.18 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFonterra faces toughest test cutting emissions on farmsCharlotte Rutherford says Scope 3 farm emissions are the hardest to control.18 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & finance'We just go and do it': Business leaders back NZ’s practical path to net zeroCLC firms have cut 3.6m tonnes of emissions since commitments began.18 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFran O'Sullivan: Musk’s space-based AI challenge meets new era of pragmatismElon Musk plans orbiting AI data centres powered by constant solar energy.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAdam Coxhead: Energy resilience must be a focus for businessSix in 10 Kiwi firms see energy supply as a key business risk.18 Nov 03:59 PM
Today18°C10°CCloudy, with a chance of a shower, clearing to fine by afternoon. Strong southwesterlies, easing this afternoon.
Thursday20°C16°CCloudy, clearing to fine in the morning, then returning in the evening. Northerlies developing in the morning.
Friday21°C16°CMostly cloudy with the chance of a shower. Northwesterlies, becoming strong for a time in the morning.
New ZealandHistoric train and murder on the express to feature in Art Deco FestivalUp to 3500 people may be aboard for rides as steam train nostalgia returns in February. 21 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truckThe extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.14 Oct 07:05 PM
The CountryLamb prices bring smiles to dials of Gisborne sheep farmersFarmers in Tairawhiti have plenty to smile about over lambing and current stock prices. 03 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryWhy haven't butter prices fallen?The price of butter has been one of the big consumer issues of this year.03 Dec 08:46 PM
The CountryFonterra lifts Q1 profit, sticks to earnings and milk price guidanceFonterra lifted Q1 group profit after tax to $278m, up $15m on last year.03 Dec 08:30 PM
The Country'Recidivous behaviours' remain at rural rubbish sitesThe council's litter patrol team costs Whanganui ratepayers $180,000 a year. 03 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
Driven Car GuideTesla Model Y is the Safest Car of 2025: DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the YearCelebrate Tesla as a safe bet and all the other Category Winners here.03 Dec 11:05 PM
Driven Car GuideANCAP renews call for eCall post-crash systems for NZ in wake of 2026 revampThe safety organisation reveals its refreshed vehicle safety rating criteria for 2026.03 Dec 05:05 AM
Driven Car GuideMercedes-Benz is bringing back the G-Class cabrioletThe last G-Class drop-top was an outrageous Maybach V12 from 2017.03 Dec 03:05 AM
Driven Car GuidePuma and BMW M launch glow-in-the-dark Art Car collectionCapsule line was created with Chinese multimedia artist Cao Fei.03 Dec 01:05 AM
OneRoof|UpdatedIconic boatshed for sale: 'We treat them like they are a $1m house'Vendor says people are always taking photos of the colourful shed. 03 Dec 11:31 PM
OneRoofSam and Hannah Whitelock find a buyer for their $15m ‘trophy farm’Former All Black put Riverbank Station on the market in September.03 Dec 07:05 PM
OneRoofNZ's first ever Home of the Year snapped up in 11 days, sale price blasts past RV “We had around 70 groups through three open homes. It was incredibly popular.”03 Dec 04:09 PM
OneRoofWartime couple's one and only home for sale after more than 70 yearsHazel Whall was almost 100 years old when she left her beloved bungalow.03 Dec 07:45 AM
OneRoofTony Alexander: Why the banks won't pass on the full cash rate cut to homeownersPoliticians are piling on the pressure, but fixed mortgage rates are unlikely to fall. 03 Dec 07:30 AM
OneRoofHow much money has your suburb made? 2025’s biggest winners and losersFour high-value suburbs saw price growth of more than 10% in the past year.02 Dec 04:17 PM
EntertainmentRaybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an emailThe original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.11 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto winsPowerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.24 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandNo toilets, no refunds: Passengers stranded on Wellington train handed 'travel johns'Metlink handed out chemical toilet bags as makeshift loos on board.19 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandPhotographers called to capture NZ’s wild beauty in $15k photo contestPhotographers are competing for a $15,000 prize pool across six categories.19 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandNo toilets, no refunds: Passengers stranded on Wellington train handed 'travel johns'Metlink handed out chemical toilet bags as makeshift loos on board.19 Sep 06:39 AM
New ZealandPhotographers called to capture NZ’s wild beauty in $15k photo contestPhotographers are competing for a $15,000 prize pool across six categories.19 Sep 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrom psychosis to stillbirth and suicide: How mental health services are failing new mumsWhat three parents' experience reveal on the state of maternal mental health.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHarbour bridge may close at rush hour as 90km/h winds hit AucklandHeavy showers are also expected to affect the city during peak evening travel hours.10 Sep 01:36 AM
WellingtonWoman dies following alleged assault in ParaparaumuA man has been charged with assault and breaching a protection order.09 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandThe first-timer and the stalwart: Meet two people helping make Aims Games happenKahleia Josephson runs water polo and Malcolm Taylor maps the cross-country course.05 Sep 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonKiller daughter to be sentenced: What did the jury know?The Herald breaks down the key points from the Khandallah trial that led to the verdict.04 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonSummer traffic woes: Months of roadworks planned for Transmission GullyNZTA acknowledges the disruption will be frustrating for drivers over the summer.28 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'The strutful Reeves': Farming pheasants back in the day"Their favourite titbit is a handful of gentles, vulgarly known as maggots."23 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand13 players win $19k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?Two players also won Powerball Second Division.17 Aug 03:57 AM
