New ZealandCan Rotorua hit 'ambitious' voter turnout target?Rotorua aims for 50% voter turnout in October’s local election.31 Jul 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Really?': Hospital smokers frustrate cancer treatment visitorsDespite smokefree signs, smoking and vaping are common at Rotorua Hospital's entrance.31 Jul 08:29 PM
PoliticsTrump tariff deadline expires today - Trade Minister says 15%, 20% possibleTodd McClay said Trump might impose a 15% or even 20% tariff baseline.31 Jul 08:24 PM
New ZealandTsunami advisory lifted for all of NZ, strong and unusual currents may continueThe public should still take care in and around ocean and estuaries this weekend - Nema.31 Jul 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNCEA test: Prime Minister prepares 'fundamental overhaul', announcement imminent The Education Minister is foreshadowing public consultation on a substantial proposal.31 Jul 08:01 PM
TravelMonths-old apple lands Australian comedian in trouble at NZ borderIt took a moment until Hamish Blake realised he packed the apple in a different continent.31 Jul 07:52 PM
EntertainmentJeremy Clarkson faces culling his beloved cows after TB outbreakClarkson expressed devastation over TB's impact on Diddly Squat farm.31 Jul 06:42 PM
New Zealand‘Huge for us’: Gold medals lift Napier distillery amid tough trading'It does help the brand and helps reward our distillers.'31 Jul 06:11 PM
New ZealandWaikato tourism sector has reason to celebrate, RTO saysThe news comes after several recent funding announcements.31 Jul 06:00 PM
PropertyWorld-famous Kiwi house built from 12 shipping containers sells for over $2mIt took 16 months for the right buyers to make a move on unique luxury property.31 Jul 05:22 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm Maketū operation linked to Rotorua deathThe police operation in Maketū began four days after Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox's death.31 Jul 08:06 AM
New Zealand'Strong and unusual currents' forecast to continue overnightKiwis are being urged to 'treat the threat as real'.31 Jul 08:00 AM
Crime'It's just idiotic': Man tries to set police station on fire to impress womanZayne Gordon was on the run when he set a Molotov cocktail on fire at Kaikohe station.31 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Gisborne's airport delays highlight regional travel challengesAir NZ offered road transport to Napier due to limited flight availability.31 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhy Napier is expanding CCTV coverage to combat night-time crimeCrime in the city increased by 12% in the past two years.31 Jul 04:21 AM
New ZealandPro-golfer's son joins the family business with simulation venture'I’ve seen the trend towards more popularity around the sport... more golf entertainment.'31 Jul 04:00 AM
OpinionOpinion: Expensive butter - the price we pay for dairy successOpinion: When an export does well, it’s good for the economy, but tough for locals.31 Jul 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Grief does not rest': Family's heartfelt tribute to Hamilton homicide victim Tyreece Te Pairi has been laid to rest in Tolaga Bay.31 Jul 03:11 AM
New ZealandTricky sheep with shearer Toa Henderson on The CountryChris Russell, Toa Henderson, Ray Smith, and David Geary. 31 Jul 01:59 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate suspicious Napier house fireThere were two fires in two rooms. 31 Jul 01:49 AM
BusinessSouthland dairy farmer who exploited migrant workers gets $15k fine for obstructing investigationFormer imam Reza Abdul-Jamar has already been forced to pay $300k by the ERA. 31 Jul 12:44 AM
New ZealandWatch: Floods engulf roads and properties, marae hosts stranded travellersFloodwaters cut off access between Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.30 Jul 11:43 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly exciting': NZ beef may get methane-reducing pill soonTrials showed a 70% methane reduction with Ruminant BioTech's bolus. 30 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandMan's plea delayed in case of 3-year-old's abduction from childcareThe man charged is 19-year-old John Tekuru.30 Jul 10:59 PM
New ZealandHow repeated floods are reshaping life for one Tasman farmerFrank Hickmott's used to flooding. The past few weeks have been unlike anything he's seen.30 Jul 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Treat the sea with quite a bit of caution': Caution urged as tsunami warnings persist in Hawke's BayNapier Port suspended operations, and ships went out to sea as the tsunami threatened.30 Jul 09:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Alleged drunk driver weaves across state highway, narrowly missing trucksAt one point the footage captures the motorist missing a large truck by centimetres. 30 Jul 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Politicising dairy prices risks sending the wrong signal to business investorsOPINION: The real risk now is reputational.30 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne Herald delivery delayed due to SH2 floodingSubscribers will receive both Thursday and Friday papers on Friday.30 Jul 08:57 PM
New ZealandAerial flooding footageFootage of flooding in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Video / Bay of Plenty Helicopters, suppliedWatch30 Jul 07:41 PM
New ZealandMayor backs demand for urgent fix for corroding lake wall The $11m Ōhau channel diversion wall was built in 2008 to protect Lake Rotoiti.30 Jul 06:54 PM
New Zealand'I put my hand up': Teacher's deep dive into running Ross Shield in WairoaNew to rugby and Ross Shield, but for Wairoa, teams and whanau, someone had to do it. 30 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan who wanted to hear Ardern's 'neck snap' says jail is 'terrifying''I was simply sharing an opinion on an online forum ... I just would like to go home.'30 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'You never know when your last game might happen': BCITO connects sport and tradesThe BCITO connects athletes with apprenticeships for career starts and transitions.30 Jul 06:00 PM
