New ZealandWild winds cut power to thousands, trees down About 2500 Rotorua households on Unison’s network lost power over the weekend.15 Sep 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Napier’s first citizens’ assembly: 40 locals shaping city's aquatic future'It won’t probably solve all the issues, but already we’ve got quite a lot of ideas.'15 Sep 03:46 AM
KahuPapakāinga builder stands for Māori Ward seatKiritahi Firmin is one of five candidates vying for two Whanganui Māori Ward seats.15 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: School band get grant to record single after winning national finalKotahi Te Rā secured $11k in gear and funding to record and release a single.15 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Paris and Palestine with David SeymourDavid Seymour, David Clark, Todd Charteris, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth. 15 Sep 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfter unwanted halfback's heroics in Battle of the Bays, could Tonga be calling?Lincoln McClutchie's wobbly kick from 30m won the game for the Magpies over the Steamers.15 Sep 01:23 AM
New ZealandPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandDiamonds and wine: Hospice gets $560,000 from two record fundraising events'This shows what can be achieved when a community rallies behind a cause.'14 Sep 11:34 PM
BusinessBay of Plenty tops with bumper kiwifruit season as Auckland shows signs of economic turnaroundThe June quarter was marked by 'chilly' economic conditions.14 Sep 11:14 PM
KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM
Silver FernsTaurua left in dark over Silver Ferns player concernsNZ Herald understands Silver Ferns management remains unclear on why athletes felt unsafe.14 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe young entrepreneur lacing up a future for NZ strong woolMeet Jacob Smith, the 21-year-old turning wool & vege scraps into biodegradable shoelaces.14 Sep 10:20 PM
New Zealand'Not their responsibility': Will Tom Phillips' children be asked to reveal dad's accomplices?The Prime Minister expects an inquiry into the handling of the case.14 Sep 09:24 PM
New Zealand'Blindsided': Ag education leader slams Govt’s curriculum changesKerry Allen says she'll be encouraging the Government to review the decision.14 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandInmate dies at Hawke's Bay prison in 'unexplained' circumstancesThe man was found alone in his cell and staff could not revive him, Corrections say.14 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandAre you in the right industry? The Kiwi jobs where the median wage is over $100kBut there are now about a dozen sectors paying at least six figures.14 Sep 09:03 PM
New ZealandMum diagnosed at 26 explains why 'time matters' for people with MSShe was pregnant with her first child when a midwife appointment took an unexpected turn.14 Sep 07:18 PM
New ZealandSchool's out: Teachers start a week of strikes; class cancelled for thousandsThe government’s offer included a 4.7% pay rise within 12 months.14 Sep 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrowers canned: Wattie’s tells long-standing growers their peaches are no longer neededWattie's appears to be reducing canned peaches from Hawke’s Bay, an industry leader said.14 Sep 06:20 PM
New Zealand'It caught on': The mayor who always said 'Heretaunga Hastings'The mayor says when she took on the role eight years ago, she could hardly say 'kia ora'.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandRegion's tourism operators make strong showing in national awardsFour businesses operating around Rotorua and Taupō are finalists in NZ Tourism Awards.14 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: From France to Whangamatā with Coromandel ChocolateThomas Capdevielle talks to Tom Raynel about his small business Coromandel Chocolate.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-council CEO seeking mayoralty wants district to 'partner for progress’John Holyoake says the Western Bay needs to embrace change rather than fight it.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFood rescue milestone: Northland charity delivers 1m kg of kai to hungry homesWhakaora Kai has redistributed tonnes of food in Northland since 2017.14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Rear view v crystal ball, why leading indicators matter more right nowOPINION: Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in almost five years.14 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Death knell': CBD retailers fear impact of one-way street idea'Please listen to the people who have a vested interest in the heart of the city.'14 Sep 07:45 AM
New Zealand'Prepare to be without power overnight': High winds affect thousands across North IslandAlmost 13,500 homes lost power when the storm tore through overnight.14 Sep 07:14 AM
New ZealandDesserts for the deserving: Teen baker with a 'passion for helping'Hannah Richards spends three hours every Saturday baking cakes and crumbles for charity.14 Sep 12:00 AM
KahuFrom margin to mana: Māori players are reshaping cricket’s storyTeam manager Rob Geaney said the squad's aim is to inspire young Māori in sport.14 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFour injured in early morning crashEmergency services were called to the scene in Lower Kaimai at 3.40am today.13 Sep 07:48 PM
New Zealand$18m Tairua housing project sells majority of first sectionsEarthworks began in 2021 with extensive hill clearing.13 Sep 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe company making sure AI has a te ao Māori worldview'As Māori, we need to be really well versed in AI and be able to operate confidently.'13 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I didn’t see any way out': Survivor calls for law targeting coercive control abuseLegislation has recently been introduced in Queensland and New South Wales.13 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Anyone for strawberry spinach?Opinion: If you want a talking piece, try growing this 400-year-old vegetable.13 Sep 05:05 PM