New Zealand'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted outThe group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.05 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicleHe also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres. 05 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandFour rescued from BoP floodwatersFire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.05 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'It's just what we do' - Horseback hero's daring flood rescueA horse tied to a post in floodwaters would likely have drowned if not for Chase Gage.05 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandMan charged with drugged driving over crash that killed fourThe 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.05 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'It was freaky': 'Bang' wakes neighbour of suspicious house fireFirefighters received multiple calls around midnight.05 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandSH2 Gisborne to Ōpōtiki closed for hours after slipsSlips closed the road for hours on Thursday after more than 100mm of rain fell in parts.05 Jun 12:20 AM
New ZealandThieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metalAlmost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say. 04 Jun 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Right and proper': Rotorua council agrees to return land to whānauCouncillors decided to return the land rather than sell it.04 Jun 10:11 PM
LiveNew ZealandHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the facial recognition inquiry - and when it’s coming to a shop near youLatest developments in supermarket facial recognition explained - and what happens next.04 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandGisborne Herald delivery delayed due to major SH2 slipsSubscribers will receive both Thursday and Friday papers on Friday.04 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandCouple forced to 'watch our home burn' overwhelmed by support'I really didn't realise the extent of damage I would be coming home to.'04 Jun 06:04 PM
New ZealandThe Spring of Water: Māori-owned birthing unit reopens on East Coast after cyclone closureThe new unit, Te Puna Wai, is the only Māori-owned birthing unit.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes AklWarnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.04 Jun 09:07 AM
New Zealand$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipperThe company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.04 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandRegional council chair not seeking re-electionDoug Leeder joined the council in 2013.04 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandSingle shoplifting report leads to 37 convictions, jail for prolific offenderA Tauranga shoplifter got two years for 37 charges since last year.04 Jun 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champsHawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.03 Jun 06:00 PM
Environment'Really nice guy': US talk show host Conan O'Brien meets Kiwi namesake in viral clip The US host joked: 'I've never met someone with the same name as me'.03 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong windsStrong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.03 Jun 04:53 AM
New Zealand'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa fatherRapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.03 Jun 04:22 AM
New Zealand'It could have been much worse': Beloved restaurant's staff take stock after fireCastle 91 will be closed for repairs but the Brookfield location remains open.03 Jun 04:07 AM
New Zealand'I'm very flattered': Mexted on King's Birthday HonourMurray Mexted was honoured as an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.03 Jun 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concernsOPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.02 Jun 06:01 PM
New ZealandWarm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing tempsMetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournamentKaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.02 Jun 06:59 AM
New ZealandBadly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen treeThe man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries. 02 Jun 06:18 AM
OpinionLockerRoom founder on honour, mentorship, and women in sportSuzanne McFadden received the MNZM for services to sports journalism.02 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandCritical injuries after single vehicle crash near WhakatāneThe accident closed Tāneatua Rd near White Pine Bush Rd, about 2.20pm.02 Jun 04:46 AM
New Zealand'Shocked, actually': Rotorua healthcare leader reflects on decades of service Hariata Vercoe has been recognised for her services to Māori, health, and the community.02 Jun 03:00 AM
Silver FernsSilver Ferns legend Kopua leaves mark in shock netball comeback'Absolutely loved every minute of it'.02 Jun 01:16 AM
New Zealand'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honouredBrian Kelly's contributions behind the mic over 55 years in radio have been recognised.02 Jun 12:00 AM
LifestyleJacinda Ardern’s memoir and the untold stories from her time as Prime MinisterA Different Kind of Power tells the personal challenges behind her public, political face.01 Jun 07:43 PM
