KahuThe big stage: Te Matatini’s top 12 head to finals showdownSaturday's finals will begin at 8.30am, with prizegiving after 5pm.28 Feb 07:25 AM
New Zealand'Plainly predatory': Man sexually exploited woman with dementia he met at the dairy'You took advantage of a vulnerable person, our mum who could not defend herself'.28 Feb 07:19 AM
New ZealandWoman who gave birth on AirNZ plane planned to deliver at Te MatatiniA family member of the mum says she was in labour for 12 hours before boarding.28 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandNational flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.28 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandLive 2m shark washes ashore at popular city beach, police calledA 'juvenile' mako shark washed ashore.28 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandTeen charged three weeks after woman seriously assaulted in city parkThe 16-year-old will appear in the Youth Court today. 28 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandStranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandFive Northland schools face lunch delivery, quality concernsMinistry of Education is working with suppliers to improve meal delivery.27 Feb 11:00 PM
Kahu‘Phenomenal’: Te Matatini hailed by First Nations visitorsThirty First Nations people from Canada joined the festival in New Plymouth.27 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandEmpowering women through hands-on car workshops: ‘Some have never popped the bonnet’Melissa Hannan is a mechanic on a mission to teach women basic automotive maintenance.27 Feb 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Remembering and honouring’: Kapa haka pays tribute to Māori BattalionTe Taumata o Apanui featured stars like Rob Ruha and Ria Hall.27 Feb 04:22 PM
PoliticsMayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandConstable who admits making 'disgusting comment' about colleague takes police to ERAThe officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.27 Feb 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: The truth behind NZ Rugby’s unstoppable coaching exodusOPINION: NZ Rugby can't seem to keep the conductors.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe growing number of ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging up courtsA man in Dunedin argued a judge lacked jurisdiction over his theft case.26 Feb 08:05 PM
WarriorsWatch: On board with 300 Warriors fans flying to Las VegasShaun Johnson helped serve dinner on the flight, surprising fans.26 Feb 07:33 PM
GolfNick Voke eyes NZ Open glory after breakthrough win in SydneyDaniel Hillier praised Voke, calling him a long-time inspiration.26 Feb 05:48 PM
Kahu‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on TaranakiMore than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.26 Feb 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBullying, ‘siege mentality’, staff fears revealed in leaked Government agency reviewCivil Aviation Authority hired a consultant to review culture after Herald investigation.26 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuWhy Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowdsAll tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.26 Feb 05:37 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby team lists: Chiefs lose another to season-ending injuryAll the ins and outs ahead of the third round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 26 Feb 03:10 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki undertaking ‘processes’ after student suspended from top school following Year 6 camp ‘incident’The school will not elaborate on the nature of the incident but investigation underway.26 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandSuppression lifted: Former priest named as alleged St Bede’s College sex abuserEx school priest, dean charged with historical sexual offences from 1996 to 2000.26 Feb 01:24 AM
KahuWhy Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance MinisterŌpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.25 Feb 05:38 PM
KahuHow a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa hakaFinance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.25 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandNeighbours recall ‘large boom’ as Christchurch house fire eruptsFive fire crews responded to the blaze at Clotilda Place, Bishopdale.25 Feb 12:59 AM
New Zealand‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flightsThe Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.25 Feb 12:47 AM
New Zealand'It broke my heart': Mother's grief after man filmed himself abusing infant and toddlerDamian Nigal Archbold was caught after uploading material he made to social media.25 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandFog disrupts multiple flights out of Christchurch Airport At least 17 flights have been affected.24 Feb 09:20 PM
KahuHistoric pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festivalThe festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.24 Feb 07:24 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after allegedly discharging shotgun in ChristchurchPolice were called to an address on Emmett St about 4.40pm.24 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandStudent suspended from top school after Year 6 camp ‘incident’Police will not investigate a formal complaint made, the school's head says.23 Feb 09:53 PM
New ZealandAaliyah Hunt’s international dance triumph: How hard work pays offAaliyah Hunt has been dancing since she was 3 and aspires to dance on cruise ships.22 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandCancer Society funds boost ovarian cancer detection researchThe researchers aim to create early detection tests, improving survival rates.22 Feb 09:15 PM
