New ZealandStarbucks, Burger King get go-ahead for tiny Waikato town – but there's a catchThe approval comes despite overwhelming opposition from submitters.13 Oct 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCushla Loomb: What NZ can learn from Pacific climate resilienceOPINION: Fiji’s protected mangroves show how nature can defend coastlines and livelihoods.11 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandZipping along: Tourism firm named Rotorua's top businessThe supreme winner's focus has been described as 'unwavering'.11 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandFrom bush to table: Deer hunters recognised for feeding communitiesHunt for Good has turned 1200 wild deer into 58,000 family meals. 09 Oct 08:16 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Hastings couple changing community with free fitness classes'Give me 100 people each session, I want to be challenged,' says Nane Araia.09 Oct 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$100,000 citizens’ assembly declines to recommend site for new Napier poolThe decision now goes back to councillors without a recommended location.06 Oct 01:46 AM
New ZealandDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
New ZealandThe Kiwi communities left stranded in the news desertNZ Herald editor-at-large Shayne Currie joins The Front Page to discuss what the rise of news deserts could mean for New Zealand.Watch21 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Heart of gold': Rotorua teen's act of kindness goes viralThe community is now rallying to support his US exchange dream. 19 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity garden grows kai and connection“Gardens grow vegetables, orchards grow fruit, but community gardens grow people.”19 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuKarakia and waiata to continue after reo Māori week successUp to 120 people joined daily 8.30am sessions during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.19 Sep 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumSportFive ways to make your children better at sportHow parents and coaches can help children thrive on the pitch. 18 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandHoops not hoopla: How a small park for homeless people eased a CBD's tensionThe new pocket park has tables, shade and a basketball hoop for whānau.16 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
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Over-inflated with unattractive fillers': Auckland housing plan akin to 'bad plastic surgery'Debate is heating up over a plan to enable up to two million Auckland homes.09 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Saying they’d kill the guy': Youths storm library after homeless man accused of touching girlCCTV footage and evidence were handed over to police for investigation.04 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandCommunity builds new library for flood-hit Ōmāhu School'It shows the power of collaboration and what’s possible when a community comes together.'31 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Gisborne music festival ending due to economic strainRising costs have made the festival economically unviable.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier's decade-low council rating revealedSatisfaction with the city's performance, leadership and swimming pools took a dive.27 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The NPC is the most untapped asset New Zealand Rugby hasOPINION: The National Provincial Championship endures, despite a lack of TLC.26 Aug 05:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Clock it’: We’re all finger-clapping wrongBallroom community seeks recognition as finger claps go mainstream.24 Aug 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Community concern': Iwi collective planning 70 homes on pony club siteMarutūāhu wants to build on the land now used by the Meadowbank Pony Club for grazing.21 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhy former editor Jeremy Muir is running for district councilMuir wants the council to be more 'responsive, communicative and transparent'.21 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Ripple effect': Havelock North Hockey Club's commitment off turf as impressive as onThe top club emphasises community service, with awards for contributions beyond hockey.20 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandRotorua fights for slice of online gambling profits for the communityThe Govt's gambling bill is seen as a threat to clubs dependent on gaming trust funding.19 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Waitākere Ranges win – iwi's 17-year struggle ends in historic dealOPINION: Finally, Auckland Council will formalise its partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Children are the future': New group aims to unite farming families“It’s important to have a good network of people around you.”11 Aug 02:30 AM
KahuLease term shock: Archery club faces sudden relocation off Mt Albert The Tūpuna Maunga Authority decided not to renew the Mt Albert club's lease.08 Aug 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoningOPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.06 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandRecord facility investment recorded for Gisborne's economic development agencyTrust Tairāwhiti supported 216 local businesses, delivering $114k in capability funding.05 Aug 04:00 AM
Sport'Massive risk': Sports sector to fight proposed gambling billSome $170m a year is distributed by gaming trusts to community sport.03 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks v France in Hamilton: Fans excited to have All Blacks back in townLocals of all ages were stoked to have the ABs in town last month.31 Jul 11:30 PM
WorldHow street art is healing Sarajevo's war-torn landscapeIt also offers a crucial outlet for young artists amid Bosnia's high unemployment.28 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandSchool fundraiser aiming to be the biggest and the bestThe Puketapu Night Run returns on August 1, with record entries this year.27 Jul 11:07 PM
