'Loud rumbling, heavy shaking': Strong earthquake hits Wellington
The magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck minutes after 5am.
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Nadene Lomu: ‘Jonah would be so proud of his boys’
The grieving Lomu family is united by love and loyalty.
Pig hunters report seeing missing Marokopa family, police and helicopters deployed
Two helicopters have been sweeping the Marokopa area today.
New sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips reported, police make fresh inquiries
The Herald understands a group of young pig hunters reported the sighting.
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
In pictures: Dunedin streets underwater as state of local emergency declared
MetService says Dunedin is still to get the worst of the weather this afternoon.
Otago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought in
Dunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.
Kmart Christmas range divides shoppers in NZ and Australia
‘Ridiculous. Still three months away.’
'You’re at the desperation stage': Wellington man’s 11-hour wait with sick daughter in A&E
He said an 11-hour wait was not unusual for what they saw.
'Hardball', 'bullying': Google threatens to remove all links to NZ news content
News publishers have hit back at global tech giant, accusing it of 'corporate bullying'.
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Dunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergency
Officials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.
Watch: 'Got the moves' - King Charles tries his hand at traditional Samoan dance
"When you go to Samoa, this is how they will dance."
Kiwi tradie makes chilling Google search before suspected suicide overseas
Samuel Keast's grieving sister believes her brother's workplace was 'toxic'.
Watch: 'It was pretty special' - Northlanders' stunning close encounter with humpback whale
Whale and dolphin noises in Whangārei Harbour are being detected for greater knowledge.
Are you better off than your neighbours? Map reveals income by area
Kiwis can now find out which region has the highest median income.
Rieko Ioane fires back at former Irish international with social media jab
The All Black has taken to Instagram to respond to claims in Sexton's book.
'Rest is resistance': Marama Davidson in the midst of cancer treatment
Chlöe Swarbrick posted a photo with Marama Davidson as she undergoes cancer treatment
Housing, sexuality, income - what latest Census shows about how Kiwis live
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
How a beachside suburb became NZ's medicinal cannabis hub
Auckland's Cannabis Clinic leads NZ in medicinal cannabis prescriptions, easing stigma.
Dozens of personas, multiple victims: Is this NZ's worst catfisher?
The Herald exposed her in 2011. 13 years later, can she be stopped?
State media report Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel, '90%... hit their targets'
Sirens could be heard across Israel as people took shelter.
Is Charli XCX coming to Laneway Festival?
Brat-green billboards cropped up, fuelling fan rumours.
Air NZ reduces capacity on three regional routes
The airline says it has to ensure its operations are financially sustainable.
Former sparkie in for $9m+ payday as his app sells to UK firm
PLUS: The OIO publishes more details on Kami's $289m offshore sale.
Two police cars badly damaged after colliding in motorway u-turn
Emergency services were called to the scene around 9.20pm.
'It's like Mad Max': Locals despair as crime 'out of control', not enough police
'NZ had a reputation as a place in paradise and it’s fading fast.'
33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in south
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
Watch: Sparks fly as motorist drives on rims down Auckland motorway
'There's a reason why cars have four tyres', says AA spokesperson.
Crocs injuries triple in 2023, jandals lead in ACC claims cost
Ugly shoe is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to safety, new data shows.
Crime spreads: Woman attempts to steal suitcase full of mayo from Auckland supermarket
The suspect was spotted at a nearby bus stop and the mayonnaise returned.
Flight times should be even longer, say climate researchers
Taking longer to reach your destination may help save the planet, study says.
Republicans slam 'deplorable' naked Trump statue in Nevada
A naked sculpture of Donald Trump near Las Vegas has been denounced for its ‘shock value’.