PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAll aboard: Kiwi boat sales soar as Covid keeps us homeNew figures obtained by the Herald show 18 fatal boating accidents every year.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just sat with the body and cried': Wife dies in husband's arms in Christmas Eve cycling accidentKana Hirose, 50, died on December 24 after a freak fall on the isolated Great Taste trail.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets inHow is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?31 Dec 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Bitter pill to swallow': Fruit growers lose entire crop in hailstormMotueka fruit growers say millions of dollars of fruit is ruined after the hailstorm.26 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandSunny Sunday morning, then rain, hail, thunderstorms possibleThe Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.26 Dec 07:01 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash floodingA severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.26 Dec 06:58 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe's warning after woman crushed by farm vehicle, company fined 275kThe vehicle's passenger seatbelt did not work and the driver's door had been removed.10 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandPrivately organised Nelson Santa Parade exceeding expectationsHayden Rose and long-serving event MC Murray Leaning stepped in to revive the event.09 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Valuable ventifacts protectedVentifacts unlock mysteries of past and future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Dec 05:10 PM
New ZealandHomes evacuated in Porirua as landslide and flooding hitsCity north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.30 Nov 09:31 AM
New ZealandWellington spared the worst of a wild week of weather aheadWellington is 'less in the firing line' for heavy rain and wind this week.23 Nov 02:11 AM
New ZealandHere comes the rain: Flooding 'possible' later this weekGet the umbrellas out - rain is on the way.22 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandSchool leavers with no qualifications risesBoys and Māori are those most likely to leave school without a qualification.22 Nov 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentEconomic report: Cities feel Covid pain - which regions are doing best?Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor highlights post-Covid winners and losers.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree people arrested over series of violent incidents in NelsonOne of the incidents saw a 22-year-old man punched and kicked by two males.16 Nov 02:33 AM
New ZealandSunny Saturday for North Island, weather watch in SouthIt's a stunning day in Auckland and most of the North Island today.13 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandWeather: Wet for most, chilly for the southThere's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBuyer beware: Cannabis start-up raising funds without mentioning expired licencePitchman and co-founder Aldo Miccio goes silent.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Please come home dear' - Mum's deathbed plea to son in managed isolationA man is managed isolation is devastated he couldn't see his dying mum.14 Oct 11:09 PM
New Zealand'So full of love': Young Kiwi woman's sudden death a mysteryNineteen-year-old who died suddenly remembered for her 'happy-go-lucky' spirit.14 Oct 04:58 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested after AOS joins hunt for 'person of interest'The AOS was called in "as a precaution".10 Oct 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom 'Stardust' to 'Aunty': The transformation of Jacinda ArdernThe Jacinda Ardern of 2020 is very different from that of 2017.08 Oct 04:10 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing and deeply offensive': Nazi flags for sale at NZ auction houseA Nelson shop is tight-lipped over its sale of the Nazi memorabilia.02 Oct 07:52 PM
Politics$13 cauliflowers no more? Supermarkets in Jacinda Ardern's cross-hairsLabour pledges action that could see building supplies and supermarket food prices fall.01 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blastIcy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.29 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandKiwi kayak legend killed in crash near NelsonNo one else in the multisport industry has innovated as much as Andrew Martin.28 Sep 06:30 PM
New Zealand100kg turtle lost from Nelson turns up in BlenheimA concrete turtle missing from a playground in Nelson is now safely back home.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandYour weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the southA rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.27 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandMountain biker dies in downhill crash near NelsonNelson mountain biker dies after crashing on a downhill track.27 Sep 06:06 AM
New ZealandOne dead, three injured after serious crash near NelsonThe highway is closed and diversions are in place, a police spokeswoman said.27 Sep 05:28 AM
