PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn The Up: 'Pacific's Strongest' - Dannevirke man drags Samoan bus down the road by himself Jarna Mihaere weighs 165kg, and he needed all of that.18 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail charged over Aratere ferry groundingThe ferry grounded on June 21, 2024, with 47 people on board.18 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandPolice raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seizedFive members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.17 Jun 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAll rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.17 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flights cancelled, passengers stranded as Indonesian volcano eruptsAir NZ cancelled flights due to ash from Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki.17 Jun 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleUK sculptor claims NZ artwork copied his design, seeks recognition"Spot the difference" - artists clash over clasped hand sculptures.17 Jun 10:23 PM
New ZealandDetective warns AI used to create fake images of children onlineSextortion and hidden cameras are growing threats, says Detective Beard.17 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Tamariki in Te Aroha prepare for their Matariki showReporter Sarah-Jane is at Te Aroha Primary School, where the kapa haka group is learning a new waiata just in time to ring in Matariki. Video / Kea Kids NewsWatch17 Jun 09:13 PM
PoliticsTakeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-upCabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.17 Jun 09:07 PM
New ZealandFamily question police findings after man's body found in pondMikey's body was found by a dog walker at Hōkio Beach early one February morning.17 Jun 08:43 PM
FootballHow Kiwis might still watch the Women's Euros despite broadcast hurdlesTVNZ, Sky Sport and Warner Bros Discovery did not pursue the broadcast rights.17 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandWatch Herald NOW: Foodstuffs North Island CEO speaks on New World fireYou can watch Herald NOW 7am – 9am weekdays on the NZ Herald homepage. 17 Jun 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFormer MKR contestant Teal Mau announces Wellington City Council bidTeal Mau has run a salon in Wellington for more than 25 years and is running for a seat on council to support local businesses. Video / Ethan ManeraWatch17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How Labour can revive its fortunes with fresh leadershipOPINION: Labour's current strategy lacks clear policies and relies on coalition issues.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Inside look after fire engulfs Auckland supermarketAt its peak, 20 fire engines were on-site battling the blaze.17 Jun 08:15 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleJosh Emett and the eclair that became an iconIt’s been an Onslow signature menu item since day one. Now, Josh Emett’s famous crayfish eclair has clawed its way into the Iconic Auckland Eats Top 100 list. Video / Alyse WrightWatch17 Jun 06:14 AM
Super RugbyCrusaders playmaker confirms departure after Super Rugby Pacific finalJames O'Connor will be looking to depart as a champion when the Crusaders host the Chiefs.17 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Don’t expect explosion’: Stanford on whether visa change could lead to migrant influxThere's no cap on the new visa, with up to 10,000 applications expected per year.17 Jun 03:59 AM
FootballGlobal giants Real Madrid set to run a football camp in AucklandCoaches will fly in from Spanish capital to work with Kiwi players.17 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandNorthland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floodsCyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.17 Jun 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBurning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitableThe store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.17 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandWhy Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community stapleThe event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.17 Jun 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Perfect chance': Homeowner's Matariki lightshow a new tradition for Napier'It gets dark at 5pm. It’s a perfect chance for parents to bring their kids.'17 Jun 12:02 AM
EconomyWhy Kiwi businesses are cautiously optimistic about the futureThis year, 52% of businesses plan to increase investment, up from 46% last year.16 Jun 11:01 PM
New ZealandSunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire banThe event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.16 Jun 10:40 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
PoliticsNew suicide prevention action plan released amid ‘stubbornly high’ ratesAbout 600 Kiwis die every year from a suspected suicide.16 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeriesAlmost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.16 Jun 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Staggering shift': More Kiwis see China as a threat, US trust at all-time low in new pollOnly 21% of Kiwis view China as a friend – but say the country is important for our future16 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandHabitat for Humanity urges law change to unlock more affordable housingAlan Thorp says at the moment, councils are too scared the move isn’t legal.16 Jun 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySouth Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50mThe store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville graveThe $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.16 Jun 05:00 PM
