New Zealand'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in NorthlandMetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.26 May 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Just hoping I'd get home': Passenger describes aborted landing on bumpy flightBumpy flight for basketball boss: 'This one was one of the worst'.26 May 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.26 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North IslandWild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.25 May 10:16 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW: How to watch - what you need to knowThe new video streaming show will be available on the NZ Herald website and YouTube. 25 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandFive players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.25 May 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Checks on substandard rentals long overdue OPINION: Inspectors made surprise visits to Dunedin's student flats this week.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRegional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarterAlmost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.23 May 12:18 AM
New ZealandBudget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roadsThe Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.22 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandFive players win almost $60k each in Lotto Second Division - where were tickets sold?First Division Powerball was struck - the winning ticket taking home $17.2 million.21 May 05:00 PM
Property'Smash her': Family evicted after property manager threatened'My dad’s going to be real angry, let’s hope he doesn’t do anything.'19 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain hits Auckland with possible thunderstorms forecast tonightA severe thunderstorm watch is forecast for Auckland until early tomorrow morning.18 May 06:03 AM
New ZealandWet, windy weather conditions forecast for South Island Heavy rain and strong wind watches have been issued for the west of the South Island.15 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandLucky region has 15 players win Lotto's Second DivisionFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.15 May 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drugExperts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.11 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandEighteen Lotto players win over $19k each – where tickets were soldTwo players shared the First Division prize, snagging $500,000 each.11 May 04:29 AM
Employment'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were goneNow Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.11 May 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Our high airfare curse is one of economics not competitionEighty percent of New Zealand's land is uninhabited.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Off the scale' drug supply fuelling gang clashes in the regionsHomes shot at, cars rammed, drug busts during two months of gang tension.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: $10 million draw not struck, two players win $500,000Check your tickets - are you $500,000 richer10 May 08:02 AM
New ZealandExclusive photos: Mark Lundy seen in community after 23 years' jailThe Herald spotted a bespectacled Lundy in an oversized hoodie, trackpants and jandals.08 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandTen Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were soldFirst Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.07 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer? Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.07 May 08:21 AM
EnergyMajor power cables linking North, South Islands near end of life, $1.4b replacement mootedTranspower is proposing several upgrades to be done at the same time.07 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandReleased: Double killer Mark Lundy walks free after 23 yearsLundy has spent more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife and daughter. 07 May 12:28 AM
New Zealand'200 to 250mm of rain': Wet, windy weather forecast to return for NZWet weather hits South Island on Thursday, tipped to reach North Island on Friday.06 May 07:20 AM
New ZealandWellington struggles to shake Crypto outbreak, reported cases 'high'The outbreak started in March with the illness continuing to spread.06 May 06:00 AM
TourismNorth Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visitsFifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.05 May 04:02 AM
New Zealand$6m Lotto Powerball draw unstruck, trio $333,000 richerThree players each won $333,333, sharing first division's $1m prize.03 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Very sunny areas': Sunshine returns as NZ clean-up begins after severe weatherColder nights expected with potential frost and fog in sheltered areas.03 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Don’t worry mate, I’m not going to leave you’: Bravery medal for cops in Muriwai landslide tragedyThe pair stayed with dying fireman even as second landslide crashed down in the darkness.02 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Colder' trend continues: Hawke's Bay braces for winter's arrivalCooler weather for Hawke's Bay weekend and rain and wind expected near exposed coast.02 May 02:47 AM
Banking and finance'We are here to help': ASB offers relief measures for weather-hit customersBank says it will pause home loan repayments for up to three months.01 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandNine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.30 Apr 05:00 PM