New Zealand45 drink-drivers caught by police morning after Rhythm and VinesThere were no arrests during the festival, and police say crowds were well-behaved.01 Jan 05:26 AM
New ZealandMuddy chaos plagues festivalgoers 'struggling to pull cars out' after New Year's downpourNorthern Bass Festivalgoers have been faced with a muddy mess.01 Jan 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHave $500,000 to spare? You too could charter a superyacht this summerWealthy Kiwis are among clients who spend eye-watering amounts to charter superyachts.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam countryBad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.30 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandLegendary lollipop man of 31 years given fitting farewellTommy Edgar, 81, served his local school for more than three decades.30 Dec 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Mushy' fish n chips: Starving snapper alarms holiday fishermenReports of skinny, pale, and "mushy" snapper in Northland indicate the fish is starving.27 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland finally in store for fine spells, but top holiday spots under weather watchesMetService finally has good news for Aucklanders.26 Dec 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a breakRyan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.24 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandStay away from Matakana Island and don't fly drones as blaze continuesFirefighters responded to a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.24 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandHelicopter called for assistance to battle fire on Matakana IslandFirefighters are fighting a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.23 Dec 08:39 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day weather forecast: Will your festive lunch be a washout?Today's top temperature of 32C was recorded at Lake Pukaki in the Canterbury high country.21 Dec 07:25 AM
New ZealandTemperatures reach 33C with hot, muggy nights to last past ChristmasMetService forecasts a showery Christmas Day in the Super City with a high of 26C20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandTemperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so farDunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.15 Dec 05:54 AM
New ZealandPassenger hits out at Govt's decision to can Cook Strait ferries"What is the Government waiting for? An actual disaster where people lose their lives?"13 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwo Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornadoThe school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.13 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuNgāpuhi calling: 1000 registered, hundreds more expected for iwi huiNgāpuhi wants record numbers for weekend hui11 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandSnow in December: Scorchers interrupted by brief cold snap, strong windsA rush of cold air moving up from the southwest on Tuesday will push temperatures down.11 Dec 03:21 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic rescue at sea off Cape Reinga after man injured on shipFirst call for help came when ship was 550km northwest off the coast.08 Dec 09:52 PM
Kahu'Talked to, not walked over’: Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says up to 1000 vehicles will join 'car-koi'Te Pāti Māori president orchestrating tomorrow's whānau protest.04 Dec 08:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere there’s a will there’s a war: Kids fight over the family bachPassing on the iconic family bach to the next generation could be fraught with problems.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeware of the explosive soft cheese: What not to pack in your luggage when you fly overseasEver had something confiscated from your luggage? Here's how to be a happy flyer.25 Nov 04:00 PM
CommoditiesLodestone, Eastland, fire up solar projectsThe switch has been flicked on two North Island new solar power facilities.24 Nov 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: AT marches on - oblivious to the impact of their ‘improvements’OPINION: We need to be realistic about what is achievable in our city – and when.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand172 vacant shops on the 'golden mile': Queen Street's 'for lease' problemThe famous Strand Arcade was almost completely empty.18 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandPorirua council votes to ban new pokies in bid to reduce prevalent gambling harmPorirua has one of the highest spends per machine in the country.16 Nov 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mayor is right to propose charging motorists a congestion feeOPINION: Billing motorists to drive at rush hour has been discussed for years.15 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuRegion's youth sway vote on Māori representationKāpiti Coast District Council establishes a Māori ward because young people want it.15 Nov 03:00 AM
KahuGisborne welcomes first cruise ship back into the portGisborne gearing up for a sizzling summer of visitors.13 Nov 09:30 PM
KahuIwi collective has plans to take over management of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts'It was an opportunity for ngā iwi to put aside boundaries.'13 Nov 06:38 PM
LifestyleThe global stars that annoyed NZ's small townsHell hath no fury like a small town New Zealand community going up against an A-lister.12 Nov 03:01 AM
TravelAustralia’s new chocolate farm is phe-nom, nom, nom-enalReason one thousand to go to Australia: Guided farm tours for chocoholics.11 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Not worried': Aucklanders ignore safety warnings to fish in polluted harbourExtensive water testing in the harbour will continue until at least Christmas.08 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: 'Doing good' a way of life for Taranaki entrepreneurFrom a north Taranaki farm to Kenya to a New Plymouth brew pub, local entrepreneur Dan Radcliff says "things don’t have to be boring to do good.” Video / Ilona Hanne / IVHQ / NZ HeraldWatch07 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelWhy you should start using nature like you use the gymFor your next holiday remember a simple fact - human nature needs nature.05 Nov 01:00 AM
