Temperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so far
Dunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.
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Passenger 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?"
Two Eastern Hutt School pupils among those hurt in Wellington tornado
The school was in the path of the tornado, which collapsed buildings and flooded streets.
Ngāpuhi calling: 1000 registered, hundreds more expected for iwi hui
Ngāpuhi wants record numbers for weekend hui
Snow in December: Scorchers interrupted by brief cold snap, strong winds
A rush of cold air moving up from the southwest on Tuesday will push temperatures down.
Watch: Dramatic rescue at sea off Cape Reinga after man injured on ship
First call for help came when ship was 550km northwest off the coast.
'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.
Where there’s a will there’s a war: Kids fight over the family bach
Passing on the iconic family bach to the next generation could be fraught with problems.
Beware of the explosive soft cheese: What not to pack in your luggage when you fly overseas
Ever had something confiscated from your luggage? Here's how to be a happy flyer.
Lodestone, Eastland, fire up solar projects
The switch has been flicked on two North Island new solar power facilities.
Opinion: 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.
172 vacant shops on the 'golden mile': Queen Street's 'for lease' problem
The famous Strand Arcade was almost completely empty.
Porirua council votes to ban new pokies in bid to reduce prevalent gambling harm
Porirua has one of the highest spends per machine in the country.
Editorial: Mayor is right to propose charging motorists a congestion fee
OPINION: Billing motorists to drive at rush hour has been discussed for years.
Region's youth sway vote on Māori representation
Kāpiti Coast District Council establishes a Māori ward because young people want it.
Gisborne welcomes first cruise ship back into the port
Gisborne gearing up for a sizzling summer of visitors.
Iwi collective has plans to take over management of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
'It was an opportunity for ngā iwi to put aside boundaries.'
The global stars that annoyed NZ's small towns
Hell hath no fury like a small town New Zealand community going up against an A-lister.
Australia’s new chocolate farm is phe-nom, nom, nom-enal
Reason one thousand to go to Australia: Guided farm tours for chocoholics.
'Not worried': Aucklanders ignore safety warnings to fish in polluted harbour
Extensive water testing in the harbour will continue until at least Christmas.
The Great NZ Road Trip: 'Doing good' a way of life for Taranaki entrepreneur
From 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 Herald
Why you should start using nature like you use the gym
For your next holiday remember a simple fact - human nature needs nature.
So many walks, such little time: Waiheke Island’s best-kept walking secrets
The one-stop shop for uncovering a series of walks you never knew existed.
SH1 crash: One dead, multiple injured after car and truck collide, four helicopters sent
One person was trapped in a light truck and another in a car.
We’ve had Opo the dolphin - now meet Flaxmere's Asher the parrot
Asher the Flaxmere parrot is a chip off the old block,
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New in Travel: From gooey festivals to wine-inspired bike rides, festivals and walks.
North Island storm: Fresh flood threat, 130km/h gales for Akl north, 6m-high seas
The worst of the weather is set to strike Auckland on Sunday with gales and thunderstorms.
Hoons on dunes: Occupation in Far North highlights wider problem iwi ranger says
Two hapū of Ngāti Kahu, have been occupying a stretch of Whatuwhiwhi Road.
How to ensure you leave no trace this sunny season
These principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.
'On your bikes, Comancheros': Alarm as gang members join elite gym
Members of an exclusive gym want to know why the Comancheros have been allowed to join.
World-famous dress-up party returns to NZ city
After Covid disruptions, the roaring 20s are back in town from February 15 – 18.
Northland woman killed in dog attack was dearly-loved mother figure to many
The attack rocked the small town of Moerewa last Thursday.
The NZ destination that's so good you'll want to move there
Warning: Reading this might make you quit your job and vacate.
Climbing, mountain biking and tree topping: NZ’s best adventure travel activities
These local spots offer all the adrenaline you could ever want - not too far from home.