New ZealandSupermarket could face $200k fine after failing to control rat infestationThe store shut for 18 days in February 2024 after rodents were found inside.19 Sep 01:05 AM
SportKiwi rowers take on new mixed events at World Championships in ShanghaiFor the first time mixed crews will race at the World Championships in Shanghai.18 Sep 11:53 PM
New Zealand'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM
Black Ferns'Strength to strength': Where the Black Ferns have improved since Canada defeatThe Black Ferns have not lost a World Cup knockout match since 1991.18 Sep 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Herald’s annual awardsCovering the latest developments in schools rugby.18 Sep 07:31 PM
Black FernsBlack Ferns injury blow for World Cup semifinalThe Black Ferns side to face Canada on Saturday has been announced.17 Sep 05:58 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland massacre: Child survivor’s harrowing 111 call revealed in podcastIn May 1992, Brian Schlaepfer killed six family members in South Auckland.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Funding switch': Where the $100 foreign tourist levy is really goingEnvironmental groups say more of the IVL revenue should go towards protecting nature.17 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandKids feel like Super Rugby stars at NZ’s biggest junior rugby festival120 teams and more than 10,000 supporters are expected to attend.16 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech Insider: Kami founders open chequebook for NZ start-ups, Wellumio crowdfunds for portable stroke detectorEducation tech founders pay it forward by helping the next generation of start-ups.16 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandWild Wednesday: Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain charge northGusts in the Canterbury high country could climb to 130km/h today.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEggs return to shelves after bird flu forced farm's 200,000 chicken cullA strain of avian influenza was discovered at a Mainland Poultry farm in Otago last year.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyAuckland ed tech start-up buys UK firm with 20 million usersThe Auckland start-up was itself recently the subject of a $289m buyout.16 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelHow a Kiwi couple built an exclusive lodge that drew Oprah's attention'It’s one of the best places in the world to see the stars.'16 Sep 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksUPDATED: Where does Wellington disaster sit in rankings of every ABs v Boks test ever played?Ranking all 108 test matches played between the All Blacks and the Springboks.16 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandWet weeks ahead: Why two systems thousands of kilometres from NZ are causing a month of rainNiwa forecasts a wetter than normal month but drier conditions in October.16 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandIncoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regionsSevere weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.16 Sep 01:34 AM
New ZealandA 260% population surge: How Queenstown is planning for 9300 new homesThe population in the area has surged in recent years. 16 Sep 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many'Decisions that affect our growers and the future of NZ crops are never made lightly.'15 Sep 11:20 PM
Lifestyle$4.40 bottles of chardonnay as DFS Auckland store closes for goodShelves at the once-bustling luxury store are virtually bare hours before closure.15 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandAre you in the right industry? The Kiwi jobs where the median wage is over $100kBut there are now about a dozen sectors paying at least six figures.14 Sep 09:03 PM
New Zealand‘Unexplained’: Police puzzled after man found with serious injuries outside QueenstownEmergency crews were called to the scene just after 6.15pm yesterday. 14 Sep 08:11 PM
New ZealandPerson found seriously injured near Queenstown, police respondingEmergency crews were called to the scene just after 6.15pm this evening.14 Sep 08:09 AM
New ZealandRees Hotel fined $22k for selling illegal crayfish after MPI investigationGuests paid up to $7750 for the luxury crayfish trips in Fiordland.14 Sep 06:10 AM
New ZealandRadio star misses marathon after flight turned aroundMatty McLean said the flight was 'pretty hectic'.14 Sep 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrom quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live inNo traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?13 Sep 10:00 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Celebrate culture, cuisine and cycling across New ZealandSpring brings festivals, food, art and wine experiences.13 Sep 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We should welcome wealthy foreign investors with open armsOPINION: The change paving the way for foreign home ownership is a sensible move.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin Lotto player wins $10 million Powerball jackpotFive other people won $200,000. 13 Sep 09:53 AM
New ZealandEarly morning stop leads to shotgun, cocaine haul in QueenstownA 30-year-old man is due to appear in Queenstown District Court on October 20.13 Sep 04:45 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after wind gusts force full closure, thunderstorm threat loomsTraffic backed up after the bridge was closed at 2.30pm. 13 Sep 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrozen in time: 'A little jewel' - Why Dunedin's historic home Olveston is so specialJane Ussher has photographed Dunedin's Olveston, its contents and gardens for a new book. 12 Sep 06:45 PM