WorldQueensland youth pastor dies after shark attack at popular tourist spotMan sustained a 'significant life-threatening wound to his neck'.29 Dec 03:56 AM
New ZealandHoliday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.28 Dec 04:11 AM
New ZealandShark sightings force Coromandel beaches to close temporarilyWhiritoa closed intermittently on Friday and Waihī shut for a stretch on Christmas Day.27 Dec 05:36 AM
WorldFBI ‘found evidence Covid was lab leak but was not allowed to brief president’‘I find it surprising White House didn’t ask’, says doctor of microbiology Jason Bannan.27 Dec 01:57 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.26 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandShark attacks rare in NZ, but swimmers should be waryPeople should remember 'it is their supermarket we are venturing into', scientist says.25 Dec 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentIn the new Robbie Williams biopic, the star is a CGI monkey. That’s rightNY Times: Director Michael Gracey hopes people will finally get the British hitmaker.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandShark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbourDoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.25 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandLife of an Animal Control officer: 'I have never seen a person on the streets with a skinny dog''Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'22 Dec 05:00 PM
RacingMick on Monday: Aussie busy at Ellerslie from Boxing DayBlake Shinn looks set to have a huge impact on Ellerslie’s glamour meetings.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Who let the dogs out? Meet the fearless team putting them back inDog attack stats are off the chain and this new animal control team is doing something about it! Reporter Samridh talks to the dog catchers making your walk to school less scary.Watch22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTVJudith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCatnappings and ransom: Beloved Mt Eden supermarket cat rehomedThe turbulent tale of Mt Eden's famous feline and why she disappeared. 20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman mauled by dogs upset after child attacked on same beach two weeks later'Someone else has been hurt because of owners who can’t control their dogs.'20 Dec 03:51 AM
New Zealand‘Hello darling!’: Parrot wins Quote of the Year competitionFor the first time, Massey University's Quote of the Year has been won by a non-human.20 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandWinston the bulldogJudith Webby was looking after Winston the bulldog when his breathing became increasingly laboured after coming back from a walk and he died not long after. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandWaikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventureThe endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.18 Dec 12:28 AM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo welcomes 3-day-old male white rhinoceros calfAuckland Zoo's white rhinos Zambezi and Jamila welcome a male calf to their family as part of the Australasian zoos’ breeding programme. Video / Alyse Wright, Auckland ZooWatch17 Dec 03:57 AM
RacingHow a handicap 'recount' favours Alabama Lass in top sprint raceAlabama Lass to carry 52kgs in Railway after NZTR corrects handicap error.16 Dec 03:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Winston Peters puts an end to a troubled industryOPINION: Is 20 months too long a transition period? It depends who you ask.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLuxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votesThe PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.15 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandRunaway turkey found dead by police after bridge escapadeThere was no Christmas miracle for the 'big bird' on a Hawke's Bay highway bridge.14 Dec 08:39 PM
New Zealand'A sign of the times': Growing concerns for beef cattle shows'Old exhibitors have not come back in, and younger ones are not coming through.'13 Dec 04:01 PM
RacingWhy Campionessa faces a tough challenge at Te Rapa tomorrowWalker predicts Snazzytavi will beat the defending champ in Cal Isuzu Stakes.12 Dec 04:07 PM
New ZealandAuckland woman 'over the moon' after reunion with stolen dog – three years laterDe-Anna Kitto is reunited with her missing dog Baby after 3 years, thanks to a microchip.11 Dec 10:17 PM
OpinionMichael GuerinMichael Guerin: The human cost of greyhound racing's unexpected demiseOPINION: Nearly 3000 dogs face uncertain futures as racing is effectively ended in NZ.10 Dec 04:30 PM
Lifestyle'Thought we had lost her': 7yo girl's miracle recovery after shock accidentBlenheim 7-year-old Isla nearly died after a freak accident.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStoat-busting duo find no sign of rogue visitor on predator-free island A stoat that swam to Matakohe-Limestone Island is believed to have gone again.02 Dec 10:47 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'01 Dec 05:33 PM
World'Slithering up her leg': Melbourne woman's encounter with deadly tiger snake while drivingAustralian woman was in a state of shock after the freeway scare.01 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandThe 'art' of the kill: Predator control expert shares the secrets to understanding how pests think'Understanding animal behaviour is significant in trapping pests for better outcomes.'29 Nov 06:00 PM
LifestyleHere's how to spend your weekend in AucklandChristmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.29 Nov 05:30 PM
RacingWexford Stables’ Grail Seeker impresses at Taupō trial, eyes TelegraphWexford Stables eye black-type wins with Checkmate and Uderzo in upcoming races.27 Nov 05:01 PM
OpinionOpinion: From Jack Russells to corgis, what the Royals’ dog choices reveal about themOPINION: It's not just about their looks - the royals' dogs match their personalities too.27 Nov 12:42 AM