Education'Nobody's winning': Tertiary staff struggle amid funding cutsThe student-to-staff ratio at universities rose to 19.6 in 2024, up from 18.7 in 2023.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Canterbury teens missing for 11 days, police appeal for sightingsThe girls, aged 14 and 15, were last seen in Aranui on April 27.08 May 06:46 AM
Politics'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changesProtests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.08 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.08 May 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A fair bit of division': What NZ Catholics want from the next PopeNZ Catholics hope the next Pope continues Francis’ focus on unity and minorities.08 May 06:00 AM
Super RugbyHighlanders rugby gear worth $38k stolen in Auckland from parked car, man arrestedStolen items included laptops, tablets and 'specialised rugby equipment'.08 May 04:12 AM
Travel newsAir NZ to suspend Christchurch-Gold Coast flights over summerDemand, market conditions and fleet constraints influenced the decision, Air NZ said.08 May 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFirst look: Inside stage one of new Wānaka retirement villageNothing for under $1m here: the starting point is $1.24m, but prices go up to $4.5m.08 May 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': Dramatic footage shows man cheating death after car smashes into shopMayank Patel was in the Allenton Fresh Supermarket on his own when a car smashed into it.08 May 02:36 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
EntertainmentAussie star on why the South Island is perfect for a zombie apocalypseThe apocalypse Western Forgive Us All was shot in the Queenstown-Lakes District.08 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Like looking at lava': Hawke's Bay rugby star retires after freak sprig accidentTeilah Ferguson felt the boot go into her eye and knew "instantly" it was bad.08 May 12:49 AM
New ZealandMissing hiker: Family of British man to join search in FiordlandEli Sweeting was reported missing late on Sunday.07 May 11:41 PM
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 ZealandTwo home invasions, daylight assault, car ramming in Oamaru park A 27-year-old man faces charges, including assault and burglary.07 May 07:29 PM
New ZealandTwo by Twos: More people come forward to police with abuse allegationsPolice say more people have reported allegations of sexual abuse within secretive church.07 May 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficitsOPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.07 May 07:00 PM
OpinionAuckland at 15: Progress and possibilitiesAuckland Council received more than 13,000 feedback submissions this year.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Revealing the rich listers behind a $56m property swap; are Smith & Caughey's and Faradays teaming up?Plus, actor turns property development mogul, and celebrity stylist celebrates on Waiheke.07 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Pike River widow on permanent memorial plansDoC is working with families of the victims on the memorial.07 May 05:00 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
New Zealand'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in ChristchurchThe drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.07 May 07:55 AM
New Zealand'Brutal murders': Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole BoardLundy’s parole includes 19 conditions, such as a ban from entering Manawatū.07 May 04:48 AM
Super RugbySuper Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clashAll the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 07 May 04:05 AM
EntertainmentPike River film to premiere in Sydney, images of movie's stars Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm releasedPike River families will attend the Sydney premiere alongside cast and crew.07 May 03:13 AM
New Zealand'Considerable havoc': Man banned from running a business for lifeMichael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.07 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be soldHotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.07 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after central Auckland shooting Police took a 28-year-old man into custody today.07 May 01:50 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
LifestyleTaupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 daysKids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.07 May 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Invited to make bids': New Cook Strait ferries progressSix shipbuilders are shortlisted for the new Cook Strait ferries.06 May 11:36 PM
New ZealandThird venomous snake washes up: How storms are driving sea snakes to NZ shoresThe snake was dead when it was discovered.06 May 11:12 PM
All BlacksOldest living All Black Bill McCaw diesBill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.06 May 11:09 PM
