Hottest day of summer sees country hit 34C: 'Cry mercy' says Niwa with more scorchers to come
Auckland to reach highs of 27C, 26C every day till next Monday. High humidity to return.
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Summer scorcher: Where temperatures could hit mid-30s this week
Temperatures could reach mid-30s in parts of NZ later this week, with humidity in the mix.
Juicy Fest: Gang member bites off part of man's ear at hip-hop festival
Police confirm man received medical treatment for 'injuries to ear'.
Warm weather to welcome Kiwis back to work
MetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.
How to teach kids to manage their boredom these holidays
‘Mum, Dad, I’m bored!’: how to keep the holidays boredom-free this summer.
Watch: Family accidentally hooks mako shark
Dramatic video captures huge shark leaping out of water.
How is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El Niño
The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.
Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day 12 entries
The Herald Summer Photo Competition is back, with three great Canon cameras up for grabs.
Nest Fest Hawke’s Bay: Behind the scenes of the popular festival
A look at Nest Fest from behind the stage.
Kids struggling with holiday boredom? Don't panic, say experts
Many children are still learning the skill of managing boredom
'Tale of two days': Mixed weather for final holiday weekend
The periods of rain covering the country will move off by Sunday.
'Electric' scenes as Bay Dreams festival debuts new venue
The crowd of about 8500 was 'pretty well-behaved', the festival organiser says.
Kai Iwi Holiday Park crammed for summer holidays
'We’ve enjoyed fish and chips from the cafe here and we’ll be having some more tonight.'
Works necessitate two-week closure of Ruapehu state highway section
'We’ve got our fingers crossed that we get good weather.'
Community embracing Yoga by the Awa
'There’s something really magical about doing yoga outside.'
Favourable weather conditions here to stay for now in Northland
Settled weather offers a 'good opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities these holidays'.
'The power of womanhood': Te Arawa legend to tour NZ as aerial dance and kapa haka performance
Hatupatu | Kurungaituku premieres as part of the New Zealand festival of Arts in February.
'Sunny day in a new venue': What you need to know about Bay Dreams 2024
Roads will be closed in Tauranga CBD as the event takes place at Wharepai Domain.
Happy campers fill Top 10 Holiday Park
"We’re used to horizontal rain so the Whanganui rain doesn’t bother us."
Crime, bad road behaviour among key concerns for North's communities over summer
Burnouts, alcoho and roaming dogs are some of the things locals are worried about.
Watch: Large crowd 'freaking out' over orca pod surfacing at Northland beach
About 1000 holiday makers were in awe as the pod hunted stingray metres from the beach.
45 drink-drivers caught by police morning after Rhythm and Vines
There were no arrests during the festival, and police say crowds were well-behaved.
Send us your snaps! Like summer, the photo comp is heating up
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Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
There will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.
NYE weather: 'Intense' rain, thunder, hail, strong winds to slam country
Bad weather tomorrow follows a sunny, sweltering day today with Hastings reaching 33C.
Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day five entries
The Herald Summer Photo Competition is back, with three great Canon cameras up for grabs.
Whanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spending
Local experts said residents choosing to shop local was a reason for the increase.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Ultimate summer gig guide: Sir Dave Dobbyn, Kaylee Bell and all the festivals in between
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'How to counter negative headlines': finance boss Sam Stubbs
The move that set his career back three years, and reasons for optimism in 2024.
What Summer festivals are happening in the Waikato in 2024?
The region will be abuzz with lots of music festivals.
Herald Summer Photo Competition: Day one entries
The Herald Summer Photo Competition is back, with three great Canon cameras up for grabs.
Pitch perfect: Eden Park's turf hacks for backyard cricket season
The longer and more thoughtful the preparation, the better the end result.