New ZealandAircraft fly through black spotsThousands of flights each year in and out of New Zealand fly through radar black spots relying only on scheduled long-range radio calls to track their position.25 Mar 03:15 PM
New Zealand10 stories you need to readHere are the top news stories today, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about tomorrow.25 Mar 05:08 AM
LifestyleFive controversial mag coversFive magazine covers that stirred up way more controversy than Kimye's heavily criticised Vogue cover.25 Mar 03:00 AM
Small BusinessKiwi dog gear firm takes on the worldManiototo in Central Otago seems an unlikely place to set up an online business, but for dog lover Rose Voice, the isolation has proven no barrier to success.25 Mar 02:33 AM
SharesWhat is a back door listing?Mega, the online storage company set up by Kim Dotcom is to list on the NZX. Herald stock market specialist Tamsyn Parker offers some insights on stock exchange back-door listings.25 Mar 12:40 AM
OpinionTalk to the Animals: 10 ways to attract wildlife into your backyardExtending the local wildlife an invitation to visit your backyard is as simple as providing appropriate food, water and shelter.24 Mar 11:10 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Real estate commissionsThe real estate industry is sometimes viewed with suspicion - no doubt because some of its entrenched processes appear to essentially betray the interests of the vendor.24 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandSwine flu outbreak hits Hawke's BayA swine flu outbreak has struck in Hawke's Bay. Eight patients have been infected, including three who are in intensive care and one who is in a coma.24 Mar 08:36 PM
New ZealandThe great decile divideSchools in poorer communities are shrinking as local families abandon them for those in wealthier suburbs.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandFriends conquer epic trekWhat started as a joke between two university mates became a reality when Luke Sinclair and Kendall Bristow spent 100 days walking the length of the country.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandPlenty more sun to come - for the northIt's great news for sun lovers but not so good for farmers - the upper North Island's Indian summer is expected to continue well into next month.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandMP: Rivals behind 'bully' taleAllegations of abusive text messages and bullying behaviour by New Zealand First MP Andrew Williams are part of a campaign by political rivals as the party gains in the polls, Mr Williams' parliamentary colleague Richard Prosser says.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandPushy 'monk' expected to go soonPolice expect a supposed Buddhist monk who has been aggressively soliciting donations to leave the country within a week.24 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleHard Rock Cafe for Viaduct?Ribs, burgers and the sound of rock 'n' roll will replace big eye tuna and whole east coast crayfish when a Hard Rock Cafe moves into the Viaduct Harbour location.23 Mar 07:15 PM
LifestyleBare-skin selfies stir Kiwi womenThe no-makeup-selfie hashtag that went viral in the UK has arrived in New Zealand, with at least one cancer organisation riding on the coat-tails of its success.23 Mar 06:55 PM
OpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: It's time to rewrite the rule bookNew Zealand Herald sports columnist Chris Rattue watches a weekend of sport and decides it is time to change a few rules on the sporting landscape.23 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentHow Henry's show really ratesTV3's gamble in swapping its traditional late-night news show with Paul Henry has resulted in virtually the same audience numbers.23 Mar 03:15 PM
FootballA beautiful game goes bubble madIt's football, but not as you know it. There's grass, there's a ball, but there are also large inflatable bubbles encasing every player.23 Mar 03:15 PM
RetailNo room for Mr Whippy?The owner of the Mr Whippy master franchise says Auckland's frozen dessert market is close to reaching "saturation point".23 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandFree home with $10m viewHis farm-registered SUV and makeshift lean-to with rudimentary kitchen shelves has occupied a prime corner of Auckland's waterfront for more than a year.23 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandAn intimate look at Sam HayesOur vacuum cleaner is clogged with long orange hair. When you clean it, you get a little orange mat. This is life living with Samantha Hayes, my colleague and friend of almost a decade.22 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandLegal row at $40m padOne of New Zealand's most expensive homes is at the centre of a million dollar dispute over a construction botch-up.22 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandPoliticians of all stripes welcomeThe Internet Party hopes to team up with Hone Harawira and other electorate MPs to spend more than $1 million fighting this year's election - but as they go live this week, few people have heard of them, and nobody knows what they stand for.22 Mar 03:15 PM
KahuMaori one of most borrowed languagesTe Reo Maori is among the top 20 of English's most borrowed-from languages in between Russian and Hindi, a book reveals.21 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandWeeds choke $70m dreamA wealthy Auckland businessman, granted citizenship against official advice, has yet to start a proposed $70 million property development.21 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandNZ crew 'pumped' for missionNew Zealand aviators searching for the missing Malaysian airliner are expected to be "pumped up ready to go" again this morning after earlier disappointments.21 Mar 03:15 PM
Super RugbyMarshall feels the bluesThe cold reality of professional rugby is starting to bite at the Blues, and in particular, Benji Marshall.21 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandRevealed: hidden costs of first homeThere's nothing romantic or magical these days about buying your first home. In fact, it's difficult not to come away from the process feeling bloodied, cynical, bitter and poorer.21 Mar 03:15 PM
Lifestyle10 Down syndrome myths debunkedIt is World Down Syndrome Day today, so we have taken a look at 10 common myths about Down Syndrome and the facts behind them.21 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis dig deep for terminally ill mumBig-hearted Kiwis have dug deep today and donated more than $16,000 in just a few hours to support a terminally ill breast cancer sufferer battling for more time with her family.21 Mar 02:59 AM
