PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: Good riddance to regional councillorsOPINION: One Waikato river clean-up plan has already cost ratepayers $23m.29 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘From spore to supplement’: Inside the Raglan farm redefining brain foodFounder Sean Mills spent four years perfecting the native pekepeke-kiore crop.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threatNearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.29 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Tokoroa teacher suspendedThe 36-year-old vanished at a Rotorua swimming hole.28 Nov 07:33 PM
New ZealandMcCaw Homestead opens its doors to visitorsThe museum’s kitchen and laundry now open to visitors after major updates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGovt orders mining royalty shakeup as decades-old discounts bite Crown takeNearly half of new mining permits since 2013 still use 1996 royalty rates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTradie ripped off 12 clients by taking deposits but not doing the workOne of the victims took out a loan to hire Jason Lambert and is still paying it off.28 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'We have no choice': Hapū stands against high-end home developmentDeveloper Jonathan Quigley promises 28% ecological planting and advanced water treatment.28 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandIrish tramper dies a month into Te Araroa trail, shortly after 'best day'The 66-year-old died in his sleep after completing a 19km stretch of the trail.28 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandInmate bashed prison officer after being told his mum had been killedPomare Wilson was then granted leave to attend her tangi but went on the run instead.28 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandHunt for two cars after Hamilton shootingThe late-night shooting on Sapphire Place appears to have been targeted, police say.28 Nov 12:41 AM
Kahu‘Ignited an invigoration’: Māori Queen turns social media kids onto KīngitangaRahui Papa says her reign has reignited rangatahi pride in the Kīngitanga.27 Nov 10:56 PM
New Zealand'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandGovt accused of double standards over Tom Phillips inquiryDennis Gates says Gloriavale children have been 'missing in public view' for 50 years.27 Nov 09:27 PM
New ZealandSoggy Auckland Santa parade in store as thunderstorms rumble over north todayThe good news is that everywhere should see a fine Saturday. 27 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandSerious injury after truck and car crash in South WaikatoTraffic is under stop/go control, and drivers are urged to expect delays.27 Nov 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Acing this world': Waihī mum 'blown away' by autistic son's success'We would never have dreamed in our wildest dreams that he’d be where he is now.'27 Nov 05:01 PM
New Zealand‘Human waste is a grievous harm’: Hapū vow to continue Lake Whakamaru occupationDeveloper Jonathan Quigley says the plan prevents sewage from entering the river.27 Nov 07:55 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't look too bad': Trailer that killed young mum had bad rust, seized brakes The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.27 Nov 06:21 AM
New Zealand‘Whacking great hunks of concrete’: Inside Hamilton’s new medieval garden buildWork began years ago with herb plantings that will line the garden’s perimeter.27 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhite tūī sightings traced to thriving conservation effortVolunteers have trapped more than 3000 possums since the conservation drive began.27 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis secures deal for 1000MW wind partnership with YinsonThe deal could deliver up to 1000MW of new onshore wind power.26 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings as South Island braces for severe conditionsUp to 230mm of rain is forecast for Westland and the Canterbury headwaters.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Organ donation conversation could save livesOPINION: Organ donors are heroes. 26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare drives NZ sharemarket upThe NZ sharemarket reached a record intraday high following F&P Healthcare's result.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne person dies following SH2 crash, motorists asked to avoid area'The road remains closed between Monument Rd and Heaven Rd with diversions in place.'25 Nov 11:42 PM
New ZealandEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
MotorsportTop riders set to light up tracks as Suzuki International Series roars backRacing starts at Taupo International Motorsport Park on December 6.25 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua woman to tackle 30km ride after transplantOnce unable to walk to her letterbox, Kath Cross now has lung function of 72%.25 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAll Blacks player ratings for 2025: Every performance assessedWho was the best-performing All Black in 2025?25 Nov 05:01 PM
RacingGalloping elite return to trials as summer riches go up for grabsElite gallopers trial at two venues as summer riches loom25 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I felt extremely exposed’: Physio removed his top while massaging woman, saying he was hotLance Easton had already asked the woman to remove her own top and didn't provide a towel.25 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM