New Zealand'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surpriseMeikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.25 Feb 02:30 AM
KahuHistoric pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festivalThe festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.24 Feb 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Excited': Masterton prepares to host the Golden ShearsThe Golden Shears was first held at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium in 1961.23 Feb 11:12 PM
New Zealand‘I set fire to the seven churches’: Man claims to be behind Masterton church attacksFour church fires in Masterton all started between 4.25am and 4.35am, fire officials say.22 Feb 05:54 AM
New ZealandWoman killed in horror Martinborough bike crash namedAlison Korny lived in New Zealand before moving to the UK.19 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandRainbow crossing legal case about safety, not diversityThe Cuba St crossing was painted in 2018 to make Wellington more LGBTQI-friendly.17 Feb 05:38 AM
New Zealand'It’s freedom': Major milestone for aerial topdresser'Every farm you can see around here, I’ve topdressed it.'17 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealedOfficial information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Can’t express the sadness’: Community mourns fatal bike crashLocals urge reduced speed limits due to increased bike traffic.14 Feb 01:25 AM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful urges speed limit cut after fatal cyclist crashA cyclist died, and three were injured in a crash in Martinborough.13 Feb 06:51 PM
New ZealandUK visitor dead, three badly injured after car crashes into shared bike in MartinboroughThe owner of the quadricycle told the Herald he was beside himself.12 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandMichael Voss lines up alongside world’s top trail runners The Tarawera Ultra-Trail, New Zealand's premier running event starts in Rotorua.12 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic raceGisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.12 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandManhunt continues for armed offender who pointed gun at cops, publicPolice said he pointed a gun at a member of the public after pointing it at police.12 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandThe cowboy challenge: From Yellowstone to DannevirkePopular series has helped to create a buzz for this weekend's event.11 Feb 10:07 PM
New Zealand‘Will not accept violence’: Manhunt after offender points gun at police, public'We are out there every day... in what is increasingly a hostile environment.'11 Feb 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housingDiscover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.09 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment backpedals on some automatic speed reversals, says consultation now possible'There is local support for the speed limits to stay lower,' says Chris Bishop.07 Feb 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Seymour’s romantic beach proposal; Kiwi running billionaire’s empirePlus, is NZ rich list heiress Ali Andrews married to her French-US billionaire boyfriend?05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Gonna be a fabulous little work dog': Huntaway Miley one year onMiley's learned her walk, stop, and run whistle commands. She's still working on her bark.02 Feb 08:18 PM
New Zealand'So cheerful': Sunflowers bring joy despite tough growing seasonSunflowers can help supplement farm incomes or fundraising efforts for growers.31 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandToxic algae warning for Wairarapa as red alerts issued for riversThe algae contains a neurotoxin which is harmful to humans and can be lethal for dogs.15 Jan 08:03 PM
New ZealandFrom university to sharemilking: Meet the Hammonds'The farm manager was leaving so Dad proposed we come home to try contract milking.'12 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandMan trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuriesThe man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.06 Jan 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMemoir reveals Lord of the Rings secrets, and inside Sir Peter Jackson’s mansionA new book reveals the body part belonging to Gandalf, now kept in a fridge.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged shooter in gang-related killing named after court appearancePolice arrest Wipuhara Kapene, accused of shooting Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt.27 Dec 08:12 AM
New ZealandWeather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossingsA deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.26 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandFamily shattered after ‘precious toddler’ killed in Christmas Day driveway tragedyPolice are investigating after the child was struck by a vehicle yesterday.26 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandChild killed after being struck by vehicle on Masterton drivewayPolice are investigating the incident.25 Dec 05:55 AM
LifestyleWatch: Teacher aide's ingenious wheelchair waka goes viralCassius has had the same teacher aide throughout school - and she "just means everything".16 Dec 01:12 AM
New Zealand'This is one of the hardest years': 3900 gift sacks for those in need in Hawke's BayGifts focus on STEM learning, fun and practical items for children in need this Christmas.11 Dec 01:02 AM
CrimeMan who brutally murdered his friend, biting chunks from his ear, jailed for lifeWire Reddington had been on a two-day bender when he murdered Jamie Gill last year.04 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandVolunteer firefighters accused of driving offences, clipping a pedestrianThe incidents are being investigated and firefighters may face disciplinary action.29 Nov 07:02 AM
New ZealandNZ's biggest whooping cough hot spots revealedTe Whatu Ora is urging people to get vaccinated to protect vulnerable babies. 25 Nov 07:01 PM
