PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings racecourse redevelopment plans coming in ‘next few weeks’It's now six months since the one slip that stopped racing in Hastings.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPaerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear titleWairarapa shearing contractor Paerata Abraham beat his employee, Llyr Jones.28 Mar 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Do the mahi’: Outgoing business chief’s advice on leadership and job seekingHard work pays off, says outgoing Rotorua Business Chamber head.27 Mar 11:15 PM
New Zealand'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stockMaremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves27 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Malicious actor' downloaded private information about Health NZ staffThere is no evidence the leaked information was shared or posted online.27 Mar 12:22 AM
New ZealandGlen Eden Farms wins Greater Wellington farm environment awardThe Guscotts diversified into sheep, beef, arable farming, carbon, and tourism.26 Mar 08:29 PM
New Zealand‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident namedThe young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.25 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMarist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upsetConnor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.24 Mar 01:47 AM
Crime‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in courtTwo relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.23 Mar 10:23 PM
Crime‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shootingTwo men, aged 23 and 25, are charged with Doreion Hard's death as mum mourns.23 Mar 09:14 PM
CrimeTwo men charged with murder after man shot in WairarapaFurther charges against the pair are being considered.23 Mar 06:43 AM
New ZealandWairarapa homicide 'doesn’t define' community, local MP saysPolice are considering charges for two men taken into custody yesterday.23 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandWairarapa homicide: One person dead with gunshot wound, two in custodyTwo people are in custody after fatal shooting.22 Mar 07:14 AM
New ZealandOne dead after river jetboat incident, police investigatingThe man was in his 20s and died at the scene.21 Mar 09:47 PM
New Zealand‘Middle class struggle’: Housing costs hit essential workersMarket rent is $650 per week; these homes will rent for $520, saving $6760 annually.17 Mar 11:39 PM
Education'Worries right from the start': Former school lunch contractor ready to step inLibelle liquidation sparks calls for change in school lunch programme.11 Mar 05:28 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate after three people overdose on illicit opioid thinking it was cocaine“It’s currently not known how widely this substance may be circulating."10 Mar 08:56 AM
New ZealandWellington Water chief unlikely to be forced to resignReports show high unplanned maintenance spending and poor contractor management.10 Mar 07:11 AM
New ZealandWellington Water chair’s future on the line at urgent council meetingMayor Tory Whanau called for the chair's resignation; not all leaders agree.09 Mar 06:58 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainableOPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housingHomelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.06 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from boardThe Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.06 Mar 03:25 AM
World‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'05 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reportsWellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow. 03 Mar 04:44 AM
New ZealandRiding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.03 Mar 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off. 03 Mar 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Why we all pay for the shocking state of our energy sectorOPINION: The truth is, the electricity shortage works for the gentailers.01 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandHow a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.28 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina CampbellAnalysis: Should Martinborough wineries pay for a shared path after fatality?A fatal crash between a car and four-seater bike has prompted a discussion about safety.28 Feb 04:00 PM
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
