New ZealandSnow for central North Island roads, strong winds halt ferries in wintry blast Snow could fall to 600m on the Desert Rd this afternoon.18 Aug 11:57 PM
New ZealandBus collides with two cars outside high schoolThe incident, which unfolded as students were finishing school, left many shocked.18 Aug 08:08 AM
New Zealand'Safe on dry land': Three people, two dogs rescued from Whanganui River cable carEmergency services were called to the scene after 5pm.17 Aug 09:32 AM
New ZealandWater showdown: Mayor's affordability plea rejectedRuapehu District Council will go ahead with a partnership with Whanganui.13 Aug 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Well-involved': Crews battle early morning house fire in WhangaehuSmoke has drifted over State Highway 3, affecting morning traffic.13 Aug 08:29 PM
New ZealandThousands feel 4.9 quake in Hawke's Bay'That was easily the biggest shake I have experienced.'13 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandWhanganui airport lands $3.35m for new taxiwayThe Government has announced $3.35m to complete construction of a sealed parallel taxiway.11 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyLast-minute First XV drama: King's clinch final spot in tense semiKing's College will face St Kentigern in the Auckland 1A final at Eden Park.11 Aug 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Stretched beyond safe limits': Half of heart attacks in NZ not treated in accepted timeframesA new report finds the heart care system in a desperate state.10 Aug 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumSport18 under 18: NZ's emerging sporting talentBonnie Jansen spotlights Aotearoa's rising sports stars aged 18 and under.08 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
Education'More questions than answers': Principals react to NCEA changes'We want a system that works for all learners and puts students at the centre.'07 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I jumped as much as the house': 3.8 quake rattles WhanganuiTremor was felt as far north as Ohakune and as far east as Palmerston North.07 Aug 05:13 AM
Wellington'You will always be remembered': 'Caring', 'passionate' 15yo mourned after fatal ATV crashTeenager Jonty Ryan was described as someone with an unshakeable connection to nature.06 Aug 06:00 AM
SportKiwi racing driver’s narrow road to the topShe made history in 2023, winning at Indianapolis with an all-female team.05 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
Herald NOWMeet the Whanganui district mayor Andrew TripeRyan Bridge speaks to Whanganui district mayor Andrew Tripe on achieving the lowest rates rise in New Zealand.Watch03 Aug 09:04 PM
BusinessFullers boss on electric ferries’ financial appeal as AT re-embraces dieselPLUS: Queen's Wharf megachargers get the go-ahead. 03 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe unsettling rise of eating disorders in NZ – is social media to blame?Rose has veneers to replace the damage to her teeth from vomiting.02 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne council includes vaping in smoke-free policyVaping rates among Gisborne students rose from 1.6% in 2015 to 26.6% in 2023.01 Aug 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBremworth to restore woollen yarn production in Napier and hire up to 40 peopleThe $6m investment is the most significant for the plant’s future since the cyclone.24 Jul 06:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondWhat’s up with the signage directing people to our newest highway?Opinion: I’ve spoken to many people who are still being misdirected.23 Jul 08:40 PM
Agribusiness report'No skin off our nose': CEO on US tariffs impact on butter ventureOpen Country looks to the United States to boost its trade as its butter venture opens23 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandHigh Noon Express opening marks opening of Mt Ruapehu ski season The High Noon Express chairlift has a vertical rise of 398m, offloading at 2322m.22 Jul 10:02 PM
New ZealandMultiple fire crews extinguish large house fire in BullsFire and Emergency NZ attended with seven vehicles, three tankers and a command unit.20 Jul 10:23 PM
New ZealandDeparting councillor: ‘Social media abuse has got out of hand’Long-serving Whanganui district councillor Jenny Duncan is calling it quits.19 Jul 10:03 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
Rugby'Why did you punch me?': College coach claims referee assaulted him after heated first XV clashDarren Paewai has broken his silence about an incident during a clash with Kāpiti College.15 Jul 08:00 PM
SportEndurance ace ready for 'Wimbledon' of trail running'I’m doing it again to compete in it, rather than just complete it.'15 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimePolice arrest 19 Hells Angels members, 72 charges laidThe Whanganui chapter's president and vice-president are among those arrested.15 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for 'quite intense' thunderstorms, harbour bridge under wind warningAuckland faces isolated gusts up to 100km/h in exposed areas.15 Jul 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFirst XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominatePalmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.14 Jul 03:49 AM
KahuLife in the balance: What it's like to be young on a transplant waitlistPaul was tested at 20 and told to go live her life - before she developed kidney disease.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGas leak in Feilding leaves two in hospital, emergency response under wayTwo people have been taken to hospital after a gas leak at a house in the Manawatū town.12 Jul 12:35 AM
