New ZealandHow Rotorua's air pollution transformation defied expectationsOnce breathing NZ's worst winter air, the city has shed its 20-year-old 'polluted' label.23 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew witness in Kiwifruit scam: $10m went through student’s accounts in 6 monthsSecond witness in Herald investigation shows $10m of deposits and cash withdrawals. 23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSound idea for raising strong wool pricesFloc panels, made in Christchurch, adhere like wallpaper, with natural adhesive.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packagingScion and Mamaku Blue are developing sustainable fibre trays for blueberries.23 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youthMalcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand20yo tourist breaks her back in head-on NZ campervan crashAnother US tourist was charged after the harrowing Bay of Plenty crash on May 10.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDemand for Te Puke food service surges, serving 275 whānauThe Hub in Te Puke is supported by local growers and supermarkets.23 May 04:59 PM
OpinionOpinion: Delivering hope in Ukraine's darkest hoursOpinion: Hope is a powerful force that can profoundly impact individuals and communities. 23 May 04:50 PM
New Zealand'Felt their back crack': Woman jailed for beating, punching and kicking childrenThe 31-year-old threw one child into a wall with so much force that it left a hole.23 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandArmed police arrest two men after firearms incident in GisbornePolice found two firearms after searching a nearby address.23 May 06:13 AM
New Zealand'Taken far too soon': Crash victim who died just weeks from 3rd birthday named'This loss is not only profoundly painful - it is unimaginable.'23 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandAgritech leaders say Budget offers tax relief but lacks bold vision“All of this is a positive step forward, but now we need the next one."23 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandDo not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appealWarren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.23 May 04:00 AM
CrimeAccused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei parkYvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.23 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandPolice 'urgently' seek ute driver after road-rage knife incidentThe aggressive incident in Tauranga this week was caught on dashcam.23 May 02:58 AM
New ZealandArrested man claims police beat him, then released him to walk 20km back to NapierCops say John Heremaia “actively and violently” resisted arrest, and assaulted an officer.23 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandWhat's in the Budget for agriculture?'When our rural communities do well, the whole country benefits.'23 May 02:00 AM
BusinessOn The Up: Pals co-founders - how they went from surfing buddies to RTD moguls Mat Croad and Nick Marshall have known each other for most of their lives. 23 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signsThe te reo signs use red for 'Stop' and green for 'Go'.23 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones talks Budget 2025Shane Jones, Jason Te Brake, Chris Brandolino, Kane Brisco, and Rowena Duncum.23 May 01:31 AM
Kahu'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejectedThe consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.23 May 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Do the right thing': Mother's plea for justice in son's stabbingHeartbreak continues for Kaea Karauria's family as teen's killer remains free.23 May 12:57 AM
New ZealandStaffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending. 22 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandWhy this year's Project Hip Hop competition is a 'full-circle moment' for its founderThe competition features 102 crews and offers $22,000 in prize money.22 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew discovery in the fight against livestock facial eczemaThe disease costs farmers and the economy an estimated $332m annually.22 May 09:17 PM
CrimeRoad rage: Driver brandishes knife in TaurangaThe incident was caught on dashcam.Watch22 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand202-home project advances despite financial woes for developer's companiesThe Government partnered with Watchman Capital; funding is reportedly solid.22 May 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverKiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employedWonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.22 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Going to be a lot harder': Best Start payment shifts spark concern among new parentsThe Best Start payment will now be means-tested for all three years.22 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Relentless growth': Region's innovators make strong showing in tech awardsBay of Plenty has six finalists in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.22 May 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLivestock export ban reversal should be passed into law before next election - minister'New Zealand doesn’t have a luxury of turning off growth,' PM Christopher Luxon says.22 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Plumbing apprentice's 100km charity run for mental healthMaggie Higgins is running 100km to raise funds for suicide prevention.22 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes internationalFlights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.22 May 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrestThe "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.22 May 05:00 PM