Heavy rain advisories for BoP, thunderstorms possible
Periods of heavy rain could approach warning criteria, says MetService
Road re-opens: One critical in Napier-Taupō road crash
Napier-Taupō road re-opens after serious crash.
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
Motat wins top international award at 'Oscars of the museum world'
Once ranked one of the world's most boring attractions, Motat makes a comeback.
From music to markets: Top events in the Bay of Plenty this season
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison
Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.
'Putting lives at risk': The barriers facing Māori from getting immunised
Māori vaccination rates lag behind European children in Bay of Plenty and Lakes.
'Exploded': Staff member's fright as car crashes through gym's windows
Another vehicle involved in the crash left the scene, police say.
New Zealand news
Afternoon quiz: Where is Hayden Planetarium, the most visited planetarium in the world?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yo
A rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.
Sea Shepherd ship docks in Auckland, offering free public tours
This weekend visitors can tour a ship used to shadow Southern Ocean fishing trawlers.
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Car crashes into Rotorua shop front
A car has crashed into Reboot Rotorua in the CBD. Video / Kelly Makiha
Serious crash near Rotorua
A serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser
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$2b for NZ Defence helicopters, Trump’s influence on global elections, and Parliament tackles alcohol and mental health.
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
Lakeside holiday home owners face big sewerage bills
Their bills have been reduced, but it's not the significant cut many hoped for.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
Taupō's 'accidental art hero' on adventures around town - and further afield
Parts of the Taupō community seem to be starting to embrace Boom Boom the dinosaur.
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Kiwi Harvard students' futures 'held hostage' in university's battle with Trump
'I'm angry, I'm upset and I'm scared. This decision is just vindictiveness.'
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Opinion: Navigating the ups and downs of long-term market investing
The S&P 500 saw double-digit declines in almost two-thirds of years.
New witness in Kiwifruit scam: $10m went through student’s accounts in 6 months
Second witness in Herald investigation shows $10m of deposits and cash withdrawals.
202-home project advances despite financial woes for developer's companies
The Government partnered with Watchman Capital; funding is reportedly solid.
KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed
Wonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.
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'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policy
Rotorua MP Todd McClay rejects claims there have been targeted Māori housing cuts.
Whakatāne homicide: Women accused of killing 8-year-old boy face additional charges
Rickah'Shae Keefe-Haerewa died after an alleged assault in Te Teko in 2024.
Business
Opinion: Navigating the ups and downs of long-term market investing
The S&P 500 saw double-digit declines in almost two-thirds of years.
'Exciting': Turning blueberry waste into eco-friendly packaging
Scion and Mamaku Blue are developing sustainable fibre trays for blueberries.
Opinion
Opinion: Navigating the ups and downs of long-term market investing
The S&P 500 saw double-digit declines in almost two-thirds of years.
Liam Dann: Upbeat Treasury forecasts GDP growth, rising house prices
Opinion: Treasury's Budget forecasts paint an optimistic picture – but are they too rosy?
Marty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investment
OPINION: A shift to mass timber could create 7000 jobs in the regions.
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'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
'Good movers': Former Silver Fern driven to cut injury risks as ACC claims rise
Winter sports-related injury claims have consistently gone up over the past five years.
Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.
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On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
Jack Coombe would have been happy to beat his PB, before his time sent everyone googling.
Editorial: How Clayton McMillan’s departure can be a positive for NZ rugby
OPINION: Talent should be free to move - but we must work to lure it back.
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Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
The grind of greatness: Behind the scenes with the women's legendary K4
The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.
The $20m Kiwi athlete: NZ's highest-earning sport stars revealed
Who raced up the rankings in 2024?
Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
Lifestyle
Region's top school rockers crowned
Pocket Watchers won the Rotorua Smokefree Rockquest final.
$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awards
An Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.
NZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phones
A 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.
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BMW Museum celebrates Italian design icons
The German brand's museum is showcasing the company's best cars from Italian designers.
Bridgestone is NZ’s most trusted tyre brand for the 9th year running
The company has taken the top tyre spot in the Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand survey.
Suzuki NZ partners with local animator for a unique ad
The Suzuki Swift is a fun car. Now it's even more fun in stop-motion animation.
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Rabobank Beef Quarterly preview on The Country
Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Dr John Roche, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, and Rowena Duncum.
Bargaining over nature: Windfarm got go-ahead after increased funding offer to DoC
Conservationist calls for transparency on $640,000 bittern protection fund.
Protest erupts over contested Ruataniwha Dam funding
Protest group Wise Water Use demands transparency and accountability from the board.
Matawai women top dogs at NZ and South Island champs
New Zealand zig-zag crown to Samantha Shaw; Sth Island straight hunt title to Jo Mcintyre.
School farm course sees 120 students flock to agriculture
The farm has 30 sheep and includes a two-stand shearing shed.
'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years
'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'