New ZealandGang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fightsGym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismBoutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rivalBeyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operationHe ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.18 Mar 09:40 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandOrere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigationPolice officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.17 Mar 10:13 PM
Travel newsNew Zealand's Best Baches: Meet this year's 2025 Bach Of The Year winnersAn inside look at the 10 standout private baches recognised in this year’s awards.17 Mar 05:00 PM
CrimePensioner celebrates b'day with a court appearance for drink drivingNow he plans to move to Thailand permanently after cashing in his Kiwisaver.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTecNorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.16 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautifulOPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.16 Mar 08:00 PM
EntertainmentSharon Stone claims she was cut from A Simple Favor sequel'I LOVED being cast and removed from my role unexpectedly for no reason at all. LOVED it.'16 Mar 02:58 AM
New Zealand‘Battered and bullied’: Ex-council boss ends five-year pool battle with councilCouple reached a confidential agreement days before a Supreme Court hearing.15 Mar 08:00 PM
Travel newsWrong way: Tourist wins refund despite crashing rental car minutes after leaving depotThe tourist was seen driving on a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.15 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneJoanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in townOPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.14 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandIn search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from AucklandHuntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.14 Mar 05:00 PM
Crime‘This is it’: Mr Asia’s addicts describe how they fell for heroinThe drug took off as young counter-culture Kiwis wanted more than rugby, racing and beer. 14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidationThe Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.14 Mar 08:10 AM
New Zealand'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidationThe Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.14 Mar 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumSportHow the Crusaders are keeping pace with Super Rugby’s faster gameBall-in-play time often exceeds 40 minutes, increasing fatigue and scoring opportunities.14 Mar 02:31 AM
All Blacks‘Jumped the gun’: All Blacks utility responds to French giant’s interestBraydon Ennor says there’s nothing in place with Top 14 side Perpignan.14 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 PM
New Zealand‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fearsOutdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.13 Mar 08:14 PM
New Zealand‘Most fundamental’ change: LGNZ urges end to postal votingLocal leaders want postal voting replaced with voting booths for future elections.12 Mar 09:10 PM
Super RugbySuper Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashesAll the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season. 12 Mar 03:12 AM
CrimeKiller Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.12 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris RattueChris Rattue: The main positive from Black Caps' final defeatOPINION: New Zealand continues to win kudos around the cricket world.10 Mar 05:00 AM
BusinessWhen is it time to stop financially supporting your children?Lynda Moore emphasises discussing finances as living costs rise and NZ's population ages.10 Mar 12:15 AM
Kahu‘We are ready’: Te Matatini hosts respond to infrastructure concernsConcerns over infrastructure have been addressed in a decade of planning.09 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Tragic irony’: Ex prison officer who worked in sex offenders unit convicted of child rapeShane Clayden was a custodial officer in a sexual offenders unit. Now he's an inmate.07 Mar 10:00 PM
Crime‘Love lost in violence’: Woman speaks of fear and betrayal after being raped by partner'He wanted sex so took it anyway. In that sense, there was particular cruelty.'07 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
New ZealandEels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to CoastSeven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.06 Mar 05:00 PM
Politics'Respect and gratitude': Winston Peters woos jilted ferry builder with Korean War talkPeters paved things over with Hyundai by reminding them of New Zealand's wartime aid.06 Mar 04:54 AM
New Zealand'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest jobIt turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.05 Mar 09:06 PM
