New Zealand‘Toilets and rubbish pits’: Queenstown council’s new move on freedom campersThe new bylaw comes in response to a call for the council to crack down on the campers.20 Mar 07:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy 56-level $300m+ Seascape tower is abandoned for seven monthsCourt decision in November prohibited the builder from acting till the paperwork was done.20 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandSpeedway driver in horror fiery crash faces long road to recoveryNearly $20,000 has been raised for Kevin Ban's recovery.19 Mar 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe thrill of a luge ride: Skyline expanding in six countriesFrom its first gondola in Queenstown in 1967, Skyline is now a global luge business. 19 Mar 06:00 PM
All BlacksRazor banking on France stars to pick ABs over Top 14 final France's lineup will miss players in the Top 14 finals on June 28.19 Mar 02:39 AM
New Zealand‘Wow, that’s a moose’: US tramper claims rare sighting, DoC workers have doubtsThe department pours cold water on the claim, saying it was probably a red deer. 18 Mar 10:53 PM
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
New ZealandPolice name Japanese man found dead on SH6 near QueenstownThe man found dead on a remote alpine roadside was a 22-year-old from Japan. 18 Mar 03:31 AM
New Zealand‘My legs felt like jelly’: New multimillionaire claims $5.5m Lotto winBach, travel and making sure windfall 'works for my family's future' on winner's wishlist.18 Mar 01:15 AM
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
New ZealandSilent epidemic: Concerns over Covid spread in NZ hospitalsHospital-acquired infections may account for 10-15% of Covid deaths.17 Mar 08:55 PM
New ZealandGP practising again after having sex with vulnerable patientDr Salil Elias denied having sex with the woman but DNA testing proved otherwise.17 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly changeSevere wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.17 Mar 06:00 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
OpinionOpinion: Why ‘woke’ debate misses the mark on justice and equality'Woke' originated with African Americans urging awareness of injustice.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZSouth Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy critics call the Government’s latest bowel screening policy ‘pathetic’Screening age lowered to 58 for all Kiwis; plans for Māori and Pacific men scrapped.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy the revival of extinct NZ species faces major challengesColossal Biosciences is interested in resurrecting extinct NZ species like moa.17 Mar 06:59 AM
New ZealandLong delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZIt comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.17 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandCouch fires, booze, and burned wallaby: Police investigating student celebrationsMany of Dunedin's students began celebrations before 6am.17 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after three-day delay for surgery to fix her broken legThe 74-year-old's leg was broken after she was knocked over in a park by a dog.17 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 PM
GolfKiwi golfer earns $2.61m for third-place finishBen Campbell's move to the LIV Golf League is paying off.16 Mar 11:47 PM
New ZealandStorm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plungeWhile South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast. 16 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandDunedin bus hub stabbing: 14-year-old guilty of manslaughterThe jury took more than two days to come to its verdict. 16 Mar 10:09 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
TravelShop and stare: 9 boutiques and art galleries to explore in QueenstownFill up on art, design and fashion in Queenstown and Arrowtown.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Best day ever’: Suzy Cato inspires music teacher’s journey from superfan to educatorSuzy Cato's photo throwback revealed Curtis Bunker as a devoted fan.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRussian disinformation sites target NZ with te reo Māori content'Pravda' sites in New Zealand are part of a global 'hybrid war' campaign.14 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyHurricanes fend off Highlanders to put season back on trackThe Hurricanes climbed off the bottom of the table with a much-needed defensive rearguard.14 Mar 08:28 AM
Super RugbyHurricanes hang on for much-needed win over HighlandersAll the action from the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Highlanders and Hurricanes.14 Mar 07:50 AM
OpinionChristopher Reive Fantasy Super Rugby: What if scores counted towards All Blacks selection?OPINION: Struggling to pick your fantasy team this week? We're here to (try to) help.14 Mar 02:00 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 ZealandPutin reacts to ceasefire proposal and investors welcomed for summit | NZ Herald News UpdateVladimir Putin has signalled support for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, and overseas investors are welcomed on day two of the Infrastructure Investment Summit. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Mar 06:17 PM