Julian Fitter has been made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of more than 50 years of service to conservation and wildlife. The... Read More

Snow is reported to be falling on the Desert Road this summer. A Tauranga woman whose family is on holiday at the top of Mt Ruapehu says they decided to have... Read More

It is by no means a "bummer summer" despite the cool temperatures and wet weather seen by much of the country since Christmas, a forecaster says. Warmer temperatures... Read More

Verbal abuse, intimidation and brawls where security officers are often outnumbered are becoming all too common in government buildings intended to uphold... Read More

Interislander and Bluebridge have both cancelled ferry sailings today due to large swells. Passengers are being told to expect further disruption with conditions... Read More

New Zealand Food Safety is sharing some simple food safety tips for Kiwis to follow as they enjoy good food with whānau and friends over summer. "We know... Read More

Most boys Te Waarakihi Felise Hooper's age want toys, games and lollies for their birthdays - but the Rotorua boy is likely to be happy with just one thing... Read More

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, are now in place says Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis. The move... Read More

More than $10 million has been spent helping people injured in road cycling and mountain biking in the Bay of Plenty recover in 10 months in 2024, Accident Compensation... Read More

As the saying goes, 'New Year, New ... Best Beach?” It's time again for the Herald readers to crown New Zealand's Best Beach, an annual search for... Read More

New Zealand is reforming export regulations for dietary supplements, easing red tape to help exporters compete globally, government ministers announced today. Associate... Read More

Warning: This story discusses family violence. A list of helplines is available at the bottom of the page. Oranga Tamariki says it was not involved with the... Read More