Waipātiki Beach rescues: Four people swept off feet and into rip on Christmas Day
As the tides were changing, the current pulled four people off their feet, two of them children, and…
Cost of living and high airfares: The case for NZ travel subsidies – Editorial
It is time we changed tack and provided New Zealanders with direct financial incentives to become backyard travellers.…
Northland crashes and quad bike accident renew road-safety plea
On Christmas Day, a person had to be flown to hospital in a critical condition after a quad…
Simon Bridges’ wife, Natalie, and lawyer Philip Crump among new community trusts appointees
“These people collectively bring expertise in education, business, healthcare, community services, marketing, sports, governance, law, environmental protection, grant…
Summer photo competition: How to enter and win with Hawke’s Bay Today, Harvey Norman and Canon NZ
Hawkes Bay Today 25 Dec, 2025 08:05 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
Bay of Plenty Times 25 Dec, 2025 08:07 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one
“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says…
Cream spills for 10km on State Highway 3 between Te Awamutu and Ōhaupō
NZ Herald 25 Dec, 2025 06:59 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Media Insider: Six media chief executives, six questions for 2026 – hear from the bosses of TVNZ, NZME, RNZ, Stuff, Sky TV, and MediaWorks
Each of our six major media firm chief executives has their own set of unique challenges and strategies.…
Year in Review: Tom and Fiona Langford – life after winning 2025 Share Farmers of the Year
She was brought up on a farm, but education-wise moved into science, obtaining a BSc majoring in human…
Boxing Day weather: Shoppers face possible thunderstorms, heavy rain and 90km/h gusts
A heavy rain watch will be in place for the Bay of Plenty to the east of Whakatāne…
NZ Rugby boss David Kirk and family get a welcome at Hawke’s Bay marae
In the rush of the moment Whyte would tell Kirk “this is how we roll sometimes”, and would…