Kiwi artist’s Waitangi Day 2026 Google Doodle honours the migration of Māori to Aotearoa
She wants people to see the beauty of movement forward. “And the respect for indigenous navigation techniques and…
One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service
One NZ has expanded its satellite-to-mobile service beyond texting, adding limited data access for a set of apps…
Karaka Millions: Tuxedo dressed to impress as he storms to Aotearoa Classic glory
Ridden back off a strong speed, Tuxedo weaved a path through the middle of the field and lunged…
Ed Sheeran opens Loop tour with new tricks at first of three NZ shows
Admittedly, I’m a casual listener of Sheeran’s. I can nod to the radio hits. I expected to do…
More heatwaves likely as climate change drives hotter summers across Aotearoa
Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatāne, Napier, Hastings, Motueka, Blenheim, and Kaikōura. Scorching temperatures reaching the high…
Weather: Heavy rain, wind to hit bottom of South Island, temperatures to push into 30s for parts of Aotearoa
White said a stronger front was forecast to arrive from the west on to the lower South Island…
Aotearoa, a name and a choice: Geoff Parker responds to Herald editorial
New Zealand is already multiple in language, culture and identity, and has been for generations. But even on…
Top seed: Inside the mind of Nick Cave’s musical right-hand man, Warren Ellis
Nick Cave’s musical foil. Decorated soundtrack composer. Wildlife sanctuary founder. Ahead of two Aotearoa NZ Festival of the…
New Year 2026 Honours: Tom Roa made companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit
“Noise is not the same as progress.” Roa’s lifetime of service to the Māori language and education has…
How Te Hāpua thrives in isolation at the top of Aotearoa
Te Hāpua school overlooks Parengarenga Harbour. Photo / Yolisa Tswanya Now she is a teacher at the settlement’s…
What the ‘Aotearoa’ backlash says about national identity – Editorial
No serious democracy treats this as cultural surrender. Dual naming signals confidence, not confusion. New Zealand is no…
I moved to New Zealand from the UK: These five things surprised me most
Weather I was very excited to go from one summer to another – and I’m glad the weather…