First supermoon of the year: Best time to see it above New Zealand
“As with all astronomical objects it’s usually better to be in the middle of nowhere to limit light…
‘Mum, Happy New Year, I love you’: A mother’s search for her son after Swiss blaze
“So, was it my son’s table that burned?” the Swiss woman from Lausanne asked. “It’s been 40 hours.…
What it’s like on a NICU ward in New Zealand, according to Kiwi parents and nurses
“I went into premature labour in New Plymouth, and then I was helicoptered down to Wellington Hospital,” Sarten,…
New Year 2026 Honours: The full list of knights, dames, honourees
Dorothy Myrtle Spotswood, Oriental Bay, Wellington, for services to philanthropy Knights companion (KNZM) Scott Ronald Glyndwr Dixon, CNZM,…
NZ’s top economists pick the big issues for New Zealand in 2026
That’s where the economists come in. So brace yourself, here is a compilation of the big economic issues…
New Zealand’s Best Beach 2026: Vote now in the Herald competition
Today, the Herald launches our annual search for New Zealand’s Best Beach and we want you to nominate…
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…
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people on New Year’s Day
“When you swim between the flags, you’re choosing the area with the lowest risk, and you’re under the…
Inside Inter-Weave: Auckland wool weaver supplying Air New Zealand cabins
She said the company worked closely with Air New Zealand. “We produce their economy upholstery fabric and for…
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…
Media Insider: 26 predictions for New Zealand media in 2026 (and how our 2025 predictions fared)
Even publicly owned TVNZ could be lined up for a possible sale, especially if the National Party campaigns…
Police praise behaviour of New Year’s revellers; evacuations at Twisted Frequency festival
Fireworks in Auckland to see in the New Year. Photo / Jason Dorday Large crowds were also present…