MetService forecast: Heat returns as NZ set for one of summer’s warmest, driest weeks
“This is especially true towards the end of the week, where parts of Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough may…
Lower Hutt’s cost-neutral social housing strategy turns $13m into 284 homes
The unique model has seen UPL build 284 new units, mostly townhouse developments, some of which have been…
Vietnam's GDP could top Thailand's this year as growth accelerates – Nikkei Asia
Vietnam’s GDP could top Thailand’s this year as growth accelerates Nikkei AsiaEnergy – key to Việt Nam’s growth through…
Discover Tekapo: A winter escape with skiing and stargazing
The town is a different story in summer, I’m told. Then the lake turns a vibrant blue and…
NZ’s Best Beach 2026: Bret McKenzie, Dai Henwood, Hilary Barry and more share their favourites
Dai Henwood at Piha Beach. Dai Henwood I always say Piha because that’s my sort of spiritual home.…
Hawke’s Bay extremist admits plot for mass stabbing after FBI tip-off
Inside his home, officers found a bayonet and a diary outlining the man’s manifesto. “His plans were to…
State Highway 8 crash Tekapo: Road closed after serious injuries
NZ Herald 4 Jan, 2026 07:14 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Billy Joel makes surprise performance after health diagnosis
Last May, the singer announced via Instagram that he had been diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a…
What it’s like at Lakestone Lodge in Twizel, New Zealand
Anna and Mike Bacchus, who are keen cyclists, took 15 months to build their dream lodge near Twizel.…
This isn’t a housing market meltdown, it’s a full-blown crash – Liam Dann
If you are in Auckland or Wellington, the current property market slump is one of the worst in…
My Secret Auckland: ASB Classic tournament director Nicolas Lamperin shares his favourite spots in the city
Bistro in St Heliers is my go-to for brunch. It has a relaxed, neighbourhood feel but with consistently…
Christchurch fire: Man, 59, charged with arson after Worcester St blaze
He is facing charges of being unlawfully in a building and of arson. “Police remain at the scene,…