Powerball jackpot climbs again as $25m prize goes unstruck

The $25m Powerball prize has rolled over for the 10th consecutive draw.

Scooter rider in critical condition after crash on rural road south Waiuku

The road is expected to be closed for some time.

Famous looksmaxxer was injecting liquid gold before he died, friend claims

A friend of the influencer's said he believed ingesting gold would give him 'superpowers'.

Main Coromandel Peninsula road reopened after serious crash

SH25 was blocked while emergency services worked at the scene near Tairua, with 4 injured.

'Unassuming' florist's secret life in $7m cannabis syndicate revealed

Her record was spotless, but she played a vital role in Vietnamese organised crime.

The colourful life and final wish of Kiwi-born artist Horatio T. Birdbath

A Facebook memorial for Birdbath has already gathered more than 1500 members.

NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

Want to have your say on our stories? Here's how.

Afternoon quiz: Which car maker was the first to introduce seatbelts as a standard feature?

Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Questions over 'normal' law firm practices as senior lawyer's case winds up

She faces misconduct charges, including for the alleged inadequate supervision of juniors.

Sheep, beef and the stars

The farm tours in Lake Tekapo making dual use of the land

Wairoa floods: Over a dozen homes flooded as extent of damage emerges

Over 150 homes in Gisborne are facing power outages, while Wairoa remains in a state of emergency.

Shellfish biotoxin warning issued for parts of Marlborough Sounds

New Zealand Food Safety has issued a warning asking people not to gather from the Tennyson Inlet and Fitzroy Bay areas.

Dozens evacuated in Wairoa overnight after river banks burst

A state of emergency was declared last night with an Orange heavy rain warning in place in the area.

Auckland rail network closed as underground CRL loop gets last push to finish line

Auckland Transport and KiwiRail remain tight-lipped on when the link will be open to commuters.

Mum of locked up autistic man takes fight for his release to High Court

The man has spent 21 years in secure care, but his family argues his detention is unlawful.

Weather: Watches, warnings in place for central and southern parts of North Island

MetService says up to 130ml of rain could fall over the next 20 hours in the northern Hawke's Bay ranges - which is under an orange rain warning.

As New Zealand plans a social media ban for teens, is Australia's one actually working?

Explainer: Australia banned youth under 16 from using social media, and New Zealand wants to follow. But how well has it actually worked out? Audio

Waiata 100: NZ's most beloved song revealed

We invited audiences to join Waiata 100: our search for Aotearoa's favourite New Zealand song from a list of about 1000 New Zealand songs (and 200 waiata Māori). Here's what people loved the most.

Man died of methamphetamine overdose while in police custody, watchdog finds

Police used "manual force" - including a Taser - to apprehend Fa'asla Sam Matue who later become unresponsive and died.

Thousands welcome Modi at Auckland rally as protesters gather outside

Supporters packed Spark Arena to celebrate the Indian prime minister's first visit to New Zealand, while protesters demonstrated outside.

'Made for each other': NZ, India unveil strategic partnership to elevate ties

Luxon and Modi have announced a new Strategic Partnership and agreed to a roadmap aimed at doubling two-way trade by 2030.

New Plymouth council saves thousands after solar rollout

Two council solar systems in New Plymouth are expected to pay for themselves within six years.

Full video: PM Christopher Luxon speaks to media after Modi visit

Luxon will speak to media shortly after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Auckland today.

Witnesses sought after one critically injured in Auckland assault

Police said the assault occurred at a car park on Beachcroft Avenue at around 7.50am.

New Zealand wage growth 'worst in the world' - new report shows

New Zealanders have had some of the worst wage growth in the world in recent years, when adjusted for inflation.

Full video: Indian PM Narendra Modi speaks from Auckland's Viaduct

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting with political and community leaders on his whirlwind visit to New Zealand.

Smell of gas closes section of SH1 through Levin

State Highway 1 between Kawiu Road and Tyne Street are closed in both directions of travel.

Council appoints reviewer following Heart of the City disputes

Auckland Council appointed an independent reviewer after an employment dispute with chief executive Viv Beck and a planned coup by some central Auckland businesses.

Jimmy Barnes leads tributes after death of Kiwi-born Cold Chisel member

Saxophonist Andy Bickers died after a "hard-fought battle with cancer", the band announced on Friday.

New Zealand-India relationship 'rejuvenated' - but what about that $20 billion commitment?

Both prime ministers said they were pleased to have strengthened the relationship between India and New Zealand.

Paralysed man gets state home after years in sleepless nightmare

A housing error contributed to stroke survivor Trevor Potter waiting years for help. Now, he finally has a state home.

The results are in for Lotto’s $25 million jackpot

Saturday’s Lotto numbers have been drawn.

Scooter rider critically hurt after crash with car

A section of Waiuku-Otaua Rd is expected to be closed for some time.

‘Undetermined’: Investigating the cause of a blaze that left a former scout hall in ruins

A vacant scout hall was destroyed in a blaze earlier this year, now a released report reveals the examination of the charred remains and some of the clues left behind.

India PM calls for ‘ambitious business programme’ out of FTA

It was the first time in 40 years that an Indian prime minister had visited Aotearoa.

‘A glitter ball of stars’: Clear skies set stage for Matariki stargazing

Much of New Zealand is expected to enjoy favourable conditions for viewing the Matariki star cluster over the long weekend, with the South Island offering the best chance of clear skies.

Watch: ‘Lovely’ fireball lights up Otago sky

A fireball lit up the sky of central Otago on Saturday morning.

NZTA hopeful flood-damaged section of SH1 could reopen next week

However a new slip south of Kaikōura was adding ”complexity to efforts” to make that happen.

Man woken by ‘loud smash’ sees burglary unfold across the street

The man said he immediately called 111 as the burglary unfolded, with police arriving at the scene “pretty quickly”.

Watch: Is NZ about to get a new ally? Luxon speaks after major defence announcement

Chris Hipkins, Christopher Luxon neck and neck in preferred Prime Minister rankings

Reserve Bank hikes Official Cash Rate to 2.5%

How to collect Woolworths’ new Disney Ooshies and what’s in the set

Migrant family’s safer life dream shattered after two crimes in three days

Healthcare worker pays price for snooping on ex's medical records and his new girlfriend

Government to deliver 13,000 more cancer infusions by end of year

'A big barrier': Nearly all NZ state schools now offer free period products, but calls grow to expand

Hoax threat wave leaves schools stressed and on edge

'Extensive' delays as car rolls in rush-hour crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway, lanes blocked

The joys of being a bandwagon sports fan

Few things are as thrilling as screaming ‘WE’RE SO BACK!’ in a bar knowing full well you have no idea where you’d been.

A brief guide to the stars of Matariki

In te ao Māori, each star plays an important role for the year to come.

Help Me Hera: I can’t tell if my writing is any good or not

I haven’t lost my taste when it comes to the work of others, but I’ve lost all ability to judge my own.

Dating Files: A 40-year-old who’s tired of being judged on his ethnicity

A financial consultant is looking for a woman with a dog.

The cost of being: A master’s student waiting to join the brain drain

‘I consider any investment on the NZX a donation … the IRD will probably freeze and take hold of my shares once I forget about repaying my student loan.’

‘It can happen to absolutely anyone’: A day in the life of a Pet Refuge caseworker

Every day, pets are being removed from domestic violence situations around the country. We talk to one of the workers on the front line.

Love, actually, at 70: ‘We fell in love really fast. I was 17, he was 20’

A woman who’s been married 51 years explains what has made it work.

We’re anti-war and our son has joined the army

We tried to talk him out of it, but off he went to military camp.

What a ‘super El Niño’ could unleash on New Zealand

The rainfall and temperature prognosis for your region.

Help Me Hera: Should I befriend the office slacker?

Or will this tank my professional reputation?