A water blaster which reportedly caught alight sparked a blaze that burned a house to the ground and ripped through 5ha south of Mamaranui, Northland.Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern shift manager Craig Dally said two choppers... […]

Labour has again selected lawyer Helen White to stand in Auckland Central at the September 19 election.She stood for Labour in the electorate at the 2017 election as well.The seat is held by National MP and former Education Minister... […]

A baby remains in a critical condition this evening following a crash near Cambridge that's believed to have killed both his parents last night.The crash, which happened on Cambridge Rd in Leamington at about 6pm on Saturday, involved... […]

Microplastics have turned up inside green-lipped mussels – and researchers say we still don't understand what that means for people consuming the popular kaimoana species.So small that they're typically invisible to the naked eye,... […]

Street disorder which erupted during Napier's 32nd annual Art Deco weekend may have been sparked by posts on social media.First-year Art Deco Trust chairman and Hawke's Bay historian Michael Fowler, said as the huge celebration... […]

After a tantalising taste of wet weather over the weekend, another dry stretch is on the cards for the drought-parched north.Auckland's record 47-day dry run came to an end on Saturday when the city received about 14mm of rain –... […]

A mother-of-three who died while trying to save her child at a Northland beach has been remembered as a hero.Kelsi Wood got into trouble at Kaipara's Baylys Beach around 5.45pm on Thursday, after rushing to save her daughter caught... […]

A unique study which tested 50 homes along one of Wellington's busiest roads shows New Zealand has comparatively low levels of a key air pollutant.But researchers behind the new findings say city planners who allow development in... […]

Every loss of life is a tragedy, police say, as they beg the public to take better care on the roads.But Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter has cautioned that drivers will always make mistakes and says that's why... […]

A man has died after going missing in a water incident near Lake Monowai in Southland. Police received a report of a missing person at 6.50pm on Friday. The person had been part of a group on the water in the Waiau River area.It... […]

A 7-year-boy who drowned after being snatched by a wave and swept out to sea at Te Awa, Napier, was a much-loved twin.He has been named as Marama Te Pou.Marewa School on Sunday confirmed in a Facebook post that Marama, known as... […]

By RNZ About 200 of those who lost loved ones in collapsed buildings in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, have heard an apology from the city's mayor Lianne Dalziel.Yesterday marked nine years since the 6.2 magnitude earthquake... […]

Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz. Be sure to check on nzherald.co.nz tomorrow for another trivia fix. To challenge yourself with more quizzes, CLICK HERE. […]

A person has died in a crash in Piopio, Waikato today.It is the latest in a horror weekend on the roads that has now claimed eight lives, bringing the year's road toll to 49.At 12.40pm a two-vehicle crash was reported on SH3 near... […]

Police and the NZ Transport Agency are appealing to drivers to take care on our roads after five fatal collisions this weekend. Eight people have died since Saturday - five in four separate crashes in the Waikato and three in a single-vehicle collision in […]

Napier City Council says it looking into finding a safe option for those wanting to jump into Ahuriri waters to cool off in the city.The council put a warning on its Facebook page over the weekend reminding people not to cool off... […]

One person has sustained serious injuries after two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Waipukurau.Emergency services attended the scene at the intersection of Cook St and Takapau Rd about 11.03am on Sunday.A Fire and Emergency... […]

Organisers of Napier Art Deco Festival's Vintage Car Parade say they're "disappointed" a woman chose to wear a risqué body painted costume through the streets in front of thousands of people.Alesha Hunt, better known as Cherry Boomb,... […]

It's been a long, hot summer for Kiwis.... and kiwi birds. And one woman has captured the incredible moment a kiwi cooled down in a stream - in broad daylight.A video taken by an Auckland woman shows her incredible encounter and... […]

It's not overly warm in the eastern North Island on Monday, at least compared to normal, while others in NZ may be several degrees above average. […]

Laurent Petrynka, president of the International School Sport Federation (ISF), expressed his gratitude for, and confidence in, China's efforts in preparing for the Gymnasiade 2020, which is to be held in late October in Jinjiang, Fujian province. […]

Since its operation on Feb. 6, the novel coronavirus detection lab named "Huoyan", jointly constructed by the local government and other institutions, has tested tens of thousands of nucleic acid testing (NAT) samples. […]

Head nurse Sun Chun is seen at an ICU ward of the First Hospital of Wuhan City in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 22, 2020. […]

South Korea confirmed 123 more cases of the COVID-19 on Sunday, raising the total number of infections to 556 and the death toll rose from two to four. […]

Artificial intelligence enterprises should give full play to their advantages to help resume work and production. […]

Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from the state of Vermont and a Democratic presidential candidate, obtained 46.6 percent of the county delegates on Saturday and was declared by U.S. media winner of the Democratic caucuses in the state of Nevada. […]

A handout photo shows twin panda cubs Meng Yuan and Meng Xiang (front) in Berlin Zoo, Germany, February 22, 2020. […]

Hundreds of Serbians and Chinese gathered at a concert at Belgrade Fortress here in the capital on Saturday, offering their solidarity with medical professionals and citizens in Wuhan. […]

After hours of a special cabinet meeting, the Italian government announced toughened measures to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus on Saturday evening, by which time 79 coronavirus cases including two deaths were confirmed in the country. […]

This year sees the 24th version of the National Multicultural Festival, one of the largest events of its kind in Australia which ran from Friday to Sunday. […]

Czech top-flight team SK Slavia Praha expressed solidarity with China in fighting against the novel coronavirus during their 2-0 home win over SFC Opava on Saturday. […]

The novel coronavirus "occurred naturally from animals to people" rather than being "made in some biological weapon research," a leading U.S. epidemiologist has said, refuting a conspiracy theory on the origin of the virus to support Chinese health professionals. […]

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said here on Saturday that she expects China's economy to "return to normal in the second quarter" of 2020. […]

The Sao Paulo Carnival has kicked off with samba schools paying tribute to history and cultural diversity. […]

On Saturday, 26 new cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in Japan, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 769, according to Japan's public broadcaster NHK. […]

People visit the 57th International Agriculture Fair on the opening day at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, on Feb. 22, 2020. The annual fair will last to March 1, 2020. […]

China's daily number of newly cured and discharged novel coronavirus patients has surpassed that of new confirmed infections for the fifth consecutive day, according to the National Health Commission Sunday. […]

The Sao Paulo Carnival has kicked off with samba schools paying tribute to history and cultural diversity. […]

The 2 cruise ships will be used as floating hotels for medical staff in the frontline of anti-epidemic. […]

South Korea on Sunday reported 123 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and a fourth death, according to Yonhap News Agency. […]

Almost 15 years after his death, Pro Hart remains a much-loved figure in his home city of Broken Hill — but his family and the local community are in shock in the wake of his prominent local grave site being defaced, apparently with acid. […]

The Federal Sports Minister says he expects there to be changes to both the AIS and the ASC funding models amid renewed criticism of the ASC from AOC president John Coates. […]

Chinese restaurant owners like Allen Zhang are having to cut staff and supplies as coronavirus fears drive many diners away, pushing previously successful businesses to the brink. […]

It was the first loss for Wilder in 44 fights, and it came in the 11th defense of the title he won in 2015. […]

He is projected to win in Nevada's caucuses, putting him further on course to take on Donald Trump. […]

Russian authorities are going to significant lengths to keep the virus in China from surfacing in Moscow […]

Mainland China's total is now 76,936 cases, and 2,442 deaths. Cases in South Korea and Italy continued to spike. […]

Israel finds itself in a familiar place after a tumultuous election campaign — with maverick politician Avigdor Lieberman still seemingly in control of […]

Tyson Fury wins the WBC world heavyweight title after producing a sensational performance against Deontay Wilder. […]

The Chinese government has sent cruise ships to Wuhan to house medical workers. […]

The Senate’s top Democrat is raising questions about the Transportation Security Administration’s use of the China-owned video app TikTok, citing […]

"Mad" Mike Hughes, 64, wanted to launch himself into space to prove that the Earth was flat. […]

PM Giuseppe Conte announces "extraordinary measures", as two infected Italians die. […]

The French president's doubts come as the UK government is set to publish its demands. […]

US officials accused “malign” Russian actors of promoting unfounded theories about the virus online. […]

This visit is a genuine opportunity to explore how the two countries can shape the 21st Century. […]

Simone Biles takes time out of training in Texas to answer questions from young fans around the world. […]

Subtitles are the film connoisseur's choice - but Netflix is sounding the dub-a-dub-dub for dubbing. […]

Teenagers from the Amazon rainforest speak about their hopes for the future. […]

Despite claims that Russian prisons are cleaning up their act, inmates and their families tell a different story. […]

The International Center of Photography is showcasing photos of hip-hop's greatest stars. […]

Inter Milan's game against Sampdoria is among three Serie A fixtures that have been postponed over fears of the spread of coronavirus. […]

Substitute Gabriel Jesus scores an 80th-minute winner as Manchester City extend their advantage over Leicester to seven points in the battle for second spot in […]