New Zealand
Slugs, mould & cold: Family living in garage awarded thousands in compensation
Tribunal backs family after years in cold, substandard home.
Latest from Winter
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Parents say school's 'ridiculous' rule leaves students 'cold' in classrooms
The school is enforcing a 'no jackets and scarves inside' rule despite 'freezing' weather.
From freezer to solar farm: Inside Snowplanet’s energy shift
The project offsets 101 tonnes of carbon each year.
How the icy blast is testing NZ's power system
Record demand of 7141MW hit on Monday amid cold and low wind-power generation.
North Island towns and cities record coldest temperatures of the year
Hamilton hit -2.8C and Taupō dropped to -5.6C.
Harbour bridge may close as polar blast hits north with 100km/h gusts
Auckland is under a yellow strong wind watch, with gale-force gusts expected.
Tenant wins case against landlord over leaky, mouldy rental
The tribunal found the landlord intentionally failed to fix tenant's leaky roof.
'We’re completely overwhelmed': Whangārei ED nurses warn of burnout
A tearful nurse says somebody dying while waiting for care is the biggest concern.
Chilly sporting weekend ahead, before wet weather and schools return
Frosts are forecast for central North Island and parts of the South Island.
Busiest day in a decade: Winter storm brings 97cm of snow to ski field
More than 10,000 people visited Mt Hutt over the Matariki long weekend.
Chilled ambitions: Chasing a dream of being selected for Frozen Ferns
Two Hawke's Bay swimmers will race in Alexandra’s 5C waters for national team selection.
Magical pop-up ice rink to transform the heart of Christchurch
The 435sqm rink opens in Cathedral Square from tomorrow to July 26.
Vehicles stranded, schools closed as wintry blast brings heavy snow
Arrowtown School is closed today after buses were unable to drive over the Crown Range.
South Island ski fields eye partial openings as winter finally kicks in
Snowmakers have led early efforts, but up to 20cm of natural snow is forecast.
Glenn Dwight: This winter, celebrate National Shorts Day
OPINION: Let's salute the brave Kiwis who refuse to surrender their knees to winter.
Kim Knight: The Auckland winter is a lie. I have the numbers to prove it
The cold truth is only a Lego figure looks good in a sleeveless puffer.
Melbourne insider: A 'Kiwi' flat white, underground bars and Princess Di's secret loo
Behind the scenes of a city that leans into winter.
Winter activities worth travelling for across Aotearoa
Grab your bobble hats and head out for a magical, mid-winter adventure.
How to make your next holiday unforgettable
Cruise, relax, explore and save with these latest travel deals from home and abroad.
The smart winter clean: Five things to do now to keep your home warm and healthy
We've all heard of a spring clean, but a winter clean might actually be more important.
The North Island's biggest neonatal unit is 'chronically full' | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Health NZ nurse educator Jack Longley says there's been a change in how neonatal units work with families. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Genesis shuts Huntly gas unit to free up supply amid high hydro levels
Genesis will pause its 400MW Huntly gas unit from July 1 to December 31.
We’re sliding sideways into winter as the standoff continues in the Gulf | Herald NOW Business
For bars in particular, low spend shows a real reluctance to get the wallet out as many of us try to spend less. 2degrees Business wrap - Garth Bray. Video / Herald NOW Business
Five reasons to explore Auckland, Sydney, Japan, Brazil and Marlborough
A new Auckland attraction, the world’s biggest Pride parade and a different side of Japan.