NZ Herald
  • Home
  • Latest news
  • Herald NOW
  • Video
  • New Zealand
  • Sport
  • World
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Podcasts
  • Quizzes
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Viva
  • Weather

Subscriptions

  • Herald Premium
  • Viva Premium
  • The Listener
  • BusinessDesk

Sections

  • Latest news
  • New Zealand
    • All New Zealand
    • Crime
    • Politics
    • Education
    • Open Justice
    • Scam Update
    • The Great NZ Road Trip
  • Herald NOW
  • On The Up
  • World
    • All World
    • Australia
    • Asia
    • UK
    • United States
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • Pacific
  • Business
    • All Business
    • MarketsSharesCurrencyCommoditiesStock TakesCrypto
    • Markets with Madison
    • Media Insider
    • Business analysis
    • Personal financeKiwiSaverInterest ratesTaxInvestment
    • EconomyInflationGDPOfficial cash rateEmployment
    • Small business
    • Business reportsMood of the BoardroomProject AucklandSustainable business and financeCapital markets reportAgribusiness reportInfrastructure reportDynamic business
    • Deloitte Top 200 Awards
    • Deloitte Fast 50
    • Generate wealth weekly
    • CompaniesAged CareAgribusinessAirlinesBanking and financeConstructionEnergyFreight and logisticsHealthcareManufacturingMedia and MarketingRetailTelecommunicationsTourism
  • Opinion
    • All Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Editorials
    • Business analysis
    • Premium opinion
    • Letters to the editor
  • Politics
  • Sport
    • All Sport
    • OlympicsParalympics
    • RugbySuper RugbyNPCAll BlacksBlack FernsRugby sevensSchool rugby
    • CricketBlack CapsWhite Ferns
    • Racing
    • NetballSilver Ferns
    • LeagueWarriorsNRL
    • FootballWellington PhoenixAuckland FCAll WhitesFootball FernsEnglish Premier League
    • GolfNZ Open
    • MotorsportFormula 1
    • Boxing
    • UFC
    • BasketballNBABreakersTall BlacksTall Ferns
    • Tennis
    • Cycling
    • Athletics
    • SailingAmerica's CupSailGP
    • Rowing
  • Lifestyle
    • All Lifestyle
    • Viva - Food, fashion & beauty
    • Society Insider
    • Royals
    • Sex & relationships
    • Food & drinkRecipesRecipe collectionsRestaurant reviewsRestaurant bookings
    • Health & wellbeing
    • Fashion & beauty
    • Pets & animals
    • The Selection - Shop the trendsShop fashionShop beautyShop entertainmentShop giftsShop home & living
    • Milford's Investing Place
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • TV
    • MoviesMovie reviews
    • MusicMusic reviews
    • BooksBook reviews
    • Culture
    • ReviewsBook reviewsMovie reviewsMusic reviewsRestaurant reviews
  • Travel
    • All Travel
    • News
    • New ZealandNorthlandAucklandWellingtonCanterburyOtago / QueenstownNelson-TasmanBest NZ beaches
    • International travelAustraliaPacific IslandsEuropeUKUSAAfricaAsia
    • Rail holidays
    • Cruise holidays
    • Ski holidays
    • Luxury travel
    • Adventure travel
  • Kāhu Māori news
  • Environment
    • All Environment
    • Our Green Future
  • Talanoa Pacific news
  • Property
    • All Property
    • Property Insider
    • Interest rates tracker
    • Residential property listings
    • Commercial property listings
  • Health
  • Technology
    • All Technology
    • AI
    • Social media
  • Rural
    • All Rural
    • Dairy farming
    • Sheep & beef farming
    • Horticulture
    • Animal health
    • Rural business
    • Rural life
    • Rural technology
    • Opinion
    • Audio & podcasts
  • Weather forecasts
    • All Weather forecasts
    • Kaitaia
    • Whangārei
    • Dargaville
    • Auckland
    • Thames
    • Tauranga
    • Hamilton
    • Whakatāne
    • Rotorua
    • Tokoroa
    • Te Kuiti
    • Taumaranui
    • Taupō
    • Gisborne
    • New Plymouth
    • Napier
    • Hastings
    • Dannevirke
    • Whanganui
    • Palmerston North
    • Levin
    • Paraparaumu
    • Masterton
    • Wellington
    • Motueka
    • Nelson
    • Blenheim
    • Westport
    • Reefton
    • Kaikōura
    • Greymouth
    • Hokitika
    • Christchurch
    • Ashburton
    • Timaru
    • Wānaka
    • Oamaru
    • Queenstown
    • Dunedin
    • Gore
    • Invercargill
  • Meet the journalists
  • Promotions & competitions
  • OneRoof property listings
  • Driven car news

Puzzles & Quizzes

  • Puzzles
    • All Puzzles
    • Sudoku
    • Code Cracker
    • Crosswords
    • Cryptic crossword
    • Wordsearch
  • Quizzes
    • All Quizzes
    • Morning quiz
    • Afternoon quiz
    • Sports quiz

Regions

  • Northland
    • All Northland
    • Far North
    • Kaitaia
    • Kerikeri
    • Kaikohe
    • Bay of Islands
    • Whangarei
    • Dargaville
    • Kaipara
    • Mangawhai
  • Auckland
  • Waikato
    • All Waikato
    • Hamilton
    • Coromandel & Hauraki
    • Matamata & Piako
    • Cambridge
    • Te Awamutu
    • Tokoroa & South Waikato
    • Taupō & Tūrangi
  • Bay of Plenty
    • All Bay of Plenty
    • Katikati
    • Tauranga
    • Mount Maunganui
    • Pāpāmoa
    • Te Puke
    • Whakatāne
  • Rotorua
  • Hawke's Bay
    • All Hawke's Bay
    • Napier
    • Hastings
    • Havelock North
    • Central Hawke's Bay
    • Wairoa
  • Taranaki
    • All Taranaki
    • Stratford
    • New Plymouth
    • Hāwera
  • Manawatū - Whanganui
    • All Manawatū - Whanganui
    • Whanganui
    • Palmerston North
    • Manawatū
    • Tararua
    • Horowhenua
  • Wellington
    • All Wellington
    • Kapiti
    • Wairarapa
    • Upper Hutt
    • Lower Hutt
  • Nelson & Tasman
    • All Nelson & Tasman
    • Motueka
    • Nelson
    • Tasman
  • Marlborough
  • West Coast
  • Canterbury
    • All Canterbury
    • Kaikōura
    • Christchurch
    • Ashburton
    • Timaru
  • Otago
    • All Otago
    • Oamaru
    • Dunedin
    • Balclutha
    • Alexandra
    • Queenstown
    • Wanaka
  • Southland
    • All Southland
    • Invercargill
    • Gore
    • Stewart Island
  • Gisborne

Media

  • Video
    • All Video
    • NZ news video
    • Herald NOW
    • Business news video
    • Politics news video
    • Sport video
    • World news video
    • Lifestyle video
    • Entertainment video
    • Travel video
    • Markets with Madison
    • Kea Kids news
  • Podcasts
    • All Podcasts
    • The Front Page
    • On the Tiles
    • Ask me Anything
    • The Little Things
  • Cartoons
  • Photo galleries
  • Today's Paper - E-editions
  • Photo sales
  • Classifieds

NZME Network

  • Advertise with NZME
  • OneRoof
  • Driven Car Guide
  • BusinessDesk
  • Newstalk ZB
  • Sunlive
  • ZM
  • The Hits
  • Coast
  • Radio Hauraki
  • The Alternative Commentary Collective
  • Gold
  • Flava
  • iHeart Radio
  • Hokonui
  • Radio Wanaka
  • iHeartCountry New Zealand
  • Restaurant Hub
  • NZME Events

SubscribeSign In
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
'Red flags': Young man accused of sexually violating friend as teens hung out
New Zealand

'Red flags': Young man accused of sexually violating friend as teens hung out

The teens were all sat on a single mattress when the girl said things went too far.

2 hours ago
Man arrested, charged with murder over death of baby in Foxton
New Zealand

Man arrested, charged with murder over death of baby in Foxton

47 minutes ago
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Premium
Premium
Te Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting
Jamie Ensor
AnalysisJamie Ensor

Te Pāti Māori internal chaos: How the party has collapsed into controversy and infighting


‌
‌
‌

‌
‌
‌

‌
‌
‌

‌
‌
‌

‌
‌
‌

‌
‌
‌

‌
‌
‌

Premium
'Deeply saddened': Award-winning Ponsonby restaurant in liquidation after 16 years
Business

'Deeply saddened': Award-winning Ponsonby restaurant in liquidation after 16 years

The restaurant has been a fixture on the Ponsonby scene since 2009.

‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Viva
Viva
Move on from Melbourne, Brisbane is the stylish new foodie hotspot to add to your travel plans
Food & Drink

Move on from Melbourne, Brisbane is the stylish new foodie hotspot to add to your travel plans

Brisbane’s food scene is only getting more exciting.

‌
‌
‌
‌
‌
‌


Just In

1
Listener
Entertainment

Luther creator Neil Cross talks new tv thriller The Iris Affair, and life in Khandallah

07:33 AM
2
Entertainment

'Not anymore': Katy Perry teases audience about dating Brits at London gig

07:33 AM
3
Entertainment

'I want my own DNA': Jennifer Aniston opens up on decision not to adopt

07:27 AM
4
Travel

To feel like a Copenhagen local, just stay in this hidden gem

07:20 AM
5
Entertainment

If I bought everything Taylor Swift is trying to sell, this is what it would cost

07:02 AM

Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Has Kiwi rich lister Ben Cook sold his Auckland mansion for $35m?
OneRoof

Has Kiwi rich lister Ben Cook sold his Auckland mansion for $35m?

Records show the Herne Bay property transferred to Trustees Services Ltd late last month.

Chery Tiggo 7 full review: meet New Zealand’s most affordable PHEV
Driven Car Guide

Chery Tiggo 7 full review: meet New Zealand’s most affordable PHEV

The Tiggo 7 is budget-priced, but also high-tech and family sized.

On The Up: Marathon coffee making shift raises nearly $20k for dad fighting cancer
New Zealand

On The Up: Marathon coffee making shift raises nearly $20k for dad fighting cancer

With the support of a city, and 11 cups of coffee, Chris Jarvis pushed through the night.

Featured video

Serious allegations against Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her son emailed to members
Herald NOW

Serious allegations against Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her son emailed to members

Watch
13 Oct 07:08 PM
Mayor Wayne Brown on what’s ahead for Auckland
Herald NOW

Mayor Wayne Brown on what’s ahead for Auckland

Watch
13 Oct 06:33 PM
Trump’s Gaza Peace Push: Will it work?
Herald NOW

Trump’s Gaza Peace Push: Will it work?

Watch
13 Oct 06:25 PM
Inside Israel: Journalist Steve Linde on the Gaza ceasefire
Herald NOW

Inside Israel: Journalist Steve Linde on the Gaza ceasefire

Watch
13 Oct 05:52 PM
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

Sign up for local news

image-0image-1image-2image-3image-4image-5image-6image-7
Local news worth knowing
Set your location to uncover what's happening near you

Wellington

16°11°
Fine, then cloud increasing in the evening. Southerlies, turning northerly before dawn.
Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, haka
Wellington

Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, haka

Last week Brownlee said there had been a 'guarantee' a haka would not take place.

14 Oct 06:03 AM
If I bought everything Taylor Swift is trying to sell, this is what it would cost
Auckland

If I bought everything Taylor Swift is trying to sell, this is what it would cost

Being Taylor Swift is big business. And being a fan feels like an expensive hobby.

14 Oct 07:02 AM
Christchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before man shot dead
Christchurch

Christchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before man shot dead

14 Oct 06:49 AM
Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up
Bay of Plenty

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up

14 Oct 06:12 AM

Herald in-depth

'Not a victimless crime’: Police make more arrests in major construction cash laundering probe
New Zealand

'Not a victimless crime’: Police make more arrests in major construction cash laundering probe

Seven people were arrested after raids at nine Auckland properties today.

07 Oct 04:03 AM
Premium
Premium
'Duped and conned': Toxic fight over failed housing project leaves landowner $20m in debt
New Zealand

'Duped and conned': Toxic fight over failed housing project leaves landowner $20m in debt

Failed project could leave multiple parties with tens-of-millions of dollars in losses.

08 Oct 04:00 PM
Premium
Premium
Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed
New Zealand

Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed

Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?

10 Oct 04:00 PM
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

Best of Premium

Brand Logo
Premium
Premium
Rockit apple grower enters voluntary administration
Agribusiness

Rockit apple grower enters voluntary administration

13 Oct 11:15 PM
Listener
Listener
Foreign minister Winston Peters called on to acknowledge NZ’s role in cover up of 1975 Balibo five murders
World

Foreign minister Winston Peters called on to acknowledge NZ’s role in cover up of 1975 Balibo five murders

13 Oct 05:02 PM
Premium
Premium
Development boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure
Property

Development boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure

13 Oct 11:00 PM
Viva
Viva
Move on from Melbourne, Brisbane is the stylish new foodie hotspot to add to your travel plans
Food & Drink

Move on from Melbourne, Brisbane is the stylish new foodie hotspot to add to your travel plans

14 Oct 04:59 AM
Premium
Premium
Five signs you’re in the alcoholic danger zone
Lifestyle

Five signs you’re in the alcoholic danger zone

13 Oct 06:00 PM
Viva
Viva
New Zealand’s best meal kits: What’s the best food delivery service for your household?
At Home

New Zealand’s best meal kits: What’s the best food delivery service for your household?

13 Oct 05:00 AM
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

New Zealand

Man arrested, charged with murder over death of baby in Foxton
New Zealand

Man arrested, charged with murder over death of baby in Foxton

He is due to appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow.

14 Oct 06:59 AM
Christchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before man shot dead
Christchurch

Christchurch murder trial told of drug sale hours before man shot dead

James Holder admits firing the shot but says he acted in self-defence.

14 Oct 06:49 AM
Air NZ flight to Taupō diverted after midair engineering alert
New Zealand

Air NZ flight to Taupō diverted after midair engineering alert

Pilots turned back after a system alert prompted safety checks mid‑flight.

14 Oct 06:37 AM

Kahu

Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils

14 Oct 06:10 AM
New Zealand

Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, haka

14 Oct 06:03 AM
Premium
Opinion

Jonathan Devery: Why harm reduction, not ideology, should guide vaping policy

14 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand

'Red flags': Young man accused of sexually violating friend as teens hung out

14 Oct 05:50 AM
Premium
Cartoons

Daron Parton’s cartoons: October 1 -31

12 Oct 07:10 PM

Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

Puzzles & quizzes

Afternoon quiz: Which Kiwi driver recently won the Bathurst 1000?
Quizzes

Afternoon quiz: Which Kiwi driver recently won the Bathurst 1000?

14 Oct 02:00 AM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: October 14
Quizzes

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: October 14

13 Oct 04:50 PM
Premium
Premium
Sudoku - test yourself
Sudoku

Sudoku - test yourself

18 Jan 09:41 PM
Premium
Premium
Crosswords
Crosswords

Crosswords

18 Jan 10:16 PM
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

Podcasts

Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle
Podcast

Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle

13 Oct 06:00 PM
Windows 10 support ends today, leaving thousands of NZ users exposed
Podcast

Windows 10 support ends today, leaving thousands of NZ users exposed

13 Oct 04:00 PM
Premium
Premium
Lonely adolescents falling for romantic relationships with AI chatbots
Podcast

Lonely adolescents falling for romantic relationships with AI chatbots

12 Oct 07:06 PM
Is your money mindset holding you back?
Podcast

Is your money mindset holding you back?

12 Oct 06:00 PM

Business

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up
Business

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams team up

A one-stop shop is opening for some flyers wanting to get around regional New Zealand.

14 Oct 06:12 AM
Premium
Shares

Market close: NZ sharemarket down 0.5% amid PGW shuffle

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,276.99, down 74.93 points or 0.56%.

14 Oct 05:11 AM
World

‘Needless strain’: Industry warns Trump tariffs will hurt housing market

Canada, the top lumber supplier to the US, now faces combined duties of 45%.

14 Oct 05:04 AM

Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Premium
Ban lifted: TV ads can now be screened on Sunday mornings, Christmas Day
Media Insider

Ban lifted: TV ads can now be screened on Sunday mornings, Christmas Day

14 Oct 03:57 AM
Windows 10 Q&A: How can I get security updates for another year, for free?
Business

Windows 10 Q&A: How can I get security updates for another year, for free?

14 Oct 02:28 AM
Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam
New Zealand

Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam

14 Oct 02:11 AM

BusinessDesk

BD
BusinessDesk

RBNZ plan to cut AT1 capital layer wins cautious lender support

13 Oct 10:00 PM
BD
BusinessDesk

Dispute Buddy startup makes its case for ‘justice tech’

13 Oct 09:00 PM
BD
BusinessDesk

David Chaplin: The value of financial advice

13 Oct 08:00 PM
BD
BusinessDesk

‘Meth’ ministry moves: staffing data sought for four-way merger

13 Oct 07:00 PM
BD
BusinessDesk

Tower’s risk-based revolution

13 Oct 06:00 PM

Sport

Kiwis recall championship experience for Pacific Championships opener against Samoa
League

Kiwis recall championship experience for Pacific Championships opener against Samoa

The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns have named their sides for their Pacific Championships openers.

14 Oct 05:55 AM
Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health update
Formula 1

Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health update

The seven-time F1 champion suffered severe head injuries in a 2013 ski crash.

14 Oct 05:25 AM
'He's got plenty of time': Jamie Joseph explains surprise omission from All Blacks XV squad
All Blacks

'He's got plenty of time': Jamie Joseph explains surprise omission from All Blacks XV squad

He continues to light up the NPC but Jamie Joseph is holding back this young star.

14 Oct 03:01 AM
Tributes flow for junior Brumbies player who died in quad bike accident
Sport

Tributes flow for junior Brumbies player who died in quad bike accident

The 19-year-old died in a quad bike accident on his family’s NSW farm.

14 Oct 02:04 AM
'I'm pretty blessed': Asofa-Solomona open to code switch but unsure what's next
League

'I'm pretty blessed': Asofa-Solomona open to code switch but unsure what's next

14 Oct 12:31 AM
In one day, out the next: Why All Black was withdrawn from Grand Slam tour
All Blacks

In one day, out the next: Why All Black was withdrawn from Grand Slam tour

13 Oct 11:30 PM
Silver Ferns selector resigns, hits out at Netball NZ after coaching saga
Silver Ferns

Silver Ferns selector resigns, hits out at Netball NZ after coaching saga

13 Oct 10:48 PM
Rugby injury left Teilah Ferguson blind – and opened a new chapter in life
Sport

Rugby injury left Teilah Ferguson blind – and opened a new chapter in life

13 Oct 10:44 PM

Trending on Viva

Brand Logo
Viva
Move on from Melbourne, Brisbane is the stylish new foodie hotspot to add to your travel plans
Food & Drink

Move on from Melbourne, Brisbane is the stylish new foodie hotspot to add to your travel plans

Brisbane’s food scene is only getting more exciting.

14 Oct 04:59 AM
The ritual rethink: How Kiwi brand Baina turned bathing into a mindful design statement
Beauty

The ritual rethink: How Kiwi brand Baina turned bathing into a mindful design statement

Baina is branching into fresh territory with its curated edit of bathing essentials.

14 Oct 02:54 AM
5 things you need to know about Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival, NZFW’s first official South Island event
Fashion

5 things you need to know about Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival, NZFW’s first official South Island event

From Caitlin Crisp's headline event to slow fashion makers spotlighting their craft.

13 Oct 04:00 PM
This spinach and mince plait is a real crowdpleaser
Food & Drink

This spinach and mince plait is a real crowdpleaser

A simple pattern of pastry elevates this beloved bite.

13 Oct 05:00 AM

OneRoof property news

Brand Logo
Has Kiwi rich lister Ben Cook sold his Auckland mansion for $35m?
OneRoof

Has Kiwi rich lister Ben Cook sold his Auckland mansion for $35m?

14 Oct 03:10 AM
Three homes worth over $3m could sell for as little as three bucks
OneRoof

Three homes worth over $3m could sell for as little as three bucks

14 Oct 03:05 AM
New-build mansion on millionaires' row sells for secret sum
OneRoof

New-build mansion on millionaires' row sells for secret sum

13 Oct 11:22 PM
Famous Kiwi church for sale - ‘we need someone to bring her back to her life’
OneRoof

Famous Kiwi church for sale - ‘we need someone to bring her back to her life’

13 Oct 01:00 AM

World

Watch: Fuel hose sprays flammable liquid across tarmac at US airport
World

Watch: Fuel hose sprays flammable liquid across tarmac at US airport

14 Oct 06:34 AM
Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health update
Formula 1

Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health update

14 Oct 05:25 AM
‘Needless strain’: Industry warns Trump tariffs will hurt housing market
World

‘Needless strain’: Industry warns Trump tariffs will hurt housing market

14 Oct 05:04 AM
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
World

Australian doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical weed prescriptions

14 Oct 02:56 AM
Sport

Tributes flow for junior Brumbies player who died in quad bike accident

14 Oct 02:04 AM
World

‘Standards are back’: Hegseth removes troops failing fitness rules

14 Oct 01:41 AM
World

Nobel economist warns of AI dangers

14 Oct 12:11 AM

Entertainment & Lifestyle

'Not anymore': Katy Perry teases audience about dating Brits at London gig
Entertainment

'Not anymore': Katy Perry teases audience about dating Brits at London gig

Recent photos have shown her embracing Justin Trudeau aboard a yacht off California.

14 Oct 07:33 AM
'I want my own DNA': Jennifer Aniston opens up on decision not to adopt
Entertainment

'I want my own DNA': Jennifer Aniston opens up on decision not to adopt

She described finally finding peace after accepting motherhood was out of reach.

14 Oct 07:27 AM
If I bought everything Taylor Swift is trying to sell, this is what it would cost
Entertainment

If I bought everything Taylor Swift is trying to sell, this is what it would cost

Being Taylor Swift is big business. And being a fan feels like an expensive hobby.

14 Oct 07:02 AM
Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health update
Formula 1

Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health update

The seven-time F1 champion suffered severe head injuries in a 2013 ski crash.

14 Oct 05:25 AM

The Listener

Brand Logo
Listener
Listener
Luther creator Neil Cross talks new tv thriller The Iris Affair, and life in Khandallah
Entertainment
|Updated

Luther creator Neil Cross talks new tv thriller The Iris Affair, and life in Khandallah

The Wellington-based UK screenwriter on his new AI-meets-Hitchcock series.

14 Oct 07:33 AM
Listener
Listener
Foreign minister Winston Peters called on to acknowledge NZ’s role in cover up of 1975 Balibo five murders
World

Foreign minister Winston Peters called on to acknowledge NZ’s role in cover up of 1975 Balibo five murders

Cold-blooded murders of five newsmen, including Kiwi Gary Cunningham, remembered.

13 Oct 05:02 PM
Listener
Listener
Russell Brown: Welcome to the cannabis club
Russell Brown
OpinionRussell Brown

Russell Brown: Welcome to the cannabis club

Cannabis clubs get a plug at Cannaposium as the Misuse of Drugs Act turns 50.

13 Oct 05:00 PM
Listener
Listener
Dwayne Johnson delivers a knock-out in The Smashing Machine
Sarah Watt
ReviewsSarah Watt

Dwayne Johnson delivers a knock-out in The Smashing Machine

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson adds to repertoire with powerful performance in gritty biopic.

13 Oct 05:00 PM

Car news and advice

Brand Logo
Chery Tiggo 7 full review: meet New Zealand’s most affordable PHEV
Driven Car Guide

Chery Tiggo 7 full review: meet New Zealand’s most affordable PHEV

The Tiggo 7 is budget-priced, but also high-tech and family sized.

14 Oct 05:05 AM
How to keep your car safe from cyber threats
Driven Car Guide

How to keep your car safe from cyber threats

Connected convenience comes with a catch: cyber security is now part of car ownership.

14 Oct 03:05 AM
Mercedes-Benz levels up with League of Legends CLA art piece
Driven Car Guide

Mercedes-Benz levels up with League of Legends CLA art piece

German maker is merging esports flair with automotive artistry.

14 Oct 01:05 AM
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

Travel

To feel like a Copenhagen local, just stay in this hidden gem
Travel

To feel like a Copenhagen local, just stay in this hidden gem

An artsy green haven in Vesterbro’s cultural heart.

14 Oct 07:20 AM
I travel for a living but never wanted to leave this one city
Travel

I travel for a living but never wanted to leave this one city

Six months on, the writer still scans rental listings weekly.

14 Oct 02:14 AM
Why choosing this type of ski resort can transform your ski trip
Travel

Why choosing this type of ski resort can transform your ski trip

A full-day lift ticket at Mt Baker costs $150, half of Tahoe's price.

13 Oct 06:15 PM
Drunk Shakespeare, catacombs and cat distilleries; inside NYC's weirdest attractions
Travel

Drunk Shakespeare, catacombs and cat distilleries; inside NYC's weirdest attractions

Skip the overcrowded attractions and discover New York's weird and wonderful side.

13 Oct 05:21 PM

Kāhu news - Ngā Take o te Wā

Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils
Kahu

Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils

Hamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.

14 Oct 06:10 AM
Premium
Premium
Property Insider: Auckland Uni's new $200m+ tower, Three Kings land sales, flood-prone land for sale
Anne Gibson
OpinionAnne Gibson

Property Insider: Auckland Uni's new $200m+ tower, Three Kings land sales, flood-prone land for sale

'A giant? Probably a medium-sized building for us.' - Simon Neale on new B320 project

13 Oct 04:00 PM
Permission denied: Brian Tamaki forced to change Labour weekend protest plans
Kahu

Permission denied: Brian Tamaki forced to change Labour weekend protest plans

Tamaki claimed he postponed the bridge protest – but permission was actually denied.

13 Oct 03:58 AM
'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll result
New Zealand

'Really overwhelming': First-time Māori ward councillor reacts to poll result

Darlene Dinsdale says she has three years to ensure Māori voices are heard.

12 Oct 04:00 AM

Partner content

Small biz payments made simple
Sponsored Stories

Small biz payments made simple

The app that makes getting paid faster and easier.

08 Oct 11:55 PM
Sponsored: Add flair to your rental home
Sponsored Stories

Sponsored: Add flair to your rental home

Use colour, character and comfort without risking your bond.

05 Oct 06:50 AM
Runway To Real Life: Get The Karen Walker & Zambesi NZFW Show Look
Sponsored Stories

Runway To Real Life: Get The Karen Walker & Zambesi NZFW Show Look

Make life your runway with these unique hair looks.

30 Sep 10:43 PM
Sponsored: Back down to earth
Sponsored Stories

Sponsored: Back down to earth

Go beyond the visual and bring shade and texture into your home.

29 Sep 07:30 AM

Public Notices
New Zealand

Public Notices

01 Jan 04:02 AM
Death Notices
New Zealand

Death Notices

01 Jan 04:18 AM
Book your classified ad online
New Zealand

Book your classified ad online

01 Jul 02:14 AM
Read the daily e-edition
New Zealand

Read the daily e-edition

06 Sep 10:02 PM
NZ Herald
  • About NZ Herald
  • Meet the journalists
  • Newsletters
  • Classifieds
  • Help & support
  • Contact us
  • House rules
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Competition terms & conditions
  • Our use of AI
Subscriber Services
  • NZ Herald e-editions
  • Daily puzzles & quizzes
  • Manage your digital subscription
  • Manage your print subscription
  • Subscribe to the NZ Herald newspaper
  • Subscribe to Herald Premium
  • Gift a subscription
  • Subscriber FAQs
  • Subscription terms & conditions
  • Promotions and subscriber benefits
NZME Network
  • The New Zealand Herald
  • The Northland Age
  • The Northern Advocate
  • Waikato Herald
  • Bay of Plenty Times
  • Rotorua Daily Post
  • Hawke's Bay Today
  • Whanganui Chronicle
  • Viva
  • NZ Listener
  • Newstalk ZB
  • BusinessDesk
  • OneRoof
  • Driven Car Guide
  • iHeart Radio
  • Restaurant Hub
NZME
  • About NZME
  • NZME careers
  • Advertise with NZME
  • Digital self-service advertising
  • Book your classified ad
  • Photo sales
  • NZME Events
  • © Copyright 2025 NZME Publishing Limited
TOP