New ZealandFirst NZ woman to climb Mt Cook lies in unmarked grave – a 13yo’s quest to honour a pioneerJane Thomson was 57 when she successfully climbed Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1916.07 Jan 11:00 PM
All WhitesAll Whites defender makes A-League move to boost World Cup hopesBill Tuiloma has signed a long-term deal with the Wellington Phoenix.07 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
AucklandSeventh road death of 2026 after rural crash north of AucklandThe crash closed Pine Valley Rd for several hours yesterday and left one other injured.07 Jan 07:25 PM
PremiumInvestmentInvestors in $53m East Wind Ponzi face near-zero returns as liquidators exit07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threat07 Jan 02:01 AM
All WhitesAll Whites defender makes A-League move to boost World Cup hopesBill Tuiloma has signed a long-term deal with the Wellington Phoenix.07 Jan 11:00 PM
SportWhy Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'04 Jan 04:05 PM
RacingMick On Monday: Huge Australian assault planned on NZ’s summer richesMajor Australian presence planned for New Zealand's top races in coming weeks.04 Jan 04:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixTen-man Phoenix stun Roar in tense A-League encounter The Phoenix claimed their biggest win of the season, five days after suffering a big loss.03 Jan 09:39 AM
AthleticsSam Ruthe breaks record with dominant 1000m performanceSam Ruthe has once again showed his enormous potential on the track.03 Jan 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Too harsh’: Social service providers warn new emergency housing rules fuelling homelessnessTighter restrictions on emergency housing came into force in August 2024.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori aims to unite, not divide, says co-leaderDebbie Ngarewa-Packer is with us to take us through how the party’s gearing up for Election 2026.Watch05 Jan 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Groundbreaking’ NZ research shows majority of drug users experience no negative effectsTwo Class A drugs sit at the bottom of the scale for causing individual acute harm.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister expects ManageMyHealth to alert cyber attack victims promptlyPersonal details of about 126,000 patients may have been exposed.04 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown speaks to mediaSimeon Brown speaks to the mediaWatch04 Jan 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.03 Jan 10:00 PM
Today23°C16°CFine, then cloudy in the evening, with possible drizzle in the ranges. Strong northerlies easing in the evening.
Friday21°C17°CPartly cloudy, with the chance of a shower in the morning. Northwesterlies, rising to gale in the morning.
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Duped and conned': Toxic fight over failed housing project leaves landowner $20m in debtFailed project could leave multiple parties with tens-of-millions of dollars in losses.07 Jan 01:00 AM
Wellington'They’ll never be forgotten': Mum unveils Sanson memorial after children killed in triple homicideChelsey Field says she's been touched by the kindness of 'complete strangers'. 07 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandSinger with cancer swaps mic for bike and credits forest rides for his survivalThe former Ready To Roll star has beaten cancer three times.06 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandAir NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215 The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.06 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleSummer pests: How to keep ants, flies and mozzies out of your homeThese small changes can make a big difference.06 Jan 03:00 AM
WellingtonLeaky Audi owner fails to win refund - for nowThe car was bought new in 2020, and started leaking last year.05 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailLuxury sector bets on 2026 bounce as Auckland’s top-end retail gears up for expansionCartier will open on lower Queen St in autumn 2026, with more brands to come.05 Jan 10:00 PM
WellingtonCaregivers located after toddler found wandering in nappy down main road‘If you are missing your child… he is now with the police as we had no other choice.'05 Jan 09:49 PM
New Zealand New shearing record of 732 in nine-hours for shearer Simon Goss Video review showed Simon Goss' crucial final catch was made with under a second left.05 Jan 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Call 111': Diesel spills into harbour after Wellington tanker crash, authorities monitoring About 4000 litres of diesel spilled across Aotea Quay before dawn.05 Jan 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Cautiously optimistic’: Property prices tipped to increase 5% in 2026Prices are still 17.6% below the early 2022 peak, with Auckland notably weak.05 Jan 04:01 PM
Wellington'Disbelief': Festival shuttle no show leaves customers $800 shortJosh has laid a complaint with police after the taxi company's alleged 'deception'.05 Jan 04:00 PM
HealthcareManageMyHealth starts informing GP clinics affected by cyber attackCompany apologises and admits it could have communicated more clearly.05 Jan 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Shocked' advocate speaks on case of office worker fired after 15 days The company suggested she was taking too long to train, despite providing no training.05 Jan 03:20 AM
