AucklandThree teens saved in after-hours rescue at Auckland west coast beachThe three swimmers had been celebrating an 18th birthday before getting caught in a rip.08 Dec 05:25 AM
PoliticsNew political poll: Chris Bishop joins preferred PM ranks; Greens, TPM lose chunk of support Tonight's poll is one of the last major polls of 2025.08 Dec 05:12 AM
New ZealandShark caught on camera in Whangārei HeadsThe shark was seen in the water in a small bay near Urquharts Bay in Whangārei Heads. Video / Emily FaulknerWatch08 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'This is not over': Police arrest second man in relation to Mt Wellington attackA 21-year-old has already been charged with murder.08 Dec 04:35 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon on BMI saying New Zealand has become more politically volatileChristopher Luxon on BMI saying New Zealand has become more politically volatile. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Dec 04:22 AM
New ZealandWellington commuters to get contactless payment options in 2026Wellington will move to contactless on buses and trains before March 30.08 Dec 04:12 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks woes, netball chaos and Lawson’s rise to F1 fameThree heavy All Blacks defeats have piled pressure on Scott Robertson.08 Dec 04:04 AM
New ZealandPatched gang member beaten for hours with various weapons, including a child's bikeThe victim, 28, had serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and broken bones.08 Dec 04:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Christchurch school blows away audience with Kiwi song medleyStudents sang a te reo Māori version of Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over.08 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandCatherine Wedd confirmed as National’s Tukituki candidate for 2026 electionFirst-term MP Catherine Wedd will be asking for another three years in the seat.08 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks defeats, Netball NZ turmoil, Liam Lawson: The year in sportToday on The Front Page we have the NZ Herald’s Christopher Rieve and Nathan Limm to take us through some of 2025’s highs and lows.Watch08 Dec 03:55 AM
New ZealandStaff infection: Gastro outbreak at Canterbury school after shared morning teaStaff fell ill after a shared morning tea at the Canterbury school.08 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandCocaine worth nearly $16m seized from container at Port of TaurangaSome of the 1kg bricks were branded with a hamster wearing a crown. 08 Dec 03:26 AM
PoliticsGlobal economics firm warns NZ politics 'increasingly volatile' amid Luxon coup rumours, 'fractures' in coalitionThe firm warns coalition tensions show ‘deep fractures’ in the Government.08 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandShane Jones hits back at 'catastrophising' over fish reforms and marlin rulesMore than 22,000 submissions were lodged on 19 proposed fisheries rule changes.08 Dec 03:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Key Māori leader, Education Minister hold joint press conference despite opposite views on Treaty issue Stanford and Papa held a joint media stand-up inside Parliament.08 Dec 02:57 AM
New ZealandStill two more days of 3OC left as Hawke's Bay bakes in December warm spellHastings is forecast to ease from 31C Monday to 26C by Thursday.08 Dec 02:49 AM
PoliticsLuxon dismisses need for wider McSkimming inquiry after questions about ministers’ knowledgeLuxon fielded questions about allegations made by the former police boss.08 Dec 02:40 AM
AucklandEmergency response after West Auckland house fire in New LynnEmergency services were called to the New Lynn blaze at 1.37pm today.08 Dec 02:25 AM
New ZealandTongariro fireFire near Tongariro National Park. Video / Liz Brooker Tōī Communication / Sam BaylyWatch08 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch08 Dec 02:05 AM
New Zealand‘Torpedo Twins’ and basketball brothers set for National Summer GamesTwo sets of Tauranga twins will compete in the Special Olympics NZ event in Christchurch.08 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which element is named after the Greek word for 'hidden one'? Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.08 Dec 02:00 AM
Dynamic BusinessNew Russell McVeagh boss bets on AI and Queenstown growthRussell McVeagh’s new Queenstown office has already exceeded first-year goals.08 Dec 02:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Education Minister Erica Stanford receives petitionStanford faces calls to reinstate school Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. Video / Mark MitchellWatch08 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandCrews battle multiple fires as highway shuts near Tongariro National ParkThe fire on the eastern side of SH47 has affected at least 110ha.08 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Lorin Clarke on her dad John, aka Fred DaggLorin Clarke, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Richard Loe, and Phil Duncan. 08 Dec 01:07 AM
New Zealand'Scared to death': Swab 'half the size of an arm' left in new mum for six weeksHealth NZ has now brought in new swab-count rules and orange wristbands for patients.08 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet': Open Farms is taking a break in 2026Since 2020, Open Farms has drawn 20,000 visitors to 153 farm events.08 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandIs it the end of the lavish office Christmas party?In the 1980s and 1990s, some firms spent over $1m on Christmas parties.08 Dec 12:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kiwi, 21, accused of smuggling $10m of heroin into Sydney in luggageThe New Zealander was stopped at Sydney Airport after a flight from Thailand.08 Dec 12:27 AM
ChristchurchInjured children return to Christchurch preschool after suffering chemical burns on slideFive preschoolers and two staff suffered chemical burns on a water slide.08 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandWarm week ahead before cooler change on FridayToday's highs reach 26C in Tauranga and 27C in Rotorua, MetService says.08 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday December 8, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Police Minister defends his response, Luxon confident police will act over warning issues and stern message on child violence | Monday, December 8, 2025Watch07 Dec 11:56 PM
