LiveNew ZealandMahé Drysdale speaks after Govt allocates millions for disaster relief He will be answering questions about today’s Government announcements.27 Jan 03:25 AM
ChristchurchDog swept into Canterbury river found safe after late-night rescueVolunteers spent hours searching the Waimakariri River in the dark.27 Jan 03:04 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Mahé Drysdale speaks to mediaMayor of Tauranga, Mahé Drysdale speaks to the media.Watch27 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandWork on three bridges delays traffic between Napier and HastingsWork will disrupt traffic on both the Hawke's Bay Expressway and State Highway 51.27 Jan 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Talented soul': Givealittle launched for Auckland teen's family after landslip tragedyThe teenager's passing had left her parents heartbroken 'beyond belief'.27 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandFake storm images: Officials warn of AI-generated images of Mount Maunganui damageNetsafe urges people to check sources and watch for odd details in images.27 Jan 02:19 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon refuses to answer questions on poll resultsHe said he was focused on the weather events. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 Jan 02:04 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In what sea would you find the Cayman Islands?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.27 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Like a war zone': Photos capture heroic East Cape rescues amid massive slips and isolationThe four-man rescue team led by Dion Wilson saved 25 people in one morning.27 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandArmed police swarm as driver flees spiked stolen carA firearm was found in the abandoned vehicle and has been seized.27 Jan 01:49 AM
RugbyChiefs and Drua gather at Mount Maunganui Beach to pay their respectsChiefs and Fijian Drua Super Rugby Pacific teams have gathered at Mount Maunganui to pay their respects to landslide victims.Watch27 Jan 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonTory Whanau blames 'limited roles' for Aussie move - how bad is Wellington’s job market really?A recruiter says jobseekers should consider leaving to find work.27 Jan 01:34 AM
CrimeTeen appears in court after woman found dead, two others assaulted at Canterbury homeIt's understood the woman's death is related to an alleged domestic violence incident.27 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandGore campground residents told to leave as council shuts site this weekResidents have been told to vacate Gore Motor Camp by Friday this week.27 Jan 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by stormsNZTA warns at least 1000 more truckloads of slip debris must still be cleared.27 Jan 01:14 AM
Wellington'A bit of a wiggle': 4.5 quake strikes lower North IslandMore than 4600 people reported feeling the tremor, from Auckland to Christchurch.27 Jan 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Preventable heartbreak': Mother slams Health NZ after baby's death linked to 'list of errors'The mother said she did everything she could to raise concerns, but she was 'not heard'.27 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBig caveat in Building Act overhaul risks leaving home owners exposedCabinet quietly agreed it can suspend mandatory warranties for up to four years.27 Jan 12:48 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Farming and footy with Smiley BarrettJamie Mackay talks to Geoff Ross, Damien O'Connor, Todd Clark, Kevin Barrett, Cam Clayton.27 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandDeputy Police Commissioner confirmed, top roles filledJill Rogers steps into the Deputy Commissioner role after months in acting charge.27 Jan 12:29 AM
New ZealandLife-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgradedThe $4.2m project extends Wairoa’s runway from 914m to 1250m.27 Jan 12:00 AM
CrimeWoman found dead at Canterbury home, 19yo charged with murderIt's understood the woman's death is related to an alleged domestic violence incident.26 Jan 11:54 PM
PoliticsHousing Minister Chris Bishop says he has 'sensible' solution to Auckland densification futureBishop: 'You know me, I’m always a middle-ground kind of guy.'26 Jan 11:48 PM
Politics'Very much the front line' – MP who served in Afghanistan backs Luxon's rebuke of TrumpMPs hit back at the President's attack on Nato service in Afghanistan. 26 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandSex charges dismissed: Crown offers no evidence against former Dunedin lawyerBruce Alexander Aitken, 75, had denied the charges and was on bail since November 2023.26 Jan 11:27 PM
PoliticsWatch: PM responds to Trump's comments on troops in AfghanistanChristopher Luxon said he finds the comments incredibly disrespectful and wrong. Video / Mark MitchellWatch26 Jan 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Worthy of watching': Forecasters track tropical lows forming north of NZNiwa's Chris Brandolino says a tropical low is forming near Fiji and New Caledonia.26 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandRotorua fatal crash victims named, police appeal for dashcam footageThe two-vehicle crash was on SH30 at Tikitere on January 15.26 Jan 10:34 PM
New ZealandNZ Post to close services at more than 140 retail stores in major urban overhaulThe closures follow a Government deal resetting NZ Post's store rules.26 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandCouple's three year battle with council after Auckland Anniversary floodsBrendon and Steph Deacon continue to battle Auckland Council over their Huapai home, three years on from the Auckland Anniversary floods. Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch26 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceChristopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell hold a post-Cabinet press conferenceWatch26 Jan 10:01 PM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after woman found dead in CanterburyA homicide investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead at a Canterbury property. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 09:57 PM
New ZealandSwimmer does laps in Westfield Newmarket's skypoolThe water feature is maintained with harvested rainwater and not designed for swimming in. Video / Instagram @city.slikkasWatch26 Jan 09:15 PM