AucklandQuiet inner-city Auckland street jolted awake as car ploughs into houseOne person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.04 Dec 11:50 PM
Crime‘It haunts me every day’: Mother confronts son's killer as he is jailed over trailer deathAndrew John Mercer, 32, had earlier admitted manslaughter over Robert Ralston's death.04 Dec 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScotty Stevenson apologises after labelling Christ's College students 'syrup suckers'Scotty Stevenson of TVNZ has apologised for a live comment made during the Black Caps-West Indies test match.Watch04 Dec 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNotorious Rotorua landlord's family home up for mortgagee saleThe Bhanas have been taken to the Tenancy Tribunal numerous times.04 Dec 11:14 PM
New Zealand'It’s going to be roasting': Hawke’s Bay braces for five days above 30CIt will be hot enough to cook an egg on a car bonnet, says a forecaster.04 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandDog owner in tears as she fights five-year ban after mauling of 79-year-old manThe woman is also battling to keep her name permanently suppressed.04 Dec 11:10 PM
New Zealand'$5k by the end of the week': Sex offender tries to bribe victim into dropping charge'I would like to let you know that I have truly suffered,' he wrote.04 Dec 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Very unusual': Nude man in camo mask shocks early morning dog walkerPolice are investigating after man was seen in Le Roy's Bush on Onewa Rd about 6am today.04 Dec 11:03 PM
New ZealandBlack Caps and West Indies face off on first test, day four at Hagley OvalNewstalk ZB's Andrew Alderson discusses about day four of the Black Caps v West Indies test.Watch04 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandDramatic 55km dash from police across motorways ends in imitation firearms findPolice say the fleeing car was carrying three high-powered BB guns, among other items.04 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandTe Puia steps up to run volcanic valley in new partnershipThe 1886 Tarawera eruption created the valley leading to Lake Rotomahana.04 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
Auckland$33,000 pendant swallowed in Auckland jewellery heist 'recovered'A man is due to appear in the Auckland District Court next week over the alleged theft.04 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandFarmers battling invasive lupins told they are on their ownBen and Georgie Lutyens say lupins now cover about 202ha of their farm.04 Dec 10:15 PM
EducationSchool at centre of mouldy lunch scandal launches own investigationThe findings are set to be released next week. 04 Dec 10:06 PM
AucklandMissing South Auckland girl, 13, found safe after three weeksThe girl went missing from Manurewa and was last seen on November 14.04 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandWaikato woman defies rare disease for Great Wall charity trekSocial worker Jansje Strydom walked the landmark in China for Barnardos.04 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Concept for planned new Wairoa spillwayThis ‘flyover’ video is a stylised representation of what a new spillway on the Wairoa River will look like when completed. Video / Wairoa Flood Mitigation ProjectWatch04 Dec 09:59 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedOne dead, one seriously injured after crash closes SH2The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene and SH2 remains closed.04 Dec 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Govt is shaking up road user charges - use our calculator to see what you could pay With a fuel tax, efficient vehicles pay less towards roading than those using more petrol.04 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandHeat alert: Temperatures set to tip 30C in early summer scorcherChristchurch, Ashburton and Dunedin are forecast to hit around 30C today.04 Dec 09:07 PM
CrimeWoman accused of killing Kaitāia businessman Monty Knight appears in High CourtKnight, 80, died on November 16 and is remembered as a passionate community leader.04 Dec 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Who is going to feed my family?': Night Market trial hurts Rotorua tradersRotorua Night Market trial at Kuirau Park sparks concern over trade and foot traffic.04 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandA district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forestsSince 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.04 Dec 08:51 PM
AucklandPerson in hospital after car ploughs into Auckland villaPolice are still investigating what caused the early morning crash.04 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandBaby escapes uninjured after car crashes fleeing policePolice say they did not know a baby was in the car before laying spikes.04 Dec 08:16 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.04 Dec 08:14 PM
New ZealandFestive season guide: Where to find Bay parades, markets and light trailsFrom Tauranga Christmas in the Park to Rotorua's Christmas Day Community Lunch.04 Dec 08:09 PM
CrimeCannabis-impaired driver who killed church deacon in crash claimed she was framedBut the evidence against Kim Scott was overwhelming, a judge ruled.04 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandFederated farmers president on tour with Luxon; Global Dairy Trade auctionFederated Farmers Wayne Langford reveals what was achieved during tour with Luxon.Watch04 Dec 07:47 PM
New ZealandPublic Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche responds to teachers pay dealSir Brian Roche on what the agreement means for the wider sector.Watch04 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandAsbestos fears prompt recall of more kids’ coloured sand from KmartFamilies are urged to bag the sand as asbestos waste and seek a refund.04 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW panel: This week’s big talking pointsJo Robertson and Dileepa Fonseka unpack the perspectives behind the news.Watch04 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandGovernment rejects Climate Change Commissions recommendations - what now?Former Green co-leader, Russel Norman reacts to the dismissal of the Climate Commission’s recommendations.Watch04 Dec 07:26 PM
