New ZealandPolice seek driver who helped injured assault victim in early hoursThe person picked up the injured man in Onerahi about 4am.28 Jan 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Wanted to teach him a lesson': Bakery owner accused of running down man in retaliationThe complainant had earlier thrown a metal bin liner at the defendant's wife's vehicle.28 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand|Updated First Mount Maunganui landslide victim formally identified, would have turned 16 todayHis body will now be returned to his family.28 Jan 05:35 AM
PoliticsWatch: Sir John Key on Judith Collins, the 'Margaret Thatcher of New Zealand''You knew she wasn't there to eat her lunch.'28 Jan 05:25 AM
EntertainmentSynthony organisers announce final line-up for 2026 showThe 2025 sell-out event drew 40,000 people and featured more than 183 performers.28 Jan 05:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: Sir John Key on former National leader Judith Colins leaving politicsGarth Bray talks to Sir John Key regarding former National leader Judith Colins leaving politics. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 05:04 AM
New ZealandParolee wearing a GPS tracker burgled woman's home while she was sick in bedEthon Baker-Cleveland then went on to attack a prison officer while awaiting sentencing.28 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Our community is grieving deeply': Vigils planned after Tauranga landslidesThe vigil at Coronation Park starts at 7pm, with a karakia at 8pm.28 Jan 05:00 AM
CrimeJanitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinicLi's clinic was raided – mid-tooth extraction – after an undercover investigation.28 Jan 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPeters claims 'truth not being told' over India deal, but Luxon says that's 'wrong'"He was wrong then, he’s wrong on this one too,” the Prime Minister says. 28 Jan 04:12 AM
ChristchurchThe big stink: Sewage-like smell blankets city, 210 odour complaints flood councilEnvironment Canterbury logged 210 odour complaints in 24 hours.28 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandFrom scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith CollinsVeteran politician remains MP for Papakura and keeps her portfolios until mid-year.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandFrom scandal to survival: The political life and legacy of Judith CollinsNewstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper is with us to unpack a career defined by survival, scandal, comebacks, and crushing presence in New Zealand politics.Watch28 Jan 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOutrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith CollinsJudith Collins has called time on nearly a quarter of a century of politics. 28 Jan 03:52 AM
New ZealandFarewell planned for much-loved Northland teacher and sportsman Harry DarkinsA public celebration of his life will be held in Whangārei and live streamed.28 Jan 03:45 AM
New Zealand'Every moment was priceless': Uncle's birthday tribute to teenage landslide victimPuvi Nadason said helping raise his nephew 'was one of the greatest gifts of my life'.28 Jan 03:33 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says Winston Peters incorrect on India FTA claimsNZ First isn't supporting the deal. Video / Mark MitchellWatch28 Jan 03:30 AM
New Zealand'So well looked after': Te Araroa cafe owner back serving after flood evacuationsMaree Brownlie feared losing both her home and business, with fridges full of food.28 Jan 03:30 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedPolice brace for 500km gang funeral procession for William ‘Bird’ Hines’ sonMossy Hines’ body will take the same route as his father’s in 2023.28 Jan 03:26 AM
New Zealand150 people from 30 properties evacuated as new slip forms above maraeTauranga City Council has evacuated residents in an area including Mangatawa Marae. Video / Hayden WoodwardWatch28 Jan 03:21 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay winery falls into liquidation as wine festival calls last roundAbout 20,000 cases and 400,000 litres of wine will be sold by liquidators.28 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandSlip closes walking track at Maraetōtara Falls Loose soil, debris and an unstable tree mean the area remains high risk.28 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandTributes flow for Wellington’s beloved Aro Park cat, LolaThe one-time three-legged Aro Park fixture died in December last year.28 Jan 03:02 AM
PoliticsHow would Te Pāti Māori's policy to get rid of prisons actually work?It says the justice system needs to be radically transformed.28 Jan 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNZ Post defends closure decision as postage use plummetsNZ Post CEO David Walsh said the business' retail footprint hadn't changed since 1989.28 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandNight closures on Tauranga Eastern Link as project nears opening The $100m Pāpāmoa East interchange is now in its final construction phase.28 Jan 02:17 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What Japanese city is most commonly associated with geishas?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.28 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Port saga exposes flaws in Luxon's fast-track planning reformsOPINION: Ships turned away from Tauranga are costing exporters tens of millions a year.28 Jan 02:00 AM
Talanoa|UpdatedSamoan police investigate after renowned author found dead in prison cellSia Figiel, poet and novelist, lived between Samoa and Auckland and had travelled widely.28 Jan 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandGifted young lawyer planned to propose to partner before Coromandel beach tragedyHis partner told him: 'When you propose to me I’ll say yes.'28 Jan 01:39 AM
New ZealandNew slip above Mangatawa Marae prompts evacuationsPāpāmoa residents evacuated as new slip forms above Mangatawa Marae. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandPilot, passenger confirmed dead in helicopter crash north of WellingtonWork is continuing to recover the dead and to examine the crash scene.28 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandMan charged over Palmerston North carpark shooting near playgroundPolice said the fleeing driver was "very motivated to stay at large". 28 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandDriver licence tests on pause for CHB trustKelly Annand says she is excited to see the ways they can help over the next five years.28 Jan 01:09 AM
