LiveNew ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning for Auckland; one injured after tornado overturns Manawatū caravanA severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for several areas across Auckland.03 Dec 02:40 AM
CrimeHigh-profile prisoner charged with historic sexual violationHis identity has been kept secret for now. 03 Dec 02:27 AM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.03 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which Italian city is home to the Uffizi Gallery?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.03 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Dysfunctional compulsion:' Porn addicted law firm boss suspended from practise The man's employees caught him watching porn multiple times a day.03 Dec 02:00 AM
Wellington'Could have been fatal': Attacker on the run after man stabbed in central WellingtonPolice say any of the stab wounds to his back could have been fatal.03 Dec 01:58 AM
AucklandSecond teen charged with murder over Auckland bus stop killing of Kyle WhorrallWhorrall was attacked at a bus stop in April and died in hospital.03 Dec 01:57 AM
New Zealand‘The future’s now’: Hawke's Bay daredevil completes NZ-first drone surfing rideIt began with two people having a couple of beers. The rest is now Kiwi history.03 Dec 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSir Brian Roche: Why Coster would've been sacked if he hadn't resigned, what will he be paid? The Public Service Commissioner believes the least costly option has been taken.03 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandZanda McDonald Award shortlist announcedThe transtasman award recognises emerging primary sector leaders aged 21 to 35.03 Dec 01:23 AM
New ZealandNorth Island under severe weather warningA severe thunderstorm watch is in force for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Dec 01:08 AM
New ZealandHorse of the Year 2026 cancelled amid funding issues, lack of major sponsor'This is a devastating blow for our equestrian community.'03 Dec 01:07 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 3, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Majority of jobseekers are meeting benefit conditions, US business summit begins | Wednesday December 3, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandThe PM ponders selling Pāmu on The CountryOn today's show: Christopher Luxon, Derek Daniell, Jen Corkran and Jane Smith. 03 Dec 12:54 AM
AucklandMotorists told to brace for 'significant' delays across Akld motorways and roads as Ikea opensQueues of over 40 minutes are expected just to exit SH1 at Mt Wellington.03 Dec 12:45 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather December 3MetService severe weather December 3. Video / MetServiceWatch03 Dec 12:33 AM
ChristchurchHeadline acts to open Christchurch's new $683m covered stadium announcedBoth Six60 and Synthony will perform full sets before a joint finale of hits.03 Dec 12:30 AM
KahuDavid Seymour supports grieving mum’s petition for tougher prison sentencesSonya Oakes is grieving her twin son Eru (29) who was shot in his home last month03 Dec 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Only one chance’: Northland council urges Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi boat rampJack Craw warns one contaminated boat visit could permanently alter the lakes.03 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe shuts packhouse conveyor after worker critically injuredThe long-serving Riverlock employee is now home after leaving Waikato Hospital.02 Dec 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew quarry near Hastings approved for 20-year operation following court sagaIt is the second time the controversial quarry project has been granted consent.02 Dec 11:47 PM
New ZealandWesley College kitchen worker accused of sexual conduct with a young person has been namedThe charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment.02 Dec 11:34 PM
New ZealandPrincipal cites ‘systems failure’ not of school’s making in mouldy lunches dispute, Seymour disagreesFood Safety concluded the mouldy meals likely sat unrefrigerated at the school for days.02 Dec 11:29 PM
Politics'The right thing to do': Andrew Coster resigns as CEO of Social Investment Agency after damning IPCA reportThe former Police Commissioner was put on leave following the McSkimming revelations.02 Dec 11:12 PM
New Zealand'I just wanted to be a good policeman': Inside Police Commissioner's fraught first yearRichard Chambers inherited the job as Jevon McSkimming faced sexual abuse claims.02 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandA place in Napier for young people to hang out, that's been made by young peopleNapier’s youth will help shape a new hub in the heart of the city. 02 Dec 10:37 PM
CrimeStolen taonga haul: Police seize 820kg of pounamu in Dunedin searchPounamu ownership sits with Ngāi Tahu under a 1997 vesting law.02 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand-first drone surfing in Hawke's BayJack Jensen drone surfing on the Ngaruroro River in Hawke's Bay. Video \ Jack RiddellWatch02 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandEx-political figure appears in court over alleged Dunedin bar incidentThe man was granted interim name suppression by a judge today. 02 Dec 10:23 PM
New Zealand'Distressing': Up to 32 Timaru-based Holcim workers face losing jobs as company looks overseasThe entire crew of the Timaru-based MV Buffalo cement ship is being laid off.02 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandGunshot fired at Te Puke house, police cordon off streetOfficers have cordoned off part of Atuaroa Ave.02 Dec 09:31 PM
New ZealandFoam Wreckers ‘anti-surf contest’ set to shake up Mount Maunganui summerKehu Butler, 25, will return to his hometown break to front the fun-first event.02 Dec 09:06 PM
BusinessKiwi authors caught in US$1.5b AI book piracy payoutThousands of Kiwi books were scraped, but most will get no payout under US rules.02 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandMouldy school lunch saga: Principal speaks outHaeata Community Campus reveals how she thinks the mouldy school lunches got there.Watch02 Dec 08:44 PM
