CrimeComanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raidsThe two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.04 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandWhy our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy'NZHerald Business Editor at Large, Liam Dann joins The Front Page to break down the latest figures relating to unemployment.Watch04 Feb 03:55 AM
World'Rabid dogs': 17yo slashed on face and run over after McDonald's incidentThe incident at St Kilda has sparked a large-scale search with no arrests made so far.04 Feb 03:51 AM
Politics'Spin and excuses': Labour critical of Govt over rising unemployment, Willis sees green shootsUnemployment is now at the highest level since 2015.04 Feb 03:49 AM
Wellington|UpdatedWellington man dies after driveway collisionPolice, ambulances, and investigation staff attended the scene on Friday afternoon.04 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandKirkpatrick claims Dannevirke open shearing titleIt was the second win of the season for John Kirkpatrick.04 Feb 03:28 AM
New Zealand'Coward's punch': Inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attackRomeo Williiams' 10-month jail term is added to an existing aggravated robbery sentence.04 Feb 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon claims NZ-US critical minerals chat at early stage, Seymour says framework summary producedThe Prime Minister wouldn't commit to public consultation on it.04 Feb 02:59 AM
LiveNew ZealandWaitangi 2026: Luxon says iwi talks positive as he denies Government is anti-MāoriLuxon concedes Act's Treaty Principles Bill was 'incredibly challenging' for Māori.04 Feb 02:57 AM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdownThe Russia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdown. Calls for Trump to step into Iran and take action also begin to be heard.Watch04 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandPolice give update on Hamilton Police shootingA 40-year-old gang member allegedly aimed a firearm at police during an armed standoff in a Hamilton carpark. Video / Malisha KumarWatch04 Feb 02:48 AM
New Zealand|Updated'Violent gang member' allegedly presented firearm at police during standoff in Hamilton carparkPolice say the man was wanted over serious violent offending on January 29.04 Feb 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Screaming and a loud bang': Woman shot on Napier streetA pair of slippers could be seen on the footpath inside the police cordon.04 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandTeen landslide victim farewelled at touching funeralFriends spoke about the heartbreak of missed milestones and shared memories. 04 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In what year did Volodymyr Zelenskyy become President of Ukraine?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.04 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandTop political advocate takes on Ōpihi case as land battle heads to courtThe 26.9ha Ōpihi Block is earmarked for a 240-lot housing development.04 Feb 02:00 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks to the media from WaitangiLabour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to media from Waitangi today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 01:45 AM
ChristchurchAbuse hurled at volunteer firefighters after road closed over rockfall riskRocks and water were seen falling from the Port Hills cliffs near Clifton.04 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandState of emergency lifted as Bay moves to recoveryA local transition period now runs until March 4 to support ongoing recovery.04 Feb 01:15 AM
New ZealandThe Country: To dig or not to dig? Sir Ian Taylor's gold mining debateJamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Paul Joules and Richard Allen.04 Feb 01:13 AM
WellingtonDamage could take 'months' to repair as mechanical failure at wastewater plant sends sewage into the seaMultiple floors of the city's wastewater plant were flooded with raw sewage.04 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandWaitangi Day in Rotorua: Two cultural celebrations for locals and visitorsLast year up to 10,000 people attended Rotorua’s official Waitangi Day event.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland couple land $1.25m scholarships to top US universityThe couple’s combined scholarships are worth about $1.25m over four years.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWanted man shot by police after armed standoff in Hamilton carparkPolice ordered the man to put the shotgun down, which he failed to do.04 Feb 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Great result for our farmers': GDT lift - is $10 back on the table?Dairy’s 2026 momentum continues, prices jumping 6.7% across board in latest GDT Auction.04 Feb 12:51 AM
New ZealandSt Kevin’s College pupils stood down as police probe report of serious bullyingPolice are investigating the alleged bullying at the Ōamaru college's hostel.04 Feb 12:39 AM
New Zealand'We were horrified': DoC shock as ducks filmed eating native chicks aliveDoC has euthanised three mallards from Lake Alexandrina to stop copycat attacks.04 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Kīngitanga pōwhiriKīngitanga pōwhiri at Te Whare Rūnanga, Waitangi Treaty GroundsWatch04 Feb 12:14 AM
New ZealandLuxon to meet iwi chairs at Treaty GroundsWaitangi 2026: Luxon to meet iwi chairs at Treaty Grounds, as Ngāi Tahu returns for first time in years. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandModerate 4.4 magnitude quake shakes central New Zealand About 1500 people had logged reports with GeoNet within minutes of the quake.03 Feb 11:54 PM
AucklandPair accused of trying to smuggle 36kg of meth into NZ in Playboy‑branded green teaThe two men arrived at Auckland International Airport on a flight from Singapore. 03 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandMembers of the judiciary, diplomatic corps and local government attend pōwhiriMembers of the judiciary, diplomatic corps and local government attend a pōwhiri at the Upper Treaty Grounds during the Waitangi 2026 commemorations. Video / Jason DordayWatch03 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Wellington officials give update on sewage spillWellington Water CEO, Pat Dougherty and Wellington Mayor, Andrew Little give update on sewage spill.Watch03 Feb 11:32 PM
New Zealand'We are all a little bit Viking': Two-day festival to bring town's history aliveDress-ups, horses, combat, axe throwing, archery - Norsewood's popular festival is back.03 Feb 11:23 PM
