New Zealand'Get f*****, I'm not moving': Couple's vicious attack after road rage on one-way bridge'If any of you tell police, I will find you and kill you,' a man told the injured teens.30 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning for Auckland and northern areas with ‘torrential rain' expectedThe downfalls could trigger flash flooding and cause difficult driving conditions. 30 Nov 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDallas Gurney: 'National is screwing small business' – here's what needs to changeOPINION: It's about time small businesses got a little louder and fought back.30 Nov 03:00 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after conferenceChris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after delivering his conference speech. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How old is Chinese President Xi Jinping?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.30 Nov 02:00 AM
Politics|UpdatedLabour will offer cheap loans to allow GPs and nurses to buy into practicesLeader Chris Hipkins closed Labour's 2025 conference with the policy announcement.30 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandTerminally ill man fires his lawyer, cuts siblings from will and signs estate over to ex-wife It was a move that made Johan de Rooy's family suspicious, so they took the case to court.30 Nov 01:00 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins delivers his speech at Labour conferenceLabour leader Chris Hipkins closed the Labour Party’s 2025 conference with a speech and policy announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 12:29 AM
Crime'Significant distress': Shot fired at popular Thames swimming holeThe Eagle helicopter tracked a fleeing vehicle and officers arrested two people.30 Nov 12:03 AM
EntertainmentAuckland's Farmers Santa Parade 2025Auckland's Queen Street saw the annual Farmers Santa Parade today. Young and old braved the wet weather to come and share a little Christmas joy. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandOrca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fearsPeople were warned not to swim with the orca or come closer than 50m. 29 Nov 11:34 PM
CompaniesKiwiRail fined more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fallMyles Dyeming spent days in a coma and his recovery from the fall took 10 months.29 Nov 10:59 PM
AucklandCentral Auckland hotel evacuatedGuests at the Edit Hotel were evacuated as smoke spread through the tower.29 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandOrca pod trapped in Napier pond as locals urged to stay clear of waterVisitors to Pandora Pond were urged to avoid the water until the orcas could exit the area.Watch29 Nov 10:15 PM
KahuWorld champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the YearDr Karlina Tongotea claimed world champion, senior sportswoman and supreme Māori titles.29 Nov 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable:' Murder victim's sister told off by judge for reading pre-approved statementThe judge then made the rare move of not letting Paula Beilby back into the courtroom.29 Nov 09:18 PM
New ZealandLotto winnings: 17 players share $264k haul as Powerball climbs to $10mEach winning ticket player pockets $15,522. 29 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Sunday November 30, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Sunday November 30, 2025. Thousands of Airbus A320 planes are returning to business as usual, and Hong Kong observes a three-day mourning period.Watch29 Nov 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Madness': Newly built Govt apartment block has sat empty for five monthsJunk mail sits in all 30 letterboxes but there are no residents to collect it.29 Nov 08:00 PM
KahuMāori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform The Kotahitanga Fund has initial iwi seed commitments of about $100m.29 Nov 07:51 PM
New ZealandAir NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this eveningThe airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.29 Nov 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Extremely rare chance': Woman's ACC battle after baby born with Down syndromeThe woman said she would have terminated the pregnancy if she had known.29 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNailing an apprenticeship through neurodiversity: 'Working with my hands helps me remember things''It’s not about fixing yourself – it’s about finding what works for you.'29 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Time to talk about Christmas decorations (or is it?)OPINION: There is no official 'Christmas decorations start' date. Maybe there should be.29 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: The Russo-Japanese War began in which decade?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The offence of misfeasance in public office should be restoredOPINION: The lowering of the Official Cash Rate is not so good for the elderly.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMelodie Robinson on learning to finally say noThe two-time World Cup winner speaks to Paula Bennett on her Ask Me Anything podcast.Watch29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKim Dotcom's home mortgaged to mysterious entrepreneur dubbed 'Bitcoin Jesus'Legal bind on Kim and Liz Dotcom's home emerges amid Bitcoin Jesus' deal with US.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Too many Kiwis can't swim - and it's costing lives OPINION: Thousands of children leave school unable to swim well enough to stay safe.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Pretty disappointed’: Mowbray’s personal text to PM amid social media lobbyingThe Herald has obtained texts and emails between the PM and the high-profile lobbyists. 29 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘From spore to supplement’: Inside the Raglan farm redefining brain foodFounder Sean Mills spent four years perfecting the native pekepeke-kiore crop.29 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Summer reading picks for garden loversOPINION: These reads are perfect for lazy afternoons in the garden - and a hammock!29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTackling bushfires in 19th-century NZ"Enormous areas of valuable bush have also been destroyed."29 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Powerball jackpot hits $8m tonight Tonight’s $8m jackpot follows the record $55m prize won only weeks ago.29 Nov 07:08 AM
