LiveNew Zealand'Not going anywhere today': Parts of Northland flooded with more heavy rain on the wayA Parua Bay resident said the flooding is worse than when Cyclone Gabrielle hit.17 Jan 07:37 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay hit by heavy rain, flooding overnight in NorthlandHelena Bay has been hit hard by heavy rain overnight in Northland. Video / Liv PatuWatch17 Jan 07:19 PM
New Zealand‘There’s a nuance to Ben’: Sister defends long court history of man killed at Waitārere BeachBen Timmins had drugs and firearms convictions and several employment disputes.17 Jan 05:05 PM
New Zealand‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green lightA council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.17 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Disappeared overnight': Shoppers mystified as H&M vanishes from mallInside why the Tauranga store closed, and the two well-known brands that will replace it.17 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow three fashionable farmers built a stylish rural lifeThe family’s Mystery Creek block now hosts two home businesses and three houses.17 Jan 04:01 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Why every gardener needs a trugOPINION: What on earth is a trug? Plus, a couple of recipes for January produce.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric blazes: When four rural homesteads went up in flamesMajor James Armstrong’s 22-room Glengarry homestead was lost in minutes.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Where are the people against the Iranian regime?OPINION: Are some of our protected trees actually a fire risk?17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What element is known as 'aurum' in Latin?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the 1990s Nazi war crimes probe that drew in New Zealand policeTwo Kiwi officers joined a rare worldwide hunt for suspected Nazi killers.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpies release Rainbow Warrior papersDocuments show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France - and what might have been.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHome detention vs prison: How much we really spend to keep offenders locked inNew figures show sentenced inmate numbers rose to 5761 in September 2025.17 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Happy Old Year! Why we should party like it's 1995OPINION: After cheery slogans such as 'Survive till 25', do we actually need a New Year?17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school - Counting the CostBack to school costs: The real price of your child’s educationWatch17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAI 'Bush Legend' wildlife star fronted by fake Aboriginal man based in New ZealandThe AI 'Bush Legend' account has more than 211,000 followers online.17 Jan 08:15 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki tells supporters to rally despite failed bid to march Harbour BridgePolice and NZTA have refused permission for the Tamaki-led march over the Harbour Bridge.17 Jan 07:54 AM
New ZealandOne hospitalised after water-related activity at Red BeachEmergency services were also called to Kai Iwi Lakes, Northland, about an hour later.17 Jan 07:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland bus attack: Police seek witnesses after passenger injured in OnehungaThe attack comes after several violent incidents on Auckland buses recently.17 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandLotto numbers revealed: Are you NZ's newest millionaire?$4 million jackpot up for grabs after one lucky player won $10 million on Wednesday.17 Jan 07:05 AM
New ZealandJudge accused over NZ First event may call Chief District Court judgeJudge Ema Aitken faces a judicial conduct panel over her actions in 2024.17 Jan 06:23 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed noteHis viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.17 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsForeign Minister Winston Peters shares some of his favourite giftsOne of the more unusual gifts Foreign Minister Winston Peters has received is a horse, which he named Stamina. Video / Mark MitchellWatch17 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle loomsThe proposal would have allowed commercial boats to keep and sell marlin bycatch.17 Jan 04:50 AM
New ZealandEd Sheeran concert-goers warned after fans left waiting for 2am busesA family heading to North Shore said no extra buses were put on from Britomart last night.17 Jan 03:12 AM
AucklandAuckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafeMore than 20 Auckland beaches remain under 'do not swim' black flags.17 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What country of over 150 million people has never won an Olympic medal?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Queenstown paradox: More homes are being built, but fewer are being lived inBuildings are going up at a faster rate in the region than almost anywhere in the country.17 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘He’ll probably get eaten, Tom’: Orca surround late-night Oriental Bay swimmerDepartment of Conservation says orca often hunt stingrays in Wellington Harbour.17 Jan 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDonor conception gap: Why families need help long after fertility treatmentMore than 3600 New Zealanders were donor conceived as of November 2024.17 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandOnehunga shooting: Offenders still at large as victim fights for life in hospitalPolice urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from 11am yesterday to contact them.16 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandPolice seek sightings of green Honda after fatal crash near RotoruaThe crash on State Highway 30 left two people dead.16 Jan 10:47 PM
New ZealandFather killed on way to new job in late-night Hamilton crashFather of two Sandeep Singh had been in his new job for one week.16 Jan 10:13 PM
TalanoaYoung swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his lifeHis adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.16 Jan 09:48 PM