New ZealandMan charged after allegedly threatening police with knife, biting officerOne officer was bitten under the armpit and taken to hospital for checks.22 Dec 07:31 AM
New Zealand'Can you sell a card?': Teacher tried to buy student's ADHD medication The student had gone to the teacher for help with a range of mental health issues. 22 Dec 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Opportunistic theft': Public warned after Christmas presents stolen from carThieves smashed the rear window of the vehicle and stole bags of gifts in minutes.22 Dec 05:37 AM
Politics‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it The Government has agreed an FTA with India, although there are limited dairy concessions.22 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo elephant Anjalee loses calf in stillbirth at Australian zooKeepers supported Anjalee through labour, but the calf was stillborn.22 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandHow Auckland’s High Street precinct has become a magnet for Asian foodiesNew Asian eateries now draw students from two nearby city universities.22 Dec 05:18 AM
New ZealandDiesel mechanic shoots up colleague's cars amid allegations of workplace bullying Marie Hearn shot eight rounds of bullets into two cars owned by her colleague.22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
AucklandBoy found sleeping above loaded shotgun as police raid stolen car denPolice say four stolen cars were found at a Glen Eden address.22 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandTeen who killed 2yo stepdaughter wins bid to appeal against sentence in the Supreme CourtJessica Mulford killed Harlee-Rose Niven in 2021. Now, she wants her sentence reduced.22 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDo not use rear seats: Urgent warning after Suzuki vehicle's 'serious' safety failureThere are 1115 Suzuki Fronx cars on New Zealand roads.22 Dec 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Bloodshot eyes, slurred speech': Woman caught four times over limit at 7.30am after hen’s doPolice were called after the vehicle repeatedly crossed the centre line.22 Dec 03:20 AM
WellingtonRay Chung questioned by mayor after voting for grants that included funding for a relativeChung says he didn’t realise a relative’s name was on the council paper when he voted.22 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne lab staff to strike over delayed tests and patient safety concernsThe strike will run from Christmas Day to December 29 at Gisborne Hospital.22 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm death on beach north of NapierPolice were called to the stretch of coastline about 3pm.22 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which New Zealand character had a dog called Dog?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandWet, windy Christmas lead-up for many as MetService issues new watchesThe best Christmas weather is tipped for Hastings, Christchurch and Kaikōura.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice scheme turns write-offs into sparesReusing parts from written-off cars saved police more than $1.3m last year.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Risk to public health': Dumped landfill cheese taken and sold to publicPeople are urged to bin suspect cheese and report illegal sales to NZ Food Safety.22 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, December 22, 2025Afternoon Headlines | Basement blaze in downtown Auckland, and Australian PM booed at Bondi vigil | Monday, December 22, 2025Watch22 Dec 01:25 AM
New ZealandInformation sought after pedestrian hit on Tauranga roadPolice say the incident happened about 10.30am on Cheyne Rd in Pyes Pā.22 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandNicola Willis to run as list-only MP at next electionNicola Willis will run as a list-only MP, stepping back from electorate contests.22 Dec 12:41 AM
AucklandCar hits pedestrian in busy Auckland intersection, one in serious conditionThe crash happened at the intersection of Dominion and Balmoral Rds.22 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandMetService afternoon weather update: 23 - 25 DecemberMetService afternoon weather update: 23 - 25 December. Video / MetServiceWatch21 Dec 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Be on the lookout': Police warn Ruatiti bush visitors in hunt for ColeMitchell Cole, 29, is a person of interest and is believed to be armed.21 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandDesperate search as person missing in water off the CoromandelA search operation is underway after two people got into difficulty this morning.21 Dec 11:32 PM
New ZealandUte driver fleeing police on beach arrested after getting stuck in sandThe 37-year-old is due in the Napier District Court tomorrow on driving charges.21 Dec 11:12 PM
AucklandFirefighters battle basement blaze in downtown Auckland heritage buildingThe mixed-use Customs St East building houses homes and businesses.21 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandMember of public finds body inside crashed carThe accident happened on an infamous stretch of road where 5 teens died in 2021.21 Dec 10:36 PM
AucklandPolice name driver who died two weeks after Māngere motorway truck crashJagpreet Singh, 20, succumbed to his critical injuries in hospital. 21 Dec 10:14 PM
New ZealandMore calls for help as pet refuge braces for Christmas family violence spikePet Refuge is already caring for 29 pets in the lead-up to Christmas. 21 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandBystanders praised after alleged rock-throwing incidentPolice said several large rocks were used to smash a family’s car windows.21 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandThe risk-taking that leads to carnage: Top cop's warning to drivers as festive season beginsLast year, 15 people were killed on the roads during the Christmas break.21 Dec 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Depraved' Remuera sex offender who filmed abuse claims three friends 'assassinated' in AucklandHe admitted 50 child sex charges and received a 5% discount for a $20k victims payment.21 Dec 07:00 PM
