New ZealandAbuse in Care: Police prosecuted fewer than 1 in 10 referred casesEight offenders have been convicted of dozens of assaults on 15 children.18 Jan 07:23 PM
New ZealandThree charged after violent, unprovoked assault on young people at partyThe seven people received a range of injuries, from minor bruising to a fractured skull.18 Jan 06:28 PM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Luxon faces questions ahead of State of Nation speech as election year kicks offThe Prime Minister is tipped to reveal the election date in the middle of the week.18 Jan 06:23 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedMan dies in geothermal area in Rotorua in ‘water-related incident’Emergency services were called to Whakarewarewa last night at 9.40.18 Jan 06:11 PM
New ZealandWatch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike HoskingWatch Live: Christopher Luxon in studio with Mike Hosking. Video / NewstalkZBWatch18 Jan 05:35 PM
New ZealandSummer hits the sweet spot: New late-night dessert bar serves 'thousands'Accommodation and tourism businesses are also seeing good numbers through the doors.18 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRebekah Armstrong: When the people of Iran ask you to stand with them, this is what they meanOPINION: Millions of Iranians are risking arrest, torture and death to defy their regime.18 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They will lose money': Kāinga Ora to sell land it bought for $70.4m in 2021The state housing agency faced claims it overpaid for the Ferncliffe Farm site.18 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Are we trading away human connection for late-night convenience?OPINION: Online shopping in New Zealand grew 5% in 2024, with eight million more buys.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: In what athletics event is the world record 8.95 metres?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack to school - UniformsBack to School - How parents are cutting uniform costs.Watch18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy authorities hammered these 10 tradies and cancelled their building licencesThe list features a 'ghost builder', a drug kingpin and 'a danger to the public'.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandClean-up begins after Northland deluge cuts off coastal communitiesMore heavy rain is forecast from Wednesday, with up to a 60% risk of warnings.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WellingtonAirport finds practice bomb in luggage, calls Defence Force but doesn't evacuateWorker claims safety rules ignored but bosses say public wasn't at risk.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrice of meth dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine market growing according to new researchMeth used to be a $1000 a gram. Now it's only $283 in Auckland and 18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorWhat to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election dateANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Heroic sacrifice’: Kiwi 'warrior' loses leg in Ukraine but stays at frontline for five daysA badly injured Kiwi soldier has been awarded a Ukrainian medal for valour.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The All Blacks have been spoilt by success over an epoch OPINION: Country Calendar is a national treasure, a reader writes.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSubtropical low to bring heavy rain and severe gales to upper North IslandNorthland is under a heavy rain watch from 6pm today until 6pm tomorrow.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Why Japan’s rate hikes could shake global markets this yearJapan has lifted rates four times since 2024, ending eight years below zero.18 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand'An amazing result': Missing tramper found alive in remote hut after search called offGraham Garnett had been missing in Kahurangi National Park since December 30.18 Jan 05:52 AM
New ZealandRock pools 'ransacked': Govt seeks urgent advice after Army Bay protestShane Jones has asked Fisheries New Zealand for urgent advice on the issue.18 Jan 05:38 AM
New ZealandDivers stunned by ‘epic’ up-close encounter with curious orca podThe orca swam within arm's reach of the divers for about one minute.18 Jan 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Epic' orca encounter off Coromandel coastTeen diver Lexi Henderson came face to face with a pod of orca while diving at Castle Rock near Hot Water Beach. Video / SuppliedWatch18 Jan 05:26 AM
Entertainment'Unsubstantiated': Major festival shuts down mass 'needle spiking' rumoursFestival medics say they have seen no puncture wounds or injection injuries.18 Jan 04:22 AM
New ZealandCape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep waterWalkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.18 Jan 04:09 AM
New Zealand|Updated'Not something we can fix in a few days': SH2 gorge closure to last weeksNZTA says the scale of damage means the closure will last weeks.18 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandMore rain on the way after Northland deluge causes flooding and damageSome Northland areas had 200mm of rain and major flooding today.18 Jan 03:08 AM
New ZealandCyclist flown to hospital in critical conditionA cyclist is in a serious condition after crashing in Pyes Pā, Tauranga.18 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What do you call a kitchen when it's on a ship?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.18 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandBalancing children’s voices: Inside the hard calls of the Family CourtJudge: 'I have to plant you somewhere where you will be safe, where you will be loved.'18 Jan 12:00 AM
AucklandPerson pulled to safety amid suspicious blaze at Auckland homeOne person had to be rescued from the house by emergency responders.17 Jan 11:50 PM
New ZealandWidespread damage across Northland after torrential rain leaves region floodedA farmer said this morning's flooding is the worst he's seen in 60 years.17 Jan 11:23 PM
AucklandWatch: Paraglider opens new route over South Island main divide in marathon flightHe first flew from Coronet Peak to Whataroa, crossing near Haast Pass.17 Jan 11:00 PM
