New ZealandChristmas comes early for fans of speed reductionsSections of SH25 in the Coromandel will drop to 50km/h before the summer holiday peak.11 Dec 07:48 AM
New ZealandBusinesses on busy road suffering as shops barricaded by roadworks for a yearSome Grey Lynn shop owners say this year-long project is worse than Covid.11 Dec 07:32 AM
New ZealandMultiple arrests after meth found in wastewater testingDrugs, weapons and cash were seized as part of the operation.11 Dec 07:15 AM
WellingtonRevealed: Who bankrolled Wellington’s local election, and why Chung's funding faces queriesAndrew Little's backers revealed as Electoral Officer questions campaign group's returns.11 Dec 05:57 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate unexplained death in Rānui, West AucklandEmergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5pm.11 Dec 05:53 AM
New ZealandJug attack leaves man with fractured skull, but offender spared jail for nowThe victim also suffered a brain bleed and permanent hearing loss after the pub attack.11 Dec 05:02 AM
New Zealand'He was very, very lucky': Rescue after elderly boatie catapulted into waterIt was a case of the right place at the right time when a mayday call came in.11 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'They stole my dreams': Couple scammed $3.9m from more than 55 investorsAlex and Aroha Tuira targeted te ao Māori communities, building trust through close ties.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Politics'Absolutely laughable': Government ministers take aim at UN over report criticising NZ treatment of MāoriThe report was released by a UN committee focused on race relations.11 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandSuspected illegal gambling venues uncovered in Auckland raidsThe raids allegedly uncovered unlicensed poker games across five Auckland areas.11 Dec 04:52 AM
New ZealandBusinessman who offered teen $700 for sex denied discharge without convictionThe victim met the Dunedin man as a child and said she had always trusted him.11 Dec 04:10 AM
New ZealandDo you feel safe on public transport?Do you feel safe on public transport?Watch11 Dec 04:09 AM
New ZealandFan sales go 'ballistic' as Bay sizzles in scorching start to summerTauranga hit a December record high of 31.2C on Sunday, with Rotorua's temp a near-record.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice use of force 'unjustified', but not after man threatened to harm himselfThe IPCA finds police misunderstood their powers and entered the man's house unlawfully.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for freeYoung boys usually enjoy playing video games, but not Harry Muru-Kete, his dad says.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Crime'I need to show it's safe': Deputy Mayor rides bus to reassure publicSimpson said the driver on the 76 route was going the extra mile to make people welcome.11 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFrom bar tabs to brand risk: Why work Christmas parties look so different now'One worry is that the Christmas party lives on forever through social media.' 11 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFinal decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Wellington'Now is the time': Wellington councils take first step towards amalgamationMayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.11 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandAre big boozy work Christmas parties over for good?AUT Professor of Management Candice Harris is with us to take a look back at work parties past, present, and yet to come.Watch11 Dec 03:55 AM
New ZealandBee swarm sparks investigation in downtown AucklandThe swarm was first reported near the corner of High and Shortland Sts.11 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms threaten North Island; hail blasts Dunedin amid red warningTorrential downpours of up to 40mm/h may trigger flash flooding in some towns.11 Dec 03:23 AM
New ZealandThe four-year manhunt for Tom PhillipsPhillips’ final campsite was hidden in a 129m-wide clump of trees off Te Anga Rd. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike ScottWatch11 Dec 03:05 AM
New Zealand'All hell broke loose': Wild cross-country chase after suspected scallop poachingTwo men were caught after a brief chase through Headland Farm Park in Whangārei Heads.11 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Police used 28 motion-activated cameras during Tom Phillips manhuntPhillips’ final campsite was hidden in a 129m-wide clump of trees off Te Anga Rd.11 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters pair jailed for fatal beating of man wearing gang hoodieSamuel Curle, 36, died in hospital weeks after the savage beating.11 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandPolice charge three over Hamilton copper theftsThe alleged thefts targeted reels of copper at a Frankton commercial site.11 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandBeach community faces toilet flushing restrictions as water source runs near-dryCouncil water tankers are now trucking in supplies to keep taps running.11 Dec 02:40 AM
Politics'Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right': Nicola Willis hits backThe Finance Minister has a fiscal scrap on her hands and a debate-date dilemma too.11 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In snooker, which ball is worth four points?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.11 Dec 02:00 AM
Wellington'Large amount of smoke in the area': Fire breaks out near Wellington AirportThe blaze near Moa Point's inlet pumping station was reported at about 1.52pm.11 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandTaxpayers' Union releases fudge taking swipe at Nicola WillisThe Finance Minister has responded, saying she would not comment on silly stunts.11 Dec 01:52 AM
New Zealand‘Gross misjudgment and disrespect’: Deputy mayor slams McGrath's failed committee moveSally Crown told the meeting the mayor’s proposal had blindsided councillors.11 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandDo you feel safe on public transport? Have your say as stabbings spark fresh concernsCCTV, safety screens and duress buttons have been rolled out on Auckland bus services. 11 Dec 01:39 AM
