New Zealand'Detrimental to customers': Bachcare's cancellation policy deemed unfair by High CourtThe popular holiday rental company has been forced to change its terms and conditions.03 Dec 08:02 PM
New Zealand|Updated'Horrific': Fuel tanker slams into Lower Hutt building, person seriously injuredRutherford St is shut between Melling Link and Connolly St.03 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandSir Brian Roche on Andrew Coster's resignationWhy the former Police Commissioner had no choice but to go.Watch03 Dec 07:45 PM
Opinion|UpdatedNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.03 Dec 07:25 PM
New ZealandDeloitte top 200 awards to be held tonightLeaders from the country’s largest companies will gather to recognise outstanding individual and team performances.Watch03 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandDemocrats release photos of Epstein's private islandAccording to US media, the photos of the luxury island home in the Caribbean were taken in 2020, the year after the death of Jeffrey Epstein in custody. Video / AFPWatch03 Dec 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRetiree fears $26k gold bar lost as ex-councillor's firm collapsesShe is 'outraged' he has started two new companies with creditors still owed big money.03 Dec 07:08 PM
New ZealandBachcare terms were unfair, US jobs drop surprises, Could NZ handle a second IKEA?Business with 2degrees: Commerce Commission takes a five-year fight to prove unfair contract terms case; small US firms behind 32,000 job losses; IKEA could grab 6% of the market.Watch03 Dec 07:03 PM
New ZealandFlight time changes 'fantastic' for Rotorua businesses, tourismAir NZ's schedule is a sore point for some frequent fliers.03 Dec 06:47 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: December 4 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 4 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Dec 06:47 PM
New ZealandIkea superfans first in queueFans of Ikea begin to queue for the store's opening.Watch03 Dec 06:40 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday December 4, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday December 4, 2025. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Dec 06:10 PM
New ZealandAll shook up: Santa, Vikings and Elvis to descend for Dannevirke Christmas cheerSanta Claus set to swap his sleigh for a helicopter.03 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandOamaru’s ugly face competition!Reporter Clementine is at the Victorian Heritage Celebration Oamaru, investigating some wildly bizarre expressions. Who will be crowned craziest face at the gurning competition?Watch03 Dec 04:59 PM
New ZealandAre you Pākehā? New poll shows what white NZers think The poll was commissioned for The Elephant, which tackles controversial topics. 03 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeRare sentence for serial sex offender who terrorised French backpacker and joggerJohnathan Tamihana, 33, has spent only two of the past 14 years out of prison.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Rate caps and the art of avoiding responsibilityOPINION: The Government’s policy to ban rate increases is a dumb idea.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Coster will never work in a high-profile job againOPINION: It would appear the former police boss was bad at his job, rather than a bad man.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Who are the Black Caps facing in a three-test series at home this summer?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTe Pāti Māori, NZ First get funding for electorate offices they don't have. Is that fair?Some MPs have three offices, some have two, many have one, Te Pāti Māori has none.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Echo' of inflation: Council rates hikes reach historic highsThe Reserve Bank says the steep rises have kept interest rates higher for longer.03 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyLNG import terminal plan a costly mistake, energy and environmental groups warn GovtThe open letter warns an LNG terminal could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.03 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandNearly half of drivers in alleged VTNZ bribery scandal fail new licence testsPolice have shelved their criminal investigation which is now being handled by the SFO. 03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Rates, dumb stuff and the CRLOPINION: We need to look at how we fund councils 03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Elephant | What does it mean to be Pākehā in 2025? |A new national poll has found most New Zealanders of European descent are reluctant to identify as Pākehā, despite growing public debate about identity and our colonial legacy.Watch03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball numbers have been drawn – are you a winner? Time to check your ticket against this evening's winning numbers.03 Dec 07:30 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
New Zealand‘Nature has other plans’: Seagull slams reporter mid-cross in city centreThe bird was caught on camera hitting the woman's face mid-take, leaving a visible cut.03 Dec 06:48 AM
New Zealand'Constant explosions': Car catches fire on Christchurch central streetFire crews were called to Gloucester St, Linwood, about 6.45pm.03 Dec 06:43 AM
ChristchurchCar fire on Gloucester StA car on fire blocks part of Gloucester St in Christchurch. Video / Fynn MclaughlanWatch03 Dec 06:16 AM
New Zealand'Deepest regret': Teacher asked colleagues if they wanted to 'do a line' at work Christmas partyAnother teacher was caught sniffing white powder from a classroom desk.03 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Feel sick': Mum demands answers after daughter regularly played with recalled sand“It’s been five years of thousands of kids all over New Zealand playing with it."03 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'03 Dec 06:00 AM
