New ZealandChristmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were soldTen players also won the Second Division and will receive more than $27,000 each.25 Dec 05:49 AM
New ZealandLarge hail and heavy rain: Severe thunderstorm warning for Dunedin regionMetService warns driving conditions may become dangerous in Dunedin and Clutha.25 Dec 05:02 AM
New ZealandHoliday drivers warned: Police crackdown on speeding, phone use on SH29 and beyondMost road policing and booze bus staff will be on duty during the holiday break.25 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Sucky thing to happen': Woman's car struck in chaotic Christmas Eve police chaseA dentist trip proved more painful than expected after a woman's car was hit in a chase.25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandGold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off againTravel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend. 25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital in critical condition after quad bike rolls overHato Hone St John said the person suffered critical injuries in the incident.25 Dec 04:57 AM
New ZealandFast, fearless, hungry: US midget star leads Baypark’s summer clay assaultUSAC Midget champion Cannon McIntosh headlines the Easysteel Midget Car field.25 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan hands himself in for questioning over Ruatiti double homicideThe 29-year-old was arrested on an active warrant after a nearly two-week search.25 Dec 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' hammer attack leaves $25k damage at Hamilton primary school Melville Primary School said 30 windows were smashed with hammers.25 Dec 03:16 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedPolice and Eagle helicopter deployed to Coromandel property after Christmas Day threatPerson taken into custody after reports of threatening behaviour.25 Dec 02:44 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: If you were looking at Iguazu Falls, which continent would you be on?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.25 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedWoman freezes as plane clips fence, spins towards homes and ploughs into houseA pilot and passenger were able to get out of the wreck themselves despite being injured.25 Dec 01:17 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Meet Charlie, Rotorua Airport's 'top dog in aviation'He gets paid in pats and peanut butter cookies. 25 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandLevin police chase on Christmas Eve ends with three arrestedDashcam footage shows the pursued vehicle racing through the back streets of Levin.Watch24 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandChristmas Eve double stabbing: Pair injured in Waikato town after late-night incidentPolice inquiries are ongoing after violence leaves two in hospital.24 Dec 11:31 PM
New ZealandSpike in Eastern beaches rescues as swimmers ignore flags and ripsEastern region lifeguards have already carried out 69 rescues since October 25.24 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWhere Christmas Day rain, hail and thunder are most likely todayHeavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.24 Dec 10:51 PM
New Zealand'It just came for me': Holidaymaker fights off aggressive shark with paddleWhat appeared to be the same shark was later seen in shallow water near the shore.24 Dec 10:48 PM
New ZealandLow-cost fuel chains plan merger, promises to cut prices for motoristsThe company would run about 240 sites nationwide if cleared by the Commerce Commission. 24 Dec 09:55 PM
New ZealandLight aircraft crashes into house in PāuanuiThe owners of a house that has been damaged after a small place crashed into it this morning are safe, but disappointed. Video / SuppliedWatch24 Dec 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Fell off': Model Chrissy Teigen suffers major dental disaster in candy cane calamityThe mum-of-four had been trying to make Christmas magic when disaster struck.24 Dec 08:12 PM
New ZealandOne person is fighting for life, another seriously hurt in Christmas morning crashIt comes just hours after five were injured in a crash on State Highway 1 in Waipu.24 Dec 06:46 PM
New Zealand'Thought my new TV was a dud': Christmas Eve glitches hit free-to-air channels for second day A separate Canterbury transmission fault left some channels glitching for days.24 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandThe ‘Kiwi institution’ this travel writer reckons every NZer should do'You just take an interest in everything without being fixed on getting somewhere.'24 Dec 05:14 PM
New ZealandFrom pierogi to pavlova: How one family mixes Polish and Kiwi Christmas traditionsChristmas Eve is for dumplings and soup, Christmas Day for cricket and beach swims.24 Dec 05:01 PM
New Zealand'We'll make room': A place to gather when Christmas Day feels quietHundreds choose community company at annual Christmas lunch. 24 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You feel pretty badass': Inside the motorbike group for 155 Hawke’s Bay women'My life two years ago was completely different. I never ever expected it.'24 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWomen on two wheels: Inside the Hawke’s Bay 155-member lady riders’ groupThe group organises rides, workshops, and training to support local female motorcyclists.Watch24 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North rain turns to showers across Northland for Christmas DayMetService says Far North rain in the morning will clear to localised showers today.24 Dec 04:08 PM
New ZealandAward-winning couple juggle family and farmingThis look into farming life with the Langfords was one of the most popular reads of 2025.24 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandWool booms to war letters: Rural Christmas tales from the pastKerikeri mum’s best gift in 1941: a card from POW son in Germany, once thought missing.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas in hospital: The charity softening the loneliest day for parents of sick childrenChristchurch charity One Mother to Another will support parents in 21 hospital wards.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas miracle: Missing SPCA black cat Boris turns up 10 months after break-inAfter a vet check, Boris will be adopted by the woman whose house he chose.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: How many whiskers does a domestic cat typically have on its muzzle?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.24 Dec 04:00 PM
