Kahu|Updated'Rightful and legal owners': Crown and Māori settle 180-year Nelson Tenths grievancePublic access, including the Abel Tasman Great Walk, will continue as normal.16 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandClimbers who died on Fiordland peak named while search for missing Aoraki Mt Cook pair continuesConnor Scott McKenzie, 28, held dual New Zealand and Canadian citizenship.16 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Utterly disappointing': Gisborne politicians split over RMA reformsThe new planning system is expected to fully replace the Resource Management Act by 2027.16 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandEx-mayor bids to bowl Kāinga Ora flats for new seafront apartmentsFormer mayor Peter Tennent has bid to buy and demolish the 1940s Kāinga Ora flats.16 Dec 10:01 PM
New Zealand'A fighter': Teen athlete who defied rare cancer to reach 16th birthday dies She endured chemotherapy, an arm amputation and trial drugs to slow the disease.16 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandCHB's Caitlyn Kirk claims steeplechase title at NZ Secondary Schools champs Caitlyn Kirk smashed her own HB record for a national title at the competition.16 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandAide resigning over Napier mayor's 'disregard for Treaty principles' was 'dedicated servant'The deputy mayor is confident she and the mayor will continue to work constructively.16 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandWarming again: Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise Minor hot water upwellings and yellow sulphur slicks were seen on the lake.16 Dec 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Dumb move': How a hunter misidentified target before fatal Stewart Island shootingPolice say Paul Stevens fired from 20m at movement he thought was a deer.16 Dec 09:35 PM
New Zealand'Happy as': Pregnant sea lion snoozes on Dunedin doorstepPregnant sea lions often roam inland in Otago, away from the advances of males.16 Dec 09:15 PM
AucklandMinister 'monitoring' case after judge voids election result amid voter fraud claims'This is a matter that I am watching very closely.'16 Dec 09:03 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: A push for passenger rail and the final piece of the Te Kaha puzzleNewstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood reveals the latest push for passenger rail down south.Watch16 Dec 08:56 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedSerious crash closes SH2 north of Katikati, drivers warned of long delaysEmergency services expect the closure to last several hours.16 Dec 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely amazing': Record turnout for charity motorcycle ride supporting firefightersMore than 50 riders took part in the charity ride from Napier to Taupo.16 Dec 08:24 PM
PoliticsWillis seeks further savings from the public sector as debt growsNicola Willis has asked all ministers to find further savings in their agencies.16 Dec 08:21 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.16 Dec 08:15 PM
Herald NOWHydrofoil boat tours arrive on Lake TaupōTaupō is set to become one of the only places in the world to offer electric hydrofoiling tourism.Watch16 Dec 08:10 PM
New Zealand'I'm just stoked': Rotorua cyclist sets record time on non-stop Auckland-Wellington rideHe averaged 36.8km/h and battled 30C heat, steep climbs and severe cramp. 16 Dec 08:01 PM
New ZealandNew deputy police boss finally appointed to replace disgraced Jevon McSkimming New deputy commissioner revealed shortly before predecessor McSkimming sentenced in court.16 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandSummer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changesA Christmas shutdown of major roadworks runs from December 19 to January 4.16 Dec 08:00 PM
Herald NOW‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ might be the lastChief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer joins Michael Morrah to discuss the future of Avatar and meeting James Cameron at the premiere.Watch16 Dec 07:58 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW panel: Gun laws, ministerial portfolios, do's and dont's for Christmas giftsThe Herald NOW panel discuss the big issues of the day.Watch16 Dec 07:56 PM
Herald NOWSailGP returns to Auckland for 2026SailGP head of events, Alex Corry, joins Michael Morrah to discuss SailGP 2026.Watch16 Dec 07:48 PM
New ZealandNinth fall for GDT prices in final auction of the yearWhole milk powder, key to Fonterra payouts, slumped 5.7% in the latest sale.16 Dec 07:46 PM
New ZealandInside Australia’s terrorism threat environmentProf. Greg Barton on lone-actor violence, radicalisation, and the difficulty of preventing attacks.Watch16 Dec 07:32 PM
Herald NOWPersonal finance with Forsyth Barr: Investing in 2026Forsyth Barr's Mark Richardson looks ahead to the new year with all the best investment tips.Watch16 Dec 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 15 - 21Rod Emmerson's take on the week.16 Dec 07:16 PM
Herald NOW"Very cute young ladies” used to target older investors; Bream Bay sand mine plan, dairy down.Business with 2degrees: Chance Voight probe continues, dairy prices fall, Bream Bay sandmining challenged, Breman keeps pressure on mortgage rates, Willis pushes surplus out again.Watch16 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandFrom cleaning to lighting: Christmas tech hacks you need to knowGorilla Technology's Paul Spain reveals all the latest Christmas tech helpers.Watch16 Dec 07:04 PM
New ZealandMore than 10,000 children stood down for physically assaulting other students, teachers last yearThere were 11,010 home-schooled children at July 1, 2025, the highest on record.16 Dec 06:59 PM
Herald NOWGovernments books bleaker than predicted: Economist reveals what it actually meansEconomist Shamubeel Eaqub joins Herald NOW to unpack the Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update.Watch16 Dec 06:57 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis reveals plan to get budget surplus back on trackFinance Minister Nicola Willis reveals the governments plan to reach budget surplus.Watch16 Dec 06:51 PM
New ZealandCatastrophic failure' allowed Bondi attacker to hold gun licenseProfessor Al Gillespie says mistakes were made in allowing Bondi gunmen access to firearms.Watch16 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandPolitical Panel: gun laws and Seymour's plan to reignite treaty debateMarama Davidson and David Seymour debate the big stories out of parliament.Watch16 Dec 06:22 PM
