New Zealand|UpdatedBand of rain: Wet weather, 90km/h gusts for lower North Island days out from ChristmasMetService has issued a number of heavy rain and strong wind watches.22 Dec 05:17 PM
New ZealandGuns, tasers, meth, machete and a can of beer: What people tried to take into courtSecurity seized banned items from 125 people in Rotorua and 46 in Tauranga.22 Dec 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why National supporters are so frustrated with Finance Minister Nicola WillisOPINION: We have too many politicians.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandScars of the cyclone: Work to reopen beloved waterfall track set to beginEntire areas were shut off by flooding and slips, and some accessways are yet to reopen.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei parents push for safer crossing after mother and child hit by carA petition led by teacher Penny Honey is calling for a full safety upgrade.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventureAlistair Niven & Carol Palmer's avocado adventure was a top story of 2025 on The Country.22 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Long-range Christmas Day forecasts are silly-season funOPINION: It’s a bit of sport putting meteorologists on the spot. 22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Got a long way to go': Teen skier continues hospital fight after shattering legs on Mt RuapehuThe 13-year-old fell about 8m off a cliff while skiing at Whakapapa in October.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No reason for panic': The plague rats of 1900This Pastures Past from January 2025 was one of the most popular reads of the year.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBusinesses are adopting AI, but Kiwis remain more wary than other countriesOne international tech boss has a simple message for New Zealand CEOs.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Just like having a toddler': Council urges caution on puppy presents'People just don’t realise how much training, time, and money they have to dedicate'.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'This story about April the cow dominated The Country's website in May 2025.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What are people who study or collect butterflies and moths called?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Christmas desserts that ‘sleigh!’Reporter Angelina is in the kitchen as kids whip up some Christmas classics, but will they rise to sweet success or be left with a sticky mess?Watch22 Dec 04:00 PM
Wellington'Helpless' neighbours of Kāinga Ora tenant say rubbish, household items regularly thrown over fenceItems include a stepladder, a scooter, dirty laundry and pieces of wood and metal.22 Dec 03:57 PM
New ZealandMan charged after allegedly threatening police with knife, biting officerOne officer was bitten under the armpit and taken to hospital for checks.22 Dec 07:31 AM
New Zealand'Can you sell a card?': Teacher tried to buy student's ADHD medication The student had gone to the teacher for help with a range of mental health issues. 22 Dec 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Opportunistic theft': Public warned after Christmas presents stolen from carThieves smashed the rear window of the vehicle and stole bags of gifts in minutes.22 Dec 05:37 AM
Politics‘An agreement worth supporting’ Labour may rescue India FTA after NZ First says it will vote against it The Government has agreed an FTA with India, although there are limited dairy concessions.22 Dec 05:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland Zoo elephant Anjalee loses calf in stillbirth at Australian zooKeepers supported Anjalee through labour, but the calf was stillborn.22 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandHow Auckland’s High Street precinct has become a magnet for Asian foodiesNew Asian eateries now draw students from two nearby city universities.22 Dec 05:18 AM
New ZealandDiesel mechanic shoots up colleague's cars amid allegations of workplace bullying Marie Hearn shot eight rounds of bullets into two cars owned by her colleague.22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
AucklandBoy found sleeping above loaded shotgun as police raid stolen car denPolice say four stolen cars were found at a Glen Eden address.22 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandTeen who killed 2yo stepdaughter wins bid to appeal against sentence in the Supreme CourtJessica Mulford killed Harlee-Rose Niven in 2021. Now, she wants her sentence reduced.22 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDo not use rear seats: Urgent warning after Suzuki vehicle's 'serious' safety failureThere are 1115 Suzuki Fronx cars on New Zealand roads.22 Dec 03:42 AM
New Zealand'Bloodshot eyes, slurred speech': Woman caught four times over limit at 7.30am after hen’s doPolice were called after the vehicle repeatedly crossed the centre line.22 Dec 03:20 AM
WellingtonRay Chung questioned by mayor after voting for grants that included funding for a relativeChung says he didn’t realise a relative’s name was on the council paper when he voted.22 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne lab staff to strike over delayed tests and patient safety concernsThe strike will run from Christmas Day to December 29 at Gisborne Hospital.22 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm death on beach north of NapierPolice were called to the stretch of coastline about 3pm.22 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which New Zealand character had a dog called Dog?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandWet, windy Christmas lead-up for many as MetService issues new watchesThe best Christmas weather is tipped for Hastings, Christchurch and Kaikōura.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice scheme turns write-offs into sparesReusing parts from written-off cars saved police more than $1.3m last year.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Risk to public health': Dumped landfill cheese taken and sold to publicPeople are urged to bin suspect cheese and report illegal sales to NZ Food Safety.22 Dec 01:53 AM
