New ZealandRotokākahi pipeline planning grievances aired in High CourtProtesters waved signs outside the Rotorua courthouse as the hearing started.03 Dec 11:41 PM
New Zealand|Updated'Very sharp': Two quakes shake Central North IslandGeoNet measured the first quake at a magnitude of 4.8 and a depth of 7km.03 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandFresh plea for information on man missing near Mt Te ArohaLouis Van Der Walt, 44, vanished while walking with his family on November 13.03 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandMedical drone trialA medical drone trial has taken place in Bay of Plenty. Video / SuppliedWatch03 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionNZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion todayWant to have your say on our stories? Here's how.03 Dec 10:57 PM
New Zealand|Updated'Justice has prevailed': Guilty verdict in brutal Dunedin murder caseJurors heard Gurjit Singh suffered 46 stab or slash wounds and was nearly decapitated.03 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandWoolworths pleads guilty over Dunedin supermarket rat infestationThe Dunedin South store was shut for almost three weeks in February last year.03 Dec 10:08 PM
PoliticsGovt unveils 'compassionate' changes for parents of stillborn childrenThe Government has announced a law change for parents who experience a stillbirth.03 Dec 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Coster's apology had all the feeling of a piece of woodOPINION: The former police boss's resignation statement was barely adequate. 03 Dec 09:55 PM
AucklandSister saves girl during alleged van grab attempt in TakaniniPolice spoke to the driver of a white van after reports of suspicious activity.03 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandFinal ETS auction of the year fails to sell a single carbon unit2025 is the second calendar year in which all four quarterly ETS auctions have failed.03 Dec 09:44 PM
New ZealandParades, concerts, markets: A guide to Hawke's Bay's big Christmas weekendParades, markets, carols and concerts to celebrate Christmas in Hawke's Bay. 03 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandWaikato highway closed as police operation causes delaysPolice say the closure will cause significant delays for motorists today.03 Dec 09:15 PM
Business2degrees fixes fault that caused issues for some mobile customersGlitch hit around 4am.03 Dec 09:04 PM
New ZealandWhy haven't butter prices fallen?The price of butter has been one of the big consumer issues of this year.03 Dec 08:46 PM
New ZealandNew flats planned for care village on Napier outskirtsKahukura opened in 2011 for those with mental health and addiction issues.03 Dec 08:39 PM
New Zealand'Horrific': Person dies after fuel tanker slams into Lower Hutt buildingRutherford St is shut between Melling Link and Connolly St.03 Dec 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Truckload of stuff': Ex-defence minister on where $15m Ukraine aid should goThe $15m will fund weapons and gear for Ukraine under a Nato-US initiative.03 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandBuilding for multigenerational living: Advice from G.J. Gardner's Debbie Van LeeuwenInterest in mutigenerational homes rises as families juggle rising housing costs, childcare pressures and the desire to stay close to whānau.Watch03 Dec 08:29 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedHigh Court finds Bachcare’s cancellations during Cyclone Gabrielle unfairThe popular holiday rental company has been forced to change its terms and conditions.03 Dec 08:02 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
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
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
New ZealandAre you Pākehā? New survey shows what white NZers think The survey 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
