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
Opinion|UpdatedNZ 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
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 Zealand|UpdatedMore 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
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: December 17 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 17 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch16 Dec 06:16 PM
New ZealandUni student who fell off Dunedin flat roof and nearly died accepts rugby career likely overThe 19-year-old suffered a severe brain injury, broken ribs and a collapsed lung.16 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Sport News Update | Tim Seifert snapped up by Kolkata Night RidersNZ Herald Sport News Update | Tim Seifert snapped up by Kolkata Night Riders, Labour court orders Paris St Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe unpaid salary and bonuses.Watch16 Dec 05:48 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday December 17, 2025Morning Headlines | Judge overturns local voting result, Bondi attack highlights Islamic State threat, and bill to overhaul electoral rules | Wednesday, December 17, 2025Watch16 Dec 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBryce Mills: The online world is hurting our kids - legislation can protect themOPINION: Principals say schools are bearing the brunt of social media harm to kids.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandPride and culture: Indigenous All Stars bring the battle to WaikatoLocal Māori Ferns star Harata Butler says having the matches in Hamilton is special.16 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvents blow: Why Rotorua is losing five Māori league tournamentsThe city will keep hosting the biggest event, the tamariki tournament in September.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier woman with more than 100 relatives in Bondi reacts to terror attackMore than 100 of Rebecca Moses' relatives live in and around Bondi Beach.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMother of 11yo girl killed in Kaikohe crash finds relief as teen chargedStaci Walkley, who died in the August crash, is being remembered for her big heart.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Dark motivations': Seymour brands Swarbrick a 'demagogue' in pre-Christmas interviewSeymour likened his fight for the Treaty Principles Bill to the effort to abolish slavery.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Hate on the streets leads to violenceOPINION: A typical response is to revise the gun laws, but will it prevent anything?16 Dec 04:00 PM
