New ZealandStruggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter saysThe Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.18 Dec 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Olympic swimmer backs hometown's plan for its first 50m poolThe council will put more than $5m into expanding a school pool to Olympic length.18 Dec 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Where do I go now?': QE Health patients' fears as doors close todayThe Rotorua business had 1200 Health NZ patients enrolled and 2300 appointments scheduled.18 Dec 08:16 PM
New ZealandA Kiwi hero from the Bondi terror attack talks to Herald NOW about restraining a terrorist.A New Zealander who helped restrain one of the Bondi gunmen reveals what happened live on Herald NOW.Watch18 Dec 08:09 PM
New ZealandPolice raids and cannabis charges add to tension in tiny Waipori Falls settlementThe 41-year-old accused faces three cannabis charges and is due in court next month.18 Dec 08:03 PM
CrimeArmed police cordon off Hamilton home and toilet block after man dies, homicide probe launchedOne dead, one injured as police piece together what happened. 18 Dec 07:59 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle rolls on rural propertyEmergency services were called to the Piarere property about 5.15pm.18 Dec 07:54 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: Gore shooting suspect still at largeDunedin reporter Ben Tomsett reveals the latest on South Island news.Watch18 Dec 07:47 PM
New ZealandCould Gloriavale’s school closure be the first step in shutting down the commune for good?Advocates say losing the school is key to breaking Gloriavale’s control of children.18 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandHeavily armed police detain group of men on Sydney streetThe group of men are believed to have been on their way to Bondi Beach, with police revealing a "violent act" was possibly being planned. Video / news.com.auWatch18 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandGates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions Boaties will need an access code after completing an online cleaning form.18 Dec 06:54 PM
Herald NOWGDP: What does the 1.1% increase actually mean?Brad Olsen joins Herald NOW to unpack what the GDP actually means.Watch18 Dec 06:40 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: December 19 2025MetService Daily Weather: December 19 2025. Video / MetServiceWatch18 Dec 06:39 PM
Herald NOWGloriavale’s private school to close amid safety concerns, lawyer respondsGloriavale leavers lawyer, Brian Henry reveals details about the schools closure.Watch18 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near Rotorua leaves eight injured, two flown to hospitalThe road was closed for a period but has since reopened. 18 Dec 06:24 PM
New Zealand'My sweet, innocent boy': Teen allegedly punched repeatedly by girl on North Shore busThe 16-year-old's mother said he now fears using public transport after being attacked.18 Dec 06:03 PM
Auckland'Expect delays': Crash on busy Auckland on-ramp leaves three in hospitalA police spokesperson said the crash between four vehicles was reported just after 5am. 18 Dec 05:37 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, December 19, 2025Morning Headlines | Gloriavale school to close, more hope in the economy and Auckland to get new cemetery | Friday, December 19, 2025Watch18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandMore than $1 million worth in luxury cars, property and banned vapes seized in police raidsThe vapes contained etomidate, a drug linked to breathing failure.18 Dec 05:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow the role of Santa has changed – from a man who's donned the red suit for 46 yearsThe toy requests have remained remarkably similar over time – robots, dolls, dinosaurs.18 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: McSkimming case shows how police culture failed women and whistleblowersPolice attend about 400 family harm incidents every day across New Zealand.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovernment gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum says it's a 'big moment for Hastings and Hawke’s Bay'.18 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental resetParents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.18 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyBehind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great againThe Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond deathKhyzah DeLaCroix's mother had requested safety locks for their windows and doors.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What was Elvis Presley's middle name?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.18 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonMan who killed five people in hostel fire to be sentenced todayEsarona Lologa unsuccessfully claimed he was insane at the time he lit the fire.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLoyalty and betrayal: Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie JacksonThey were like brothers for decades. Now they've had a falling out of epic proportions.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Parents need to set the example about social media useOPINION: Some readers believe McSkimming deserved a harsher sentence.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Election timing, debt and coalition deals now hang on GDP staying hotOPINION: The most logical day for next year’s election is October 3.18 Dec 04:00 PM
Politics'The time is now': Former Te Pāti Māori lawyer to stand for Greens in 2026 election'My campaign will be about people who feel locked out of power reclaiming their voice.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPeters prepares ‘answer’ to silence questions about governing with Labour 'We’re going to give you an answer and we’re going to stick to it all year.'18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tip of the iceberg': Principals warn school violence data underestimates crisisChildren aged 9 or under are linked to 2700 discipline cases for school assaults.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She was on the floor for two hours': St John changes alarm system after 91yo's harrowing ordealThe 91-year-old lay with a fractured neck waiting for an ambulance.18 Dec 04:00 PM
