New ZealandMinister raises concerns over fish heading south due to warming watersShane Jones wants fishing rules changed as boats net species new to their areas.05 Dec 06:38 AM
CrimeInside gecko sting: Judge jails wildlife mule in bizarre black market bustAn overseas buyer was ready to pay $26,000 cash. He stood to resell them for much more.05 Dec 06:28 AM
New Zealand|UpdatedPolice evacuate Taranaki homes after 'item of concern' found Police were called to the Hāwera address about 2.10pm today.05 Dec 06:15 AM
New ZealandPink Pony Club in full display at gymnastics clubRenee Pilon and Lexi Hati practiced for weeks to perfect their surprise routine.Watch05 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand|Updated‘We didn’t expect it to blow up’: Teen unicorn gymnasts go viral with routineGymnasts Renee Pilon and Lexi Hati trained in secret for weeks to nail their routine.05 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Rest in love': Man caused fiery crash that killed two teens, injured several othersKre Turia's car collided at speed with a Fonterra truck in Hamilton.05 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeSmuggler caught green-handed with rare native geckoA South Korean citizen was sentenced today in the Manukau District Court for purchasing and intending to export jewelled geckos/moko kākāriki, a protected native species.Watch05 Dec 05:04 AM
New Zealand‘I can’t believe that’: Already convicted abuser shocked at guilty verdicts in rape, violence caseJordan Tegus has been convicted of 15 of the 17 charges he was defending at trial. 05 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson's Love this City: The suburban SimeonOpinion: Suburbanite Simeon Brown, crash sports, the CRL, Māngere cycling, green rescue.05 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhat the Queen told Jacinda Ardern about NZ during Covid lockdownsDame Jacinda Ardern says Queen Elizabeth II personally phoned her during the pandemic.05 Dec 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumTax'Even Muldoon would blush' – IRD proposes major company tax changeProperty companies could be most affected by the prospective move.05 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandAir NZ tightening rules for portable power bank usage on flightsThe airline said the changes had been made to “keep everybody on board safe”.05 Dec 04:37 AM
New ZealandMetService severe weather December 5-8MetService severe weather December 5-8. Video / MetServiceWatch05 Dec 04:18 AM
AucklandHomicide investigation after man stabbed in Auckland's Mt WellingtonThe man died in Auckland City Hospital after arriving with stab wounds.05 Dec 04:12 AM
CrimeHelensville schools in lockdown after firearm incident, two people in custodyPolice were first called to a Kumeū address about 1.45pm.05 Dec 04:05 AM
New ZealandCan Auckland CBD come back from the dead?The City Rail Link and Seascape tower promise a CBD reset next year, but is that enough?05 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFrom farm lanes to fast lanes: Rotorua bowlers ready to shine in ChristchurchRotorua is sending 39 athletes in a 56-strong delegation to Christchurch.05 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandKmart cancels recall for three sand products after tests find no asbestosMBIE is urging people who followed the recall to seek remedial costs from Kmart.05 Dec 03:58 AM
New ZealandWill Auckland's CBD rise from the dead?NZ Herald property editor Anne Gibson joins us to unpack what’s really happening in the heart of Auckland and whether we might see a Christmas miracle for the City of Sails.Watch05 Dec 03:55 AM
New ZealandMeasles outbreak grows to 30 cases as Auckland concert named location of interestMeasles alerts also cover Wellington ferries and several Auckland malls.05 Dec 03:43 AM
PoliticsJudge reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Pāti Māori membership The case was heard in the High Court at Wellington yesterday.05 Dec 03:17 AM
New ZealandGasps as woman avoids jail for sexually abusing teen boyVictim's dad: 'Our 14-year-old has had his childhood taken from him.'05 Dec 03:08 AM
Christchurch‘Deep regret': Daycare centre speaks out after children suffer chemical burnsIt is believed a chemical detergent for the centre's kitchen steriliser unit was used.05 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the largest of the Great Lakes in North America?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.05 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Relief': Feral cat that wiped out tern colony caughtThe 6kg tomcat had forced almost all 95 nests on the river island to fail.05 Dec 01:55 AM
New ZealandAuckland FC v Wellington Phoenix: The derby destiny - who will prevail?NZ Herald football writer Michael Burgess and Newstalk ZB football commentator Jason Pine look ahead to the fifth instalment of the Kiwi A-League derby.Watch05 Dec 01:46 AM
TalanoaRare Polynesian spears saved from UK garden, up for auctionThe two spears have estimates of up to £15,000 each (about $34,660).05 Dec 01:39 AM
New ZealandWatch: Emergency services swarm Christchurch daycare centreMultiple patients were transported to hospital following what has been described as a chemical burn incident at the daycare facility.Watch05 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandHomemade warning signs appear after NZTA parks unmarked speed camera on busy roadThe DIY signs may 'dilute safety outcomes', NZTA says.05 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandI'm new to this: Whanganui Ukulele Orchestra with Erin SmithWhanganui Chronicle reporter Erin Smith joins the Whanganui Ukulele Orchestra for the I’m New to This series, playing Happy Birthday with members Diane Blair and Delia Jarrett.Watch05 Dec 01:13 AM
New ZealandPolice bring teen’s $20k North Shore smash and grab to an endPolice will boost patrols at Auckland shopping centres as Christmas nears.05 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandNot all talk: City 'shows up' for those facing hardshipIn one day the community donated more than $22k in food and gift items. 05 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandControversial flag exhibit stolen from Hastings art galleryThe flag was stolen from the Civic Square gallery on Thursday.05 Dec 12:58 AM
New ZealandKaitāia Christmas event savedKaitāia Christmas parade back on after last-minute lifeline from local grocer.Watch05 Dec 12:58 AM
