New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Nicki Minaj was born in which country?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.27 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandRāhui enacted after death at Tongariro National Park The man became unresponsive while walking with others on the track.27 Dec 01:24 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue after sandbar flips fishing boatAll four wore lifejackets and Darren Teague carried two emergency beacons.27 Dec 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.27 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Will 2025 be remembered as the year New Zealand lost its innocence?OPINION: Looking back on a watershed year.27 Dec 12:42 AM
New ZealandMetService warns of thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain for the South IslandA severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the lower South Island this afternoon.27 Dec 12:26 AM
New Zealand'A life of service': Chief Justice honours former High Court judge Robert SmellieHon Robert Smellie CNZM KC died on December 23 at age 95.27 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandThree fishermen rescued after boat sinks in Manukau Harbour The men were found about 2km from Puketutu Island just after midnight.27 Dec 12:11 AM
New ZealandSummer hotspot: Fisher and UB40 headline Bay’s blockbuster seasonUp to 25,000 fans are set to pack the Bay Oval for Australian DJ Fisher.26 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHerald Summer Premium quiz: Cava is a sparkling wine from which country?Our 20-question challenge released at 12pm over Christmas and New Year’s.26 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after assault in HamiltonPolice were called to Salmond St this morning.26 Dec 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Persistently made sleazy sexual advances': Inside secret mayoral desk papers sold at dumpThe Herald has reviewed more than a decade of Wellington City Council’s dirty laundry.26 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandBody found during search for missing jetskierThe man went missing on Christmas Day while jetskiing at Port Waikato.26 Dec 09:44 PM
New ZealandTwo vehicles catch fire after crash in CanterburyNo injuries were reported but both vehicles caught on fire due to spilled fuel.26 Dec 08:36 PM
EntertainmentLongtime Cure Guitarist Perry Bamonte Dead at 65Perry Bamonte, who played guitar and other instruments in The Cure, has died after a short illness. He was 65. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Dec 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why India’s FTA win could reshape our exports – and our politicsThe deal will cut or scrap tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India.26 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025. The US bombs Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, the NZ summer drowning toll now stands at one. Retail waits for a surge.Watch26 Dec 06:46 PM
New ZealandSerious crash closes SH2 near WellingtonMotorists are being warned to expect heavy delays in the area.26 Dec 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I don’t know how to deal with it’: Why schools struggle with traumatic eventsPrincipal Murray Burton has never forgotten the words of a police officer that night.26 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandPāpāmoa girl’s rare eye cancer found after glowstick accidentKaia is receiving chemo treatment only administered to a few NZ children. 26 Dec 05:02 PM
New ZealandGet the Wahs! Rotorua dreams of Warriors return after seven-year absenceThe New Zealand Warriors have not played in Rotorua since 2020 - and won't in 2026 either.26 Dec 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSport, agriculture, fitness: Accident-prone Hawke's Bay's 2025 ACC claimsHawke’s Bay residents are making more than $200 million of claims to ACC each year.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandEyes, faith and resolve: Inside Whangārei man’s battle with locked-in syndromeRyan Scott, 41, was left able to only move his eyes after a stroke in June.26 Dec 04:09 PM
New ZealandJohn Deere a family affair for this dairy farmerCatherine Fry's story on Reece Houghton's tractor was widely read on The Country in 2025.26 Dec 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Time for travel vouchers to help priced out Kiwis explore their own backyardOPINION: Affordability has been singled out as the top obstacle for domestic tourism.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy I don't regret taking the easy way out with weight loss drugsWeight loss medication has changed the way I feel about myself, says Melissa Nightingale.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Fix: Inside the sleeper cell of a Mexican cartel in AucklandCustoms found 174kg of methamphetamine inside a shipping container from Mexico.26 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Herald’s politician of the year is...OPINION: Find out which MPs impressed in 2025 and who may come to the fore in 2026.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which French cheese is famously wrapped in chestnut leaves?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year’s Eve forecast: Where to find the best weather around the countryNorthern hotspots may see skies clear again late on New Year’s Eve.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s looking amazing’: Heritage Auckland art gallery wing unwrapped at lastWorkers replaced 40,000 slate tiles with the same Heather Blue roof.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming coupleThis June 2025 story about Brian and Rosemary Whyte's planting efforts was a popular read.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe leaders at the centre of The Country show's most popular item in 2025The Country's June 16 edition was the most listened to (and read about) in 2025. 26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Art Gallery heritage restoration projectAuckland Art Gallery's 1887 heritage building has reopened after a $30m restoration project.Watch26 Dec 04:00 PM
