New Zealand|UpdatedMan, 28, in court over Rotorua deathNicholas Mitchell, 37, died after crashing into a tree on Ford Rd on Friday.18 Dec 11:30 PM
Crime|UpdatedShots fired, residents stunned after death in quiet lakeside street One dead, one injured as police piece together what happened. 18 Dec 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics|Updated'Disgusted ... total lies': 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 11:21 PM
PoliticsWhat the Waitangi Tribunal’s sweeping new report means for councils and iwiThe latest Waitangi Tribunal report says Māori knowledge was considered to be irrelevant.18 Dec 11:08 PM
New Zealand|Updated'You have to adapt': How a family-run bar survived 21 years of changeThe Cornerstone Bar first opened in 2004 on Tauranga’s The Strand and is celebrating.18 Dec 11:00 PM
Banking and finance|UpdatedKiwibank scraps plan for part-privatisation - for nowReserve Bank rule change means Kiwibank no longer needs third-party capital to grow.18 Dec 10:56 PM
New ZealandHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobeShe was tracked down by her vehicle, then found hiding in a Rotorua wardrobe.18 Dec 10:42 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori’s Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke teases announcement at Waitangi 2026'So often, we walk into rooms where we are the only ones in spaces never built with us.'18 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandSurfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi BeachSurfers and swimmers congregate at Bondi Beach as they participate in a tribute for the victims of Sunday’s Bondi Beach attack, in Sydney on December 19, 2025. Video \ AFPWatch18 Dec 10:08 PM
Wellington'Unimaginable pain': Loafers Lodge victims’ loved ones speak to man who lit fatal fireEsarona Lologa unsuccessfully claimed he was insane at the time he lit the fire.18 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandSnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for SantaSnow warnings are in place tonight for Crown Range and Milford alpine roads.18 Dec 09:21 PM
New Zealand‘I ran towards the gunshots’: Inside Kiwi bystander’s Bondi terror ordealPapakura-raised Amandeep Singh-Bola restrained alleged gunman during Bondi terror attack.18 Dec 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Cleaning the 'hood': The youth-led effort transforming city streetsOrganiser Thomas Peato says a healthy environment helps mould a healthy mind.18 Dec 09:11 PM
New ZealandPrivate jet makes emergency landing at Christchurch AirportChristchurch Airport spokesperson Sean Tully cited a technical issue onboard.18 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandHow you can help kids in need this ChristmasMore than 3,200 families were helped by the Kindness Collective this Christmas, Katie Oliver reports.Watch18 Dec 08:45 PM
New ZealandThe year in Business – NZ gets up off the couchBusiness with 2degrees: Garth Bray dishes out financial highlights, lowlights and ones to watch.Watch18 Dec 08:36 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
New ZealandThe Christmas traditions you wish your family would ditchFormer Labour Minister and Auckland mayor Phil Goff and PR guru Deborah Pead on the Herald NOW panel.Watch18 Dec 07:55 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 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 07:45 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 Sport News Update | New Zealand amasses a wall of runs against West IndiesNZ Herald Sport News Update | New Zealand amasses a wall of runs against West Indies, England heads into day three of third Ashes test in trouble.Watch18 Dec 05:35 PM
