New ZealandHeavy rain and gales to hit South Island as temperatures soar in NZ's eastMost South Island weather watches and warnings are due to lift early tomorrow morning. 07 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandLeft in limbo: Three-hour taxi delay for injured man heading to clinicRobert Osborne waited three hours for a St John-booked taxi after injuring his knee. The delay occurred following a fall at his home in Devonport. Video / Dean PurcellWatch07 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandPensioner left in agony as taxi to clinic takes three hours to arriveSt John and Age Concern Auckland are now investigating the lengthy delay.07 Dec 12:00 AM
PoliticsCoster denies knowing of protocol to redirect McSkimming emails, minister says 'unfathomable'The former Police Commissioner has spoken for the first time about the scandal.06 Dec 11:54 PM
New ZealandAthletes step up to lead and inspire at National Summer GamesTauranga athletes take on leadership roles with Special Olympics New Zealand.06 Dec 11:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Audi erupts in flames during Auckland street raceWitnesses filmed two cars racing side by side moments before the crash. 06 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Now they have the gall to start burning it': Residents slam Puketapu dumpersEight fires in November were deliberately lit across Hawke's Bay.06 Dec 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Coster's recollections are wrong': Police Minister rejects new McSkimming claimsAndrew Coster alleges Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell knew of Jevon McSkimming complaints.06 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandDetector dog ‘Princess’ Ripper swaps crime scenes for calendar cover starRipper once ranked as New Zealand's top narcotics detector dog.06 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandAudi erupts in flames after suspected illegal street race in AucklandThe occupants fled the scene before emergency services arrived, police said. Video / SuppliedWatch06 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandDaughter's anger after sex abuse complaint against own father 'misassigned' by policeGordon Kane died suddenly soon after her daughter made serious allegations against him. 06 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Tamihere retains Te Pāti Māori office, suspicious fire in PauanuiNZ Herald Morning News Update | Tamihere retains Te Pāti Māori office, suspicious fire in Pauanui, mass shooting in Pretoria, South Africa. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 Dec 08:14 PM
New Zealand|UpdatedThe Crown looks to confiscate a Mongrel Mob gang pad where 'tortuous' beatings took placeThe 'symbolic' gang headquarters in Mataura was the scene of several 'prolonged' beatings.06 Dec 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Was I an arsehole?': Chris Cairns on cricket, cancer, stroke – and his marriage endingThe sports legend talks frankly to Mark Crysell about his life and hopes for the future.06 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandTwo Lotto players win $500k ahead of Christmas - where the winning tickets were soldSaturday’s $12m Powerball and $1m First Division jackpots both rolled over. 06 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandSuspicious fire tears through Coromandel kiwifruit orchardThe blaze near Pāuanui started just before midnight and spread rapidly.06 Dec 06:15 PM
New ZealandCharlotte Lockhart on finding clarity when facing mortalityThe co-founder of 4 Day Week Global sat down with Paula for her Ask Me Anything podcast.Watch06 Dec 05:55 PM
New ZealandStudents turn garages into 'cookie factories' to boost Christmas Cheer AppealLast year, over 400 buckets were donated to Hawke's Bay Christmas Cheer Appeal. 06 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: US strikes on 'drug boats' cause concernOPINION: I was horrified to read about the destruction of good farms for a motorway.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: What is 'sciophobia' the fear of?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWedding ring feud: Woman triumphs over Michael Hill Jeweller in gold and diamond disputeThe company argued wedding rings in NZ are worn an average of 12 years due to divorce.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower from the past: When waterwheels drove NZ's progressA turbine seized by the Germans in WWII later powered the Arapuni station in 1949.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Where will the children play in Auckland's high-density housing push?OPINION: An expert in child-friendly cities wants more communal spaces for kids.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChris Cairns: Tragedy, scandal and survivalCricket legend Chris Cairns opens up on loss, illness, controversy, resilience and rebuilding his marriage.Watch06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Can be deadly': Rogue Tongariro Crossing shuttle drivers face crackdown from DoCThe department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Burping lids to bankruptcy – the Tupperware party's overOPINION: It wasn’t just plastic. It was a lifestyle. A promise. A commitment to leftovers.06 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonPorirua woman accused of partially cutting off sleeping husband's penisName suppression will be argued at a hearing in February.06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Kūmara - time to get plantingOPINION: Friends are always asking me how to grow kūmara, Kem Ormond says.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChildcare company where children burned admits it failed on safetySeven people were hospitalised, including five children.06 Dec 07:14 AM
New ZealandPowerball jackpot climbs to $15m after big prize goes unclaimed againTwo Strike Four winners each take home $500,000 from tonight's draw.06 Dec 07:05 AM
Crime‘We live in constant fear’: Gang member jailed for terrifying armed home invasionA man needed surgery after the knuckle-duster attack, which left his face scarred. 06 Dec 05:52 AM
WellingtonKiwiRail issues warning after young people on tracks force train to stopPolice say the two young people fled the Bell Street crossing before officers arrived.06 Dec 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Punch him in the face': Jacinda Ardern discusses former rival on Graham Norton ShowArdern told Graham Norton she will not return to politics, it's for the next generation. 06 Dec 03:35 AM
AucklandMulti-car crash flips vehicle and chokes central Auckland trafficAn elderly driver was freed from a white Toyota that flipped onto its side.06 Dec 03:05 AM
