New Zealand'Unable to depart': NZ flights grounded by global issue with Airbus A320 planesThe airline said a number of flights are unable to depart this morning.28 Nov 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'Sullivan‘We shouldn’t be naive’: Collins’ quiet signal to Luxon on union relationsOPINION: Collins met union leaders, while Luxon and van Velden have refused to do so.28 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing Tokoroa teacher suspendedThe 36-year-old vanished at a Rotorua swimming hole.28 Nov 07:33 PM
AucklandMan died after being swept away from his favourite fishing spotThe fisherman wore a wetsuit but no lifejacket when he disappeared in the rising tide.28 Nov 07:27 PM
WorldHong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missingThe death toll from Hong Kong's worst fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities arrested eight more people. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Nov 07:16 PM
New ZealandCar crashes into Wairoa River, fears people could be trapped insidePolice are asking motorists to avoid the area.28 Nov 07:11 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday November 29, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday November 29, 2025. At least 128 people have now passed away due to the Hong Kong building fire. Zelenskyy chief of staff resigns. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Nov 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchA self-made multi-millionaire in a city of old money reveals his rise to the topRichard Peebles has emerged as one of Christchurch's biggest movers and shakers.28 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher elbowed and slapped 8yo student who threw yoghurt over herThe student dove under a desk, yelling, crying and swearing after the incident. 28 Nov 07:00 PM
FootballFrancis de Vries on FIFA World Cup dreams, Auckland FC hopes and the IKEA buzzAuckland FC defender Francis de Vries on his punishing recent schedule, his non-stop year, FIFA World Cup dreams and IKEA excitement.Watch28 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘He was enormous’: Humpback puts on a show off Bream BayMichele Adams says the display by the humpback whale was unforgettable.28 Nov 05:26 PM
New Zealand‘She’s dying, someone’s got to go’: Dramatic rescue as dad paddles into rip to save swimmerA Wellington father saved a swimmer from drowning at Pāpāmoa beach.28 Nov 05:02 PM
New ZealandSurf lifesavers return to Hawke’s Bay beaches, and new rescue buoys help tooFour Hawke’s Bay clubs start weekend patrols from today, and volunteers are wanted.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We need to talk about the rise in code browns’: Pool educates public after 20 closuresEach incident means a pool shutdown, heavy cleaning costs and disappointed swimmers.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSoured online trade allegedly led to man's death in Rotorua streetOne of three people charged in relation to the death in Trigg Ave has pleaded guilty.28 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which continent has the most countries?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMcCaw Homestead opens its doors to visitorsThe museum’s kitchen and laundry now open to visitors after major updates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrivate school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumpedA Herald analysis of leading independent schools shows just how fast fees are rising.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyGovt orders mining royalty shakeup as decades-old discounts bite Crown takeNearly half of new mining permits since 2013 still use 1996 royalty rates.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘An ambitious and exciting step’: Tairāwhiti bid to manage $1.4b investmentA new community-owned entity would decide how the money is split and spent.28 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionFarming on the frontline of climate and cyber riskOPINION: For agribusinesses, cyber risk isn’t just about stolen data.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas Coughlan|UpdatedThomas Coughlan: Labour on the cusp of history, but tax wounds will take time to healOPINION: Chris Hipkins has shown tax can be popular, but now he needs to win.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLove this Christmassy City: Eden Park, the port, speedway and the pink pathway OPINION: What's Auckland Council up to at the moment?28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Summer and skin cancer – it's time to take stock of how sunsmart we areOPINION: Warmer months can mean more fun, but there is a serious side too.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I was only 12 but I remember the Erebus disasterOPINION: Readers have written in with their memories of the Air NZ Antarctic crash.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow police discovered 30,000 ‘falsely or erroneously’ recorded breath testsOne officer falsely recorded 11 breath tests over a period of five minutes.28 Nov 07:33 AM
New ZealandMan brandishes spear gun at pensioner before stealing victim's car in PapatoetoeThe 42-year-old man will appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow.28 Nov 07:06 AM
ChristchurchMother of Aoraki Mt Cook climber shares life of ‘extraordinary' son and lawyerHe and Wānaka-based guide Thomas Vialletet fell near the summit on Monday. 28 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandTradie ripped off 12 clients by taking deposits but not doing the workOne of the victims took out a loan to hire Jason Lambert and is still paying it off.28 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand$50m plans launched for Waiwera Thermal SpringsBrandon Batagol of Waiwera Thermal Springs, which plans a $50m development where the water adventure park once was. Video / Anna HeathWatch28 Nov 05:45 AM
New ZealandMajor Bay of Plenty highway closed after truck hits power poleEmergency services were called to the scene about 3.10pm.28 Nov 05:33 AM
New Zealand'We have no choice': Hapū stands against high-end home developmentDeveloper Jonathan Quigley promises 28% ecological planting and advanced water treatment.28 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandIrish tramper dies a month into Te Araroa trail, shortly after 'best day'The 66-year-old died in his sleep after completing a 19km stretch of the trail.28 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan on parole caught providing fake urine sample for drug test"He provided a sample, but it was not human urine."28 Nov 04:38 AM
