New ZealandDelay, heartbreak and questions after East Auckland pita shop fire during strikeUp to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.13 Jan 04:04 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: Which musical term denotes that a piece is to be played 'sweetly'?Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind barsLee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMore than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools pushDavid Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions. 13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGraham Redding: Confronting antisemitism, Islamophobia - and the fear of pluralismOPINION: At the heart of the issue is a confusion between relativism and pluralism.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘If in doubt, stay out’: Lifeguards save kayaker, then teach beach safetyA kayaker in trouble was fortunate the Surf Life Saving team turned up for training.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Prescription fees U-turn welcomeOPINION: Last year 191,000 adults did not fill their prescription because of the cost.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNCEA results day: What students and parents need to knowAbout 158,000 students in NZ, the Cook Islands and Niue get results today.13 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuFrom Lavos to the world: How one kai maestro is putting hangi on the mapRewi Spraggon is writing Aotearoa's Soul Food Hangi, due for release at Matariki.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The 2026 election is probably the most important election of a generationOPINION: Reducing Venezuela to 'oil politics' erases the voices of those who speak out.13 Jan 03:59 PM
EntertainmentHilary Barry's dirty back-to-work surprise after return from summer breakThe Seven Sharp host implicates Jeremy Wells for the discovery.13 Jan 07:54 AM
New ZealandSkipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at seaSentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'13 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after house fire in inner Christchurch suburbPolice and fire investigators are still probing the cause of the blaze.13 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandPolice renew hunt for man after 'coward's punch' at Arrowtown weddingThe man is thought to have been at the Arrowtown Bowls Club wedding.13 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand'Avoid the area': Serious two-car crash closes Rotorua highwayEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.30pm.13 Jan 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere 'agitated' soldier who cops feared had knives, bombs handed himself in after searchThe NZDF went to court to prevent the Herald from publishing details about the soldier. 13 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident': Stingray stabs man in abdomen on Kāpiti Coast beachThe man was training for a surf lifesaving event when the accident occurred.13 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Unusual odour': Air Canada flight to Vancouver turns back to Auckland early in journeyThe 13-hour international flight was turned back after pilots detected an unusual odour'.13 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandIntoxicated mother assaults 3yo autistic son in front of neighboursThe 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.13 Jan 05:00 AM
WellingtonPublic servant quits after women complain of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ following Christmas partyA whistleblower claimed there was 'excessive' alcohol consumption at the event.13 Jan 04:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Huge revenue hit': Retailers caught in Ed Sheeran road closures win traffic changeLocal firms were concerned they would lose hours of trade ahead of this weekend's gigs.13 Jan 04:01 AM
New ZealandSuspicious blaze at Mangawhai as string of Northland fires stretch crewsSeven fire trucks battled the Mangawhai Heads blaze on Monday evening.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandPenrose businesses dismayed early road closures for Ed Sheeran concertRetail operators along Station Rd in Penrose say they’re being shut out during peak trading hours due to road closures for the Go Media Stadium event. Video / Corey FlemingWatch13 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Economy': The one word shaping this year's political battle for the BeehiveVoters rank the economy as their top concern, with health second.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'This collective aroha': Support pours in after Whakatāne house fireA Givealittle page is helping fund emergency housing, food and pet care.13 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandElection 2026: Economy, health set to dominate the Beehive this yearWe dive into where each party stands, what they’ve announced thus far, and what the election campaign could bring us with Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths.Watch13 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandBOP drivers using nitrous oxide behind the wheel, police warnPolice stopped an 18-year-old Rotorua driver seen inhaling from a balloon.13 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandTwo more arrests over gang murder in Pt England park The new arrests follow the 2023 shooting of Charles Pongi at Taurima Reserve.13 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandA story of resilience: How a paralysed teen is claiming back his lifeNow a Campion College prefect, he hopes to study and support tāngata whaikaha.13 Jan 03:00 AM
AucklandTraffic chaos: Auckland SH20 Lambie Drive offramp reopens after rubbish fireNZTA warns motorists should continue to expect traffic delays as congestion eases.13 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandTwo protesters arrested at demonstration outside Wellington's Iranian EmbassyAbout 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.13 Jan 02:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rubbish fire on Auckland's SH20 motorwayVideo from an office window shows a rubbish fire near Lambie Drive on Auckland's SH20. Video / Rini CrizWatch13 Jan 02:34 AM
