New ZealandYouth motocross in focus as coroner orders joint inquest into four fatalitiesThe deaths of four young riders over two years will be examined together.16 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandMan on trial accused of ‘decapitating and dismembering’ man found in car bootRichard Leman was found dead in the boot of his car in 2023.16 Feb 02:37 AM
New ZealandCouple describe floods at Lower Hutt homeA couple living in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, say the flooding is the worst they've seen. Video / Billy PaineWatch16 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe fast moving prison expansion with a roof-less unit The new Hawke’s Bay units use an untested ‘no roof’ high-security design.16 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandFlooding, power cuts and downed trees as wild weather hits Lower North IslandEverything you need to know about today's Orange weather warnings. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: Jimmy Wales is a co-founder of what popular non-profit website?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.16 Feb 02:00 AM
Auckland'Disinhibited': Judge grilled about alcohol consumption after fracas at NZ First function"You must have been affected to some extent," special counsel Tim Stephens, KC claimed.16 Feb 01:41 AM
WellingtonGovt announces review into 'completely unacceptable' Wellington sewerage plant failureSenior figures from the water services sector will probe what went wrong.16 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandRural weather roundup on The CountryOn today: Andrew Hoggard, Damien O'Connor, Ian Strahan, Dominic Jones and Phil Duncan.16 Feb 01:04 AM
New ZealandPrisoner told to ‘ride out’ pain nurse said was viral - it was actually a burst appendix The prisoner had emergency surgery to remove the burst appendix and part of her intestine.16 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandChild in serious condition after being hit by car in MatakanaThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating how the vehicle struck the child.16 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Otago tourist beauty spotThe crash happened on Purakaunui Falls Rd.16 Feb 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Long night': Campground damaged, narrow miss for family homeA Waipawa family count themselves fortunate after a large tree narrowly missed their home.16 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandMost dramatic pictures of North Island storm: Downed trees, blocked highways and flooded streets More than 19,000 homes in the lower North Island are without power.16 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle debt: Hastings residents will pay recovery fee for next 16 yearsThree years after the cyclone, home and business owners are facing a long-term headache.16 Feb 12:15 AM
New ZealandContractors clear up trees blocking SH1 near ŌhingaitiNumerous trees have been cleared along SH1, with roadblocks remaining in place as more debris is cleared. Video / Mike ScottWatch15 Feb 11:40 PM
New ZealandFerrari reveals retro-inspired design behind their first-ever EVDriven's Damien O'Carroll joins Herald NOW to talk through the glam and gadgets to expect from the Ferrari Luce. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch15 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandWellington update: Wild weather lashes the region; flights cancelledHerald political editor, Thomas Coughlan reveals just how bad the weather's been in Wellington. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki staff allegedly shot at with air rifle during home visitPolice arrested a 16-year-old, plus seized an air rifle and imitation pistol. 15 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandContact raising $525m for new generationBusiness with Forsyth Barr: Contact equity raise targets new geothermal, solar & battery investments; Freightways and A2 Milk Co post strong first-half profit and earnings growth.Watch15 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandWainui River in HerbertvilleVolunteer firefighter James Brett Harold at the banks of the Wainui River in Herbertville at 2am during the weekend's weather event. Video / James Brett HaroldWatch15 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandFirefighter discharged from hospital after Wairoa liquor store fire fightAbout 40 fire service full-time and volunteer firefighters fought the Wairoa blaze.15 Feb 10:46 PM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at Clyde Orchard's cherry harvestClyde Orchards is a family business, started by the Paulin family in 1921.15 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandSatellite SOS call at 5am in Rangitikei districtEmergency services responded to a satellite SOS call at 5am after motorists became trapped between over a dozen fallen trees outside Hunterville for hours. Video \ suppliedWatch15 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandPanel: Eden Park announcement; Sail GP dangers and the ultra rich staying ultra youngPhil Goff and Carmen Parahi debate the big stories of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Feb 10:26 PM
New ZealandLandslide's Fleetwood Mac tributeFleetwood Mac tribute band played at Smash Palace, Gisborne. Video / Kim ParkinsonWatch15 Feb 10:25 PM
New ZealandGreenpeace protest targets revamped Rakaia salmon statueThis year's Rakaia salmon contest will run without anyone catching fish.15 Feb 10:07 PM
Politics'Incredibly exciting': PM lauds State of Origin coming to NZ, Eden Park to host 2027 matchA range of new settings for the venue has been agreed by the Government.15 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandFrom Waipu to the world: Local fitness pair target Hyrox podium in SwedenWaipu teammates Gilly Costello and Mick Treend will race in Stockholm in June.15 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandBryce Win takes home the glory in Tasman Young Farmer finalThe sixth-generation sheep and beef farmer can now focus on his wedding in two weeks.15 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaNZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to mediaWatch15 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandOrange warning in place as wild weather hammers WellingtonResidents have woken to numerous downed trees, closed roads, and flooding in Wellington. Video / Melissa Nightingale, Billy PaineWatch15 Feb 09:19 PM
LeagueKiwis cleared to play State of Origin as eligibility rules are overhauledAuckland will host a State of Origin game for the first time in 2027.15 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandKiwis beat Aussies in woolhandling test matchNew Zealand has now squared the 2025-2026 series with Australia.15 Feb 09:08 PM
