New ZealandHow prominent exec plied girl for sex services: Uber Eats, $200 gift card, $1000 cash'If anyone finds out, we wanted to have sex and I just gave you money,' man told girl.25 Nov 11:06 PM
ChristchurchWatch: Remarkable moment pod of Hector's dolphins seen assisting mother and her calf The all-female pod was supporting and protecting the new mum and her calf.25 Nov 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: How National squandered its economic edge — and what it must do to survive the next electionOPINION: Voters rate Labour ahead in every key area except law and order.25 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Perfect storm': Warning for concertgoers as street festival cannedThe confidence to buy tickets early has disappeared in NZ, event promoter says.25 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandBillions to be spent fixing flood-prone, mouldy defence estateAssociate Minister of Defence Hon Chris Penk and MP Simon Watts announced billions of dollars in defence infrastructure spending. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch25 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandThe remarkable moment a pod of Hector's dolphins comes to the aid of a mother and her babyA rare pod of Hector’s dolphins was spotted in Akaroa Harbour, supporting a new mother as her calf learned to breathe. Video / Black Cat CruisesWatch25 Nov 10:47 PM
PoliticsAndrew Little says poll pressure key to his 2017 exit, weighs in on Christopher Luxon's leadership woes'[It's] about understanding the impact you're having on others.' 25 Nov 10:17 PM
New Zealand'Get drunk and party': Chef sacked after assaults on teenage staff revealed in courtLazeez Mediterranean Grill confirmed Sumeer Thapa was fired after sentencing.25 Nov 10:17 PM
AucklandMan, 30, charged with arson after Waiuku recycling plant blazeThe man will appear in the Pukekohe District Court today.25 Nov 09:57 PM
CrimeLife sentence for mother's 'calculated' murder of her children she hid in suitcasesThe two children's bodies were only found in 2023, five years after the killings.25 Nov 09:46 PM
ChristchurchNZ’s largest indoor sport and aquatics facility to open in DecemberThe $300m Parakiore complex sits on Moorhouse Ave in central Christchurch.25 Nov 09:26 PM
New Zealand‘Hell yeah’: Havelock North favourite Black Barn Growers' Market returns'We’ve all been absolutely glued to the supermarket. There are other options out there.'25 Nov 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe new 'bomb squad': What to make of Govt's regional council plan?OPINION: 'Your regional councillors are for the scrap heap. Dead folk walking.'25 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after crash involving cyclist and car on busy Napier roadOne person has been taken to hospital following the crash on a busy Napier road.25 Nov 09:21 PM
New Zealand'A little bit frantic': Organising a mud run in the middle of a dry spellFlemington School contemplated cancelling its fundraiser. Then the local farm stepped up.25 Nov 08:45 PM
PoliticsGovt pledges $4b for Devonport Naval Base in major upgrade of flood-prone, mouldy defence estateThe Defence Force warns 70% of its infrastructure has less than 20 years of working life.25 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
ChristchurchAoraki Mt Cook tragedy: Bodies of two fallen climbers, including US visitor, recovered Thomas Vialletet died alongside the American client while trying to ascend the mountain.25 Nov 08:13 PM
New ZealandCrews battle fire at Hāwera commercial buildingEight fire engines and specialist crews remain at the scene in Hāwera.25 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW Panel: The stories Kiwis are talking about todayTim Wilson and Jo Robertson debate the day's news.Watch25 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandAll Blacks Power Rankings: best players revealedSports editor Winston Aldworth ranks the top performers and rising stars.Watch25 Nov 07:42 PM
New ZealandDollar cost averaging as an investment strategy - Mark Richardson talks personal financeForsyth Barr Investment Adviser Mark Richardson on effective investing.Watch25 Nov 07:23 PM
New ZealandSouth Island news wrap: Double Tragedy on Aoraki Mount CookNewstalk ZB South Island News Director Claire Sherwood on the climber and guide who have died on Aoraki Mount Cook.Watch25 Nov 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumCartoonsRod EmmersonRod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 24 - 30Rod Emmerson's take on the week.25 Nov 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Deeply concerned': NZ Cricket's extraordinary letter to sport's world body revealedThe NZC board chair and all six Major Associations signed the letter.25 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW political panelRicardo Menéndez March and Simon Court unpack the big issues dividing Parliament.Watch25 Nov 06:54 PM
New Zealand‘It hurts’: Rotorua mayor ‘annoyed’ at Labour comments on rough sleepingTania Tapsell says moving people from contracted motels didn’t force them to the streets.25 Nov 06:49 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Major summer festival cancels 2026 date The 'economic climate' is being blamed for the move.25 Nov 06:49 PM
New ZealandMetService Daily Weather: November 26 2025MetService Daily Weather: November 26 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Nov 06:38 PM
New ZealandDisgraced surgeon jailed for attempted murder of landlord warned by Parole Board for victim ‘threats’He asked to move back to Canterbury, where his judge partner still lives.25 Nov 06:25 PM
New ZealandSport Headlines | Tom Blackadder on SpringboksNZ Herald Sport News Update | Tom Blackadder on Springboks, South Africa poised to win against India in cricketWatch25 Nov 06:25 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday November 26, 2025Morning Headlines | Government proposes new local government reforms, OCR cut expected today | Wednesday November 26, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Nov 06:13 PM
AucklandAuckland couple take legal action over flood-damaged homeThe couple's court action is the first challenge to Auckland’s $1.2b buyouts.25 Nov 06:07 PM
New ZealandRotorua woman to tackle 30km ride after transplantOnce unable to walk to her letterbox, Kath Cross now has lung function of 72%.25 Nov 06:00 PM