New Zealand‘It’s a shame it’s come to this’: Firefighters down tools for an hour in Hawke's BayNo emergency call-outs were recorded in Hawke's Bay during the strike.17 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandDenyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final countVoter turnout was 38.06%, slightly up from 37.6% in 2022. 17 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
Wellington‘Exciting new chapter’: Wellington Chamber appoints new CEO after leadership exodusHayley Horan joins the chamber after a year of leadership and financial strain.17 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandChung scrapes onto Wellington council by 44 votes after mayoral lossHe narrowly beat Labour’s Joy Gribben, as turnout in the capital hit almost 50%.17 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: What is the cube root of 64?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.17 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandFinal results show big increase in voter turnout in Hawke's Bay, council makeups confirmedVoter turnout rose significantly during the 2025 local elections in Hawke’s Bay.17 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandNew talent on board: Team NZ bolsters lineup for next Cup challengeTeam New Zealand has added Josh Armit, Jake Pye, Jo Aleh, and Seb Menzies to its America’s Cup sailing team. The announcement was made at the Team New Zealand base in Auckland.Watch17 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandThe Country at the Gisborne ShowGuests include politicians, Federated Farmers reps, and local names in agriculture.17 Oct 01:42 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
WellingtonPolly eyes Parliament? High-profile former broadcaster hints at bid for political office The ex-radio host said she wouldn't run for a right-wing party.17 Oct 01:23 AM
America's CupTeam NZ ride winds of change as new group of Am Cup sailors confirmed'If you look at what they do, they’re fast,' Grant Dalton said of the new signings. 17 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'It was a raging bloody fire': Farmer recounts Targa Rally crash near RotoruaOne injured person was flown to Waikato Hospital after the crash.17 Oct 01:00 AM
CrimeCyclist critically injured in crash with car at intersectionEmergency crews rushed to the Christchurch accident just after 12.40pm.17 Oct 12:37 AM
CrimeNorthland leader admits assaulting two women in Whangārei incidentThe person who admitted the two charges cannot be named, for now.16 Oct 11:58 PM
New ZealandFirefighters Strike at Auckland City and Papatoetoe StationsMembers of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union take part in strike action at Auckland City and Papatoetoe fire stations.Watch16 Oct 11:51 PM
ChristchurchPolice release images after Christchurch baker attacked by woman at mallMatt Sherwood will lose six teeth, with dental bills costing thousands of dollars.16 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandTrial for the man accused of murdering Nelson police officer moved to ChristchurchSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle on New Year's Day.16 Oct 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur Jonah: Lowe on a high as Magpies shoot for place in NPC finalJonah Lowe's had a debut and two historic wins over Canterbury. Now for the cherry on top.16 Oct 11:07 PM
New Zealand'A long road': Police dog, handler injured after fall into 'scalding' geothermal water Senior Constable Adam Johannsen suffered minor burns rescuing her.16 Oct 11:04 PM
New ZealandCoroner urges clearer messaging for mental health helplinesThe coroner found Scott McDermott’s calls for help went unanswered at times.16 Oct 11:00 PM
WellingtonTom Phillips gag order: Kids' mother joins legal battleThe judge has reserved her decision, but the injunction is not expected to lift yet.16 Oct 10:50 PM
New ZealandKaipara council backs mayor’s complaint over how election was runŌtamatea councillor Mark Vincent walked out, calling the meeting a farce.16 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandBarker's $60m factory expansion nearly completeIconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.16 Oct 10:25 PM
AucklandWoman gets groceries out of car, walks away unscathed after level crossing train crash Roadworkers watched in horror as cars drove around lowered barrier arms in Avondale. 16 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandMan charged over disappearance of Jason Butler four years agoThe man faces a manslaughter charge after Butler vanished from the Ōmāio area in 2021.16 Oct 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow high-rise living could transform Auckland: Explore interactive & see way new rules may shape skylineA flyover motion graphic shows how one popular suburb could develop under density move.16 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandTrains on Auckland's Western Line cancelled after car and train collide in AvondaleTrains on Auckland’s western line have been suspended after a vehicle and train crashed at Avondale this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Oct 09:45 PM
New ZealandRotorua election results finalised: 'Delighted' Lee keeps seatUpdated: The final results have been declared - what the candidates say.16 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Kids are still dying': Joint inquest considered into four motocross crash deathsThe deaths of four children happened in 'broadly similar circumstances', a coroner says.16 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandLakeside leakerSevere leaky and defective building problems at the Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort are costing $160 million to fix. Video / BrosnanWatch16 Oct 08:37 PM
New ZealandErica Stanford's school property announcementMinister of Education Erica Stanford makes a school property announcement. Video / Michael CraigWatch16 Oct 08:27 PM
New ZealandBoil notice issued as E.coli scare hits Hanmer Springs campgroundTaumata Arowai found the water system failed to manage key safety risks.16 Oct 08:25 PM
New Zealand‘Enough is enough’: Firefighters strike nationwide, warnings of serious delaysAbout 2000 firefighters walked off the job for an hour from midday.16 Oct 08:23 PM
