PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The unsung hero of Christchurch': Ex-PM on Gerry Brownlee for making tough post-quake callsFifteen years on, Christ Church Cathedral remains half-ruined in the square.21 Feb 06:31 AM
New ZealandE-bike rider rushed to hospital after serious crash in central AucklandPolice say the accident has partially blocked a busy Epsom road.21 Feb 06:19 AM
New ZealandAuckland man fined $70 after parking in own driveway during 10-minute lunch breakThe ticket was allegedly issued after just four minutes on the driveway.21 Feb 05:00 AM
AucklandChorus races to fix damaged cables after thousands of Auckland homes without internetChorus said the repair work is complex due to the location and number of damaged cables.21 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandNorthcote College blaze: School shuts next week for demolition of burnt asbestos-filled buildingThe 100-year-old pavilion contained asbestos that is now being removed.21 Feb 04:46 AM
EntertainmentTaika Waititi set to direct adaptation of the award-winning novel JamesAuthor Percival Everett wants Waititi to stop the film version becoming too earnest.21 Feb 04:38 AM
New Zealand'Disastrous, tragic’: Three injured, one critical after Christchurch dog attackTwo dogs at the Bryndwr property have been restrained by animal control.21 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandSecurity guard punches elderly man several times because 'he was looking at me'Licensing authority says inability to control temper is 'inconsistent" with security work.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandThree injured as serious crash shuts SH25 in Hauraki PlainsTraffic is being diverted while emergency services work at the scene, police say. 21 Feb 03:41 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist airlifted to hospital following serious crash near QueenstownPolice have urged motorists to avoid the road connecting Glenorchy to Queenstown.21 Feb 03:16 AM
New Zealand‘Deeply concerning’: Surge in work-related concussions at Oranga TamarikiThere were 157 concussions reported from January 2021 to December 2025.21 Feb 03:15 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: In which part of a cow would you find the hock?Test your brain with the Herald's afternoon quiz.21 Feb 02:57 AM
New ZealandTeacher whose partner abused special needs boy loses licence Barry Fitz-Gerald had good intentions. His partner Ben Macaran didn't. 21 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car at busy Nelson intersectionPolice have closed the main road and diversions are in place for motorists. 21 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandCherished daughter 'minutes from home' before being fatally injured in West Auckland crashLakota Byrne, 22, died after an accident in Glen Eden, West Auckland this week.21 Feb 01:36 AM
Wellington'Urgent': Zoo raises $18,000 for albatrosses injured in stormWellington Zoo is caring for 20 birds that were caught in the wild weather.21 Feb 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Shouting doesn't help': How Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong aims to make historyThe party is already hitting 3% in one poll – can it make 5% and enter Parliament?20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi exiled from Australia, leaving children behind, after stealing 11 bottles of boozeThe man had been warned to stop offending, or he would be deported. He didn't listen. 20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandGirl who thought she was dying inspires new period packs for girls in careThe new packs for girls in care include period undies, pads, toiletries and chocolate.20 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandTrade Minister warns of 'considerable uncertainty' as Trump's tariffs ruled illegalTodd McClay said the developing situation has the potential to be important for NZ.20 Feb 09:24 PM
New ZealandMore than 6000 West Auckland homes affected by fibre outageResidents have been without fibre since 5.30am.20 Feb 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: New Zealand's fiscal 'directors' are sailing us towards a debt reckoningOPINION: An ageing population is driving faster growth in health and super costs.20 Feb 08:00 PM
WellingtonFake Wellington beauty ad steals US doctor's identityThe ad stole footage of a US dermatologist and pretended she was from New Zealand. 20 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I know how to wield a sword': EnableMe founder Hannah McQueen sets out to revolutionise NZ's health system'If we do this properly, we’re going to change so many lives.'20 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandShortland Street actor’s wife diagnosed with stage 4 cancerThe couple have shared an emotional message thanking those who have offered support. Video / SuppliedWatch20 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandVictim drove themself to hospital after serious assault in Te PukeArmed officers were called to a Ben Keys St property last night.20 Feb 07:43 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trumps tariffs illegal, former home of former Prince Andrew searchedNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trumps tariffs illegal, former home of former Prince Andrew searched, future of Mount Maunganui walking tracks remains unclear. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Feb 07:31 PM
New Zealand‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosisElyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.20 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Are you threatening me?': Contractor approached by undie-wearing tenant armed with metal poleThe tenant says he was concerned a plum tree he liked was going to be cut down.20 Feb 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe McSkimming docs: Emails, texts show how the Beehive responded to ‘grim’ reportHundreds of pages of documents have been released.20 Feb 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe revival of diesel vehicles should have all of us concerned – Neil KirtonOPINION: Our diesel vehicle fleet is increasing, while EV uptake has stalled.20 Feb 05:09 PM
New Zealand'I really grieve a life for him': Why doctors removed teeth of toddler with rare conditionGrayson's mum Amber says potentially fatal syndrome has 'turned our world upside down'.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cutCouncil reviews subsidy for farmers to buy tree poles to stabilise hillsides.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'What the hell are we going to do?': Sleepless nights for bach owners at evacuated campground'I don’t even want to go up there and look at the place at the moment.'20 Feb 05:00 PM
