PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvery day is Art Deco: Why a couple bought a Buick, a 1920s home, and 40 bow tiesRobert and Erin don't 'dress up' for Art Deco Festival. It's their everyday attire.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor plans fifth China trip in bid to put Rotorua back on the mapSpending by Chinese visitors in Rotorua is not back to half of pre-Covid levels.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga homicide: Memorials held for the 'big guardian of downtown'Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of rough sleeper Dax Holland.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity 'quite happy' about freedom camp site closure'It's pretty much a free-for-all.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandStanley Bay School spent thousands on legal costs during principal's leave after complaintsThe money would have almost fully funded the staff development at the Devonport school. 19 Feb 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwindOPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchool bus driver stood down for allegedly drinking on the jobA parent claims they found an empty can and two full beers in the bus.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMorning quiz: The Six-Day War took place in what decade?Test your brain with the Herald's morning quiz.19 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuVote of no confidence for committee of Māori body as court considers application to investigate financesTwo new members, Wiremu Ruru and Emma Pere, won seats on the committee.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmy pauses cultural skills plan after Collins' displeasure with 'must do' waiata, karakia pushNZDF says the Chief of Army halted the rollout for wider consultation.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘It wasn’t a quiet week’: British minister in NZ just after his PM nearly rolledDouglas Alexander is “absolutely” sure Starmer will still be in the job when he returns.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen had one last job to make his car race-ready – that job proved fatal Kishan Patel was crushed by his vehicle after the jack he used buckled under the weight.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTūhoe to open charter school in Te Urewera forest The school will open next term in Ruatāhuna. 19 Feb 03:30 PM
New ZealandBritish dual nationals with NZ passports no longer need new UK passportExperts say the shift helps the UK track citizens at home and tighten border data.19 Feb 07:28 AM
New ZealandDoctor describes mother accused of medical child abuse as 'smart and clever' The mother has been charged with ill-treatment of her child and infecting with disease.19 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandThree hospitalised after chemical leak at Levin meat processing plantTwenty-two people went through decontamination after a 'gas reaction'.19 Feb 06:53 AM
New Zealand'You'll catch a bullet': Man facing violence charges convinces ex-partner to pull statementHowever, the defence say it was a "joint plan" to get the accusations dropped.19 Feb 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate misuse': Brian Tamaki threatens action over Big Gay Out pride flag with his face on itBrian Tamaki says he is exploring possible defamation action over the flag.19 Feb 05:41 AM
BusinessSky TV to lift prices of Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now by about 10%It is the third Sky Sport price rise since February 2024, when the service was $37.99.19 Feb 05:26 AM
New Zealand‘Going nowhere’: Peters pours cold water on Govt’s card surcharge banKiwis pay an estimated $45m to $65m a year in card payment surcharges.19 Feb 05:04 AM
AucklandWhich Auckland suburbs will be spared blanket density under Govt housing U-turn? Intensification will be pushed to the CBD, rail links, busways and town centres.19 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'The biggest issue we face': Northland mayors unite on dog control crisisMP Grant McCallum has called for a meeting with the region's mayors about dog control.19 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMining firms eye share of Govt's $80m pot for critical minerals pushCoalition earmarks money for minerals miners, even as one loses fast-track bid.19 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandCrayfishers in cut-off Wairarapa hope bridge reopens soonThe structurally unsafe Banana Bridge is the sole road link to Ngāwī.19 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandControversial high-rise development approved in WellingtonNeighbours concerned about 25,000 truck trips over two years on their shared driveway.19 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandSinkhole warning after suspected wastewater leak on Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastlineTreated wastewater is believed to have entered a wetland and nearby stream.19 Feb 04:35 AM
Politics‘Could have expressed himself better’: Peters reins in Jones after ‘New Delhi’ remarksThe comments by NZ First's deputy leader have been called 'racist'.19 Feb 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Like Russian Roulette': Residents plead for fixes to deadly SH2 bendOne October smash injured six people and sparked the safety campaign.19 Feb 04:00 AM
Paralympics'Sport is not separate from politics': Ukrainian Kiwis condemn Paralympics' Russia moveSix Russians and four Belarusians can compete with flags and anthems.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I'll bury you': Violent threats as taxi driver tensions explode over airport pick-up laneAmong the threats, Magan Vashisht said he would kick a woman's teeth in. 19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAI voice brings Waikato-Maniapoto reo dialect to life for rangatahiIt is being celebrated as a step towards Māori-led 'sovereign AI' tools.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Chris Bishop has unveiled new capacity plans, reducing blanket intensification.19 Feb 04:00 AM
