New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truckThe extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.15 Oct 06:00 AM
PoliticsFull-scale collision: Outgoing police union boss delivers grave warning in final speechThe new head of the NZ Police Association was selected by members this afternoon.15 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandAuckland man charged with dozens of child sex offencesSome of the charges carry a maximum prison term of 14 years. 15 Oct 05:31 AM
New ZealandTruck collides with freight train near Waikanae Railway StationA truck driver has escaped uninjured after a collision with a freight train near Waikanae Railway Station. Video / YouTubeWatch15 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandTeen gang associate who murdered man over hat colour argues his age should prevent life sentenceKayleb Renata was 16 when he fatally stabbed Jamaine Wharton at a 21st birthday party.15 Oct 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonNZ’s new ferries could unwittingly fund China’s Navy, analysts warnIt follows NZ's spy agency raising concerns that Chinese spying on our infrastructure.15 Oct 04:58 AM
New ZealandFiery road rage incident captured on Auckland’s North ShoreA witness said the incident occurred at 8.50am this morning on Albany Highway. Video / SuppliedWatch15 Oct 03:52 AM
New ZealandTaupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secretHe is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.15 Oct 03:46 AM
New ZealandNZ politicians caught in global leak of personal informationBritish PM Keir Starmer and Australian PM Anthony Albanese also had their info released.15 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandAmbulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safetyAn air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.15 Oct 03:42 AM
PoliticsWatch: Outgoing police union boss warns of mental health crisis building amongst officersOutgoing Police Association president Chris Cahill says funding needs to be put towards helping officers with the mental distress they suffer from the job. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Oct 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Ecstatic': Police union elects new leader Cahill has been in the role since 2016.15 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandParole Board apologises after early release of killer driverTruckie Sarah Schmidt will not be recalled to serve the two weeks in prison.15 Oct 03:08 AM
New ZealandCorrections spends $400k repainting prison unit housing NZ's most dangerous criminalsThe work included repainting cells and murals on the inmates' individual cell yards.15 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillor-elect quits amid claims of financial misconduct and online abuseHe once admitted adding a $1000 mark-up to a council invoice while contracting.15 Oct 02:54 AM
New ZealandEgg arrives at Napier kiwi creche just as it's hatchingJoker will stay until reaching 1kg, then return to Kaweka Forest in about three months.15 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMidwife says MP's postnatal care bill is 'great initiative' but might not workNew bill would guarantee mothers up to 72 hours of postnatal care, could cost up to $140m.15 Oct 02:41 AM
New ZealandPolice name father and son killed in Bucklands Beach house fireA mother and another son escaped the home as flames tore through it.15 Oct 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Not a fringe problem': One in five Kiwis hit by sextortion, study findsYoung adults aged 18-24 report the highest incidence rate, with 40% impacted in some way. 15 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandMagpies quarter-final star out of semi with injury, lock linchpin ready for 50th gameThe Magpies take on Canterbury in Christchurch for a shot at the NPC final.15 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: How old was Tiger Woods when he won his first Masters?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.15 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandPushing for a purpose: Bianca takes on Blue Lake challenge for young cancer fightersShe’s volunteered with Camp Quality since 2010, supporting kids living with cancer.15 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandTe Radar's new book on The CountryRebecca Greaves, Angus Gidley-Baird, Te Radar and Sam Ward.15 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandPolice renew appeal for sightings of missing man’s grey uteAydan was last seen in Hamilton’s Chartwell area on August 17.15 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandTeen accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in courtThe charges relate to threats allegedly made earlier this year.15 Oct 01:28 AM
New ZealandJim Bolger dies, aged 90Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died, aged 90. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Oct 01:27 AM
New ZealandHistoric Cardrona Hotel sold to Wānaka-led investor groupThe 162-year-old Cardrona Hotel has been sold to a Wānaka-led investor group.15 Oct 01:08 AM
New ZealandTarga rally under way - destination Hawke’s BayIt's the 30th anniversary, and more than 80 cars have hit the road in Pukekohe.15 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandBody found floating in Te Atatū Peninsula inletBody found floating in Te Atatū Peninsula inlet, West Auckland.Watch15 Oct 12:45 AM
Politics'Close to terminal': Willie Jackson believes Te Pāti Māori split 'inevitable' if issues not sorted'We don’t get any joy in watching them killing each other off,' the Labour MP said.15 Oct 12:43 AM
New Zealand‘I’m not there to be an ornament’: New HBRC councillor wants chair role'They are the ones who should be hanging their heads,' she said of re-elected councillors.15 Oct 12:15 AM
New Zealand'My culture is a strength, not the climax of a joke': Teen finalist in global essay prizeHer diversity essay was selected from 63,000 entries, earning her an invitation to London.14 Oct 11:53 PM
AucklandPolice investigating after body discovered floating in Auckland inletPolice were called about 7.35am after a passerby spotted the body in the water.14 Oct 11:39 PM
CrimeAllegations of sexism and bullying levelled at senior police officer upheld by IPCA probeThe officer’s behaviour amounted to serious misconduct with most allegations upheld. 14 Oct 11:02 PM
