AucklandWatch: Wayne celebrates with wife at tennis club after Auckland mayoralty win; Defeated Leoni 'really concerned' about leadershipThe 79-year-old says this will be his final term leading the Super City.11 Oct 05:58 AM
New ZealandGisborne mayor Rehette StoltzIt looks likely that Rehette Stoltz has been re-elected for a third term as Gisborne Mayor based on Saturday's progress results. Video / Zita CampbellWatch11 Oct 05:55 AM
New ZealandJames Denyer re-elected as Western Bay MayorDenyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.11 Oct 05:50 AM
New ZealandTania Tapsell re-elected as Rotorua mayor Tapsell said she is “incredibly humbled” for the support. 11 Oct 05:34 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Otago motorcycle crashPolice were alerted to the crash at 2.50pm. 11 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandMāori wards given the boot by Hawke's Bay referendum votersWairoa will be the only one of Hawke's Bay's five councils with a Māori ward from 2028.11 Oct 05:11 AM
New Zealand'Out of the doldrums': Phil Mauger storms to second term as Christchurch MayorThe Christchurch Mayor has secured a second term after winning by almost 20,000 votes.11 Oct 05:09 AM
AucklandElectric scooter rider critical after collision with car in central AucklandThe accident occurred at the intersection of Mount St and Symonds St at 4.05pm.11 Oct 05:06 AM
New ZealandLocal elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayorJoin our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.11 Oct 05:05 AM
WellingtonWellington mayoralty: Andrew Little has strong early lead, outgoing Tory Whanau fails to secure Māori seatHe said affordable housing and water reform changes are the biggest challenges ahead.11 Oct 04:23 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council councillors keep their seatsAll sitting councillors who put themselves up for re-election have won back their seats.11 Oct 04:07 AM
CrimeDrink driver who killed sister after bottomless brunch blames cops for not arresting her earlierThe woman was stopped minutes before causing a 156km/h head-on crash. 11 Oct 04:00 AM
WorldKiwi dad shares son's survival story after electric shock renders teen a double amputeeThe 15yo suffered severe burns after coming into contact with overhead powerlines. 11 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandAndrew Little elected mayor of WellingtonThe former Labour leader spoke to media after getting the call from the council CEO. Video / Mark MitchellWatch11 Oct 03:37 AM
New ZealandSchollum claims she's won race to Hastings mayoralty, closest rival yet to concedeHastings' 23rd mayor will be decided by the special votes.11 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double because of paint jobThe original coating - from 1969 - is reaching the end of its designed life.11 Oct 03:22 AM
CrimeOne seriously hurt in crash; SH15 briefly shut in both directions near KaikoheThe crash has been cleared and the road reopened.11 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandAfternoon quiz: 'Filbert' is an alternative name for which type of nut?Test your brains with the Herald's afternoon quiz.11 Oct 02:57 AM
New ZealandRehette Stoltz on course for re-election, new faces set to join old at council tableGisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz leads with 6330 votes so far to Colin Alder's 4564.11 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandGore’s youngest ever mayor re-elected after term of ‘horrible’ internal conflicts, no confidence voteBen Bell made history as the district’s youngest-ever mayor in 2022, but things soured.11 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandWill Foley elected mayor of CHB, Alex Walker outThe progress results also show that the district has voted to remove the Māori Ward.11 Oct 02:17 AM
New ZealandWairoa election: Craig Little leading race to be mayor over his deputy Progress results put Craig Little in the box seat for another term.11 Oct 02:05 AM
New Zealand'Find joy again': Widow shares heartfelt love letter left by Nigel LattaLoved ones shared memories of Latta at his funeral service today at The Cloud.11 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandRichard McGrath elected Napier Mayor, beating Kirsten WiseWith roughly 85% of the vote counted on Saturday, McGrath has the votes.11 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandCAA deciding whether to investigate Fiji Airways bird strike emergencyChristchurch Airport recorded 304 bird strikes last year, the most nationwide.11 Oct 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Some kind of hell': Father of teen cyclist killed in truck crash assumed driver was to blame But, when he learnt otherwise, he actively sought out the companies involved.11 Oct 12:00 AM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to mediaLocal elections 2025: Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni speaks to media.Watch10 Oct 11:34 PM
New ZealandHonouring 50 years of service: Kamo volunteer marks firefighting milestoneFamily travelled from far and wide to help the 83-year-old celebrate his achievement.10 Oct 11:30 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Wayne Brown speaks to the mediaLocal elections 2025: Wayne Brown wins second term as Auckland MayorWatch10 Oct 11:28 PM
PoliticsNZ Herald Live: Andrew Little runs for Wellington MayorAndrew Little is a candidate in Wellington's mayoral race this year.Watch10 Oct 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe century-old hotel that shaped Auckland’s fashion and party cultureDeBrett's house bar was the starting point for Friday night fun in Auckland's High St.10 Oct 11:02 PM
EnvironmentNZ Herald Live: A Celebration of the Life of Nigel Raymond LattaNigel Latta’s family warmly invites New Zealanders to join them in a celebration of his life. This is an open funeral, and all are welcome. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandTeachers to strike this week as pay talks with Govt stallSecondary and area school teachers will refuse to teach certain year groups this week. 10 Oct 10:02 PM
